Selected contributions to the Ninth World Shakespeare Congress, which took place in July 2011 in Prague, represent the contemporary state of Shakespeare studies in thirty-eight countries worldwide. Apart from readings of Shakespeare’s plays and poems, more than forty chapters map Renaissance contexts of his art in politics, theater, law, or material culture and discuss numerous cases of the impact of his works in global culture from the Americas to the Far East, including stage productions...

Stannaki Forum is a research format that enables discursive exchange across different knowledge horizons. The focus is on a specific object that serves as both witness and interlocutor. The objects reflect contexts such as colonialism, enslavement, dispossession, and cultural appropriation, but also diplomacy, exile, migration, economic relations, and education. The Stannaki Forum aims to recognize these contextual entanglements and thus bring to life the diasporic histories of the 500-yea...

Philosophie ist die Liebe zur Weisheit - dem Namen und der Sache nach. Sie beschäftigt sich mit den "großen" Fragen: Was ist die Natur der Welt? Was ist das Wesen des Menschen? Was sind die Bedingungen und Möglichkeiten des Wissens? Was ist sittlich gutes Handeln? Was ist der Sinn des Lebens? Dieses Buch stellt 37 bedeutende Philosophen der westlichen Welt aus allen Epochen vor - von Sokrates über Thomas von Aquin, Descartes, Leibnitz, Kant und Nietzsche bis zu den Denkern des zwanzigsten ...

This open-access book is the first to investigate the roots of Logical Empiricism in the context of the Life Reform and the German Youth Movements. Rudolf Carnap and Hans Reichenbach are the key protagonists; they both belonged to the German Youth Movement and developed their early philosophical views in this setting. By combining scholarly essays with unpublished and hard to access manuscripts, letters, and articles, this volume recasts our understanding of the early years of Logical Empi...

Includes the full German text, accompanied by German-English vocabulary. Notes and a detailed introduction in English put the work in its social and historical context.

“The definitive essay about the world's most buzzed about city. JM Stim vividly describes exactly what makes Berlin such a beacon for young artists from all over the world, examines how the city's unique qualities developed, and debunks some myths – all in a deeply personal, but simultaneously erudite style.”From the introduction by Tim Mohr"Capturing the heart and soul of a city": International press reviews of "Here is Berlin""Stim stroll...

19 Regeln zum GluecklichseinAlle Menschen haben eines gemeinsam:Sie tun alles, um gluecklich zu sein, aber nur 1% folgen den Gluecksregeln.19 Regeln zum gluecklich sein zeigen Ihnen worauf es wirklich ankommt, wenn Sie dauerhaft gluecklich sein wollen.

Developing Writing Skills in German, is a unique course designed to improve the reading and writing skills of intermediate students of German. Presenting a wide range of authentic written materials, the book aims to develop reading strategies and the ability to write texts of various types - essays, articles and reviews - while imparting an understanding of important aspects of German society.From the environment to consumerism, each chapter focuses on a different theme an...

Looking to improve your German reading comprehension skills? Look no further!German Reading Comprehension Texts: Beginners - Book Two is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to learn the German language and improve their reading comprehension skills. This book contains 30 interesting texts on various topics that are sure to engage and motivate beginner German language learners.From the German car industry to the Jungfrau, Oktoberfest to Swiss choc...

Unlock the power of thought-provoking debates with 33 Controversial German Conversations. This B1-level German interlinear reader is designed for intermediate learners who are ready to explore complex, modern issues while improving their language skills. Dive into conversations on topics like democracy vs. monarchy, capitalism vs. communism, religious freedom, climate change, slavery, and more. Each dialogue presents opposing viewpoints, allowing you to decide what resonates with you witho...

The Routledge Modern German Reader is designed for intermediate and advanced learners of German. It provides a clear and engaging introduction to reading authentic German language texts for learners who wish to move beyond elementary course material to more rewarding works of fiction and non-fiction.Features include:twenty-eight readings, graded according to difficulty, beginning with shorter, simpler texts and progressing to longer, more complex texts