Philosophy
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Beyond Economics and Ecology
Ivan Illich, Jerry Brown, Sajay Samuel
This volume resonates with contemporary political discourse in the U.S. and many developed nations with its focus on the relationships between employment, prosperity and sustainable and affordable energy. In four essays, Illich lays explains his theories on the effectiveness of cars, air trav...
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Blue Sky Thoughts
For centuries philosophers have disputed whether the sky really is blue or whether this “blueness” is only in the eye of the beholder. But perhaps there is a better way to think about perception . . . .
In this controversial and challenging book, Jamie Carnie introduces a radical new... -
Deschooling Society
First published in 1971, Deschooling Society is a blistering critique of compulsory mass education. The author argues that schools and universities support misleading notions of ‘progress’ and development, fostered by the belief that ever-increasing production, consumption and profit are...
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H2O and the Waters of Forgetfulness
Philosopher and social analyst Ivan Illich, one of the most influential thinkers of second half of this century, directs his attention to water, the ‘stuff’ of purity and the creative force of the imagination without which life in unthinkable. He deals with the dual nature of water, as life-givin...
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H2O and the Waters of Forgetfulness
Philosopher and social analyst Ivan Illich, one of the most influential thinkers of second half of this century, directs his attention to water, the ‘stuff’ of purity and the creative force of the imagination without which life in unthinkable. He deals with the dual nature of water, as life-givin...
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Disabling Professions
Irving K. Zola, John McKnight, Jonathan Caplan, Harley Shaiken
A controversial collection of essays by Ivan Illich, Irving K. Zola, John McKnight, Jonathan Caplan and Harley Shaiken in which they challenge the power and mystery of the professions, medicine, education and the law.