Robert Stern Boeken

A well-written account of some of the most dramatic sea battles of World War 2. Analysis of the technical factors determining the outcomes.

This volume presents a selection of Robert Stern's work on the theme of Kantian ethics. The topics he explores include value, perfectionism, agency, autonomy, moral motivation, moral scepticism, and obligation, and he consider the influence of Kant's ethics on subsequent thinkers, up to the present day.

The book delves into the philosophical challenge of skepticism, particularly focusing on how transcendental arguments can address the necessary conditions for experience, language, and thought. Robert Stern argues that the core of skepticism lies not in questioning the certainty of beliefs or the reliability of methods but in the justification of those beliefs. This exploration offers a fresh perspective on the nature of belief and the foundations of knowledge.

Prev. ed. pub.: Routledge philosophy guidebook to Hegel and the Phenomenology of spirit, 2002.

This book sets out to provide a coherent history of the fortunes of this ship- type in the twentieth century, beginning with a brief summary of development before the First World War and an account of a few notable cruiser actions during that conflict that

""Hegel's holistic metaphysics challenges much recent ontology with its atomistic and reductionist assumptions; Stern offers us an original reading of Hegel and contrasts him with his predecessor, Kant. ""

The narrative centers on Bark-Lee, a retired champion show dog with a playful spirit and a passion for hiking. While he enjoys chasing squirrels and rabbits, he has yet to catch one. Bark-Lee's friendly demeanor endears him to children during his daily walks, where he expresses joy by wagging his tail enthusiastically. The story, relayed by his breeder, captures the adventures and charm of this lovable dog as he aspires to become a bestselling canine co-author.

The book critically examines the perspectives on moral obligation presented by philosophers Kant, Hegel, and Kierkegaard. It aims to challenge and reshape contemporary interpretations of modern ethics by providing a detailed analysis of these influential thinkers' ideas. Through this exploration, it seeks to deepen the understanding of moral philosophy and its evolution, highlighting the complexities and nuances within ethical discussions.

This title recounts some of the most significant, spectacular or unusual actions in the history of destroyer warfare, from the first employment of torpedo craft during the Russo-Japanese War to the recent terrorist attack on USS Cole.

Although the defeat of Japan was the US Navy’s greatest contribution to the Second World War, it also played a significant role in the battle against Hitler. Even before Germany declared war in 1941, US naval vessels were actively engaged in Atlantic convoy battles, and suffered their first casualties long before the Pearl Harbor attack formally pitched America into the conflict. Thereafter the US Navy immediately sent reinforcements to the over-stretched Royal Navy, taking part in attacks on German-occupied Norway, flying aircraft to Malta and Egypt from its carriers and adding protection to the convoys to Russia. Its involvement in the crucial Battle of the Atlantic was also substantial, and the invasions of North Africa and Europe from 1942 onwards would have been unthinkable without the massive US forces. As late as 1945 the crossing of the Rhine by the Allied armies was heavily dependent on US Navy assets and expertise. It is not surprising that the Pacific campaign should have received so much attention from naval historians, but as a result the European effort has been undervalued and largely side-lined. This book is intended to redress the balance – not just to chronicle the many little-known US operations in the Atlantic, Arctic and Mediterranean, but to reach a more rounded judgment of the US Navy’s contribution to victory in Europe.