The years from 1810 to 1840 deal with one of the most decisive periods in Indiana's history, first as a territory and later as a state. Few periods have seen greater political and material development. During these years great problems, such as the organization of the state government, the disposition of the public lands by the Federal government, and the construction of internal improvements by the national and state governments, had to be solved by those who bore the responsibilities of public office. Great national political movements were in the making. These matured into powerful forces, shaping not only national policies but reaching down and influencing state political and economic alignments and policies. Among the names of families who guided the political affairs of Indiana at the beginning of statehood, none is more prominent than that of Noble. Two Noble brothers, James and Noah, rose to the highest possible positions within the commonwealth. James served as one of the first two United States senators from Indiana, and he continued a member of that body fifteen years,- until his death in 1831. Noah, the younger brother, was elected the fifth Governor of the state in 1831. The third brother, Lazarus, held the Office of Receiver of Public Moneys in the Brookville Land Office. He died at an early age.

Thesis--Universidad de Navarra. / Includes bibliographical references and index.

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (Ph. D.)--McGill University, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-197).

Thesis (M.A. of Arts)--Miami University, Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 34-36).

Thesis (D.A.)--Illinois State University, 2000. / Title from title page screen, viewed July 31, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Louis G. Perez (chair), Lawrence W. McBride, Sharon S. MacDonald. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 340-370) and abstract. Also available in print.

Ένα κεντρικό πρόβλημα της φιλοσοφίας ήταν πάντοτε το πρόβλημα της κατάκτησης του εαυτού μας. Πότε είμαι πραγματικά ο εαυτός μου; Ποιο είναι το οντολογικό νόημα της κατάκτησης του εαυτού μας; Αυτό το πρόβλημα έγινε ο άξονας γύρω από τον οποίο περιστρέφονται και άλλα προβλήματα με τα οποία χρειάστηκε να καταπιαστούμε: πώς θεμελιώνεται οντολογικά η γνώση και πώς είναι δυνατή η κατάκτησή της; Τι είναι η γνώση; Ποιο είναι το νόημα του χωρισμού της ψυχής από το σώμα; Ποιο είναι το νόημα του θανάτου; Αν στόχος είναι η έξοδος από το σπήλαιο, τότε υπάρχει κάτι που να με υποχρεώνει να επιστρέψω; Τελικά, στέκει αθεμελίωτο το αίτημα της δίκαιης πράξης; Καθώς προσπαθούμε να βρούμε τις απαντήσεις σε αυτά τα ερωτήματα, προτείνουμε τις δικές μας προσεγγίσεις σε σημαντικά πλατωνικά ζητήματα: τη σχέση της χειρωνακτικής και διανοητικής εργασίας, το νόημα της σωματικότητας, το νόημα του άλλου, το νόημα της μεθόδου, τη διαφορά και τη σχέση του φιλοσόφου και του πολιτικού. Μέσα από όλα αυτά τα προβλήματα, προσφέρουμε στο τέλος τη δική μας προσέγγιση γύρω από το πλατωνικό νόημα της κατάκτησης του εαυτού μας και ανοίγουμε ένα δρόμο για μία στέρεη προσέγγιση του πλατωνικού ευ πράττειν. Τον τελευταίο λόγο τον έχει ο τίμιος αναγνώστης μας, ο οποίος θα κρίνει την ποιότητα του αποτελέσματος. Εμπνευσμένοι από μία στιγμιαία σκέψη του Πλάτωνα στον Θεαίτητο, αφήνουμε στον επίλογο μία υπόθεση εργασίας: την θεμελίωση μιας ηθικής χωρίς a priori και χωρίς σχετικισμό: τις δύο συμπληγάδες κάθε προσπάθειας ηθικής θεμελίωσης. Και υποστηρίζουμε ότι μία τέτοια θεμελίωση μπορεί να αντληθεί από τη μαρξιστική σκέψη. / A basic problem of philosophy was always the problem of the conquest of ourselves. When am I really myself? What is the ontological meaning of the conquest of ourselves? This problem became the axle around which rotate more platonic problems we had to undertake: how is knowledge ontologically grounded on and how is it possible to acquire it? What is knowledge? What is the meaning of the soul-body separation? What is the meaning of death? If the exit from the cave is the final aim, then is there something that makes me to return? Eventually, is the request of the justice act without ontological foundation? As we are trying to find the answers for all this questions, we offer our one approach on important platonic issues: the relation between the manual and the mental labor, the meaning of corporality, the meaning of the other, the meaning of the method, the difference and the relation between the philosopher and the statesman. Through all this problems, we are finally offering our approach about the platonic meaning of the conquest of ourselves and we are opening a path for a solid understanding of the platonic just act. The last word is on our fair reader, who will judge the quality of the result. Inspired from an instantaneous thought of Plato in Theaetetus, we are offering a working hypothesis: the foundation of an ethic without apriori or relativism: those two symplegades of every attempt for an ethical foundation. And we are claiming that such a foundation can be derived from Marx’s thought.

