Adam Kirsch
Författare till The People and the Books: 18 Classics of Jewish Literature
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Adam Kirsch is the book critic of the New York Sun.
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Verk av Adam Kirsch
The Wounded Surgeon: Confession and Transformation in Six American Poets (Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop, John… (2005) 45 exemplar
The Blessing and the Curse: The Jewish People and Their Books in the Twentieth Century (2020) 35 exemplar
'At home in the world of nobjects' in TLS 5702, 13 July 2012 [review of Sloterdijk's 'Bubbles'] 1 exemplar
'Illegible bronze' in TLS 5228, 13 June 2003 [review of Robert Lowell's 'Collected Poems'[ 1 exemplar
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Counterpoints: 25 Years of The New Criterion on Culture and the Arts (2007) — Bidragsgivare — 48 exemplar
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- Kirsch, Jonathan (father)
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The New Republic
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Come and hear : what I saw in my seven-and-… av Adam Kirsch
In the 1920s, a study program, called Daf Yomi (Hebrew for "daily page) began in which Jews all over the world read a page (the same page) of the Talmud each day. It takes 7 1/2 years. Although it's primarily done by Orthodox Jews, Kirsch, who is secular, decided to participate in the cycle that began in August of 2012. This book is an excellent introduction to the Talmud, the importance and value of Talmud study, and why some of its oddest arguments aren't really so odd, after all.
"The Revolt Against Humanity: Imagining a Future Without Us" is a book written by philosopher and cultural critic Ran Prieur. In the book, Prieur explores the possibility of a future where humanity no longer dominates the planet and imagines what that world might look like.
Prieur argues that the current trajectory of human civilization, with its focus on growth, consumption, and technological progress, is unsustainable and ultimately destructive. He believes that the only way to avoid catastrophic outcomes is for humans to voluntarily reduce their population and consumption levels, and to fundamentally change their relationship with the natural world.
Prieur's vision of a post-human future is not necessarily bleak. He suggests that without humans, the Earth could eventually return to a state of balance and biodiversity, and that other species could potentially evolve to fill the ecological niches once occupied by humans.
However, Prieur acknowledges that the transition to a post-human world would likely be difficult and violent, as humans resist giving up their power and privilege. He also notes that his ideas are largely speculative and that it is impossible to predict exactly what would happen if humans were to disappear from the planet.
"The Revolt Against Humanity" presents a thought-provoking and challenging perspective on the future of humanity and the planet. While some may find Prieur's ideas extreme or unrealistic, his work serves as a reminder of the urgent need for humans to rethink their relationship with the natural world and to consider the long-term consequences oftheir actions.
Prieur's book is part of a broader trend of thinking known as "post-humanism," which challenges the traditional human-centric view of the world and emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Post-humanism encourages humans to move away from the belief that they are the most important species on the planet and to instead recognize the importance of biodiversity and ecological balance.
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Prieur's book is not just a philosophical treatise, but also a call to action. He argues that humans need to fundamentally reorient their values and behaviors if they hope to avoid a future of ecological collapse and social unrest. He proposes a range of strategies to achieve this, including reducing consumption levels, implementing sustainable technologies, and promoting alternative economic systems.
One of the most controversial aspects of Prieur's book is his suggestion that humans should voluntarily reduce their population levels. He acknowledges that this is a sensitive issue, but argues that it is necessary in order to reduce the strain on the planet's resources and to give other species a chance to thrive. He suggests that this could be achieved through a combination of education, access to birth control, and cultural shifts towards smaller families.
"The Revolt Against Humanity" is a thought-provoking and challenging work that raises important questions about the future of humanity and the planet. While some may find Prieur's ideas extreme or unrealistic, his work is an important reminder of the urgent need for humans to rethink their relationship with the natural world and to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. The book also challenges readers to consider the ethical implications of human dominance over the planet and to imagine alternative futures where humans live in harmony with other species and the environment.
However, it is important to note that not everyone agrees with Prieur's ideas. Some critics argue that his proposals are too radical and unrealistic, and that they would require massive social and cultural changes that are unlikely to happen. Others argue that humans should focus on finding technological solutions to environmental problems, rather than simply reducing population and consumption levels.
Despite these criticisms, Prieur's book has sparked important discussions about the future of humanity and the planet, and has encouraged many people to think more deeply about the ethical and ecological implications of their actions. Ultimately, whether or not one agrees with Prieur's ideas, his work serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for humans to rethink their relationship with the natural world and to take action to protect the planet for future generations.… (mer)
Prieur argues that the current trajectory of human civilization, with its focus on growth, consumption, and technological progress, is unsustainable and ultimately destructive. He believes that the only way to avoid catastrophic outcomes is for humans to voluntarily reduce their population and consumption levels, and to fundamentally change their relationship with the natural world.
