The relationship between humans and nature is central to today's existential threats, including climate change, environmental destruction, and pandemics. We face the urgent need for radical behavioral change to avert the destruction of countless species, including our own. Equally important is the necessity to rethink our understanding of nature and our place within it. In this significant work, Richard J. Bernstein asserts that a comprehensive conception of humans and nature must consider historical perspectives on nature. He examines key figures of modernity—Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud—reconstructing their views on nature and the reasons behind their distinct perspectives. By navigating the contradictions among these thinkers, Bernstein identifies common themes that have influenced their approaches to the human-nature relationship. He provides a critical overview of the challenges each perspective presents, which must be addressed in contemporary discussions about nature. This exploration serves as a foundation for rethinking humanity's connection to nature, revealing valuable conceptual resources from the modern tradition to foster a deeper understanding of nature relevant to our time.
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Richard K. Bernstein, MD, is a leading authority on diabetes treatment and care. His extensive work delves into comprehensive approaches to managing the condition, integrating diet, exercise, and medical advancements. He aims to empower individuals with diabetes to achieve optimal control and enhance their overall quality of life through evidence-based strategies.






- 2022
- 2022
Proč dnes číst Hannah Arendtovou
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Richard J. Bernstein je přední americký filosof, který propojuje americkou filosofickou tradici (pragmatismus a analytickou filosofii) s kontinentální (Kritickou teorií). Zároveň se osobně znal s Hannah Arendtovou a vedli spolu přátelské, ale zároveň i kritické diskuse. Jedná se proto o autora, který má všechny předpoklady pro napsání výborné knihy o Arendtové - a to se mu plně povedlo. Jak uvedl jeden recenzent, Bernsteinovu knihu ocení jak ti, kdo se teprve chystají na četbu samotné Arendtové, tak ale i ti, kdo už od ní všechno přečetli.Kromě obsahové stránky knihy je třeba vyzdvihnout i její stránku výkladovou. Osloví proto nejen odborníky, ale i studenty a širší veřejnost jakožto stručný a výstižný úvod do myšlení jednoho z největších politických myslitelů dvacátého století.
- 2020
Denkerin der Stunde
Über Hannah Arendt
Richard J. Bernstein beleuchtet in diesem Buch die zeitgenössische Relevanz von Hannah Arendts Denken. Arendt, geprägt von Antisemitismus und Flucht, bietet wertvolle Einsichten in die aktuellen Herausforderungen wie Flüchtlingskrisen und autoritäre Tendenzen. Ihr Werk bleibt ein Lichtblick in dunklen Zeiten.
- 2012
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Originally published in 1997, DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION is a unique resource that covers both adult- and childhood-onset diabetes, explains step-by-step how to normalize blood sugar levels and prevent or reverse complications, and offers detailed guidelines for establishing a treatment plan. Readers will find fifty gourmet recipes, in addition to a comprehensive discussion of diet, obesity, and new drugs to curb carbohydrate craving and overeating. Now in its fourth edition, the book presents up-to-the-minute information on insulin resistance, blood-testing devices, measuring blood sugar, new types of insulin, gastroparesis and other issues, as well as updated diet guidelines. DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION is the one book every diabetic must own.
- 2010
The first comprehensive collection of the work of Richard Rorty (1931-2007), The Rorty Reader brings together the influential American philosopher's essential essays from over four decades of writings. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Richard Rorty's life and body of work and brings key essays published across many volumes and journals into one collection, including selections from his final volume of philosophical papers, Philosophy as Cultural Politics (2007). Moreover, it contains the previously unpublished essay, "Redemption from Egotism", and includes in-depth interviews and several revealing autobiographical pieces.This collective represents the fullest portrait available today on Rorty's relationship with American pragmatism and the trajectory of his thought.
- 2004
Freud and the Legacy of Moses
- 164 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This work offers an in-depth analysis of Freud's complex final book, exploring the themes and ideas surrounding monotheism and its implications for understanding religion and culture. It delves into Freud's interpretations of Moses as a pivotal figure in the development of monotheistic belief, highlighting the psychological and historical underpinnings of his arguments. The examination also addresses the challenges and controversies surrounding Freud's theories, providing insights into his lasting impact on psychoanalysis and religious thought.
- 2002
Radical Evil
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
At present, there is an enormous gulf between the visibility of evil and the paucity of our intellectual resources for coming to grips with it. We have been flooded with images of death camps, terrorist attacks and horrendous human suffering.
- 1983
Drawing freely and expertly from Continental and analytic traditions, Richard Bernstein examines a number of debates and controversies exemplified in the works of Gadamer, Habermas, Rorty, and Arendt. He argues that a "new conversation" is emerging about human rationality—a new understanding that emphasizes its practical character and has important ramifications both for thought and action.
- 1979
Restrukturierung der Gesellschaftstheorie
- 410 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Bernstein analysiert verschiedene sozialwissenschaftliche Richtungen, um eine integrierte Perspektive zu entwickeln. Seine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit den Theorien führt zu einer Restrukturierung der Gesellschaftstheorie, inspiriert von Kuhns Konzept der wissenschaftlichen Revolutionen.

