Ann Ward

Liberal democracies face increasing political polarization and are witnessing the rise of post-liberal authoritarians who challenge arguments for the justice of open borders. For instance, scholars such as Joseph Carens argue that according to their own liberal democratic values, many North American and European countries that restrict access to citizenship to foreigners are indefensible and need reform. Going further, Arash Abizadeh argues that open borders and the denial of state sovereignty are necessary to secure human rights; freedom of movement across borders is a basic human right and necessary to reduce global poverty and inequality. Looking to classical political philosophy, scholars such as Rebecca LeMoine argue that openness to strangers is not simply just to foreigners but also allows for the flourishing of citizens. Far from exhibiting hostility to foreigners, Plato’s dialogues reveal that foreigners play a role similar to that of Socrates: the role of gadfly. This volume examines these themes and fundamental questions of indigeneity, migration, cultural diversity, and the rights of foreigners in the history of political thought.

The author explores the recovery of Socratic philosophy in the political thought of G. W. F. Hegel, Soren Kierkegaard, John Stuart Mill, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Ward identifies the cause of the renewed interest in Socrates in Hegel’s call for the absorption of the individual within the modern, liberal state and the concomitant claim that Socratic skepticism should cease because history has reached its end and perfection. Recoiling from Hegel’s attempt to chain the individual within the “cave,” nineteenth century thinkers push back against his deification of the state. Yet, underlying Kierkegaard, Mill and Nietzsche’s turn to Socrates is their acceptance of Hegel’s critique of the liberal conception of the rights-bearing individual. Like Hegel, they agree that such an individual is an unworthy competitor to the state. In search of a noble individual to hold up against the state and counter the belief in the “end” of history, Kierkegaard, Mill and Nietzsche bring back and transform Socrates in significant ways. For Kierkegaard the Socratic philosopher in modern times is the person of faith, for Mill the public intellectual whose idiosyncratic identity arises from the freedom of speech, and for Nietzsche the Dionysian artist. Each model the beauty of individuality in our democratic age.

The author explores the recovery of Socratic philosophy in the political thought of G. W. F. Hegel, Soren Kierkegaard, John Stuart Mill, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Ward identifies the cause of the renewed interest in Socrates in Hegel’s call for the absorption of the individual within the modern, liberal state and the concomitant claim that Socratic skepticism should cease because history has reached its end and perfection. Recoiling from Hegel’s attempt to chain the individual within the “cave,” nineteenth century thinkers push back against his deification of the state. Yet, underlying Kierkegaard, Mill and Nietzsche’s turn to Socrates is their acceptance of Hegel’s critique of the liberal conception of the rights-bearing individual. Like Hegel, they agree that such an individual is an unworthy competitor to the state. In search of a noble individual to hold up against the state and counter the belief in the “end” of history, Kierkegaard, Mill and Nietzsche bring back and transform Socrates in significant ways. For Kierkegaard the Socratic philosopher in modern times is the person of faith, for Mill the public intellectual whose idiosyncratic identity arises from the freedom of speech, and for Nietzsche the Dionysian artist. Each model the beauty of individuality in our democratic age.

Examines how Aristotle posits political philosophy and the experience of friendship as a means to bind strictly intellectural virtue with morality. In this book, Ann Ward explores Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, focusing on the progressive structure of the argument. Aristotle begins by giving an account of moral virtue from the perspective of the moral agent, only to find that the account itself highlights fundamental tensions within the virtues that push the moral agent into the realm of intellectual virtue. However, the existence of an intellectual realm separate from the moral realm can lead to lack of self-restraint. Aristotle, Ward argues, locates political philosophy and the experience of friendship as possible solutions to the problem of lack of self-restraint, since political philosophy thinks about the human things in a universal way, and friendship grounds the pursuit of the good which is happiness understood as contemplation. Ward concludes that Aristotle's philosophy of friendship points to the embodied intellect of timocratic friends and mothers in their activity of mothering as engaging in the highest form of contemplation and thus living the happiest life.

