Thesis--Halle-Wittenberg. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Bern, 1953. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-98).

Zugl.: Buffalo, NY, State Univ. of New York, Diss.

Zugl. gekürzte Fassung von: Hamburg, Univ., Diss., 2007

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In my dissertation, I present Hermann Cohen's foundation for the history and philosophy of science. My investigation begins with Cohen's formulation of a neo-Kantian epistemology. I analyze Cohen's early work, especially his contributions to 19th century debates about the theory of knowledge. I conclude by examining Cohen's mature theory of science in two works, The Principle of the Infinitesimal Method and its History of 1883, and Cohen's extensive 1914 Introduction to Friedrich Lange's History of Materialism. In the former, Cohen gives an historical and philosophical analysis of the foundations of the infinitesimal method in mathematics. In the latter, Cohen presents a detailed account of Heinrich Hertz's Principles of Mechanics of 1894. Hertz considers a series of possible foundations for mechanics, in the interest of finding a secure conceptual basis for mechanical theories. Cohen argues that Hertz's analysis can be completed, and his goal achieved, by means of a philosophical examination of the role of mathematical principles and fundamental concepts in scientific theories.

Criticism. Inspired by Hermann Broch's essay Creation litteraire et connaissance and Maurice Blanchot's L'Espace litteraire, $ underline {Cr 'eation, 'ethique et v 'erit 'e}$, Broch et Blanchot questions both the possibility and the necessity for a writer to maneuver within the realm of Fiction (i.e. inevitably the realm of Lies), while following an ethical code of Truth. / Fiction. $ underline {En trompe-l'oeil}$ is a novella about Mance Dussault who, after parting from her lover, is compelled to redefine her own identity, by herself and outside of the gaze of the Other. Her quest is complicated by the fact that she is torn between her passions from the past and her current dreams which are luring her into a state of being never experienced before. Furthermore, the veil of novelty could hide a side of reality darker than suspected.

During the mid-nineteenth century, German immigrants flooded the shores of the United States and a great number of these immigrants settled in the Midwestern states. Throughout the Midwest, one can find many small communities that bear witness to a German foundation and influence. The architecture of these towns is similar, but differs widely for various reasons, including the area where the settlers originated, the way each town was founded, the way in which the town was laid out, the landscape, the location of the town, other architectural influences, the town’s economy and the local materials were available. This thesis studies two small towns in particular to identify the similarities and differences in style and detail and to try to find out what influenced the building styles of the settlers. I have chosen Maeystown, Illinois, and Hermann, Missouri, as towns for my study since both are known for being distinctly German in heritage. / General German-American architecture -- Maeystown history -- Maeystown architecture -- Hermann history -- Hermann architecture. / Department of Architecture

Zugl.: Bonn, Univ., Diss., 2004