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John Michell (1933-2009) was beloved and reviled for his heretical views. In this collection of essays he takes on Darwinism, superstition, Jesus, the Grail legend, agribusiness, the madness of modernity, and much more. Michell always took the larger view, reminding us that the "paradise of the philosophers" is still within reach for those with the vision to see it.

Prophecy. --- Tradition (Philosophy)

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Cet ouvrage dévoile la place centrale de l'oralité dans les pratiques politiques africaines, souvent au mépris du droit positif et des textes constitutionnels. L'auteur dresse le portrait d'autorités politiques qui aiment à se représenter comme des figures bienfaisantes et souveraines, dont la parole prime sur l'écrit. Il les invite à réconcilier leurs discours et leurs actions avec le droit. ©Electre 2015

Oral tradition --- Politics, Practical --- Sovereignty --- Tradition orale --- Politique --- Souveraineté

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What is the meaning of the word "tradition"? Are there live traditions today? Does tradition clash with innovation? Is it possible to love the proper tradition and look to innovation at the same time?This study brings together a number of insightful contributions that focus on the complexity of the relationship between tradition and innovation and on the forces that could emerge from it, if tradition is seen to represent the cornerstone for future. The volume is subdivided into four sections: I. Tradition: an historical background; II. Tradition and innovation: which future?; III. Law and trad

Tradition (Philosophy) --- Traditionalism (Philosophy) --- Philosophy --- History.

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The trickster character is prominent in the cultural, particularly narrative, traditions of many different peoples throughout the world. Comic and serious, stupid and clever, benevolent and evil, winner and loser, the trickster is a study in contradictions. The trickster cannot be pigeonholed, for he does not fit into any neat categories or definitions. This study, first published in 1994, aims to give the reader the opportunity to experience in some small measure the dynamic and exciting dramatic oral narrative performances of the Ewe people of West Africa.

Ewe (African people) --- Tricksters --- Oral tradition --- Tales

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Oral history. --- History --- Oral biography --- Oral tradition --- Methodology