The Royal Hospital Haslar was the first of three hospitals built in the 18th century for sick and wounded sailors and marines and was the last to remain in service. Following submissions to King George II by the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, sites were identified at Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Chatham, and building commenced at Haslar farm in 1745. Designed by Theodore Jacobsen FRS in the manner of his Foundling Hospital in London, the hospital, reputed at one time to be the largest red brick building in Europe, was completed in 1762. Haslar was grand in concept, elegant in design and robust of build, and provided medical attention and nursing care to the sick and wounded of both Fleet and Army. This may not have been of the highest order in the early years, but the standards achieved during the Peninsular and Crimean Wars earned the hospital a reputation among military authorities that was unequalled. Sir John Richardson, eminent Arctic explorer and physician at Haslar, even corresponded with Florence Nightingale when the nursing reformer was campaigning for changes in the way casualties of war were treated. Described as the noblest of institutions by Queen Victoria, the Royal Hospital Haslar has provided medical care to the Royal Navy for over 250 years and Sick Berth staff for service in all areas of global conflict. In more recent times it treated patients from all three services and since the 1950s has made the professional and technological expertise contained within its walls accessible to civilian patients. The photographs in this fascinating illustrated history will stir the memory of all those who have entered Haslar, as either staff or patients, and provide a unique record of a singular and celebrated institution.

Effective Communication On The Job: A Guide For Supervisors And Executives by Elizabeth Marting is a comprehensive guidebook that provides valuable insights and techniques for improving communication skills in the workplace. The book is designed specifically for supervisors and executives who want to enhance their communication abilities and build stronger relationships with their colleagues, clients, and employees. The book covers a range of topics related to effective communication, including the importance of active listening, the use of nonverbal cues, and the art of persuasion. It also delves into the challenges of communicating in diverse and multicultural work environments and provides practical strategies for overcoming these obstacles. One of the key strengths of this book is its emphasis on practical solutions and real-world examples. The author draws on her extensive experience working with executives and managers to provide concrete strategies and techniques that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Overall, Effective Communication On The Job is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and build stronger relationships in the workplace. With its clear and accessible writing style, practical advice, and real-world examples, this book is a must-read for supervisors, executives, and anyone looking to enhance their communication abilities in a professional setting. Foreword By Lawrence A. Appley. Additional Contributors Include Frank E. Fischer, Lydia Strong, Paul Pigors, And Many Others. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In Herodotus and the Philosophy of Empire, Ann Ward treats the classical writer not as a historian but as a political philosopher. Ward uses close textual analysis to demonstrate that Herodotus investigates recurring themes in the most important forms of government in the ancient world. This analysis of The Histories concludes with reflections on the problems of empire, not only for the Persians and the striving Athenians, but for our own government as well. To this end, Ward contrasts Herodotus on empire with the assumptions underlying speeches and writings of Paul Wolfowitz, Colin L. Powell, Joseph S. Nye, Jr. and Robert W. Merry.

"Top Score! English" is an English course specially written for primary school pupils in Kenya. The structures and functions of English are taught through imaginative and stimulating reading passages and activities, which are carefully graded and reflect the rich cultural variety in Kenya. At the lower levels, the focus is on communication through listening and speaking, and acquisition of early reading and writing skills. At the upper levels, these skills are developed and practised within topic-based, cross-curricular contexts. "Top Score! English" prepares pupils for final primary school examinations, and for the more demanding work they will meet if they pursue their studies to a higher level. The teacher's books provide the aims of the course, advice on teaching methods, and detailed suggestions for using the coursebooks in the classroom. There are ideas for extension and remedial activities, as well as the answers to all the exercises in the Pupil's Book. There are also readers for Standards 1 to 3 which provide lively stories and activities at the appropriate language level.

"Password" - the Macmillan Primary English Course for Cameroon - has been designed to make learning English as easy and enjoyable as possible for both pupils and teachers. It is a seven-level course, with a pupil's book and a teacher's book for each level. The teacher's book provides detailed notes for teaching each lesson and should be a resource for both experienced and new teachers. A revision unit is included in the teacher's text for each level of the course, and a word list of new vocabulary is also included. The authors of the series are a group of Cameroonian teachers.

The "Password" series is an seven-level course for primary schools in Cameroon. It introduces the structures/functions of English through a variety of activities. The early levels focus on building vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing. This pupil's book is on level 4. The authors are a group of Cameroonian teachers.

The "Password" series is an seven-level course for primary schools in Cameroon. It introduces the structures/functions of English through a variety of activities. The early levels focus on building vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing. This pupil's book is on level 5. The authors are a group of Cameroonian teachers.