An astonishing synthesis of literary criticism, philosophy, theology, the theory of law and classical scholarship, it is undoubtedly one of the most important texts in twentieth century philosophy. Looking behind the self-consciousness of science, he discusses the tense relationship between truth and methodology. In examining the different experiences of truth, he aims to "present the hermeneutic phenomenon in its fullest extent."

    The Primary Symbols: Defilement, Sin, GuiltPhenomenology of ConfessionDefilementSinGuiltRecapitulation of the Symbolism of Evil in the Concept of the Servile WillThe Symbolic Function of MythsThe Drama of Creation & the Ritual Vision of the WorldThe Wicked God & the Tragic Vision of ExistenceThe Adamic Myth & the Eschatological Vision of HistoryThe Cycle of the MythsThe Myth of the Exiled Soul & Salvation Thru KnowledgeThe Symbol Gives Rise to Thought

    I. L. Sandomir: Opus ParaphysicumNicolaj N. Kamenev: Report on Some Concrete Historical ProblemsHis Late Magnificence, Dr. I. L. Sandomir: Epanorthosis the Moral ClinmnenHis Late Magnificence, Jean Mollet: Message to the Civilized or Uncivilized World

    The source and historical significance of each document is explained in the editor's remarks and notes. This work has been critically acclaimed and has been accepted as the definitive work in the field. **Lightning Print On Demand Title

    One of the worst blows to American democracy was the rise of Senator McCarthy's campaign of fear against communism. Du Bois says that his career has been a long struggle to increase social and political equality for African Americans. This campaign has succeeded in expanding opportunity for African Americans to the extent that some successful African Americans have been able "to join the forces of monopoly and exploitation and help victimize their own lower classes." The next step in eliminating discrimination against African Americans must consist of an economic program that provides opportunities for their employment and social welfare. He speaks of his travels abroad, including his experience receiving medical care under Britain's socialized medicine system. Du Bois sees socialism as spreading inevitably, and predicts that by the 21st century most countries will have communist governments. African Americans must be invested in learning the truth about socialism; in reading, studying and witnessing firsthand socialist societies. This is the only way that they may "preserve their culture, get rid of poverty, ignorance and disease, and help America live up at least to a shadow of its vain boast as the land of the free and the home of the brave."

    It presents a lucid summary of the fundamental ideas of Marxism, applying and developing them in relation to the present world situation. Its scope is indicated by the five parts into which it is divided - the philosophical foundations of Marxism, the materialist conception of history, the economics of capitalism, the transition from capitalism to socialism, and the problems of building socialism and communism. Written by a group of Soviet authors and edited by well-known 'Old Bolshevik' Otto Kuusinen, it was first published in the U.S.S.R. in 1960. The English translation follows exactly the text of the original Russian edition."

    Literary Sources and Interpretation Through Eight Centuries