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Forbidden knowledge : from Prometheus to pornography / by Shattuck, Roger.(CARDINAL)149607;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-358) and index.The far side of curiosity -- Milton in the Garden of Eden -- Faust and Frankenstein -- The pleasures of abstinence : Mme de Lafayette and Emily Dickinson -- Guilt, justice, and empathy in Melville and Camus -- Taking stock -- Knowledge exploding : science and technology -- The divine Marquis -- The sphinx and the unicorn -- Appendix I : Six categories of forbidden knowledge -- Appendix II : The occult -- Appendix III : "The sphinz" / by Francis Bacon.
Subjects: Knowledge, Theory of, in literature.; Sex in literature.; Literature and morals.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Oedipus tyrannus : tragic heroism and the limits of knowledge / by Segal, Charles,1936-2002.(CARDINAL)513838;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-174) and index.
Subjects: Tragedies (Drama); Oedipus (Greek mythological figure); Sophocles.; Heroes in literature.; Knowledge, Theory of, in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tribal secrets : recovering American Indian intellectual traditions / by Warrior, Robert Allen.(CARDINAL)208886;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Mathews, John Joseph, 1895-1979; Deloria, Vine; American literature; Indians of North America; Indians in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A lure of knowledge : lesbian sexuality and theory / by Roof, Judith,1951-(CARDINAL)772570;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-276) and index.
Subjects: Lesbians' writings; Lesbianism in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The second in the world to discover evolution : Alfred Russel Wallace / by Phillips, Farren,author.(CARDINAL)876556;
Alfred Russel Wallace may not have been the first in the world to come up with the theory we now know as evolution, but he still made huge contributions to the world of science as the second. In the pursuit of knowledge and insects for his collection, he discovered thousands of living things previously unknown to science, had some animals named after him (including a flying frog and a jewel beetle!), and even maintained a friendship with the scientist who first developed the theory of evolution, Charles Darwin.NC1150L
Subjects: Biographies.; Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913; Evolution (Biology); Insects; Naturalists; Naturalists;
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The Internet of us : knowing more and understanding less in the age of Big Data / by Lynch, Michael P.(Michael Patrick),1966-author.(CARDINAL)649936;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-214) and index.The new old problems of knowledge. Our digital form of life ; Google-knowing ; Fragmented reasons : is the Internet making us less reasonable ; Truth, lies, and social media -- How we know now. Who wants to know : privacy and autonomy ; Who does know : crowds, clouds, and networks ; Who gets to know : the political economy of knowledge ; Understanding and the digital human ; The Internet of us."While a wealth of literature has been devoted to life with the Internet, the deep philosophical implications of this seismic shift have not been properly explored ... Demonstrating that knowledge based on reason plays an essential role in society and that there is much more to 'knowing' than just acquiring information, ... philosopher Michael Patrick Lynch [posits that] our digital way of life makes us overvalue some ways of processing information over others, and thus risks distorting what it means to be human"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Knowledge, Theory of.; Information technology.; Internet.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Ignorance and bliss : on wanting not to know / by Lilla, Mark,author.(CARDINAL)751739;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction -- The eyes of Oedipus : on evasion -- Veils : on taboo -- The hollow men : on emptiness -- Lambs : on innocence -- The once and the now : on nostalgia -- Envoi -- Notes -- Acknowledgments."A survey of humanity's lingering desire for innocence and ignorance, as captured in art and literature"--"In Ignorance and Bliss, the acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing psychological diagnosis of the human will not to know. With erudition and brio, Lilla ranges from the Book of Genesis and Plato's dialogues to Sufi parables and Sigmund Freud, revealing the paradoxes of hiding truth from ourselves. He also exposes the fantasies this impulse lead us to entertain - the illusion that the ecstasies of prophets, mystics, and holy fools offer access to esoteric truths; the illusion of children's lamb-like innocence; and the nostalgic illusion of recapturing the glories of vanished and allegedly purer civilizations. The result is a highly original meditation that invites readers to consider their own deep-seated impulses and taboos." --
Subjects: Ignorance (Theory of knowledge); Knowledge, Theory of.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Shakespeare's Roman plays / by Innes, Paul,1964-author.(CARDINAL)641071;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Titus Andronicus -- Julius Caesar -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Coriolanus -- Cymbeline.This in-depth analysis of Shakespeare's Roman plays, including Cymbeline, fully engages with the latest critical theory to relate these plays to the theatrical culture of their time. Innes works through each play individually, focusing on performance and critical reception to create a navigable guide, ideal for students of Shakespeare.
Subjects: Literature.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Historical drama, English; National characteristics in literature.; English drama; Criticism and interpretation.; Historical drama, English.;
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Science and math for curious kids : a world of knowledge--from atoms to zoology! / by Baker, Laura,author.(CARDINAL)524546; Foster, Alex(Illustrator),illustrator.; Huggins-Cooper, Lynn,author.(CARDINAL)674769;
Brilliant biology: Microbiology -- Botany -- Zoology -- Ecology -- Anatomy -- Evolution -- Cool chemistry: States of matter -- Chemical building blocks -- The chemistry of life -- The periodic table -- Chemicals all around us -- Phenomenal physics: Dynamics -- Energetics & electronics -- Optics & acoustics -- Astrophysics -- Magnificent mathematics: Numbers -- Shape -- Measure.Young readers can discover the wonders of science and mathematics with this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color by award-winning illustrator Alex Foster. From ecology to number theory, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science and mathematics that govern it. This title is packed with clear, colorful, and engaging explanations on a range of subjects.Ages 8 to 12.
Subjects: Mathematics; Science;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Science : a discovery in comics / by Heer, Margreet de,1972-(CARDINAL)604221;
"In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer visualizes science and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. Touching a number of topics in various scientific disciplines--including math, chemistry, physics, biology, geology, and quantum theory--this work ponders questions such as "Who exclaimed "Eureka" and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? "and "What happens when you have your DNA tested?" This humorous yet substantive graphic account strips the subject of unnecessary complexity, making it a perfect introduction to exploring scientific concepts."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Young adult literature.; Comics (Graphic works); Trivia and miscellanea.; Young adult literature.; Science; Science;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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