This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Systematically explores the early origins and basic definition of life.

A mother is forced, out of the necessity to protect her child, to give up her home, her past and her identity.

Rich with historical and cultural value, these works are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.

A hallmark of Frankfurt's work is his crisp and incisive style, which means that these essays should appeal to a wide range of philosophers and to readers in neighboring disciplines with philosophical interests.