From two renowned scholars, an "enjoyable and intellectually stimulating" look at how metaphors shape our perceptions and actions ( Language).The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, the authors explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subje...

"A welcome renewal and defense of John Dewey's ethical naturalism, which Johnson claims is the only morality 'fit for actual human beings.'" — Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsWhat is the difference between right and wrong? This is no easy question to answer, yet we constantly try to make it so, frequently appealing to absolutes, whether drawn from God, universal reason, or societal authority. Combining cognitive science with a pragmatist philosophical frame...

An exploration of the central role the human imagination plays in all meaning, understanding, and reasoning."There are books . . . which carefully, delightfully, and genuinely turn your head inside out. This is one of them. It ranges over some central issues in Western philosophy and begins the long overdue job of giving us a radically new account of meaning, rationality, and objectivity." — San Francisco Chronicle...

Mark Johnson is one of the great thinkers of our time on how the body shapes the mind. This book brings together a selection of essays from the past two decades that build a powerful argument that any scientifically and philosophically satisfactory view of mind and thought must ultimately explain how bodily perception and action give rise to cognition, meaning, language, action, and values.A brief account of Johnson's own intellectual journey, through which we track some of the mos...

How To Get What You Want: A Convict's Choice is a raw, honest, and empowering self-help guide born from the depths of incarceration and forged through the fire of personal accountability. Part memoir, part manual, this book explores the choices we make when we hit rock bottom—and the power we have to rise above it.Drawing from hard-learned lessons behind bars, the author reveals how mindset, discipline, and clarity of purpose can transform even the darkest...

Unveiling a Hidden Truth: How the CIA Fueled Addiction and Division in Black Communities with Crack CocaineThis powerful book delves into the covert operations of the CIA and their shocking role in promoting crack cocaine within Black communities. It exposes a dark chapter in American history, where a potent drug became a weapon to dismantle social movements and exacerbate racial inequalities.Witness the rise of addiction, the fracturing of families, and the resilience of a...

Using path-breaking discoveries of cognitive science, Mark Johnson argues that humans are fundamentally imaginative moral animals, challenging the view that morality is simply a system of universal laws dictated by reason. According to the Western moral tradition, we make ethical decisions by applying universal laws to concrete situations. But Johnson shows how research in cognitive science undermines this view and reveals that imagination has an essential role in ethical deliberation.

Walter met Margaret at a church outing at summer's end when she was visiting her sister in Greeley, Colorado. Shortly afterwards, Margaret returned to Washburn, North Dakota to direct choral groups and teach high school English. They married thirteen months later. Aside from two brief visits, their courtship unfolds entirely in their letters.The intimate imaginings of these Victorian holdovers, often cloaked in allusion and innuendo, though not racy, were seldom dull, often humorous...

This book is a comprehensive exploration of Boston's rich and complex history, spanning from its founding in the early 17th century to its role in shaping the modern world in the 21st century. This book delves into the city's evolution across key phases: from its revolutionary beginnings as a cradle of American independence, to its growth as an industrial powerhouse, and its eventual reinvention as a center for technology, education, and innovation. Through examining critical events, inclu...

The History of Worcester offers a comprehensive exploration of the city's rich and multifaceted history, from its early settlement to its current role as a dynamic urban center. Spanning twenty chapters, the book delves into key aspects of Worcester's development, including its geography, founding, demographic evolution, political history, economic transformation, and the growth of its infrastructure. It traces the city's journey through industrialization, the rise of diverse immi...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Brookline, Massachusetts, delving into its rich history, cultural evolution, and pivotal contributions to both national and global affairs. From its founding as a rural outpost in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to its transformation into a vibrant suburban hub, Brookline's development is examined through 20 meticulously researched chapters. The narrative highlights the town's geographical, political, economic, and social landscapes, alongside i...

The History of Somerville, Massachusetts is a comprehensive exploration of the city's evolution, from its origins as part of Charlestown to its emergence as a vibrant, diverse urban center in the Boston metropolitan area. Spanning 20 chapters, the book delves into various facets of Somerville's rich history, covering its geography, founding, political history, economic development, cultural life, education, and much more. Through detailed analysis and the examination of primary so...