I bought this book after reading only one notebook entry, browsing in the bookstore aisle. I have never regreted the decision.

It's a most fascinating and eclectic collection of thoughts and profound observations. I have never put the book down with the same vision as I picked it up.

Nunca Mas, (Spanish for "Never Again") Is the official report of the Argentine National Commission on the Disappearance of persons (CONADEP).

During the late 70's and early 80's, between 15,000 and 30,000 people were kidnapped, tortured and murdered in the name of "National Security" under the worst military dictatorship in Argentina's history. These people were 99% innocent civilians considered dissidents by the military, paramilitary, and the police.

How can such thing happen? Think of it as a kind of a go-amok witch-hunt. Something akin to the US McCartheism during the 50's, except the coutry is not a democracy, rule of law is virtually non-existent and instead of losing your job for thinking in a certain way, you (and in many cases all your family) lose your life.

In 1983, after democracy was restored in the coutry (following Argentina's rout in the Falklands War) the newly elected democratic government led by Raul Alfonsin appointed a national commission to investigate the mass disappearances.

This book, the published work of that commission, is the authoritative source on the tragic events. It is based on the 50,000 pages of original testimonies of families and survivors given before the commission.

It includes a Prologue by the chair of the commission, Ernesto Sabato and a terrifying yet revealing introduction by Ronald Dworkin.

As proven over and over throughout history, such unbelievable things can happen anywhere and those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it. Those who care should do themselves a favor and read this book so tragedies such as this one, the blackest period in Argentina's history, would never happen again.

Drs. Elias and Lim show that international law and issues of practical policy will foreseeably continue to depend on the ramifications of statehood. If a contrast with global discourse might be permitted, it is clear that a distinction subsists between global law outwith the state, on the one hand, and law that is of global consequence on the other.

"Elias' balanced and informed treatment of Freire's work and the influences that contributed to his thinking have enriched my understanding and appreciation of the person, his work, and his contribution to the field of education"-- Joanne Y. Corsica, SUNY/Empire State College,

John Elias has written a useful book in several ways. It provides a good overview and introduction to some major contemporary figures in philosophy, such as Foucault, Derrida, and Habermas. It also connects them to historical figures like Kant and Hegel. Finally, and most important, it shows, by its own example, the continuing value of philosophical thinking for modern life.

For Elias, the key principle to philosophical life is dialogue. As his title already shows, he speaks to the reader as a friend, as someone interested in a great and valuable conversation. To accomplish this, he avoids both talking down to the reader and a heavy writing style. At the same time, the book is full of valuable insights for more experienced readers.

Highly recommended.

This is the first in a series of study guides and they are all excellent. The books are written in such a way to be extremely clinically applicable. If you are studying for technology boards or the nuclear cardiology certification, this series is must have! I love the annotated references. At the end of each of the books there is a quiz, and the editor includes not only an answer key, but thorough explanations of each correct answer. I can't say enough about this series of books - I wish all textbooks were this clinically applicable and immediately accessible. Don't stop at this first one - there are six currently available, each as good as the first!

"One of the first indications of the value of this rather slim volume is that this is its third edition. It came into being when John Elias' students in a seminar on psychology and religious education needed a succinct summary of psychological theories and their bearing on religious education. The usefulness of Elias' summaries and their implications became increasingly recognized. Many dioceses, church organizations, and training programs for catechists found the presentation of this material helpful." Audry Miller, TODAY'S PARISH

"I have not only read the book of Najemy. I have been applying its wisdom and living it under the guidance of the author himself. I had the chance to be part of the Center he created in Athens, Greece.

Is it too much or too little to say that this book directs our search, puts us more on focus, brings us closer to our purpose, and reveals to us the basis for self-knowledge and hence self-empowerment. We are helped to recognize our emotions, the motives and the beliefs behind them and then the possibility to change those beliefs and to chose what is more in alignment with our ultimate goal: authentic empowerment like Gary Zukav calls it, or enlightenment or self-realization..

The book is not a fairy tale nor a magic stick that will turn one's head upside down, it is down to Earth. Through the various real life cases, questionnaires and various techniques, it guides us into willful self-discovery, exploring what our weaknesses and strengths are. What is hindering our evolution and how to accelerate it.

The focus of this book is to reveal to the reader and the real seeker, the places within the self that he or she are unaware of, the places where energy is blocked and the flow of love is hence hindered. Just to shed light there brings understanding, and understanding opens space for growth.

As the author said in one of his lectures, "I saw that the world is suffering because of too much ignorance. I decided to help the world by helping myself and others change our perceptions about ourselves and others."

What is fascinating about this book is the Internet is what made it possible. "Reactions" illustrates the global response to the attacks of 9/11. It takes you through the emotions we all felt that day. It's a book you can look through over and over again.

In closely analyzing actual legal decisions, Reasoning and the Law is a unique philosophy of law text. After a fine short review of logic/reasoning in general, the book applies general reasoning to the law. It's exceptionally student-friendly with thoughtful questions posed at the end of chapters. I highly recommend this book; it is the best introduction to philosophy of law on the market.