Prieur's vision of a post-human future is not necessarily bleak. He suggests that without humans, the Earth could eventually return to a state of balance and biodiversity, and that other species could potentially evolve to fill the ecological niches once occupied by humans.
However, Prieur acknowledges that the transition to a post-human world would likely be difficult and violent, as humans resist giving up their power and privilege. He also notes that his ideas are largely speculative and that it is impossible to predict exactly what would happen if humans were to disappear from the planet.
"The Revolt Against Humanity" presents a thought-provoking and challenging perspective on the future of humanity and the planet. While some may find Prieur's ideas extreme or unrealistic, his work serves as a reminder of the urgent need for humans to rethink their relationship with the natural world and to consider the long-term consequences oftheir actions.
Prieur's book is part of a broader trend of thinking known as "post-humanism," which challenges the traditional human-centric view of the world and emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Post-humanism encourages humans to move away from the belief that they are the most important species on the planet and to instead recognize the importance of biodiversity and ecological balance.
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Prieur's book is not just a philosophical treatise, but also a call to action. He argues that humans need to fundamentally reorient their values and behaviors if they hope to avoid a future of ecological collapse and social unrest. He proposes a range of strategies to achieve this, including reducing consumption levels, implementing sustainable technologies, and promoting alternative economic systems.
One of the most controversial aspects of Prieur's book is his suggestion that humans should voluntarily reduce their population levels. He acknowledges that this is a sensitive issue, but argues that it is necessary in order to reduce the strain on the planet's resources and to give other species a chance to thrive. He suggests that this could be achieved through a combination of education, access to birth control, and cultural shifts towards smaller families.
"The Revolt Against Humanity" is a thought-provoking and challenging work that raises important questions about the future of humanity and the planet. While some may find Prieur's ideas extreme or unrealistic, his work is an important reminder of the urgent need for humans to rethink their relationship with the natural world and to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. The book also challenges readers to consider the ethical implications of human dominance over the planet and to imagine alternative futures where humans live in harmony with other species and the environment.
However, it is important to note that not everyone agrees with Prieur's ideas. Some critics argue that his proposals are too radical and unrealistic, and that they would require massive social and cultural changes that are unlikely to happen. Others argue that humans should focus on finding technological solutions to environmental problems, rather than simply reducing population and consumption levels.
Despite these criticisms, Prieur's book has sparked important discussions about the future of humanity and the planet, and has encouraged many people to think more deeply about the ethical and ecological implications of their actions. Ultimately, whether or not one agrees with Prieur's ideas, his work serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for humans to rethink their relationship with the natural world and to take action to protect the planet for future generations.… (mer)
Is humanity going to be around 100 years from now? How about 50? How should we take the question? One group of radical thinkers called anti-humanists thinks we should celebrate the now-thinkable idea of human extinction. The Anthropocene has been a disaster for Earth's ecosphere, they say. The world would be a lot better off without us. Let's give other life forms a chance to come back and thrive. Let's get out of their way.
Another group of radicals, the transhumanists, doesn't mind the prospect of human extinction. They count on technology to save the day by turning people into cyborgs, then ultimately AI-directed robots robust enough to survive a radically degraded environment on Earth and ultimately able to redesign themselves into space probes to seek new home worlds.
Kirsch's book is mostly a survey of recent books by and on the two camps. It's a quick high-level read, an entertaining way to view humanity's worst case from two unusual angles. If you want to go there.… (mer)
Another group of radicals, the transhumanists, doesn't mind the prospect of human extinction. They count on technology to save the day by turning people into cyborgs, then ultimately AI-directed robots robust enough to survive a radically degraded environment on Earth and ultimately able to redesign themselves into space probes to seek new home worlds.
Kirsch's book is mostly a survey of recent books by and on the two camps. It's a quick high-level read, an entertaining way to view humanity's worst case from two unusual angles. If you want to go there.… (mer)
This book gives you a flavor of what you'll find in the Talmud. One or two chapters probably suffice to give you the idea. One salient point is that the Talmud often presents more than one rabbinical view for resolving an issue, so it's not a strictly legal vehicle as often suggested. The Talmud says many things. Reading this book quickly from start to finish is probably a recipe for confusion. The author read it one page per day for 7 1/2 years. Some kind of compromise is probably called for.
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