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, demonized); therefore, it would be both morally and politically a good idea to extirpate the opposition, whatever the cost in human life. Third, the revisionists frequently explain away the terrorist policies of such rulers by reason of state or the need for self-protection against real or potential
, demonized); therefore, it would be both morally and politically a good idea to extirpate the opposition, whatever the cost in human life. Third, the revisionists frequently explain away the terrorist policies of such rulers by reason of state or the need for self-protection against real or potential
, an inveterate ‘inspector’ of baby-carriages met on the street, and a generous helper of those in need. 26 Grassi’s life exemplified a certain stereotype of the virtuous nineteenth-century businessman – modest, diligent, generous, and active in voluntary associations. 27 A passionate race-horse fan
performances. 61 Schumann was active in Leipzig’s associational life; a member of the Gesellschaft Harmonie since 1843, he was admitted into the Vertrauten in 1851 and belonged to the Leipziger Kunstverein . 62 A bachelor, Schumann made substantial charitable gifts during his lifetime including 10
interrupted the saint at prayers, presenting himself in royal dress and claiming to be Christ. 2 figure 7.1 Temptation of St. Martin, Panteón de los Reyes, San Isidoro, León. photo: james d’emilio The scene constitutes just a minor element of an elaborate painted program that centers on the life of
time is limited and death inevitable is a central determinant of our lives. 1 Following this line of thought, Audrey Berger Cardany states “that most human action is motivated by the realization that life comes to an end,” and adds that according to terror management theory we try to make our
Until the constriction of the local market, curios had enjoyed a second life on bazaar stalls, as just seen in the preceding chapter. But the very existence of historic artefacts offered for sale opens a new set of questions regarding supply and procurement. Some factors are well known. As
emotions include a characteristic desire (or set of desires), and this is what makes them so motivating (…) When someone we love has died, we desire to do honor to that life as a whole, above and beyond whatever honors or rewards he or she may have received for particular accomplishments during her life