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The nature of the American Southern demagogue, best exemplified by Huey Pierce Long, is examined. Four novels which are based on Long's life: Sun in Capricorn by Hamilton Basso, Number One by John Dos Passos, A Lion Is in the Streets by Adria Locke Langley and All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren, are used to exemplify literary representations of Long. First the individual personalities of the four demagogue characters are described. Next, the relationships of female associates to the demagogues are examined, then the relationships of male associates to them. The first conclusion is that virtually all associates of a demagogue, whether male or female, are in some manner affected by him. A second conclusion is that All the King's Men provides the best study of a Long-like character; its hero, Willie Stark, may consequently live longer in history than the real Huey Pierce Long.

The Sounds of Satyagraha: Gandhi's Use of Sung-Prayers and Ritual M.K. Gandhi's work towards Indian independence was influenced significantly by sung-prayers found in a collection entitled Ashram Bhajanavali, a collection which, in turn, gives fresh insight into the satyagraha movement. Gandhi's employment of sung-prayers, chant, and ritual has, however, gone unrecognized until this time. The Sounds of Satyagraha presents detailed information concerning how formative and how important these sung-prayers were to Gandhi and to the national independence movement. Chapter One sets forth this thesis, along with methodology, historical context, and certain terms defined. Chapter Two consists of a preliminary historical overview of the Ashram Bhajanavali, along with a descriptive summary of the sung-prayer materials found within it. (An analysis of ritual practices presented in Chapters 3 through 5 also provides additional information regarding historical context and development.) This collection of chanted prayers used by the Indian sayagraha community, has sometimes been referred to as a hymnal. However, the collection is much more than what the word "hymnal" might imply, both in the scope of its contents, and in its significance as a tool with which to understand the developments of Gandhi's satyagraha community. Chapters Three, Four, and Five examine in detail how the Ashram Bhajanavali was used in ritual contexts, and how these sung-prayers supported Gandhi and the nation in its work for social change. The ritual theory of Roy Rappaport is utilized to discover the Bhajanavali's sitz im leben. Chapter 3 discusses the use of these sung-prayers in ritual prayer meetings that occurred twice daily. Chapter 4 looks at additional ways in which these songs were used by Gandhi and the satyagraha community to achieve their purposes, as the movement grew into a national initiative. Chapter 5 considers how it is that this sung-prayer repertoire, being specifically sung and chanted (rather than spoken or read), had a significant power for India and appeal for the satyagraha communities. By placing this collection in its historical, social, and ritual contexts, the extent to which these sung-prayers influenced and shaped Gandhi's sayagraha in India becomes clear. Chapter 6 considers the life and work of one spiritual musician, Shri Karunamayee Abrol, who teaches the Ashram Bhajanavali, its melodies and its history. Shri Karunamayee's family were freedom fighters, and, as a child, she sang for Mahatma Gandhi, receiving his blessing. Shri Karunamayee represents a living tradition. Inspired by childhood experiences and her respect for Gandhi, she has a special devotion to this repertoire. As a spiritual musician, she is a "tradition-bearer" of the Ashram Bhajanavali. The chanting of these sung-prayers has been her daily devotional ritual for decades. Her teaching, which stems from both musical knowledge and Æ⁄¿‰ò™ experience, provides additional insight into satyagraha. Chapter Seven concludes with a review of the evidence, illustrating the large extent to which Gandhi was guided by the sung-prayers and principles found in the Ashram Bhajanavali collection. It also consists of reflections in an analysis of the success or failure of satyagraha. Ashram Bhajanavali offers insight into the Indian independence movement, which has not been acknowledged or identified previously. Final reflections place this collection within the on-going East-West dialogue, indicating its continuing importance in the current discussion.