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¿Que es el Espiritismo? (Spanish) Edition - Paperback

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by Allan Kardec (Author)El espiritismo es una doctrina originada en Francia a mediados del siglo XIX, cuyo m ximo exponente ha sido Allan Kardec (1804-1869). Esta doctrina establece que los esp ritus, seres sin cuerpo material, pueden entrar en contacto con los seres humanos. Number of Pages: 344 Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 17, 2017

The Complete Guide to Labyrinths: Tapping the Sacred Spiral for Power, Protection, Transformation, and Healing - Paperback

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by Cassandra Eason (Author)A universal symbol of transformation, the labyrinth was created in ancient times to represent humankind's search for the core of divinity. Unlike a maze, which may have a confusion of tracks leading in all directions, a labyrinth has a single, winding pathway that spirals inward to the center. In The Complete Guide to Labyrinths, renowned British psychic and folklorist Cassandra Eason explores the mystery of this sacred symbol and explains how to harness its power ...

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by Friedrich Nietzsche (Author)In Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche accuses past philosophers of lacking critical sense and blindly accepting dogmatic premises in their consideration of morality. Specifically, he accuses them of founding grand metaphysical systems upon the faith that the good man is the opposite of the evil man, rather than just a different expression of the same basic impulses that find more direct expression in the evil man. The work moves into the realm "beyond good and evil...

Cicero and the People's Will - Paperback

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by Lex Paulson (Author) Number of Pages: 285 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 23, 2025

Troubled Paradise: Limited Salvation and the Problem of Heavenly Grief - Hardcover

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by Eric Reitan (Author)Grief over the loss of those we love is one of the most painful parts of life. But Christianity has long offered consolation to those who grieve in the form of the Easter promise. Death is not the end. Beyond it lies a realm of perfect joy, where mourning is no more and every tear is wiped away. But won't this promise have limits if, as Christians have traditionally believed, some of God's creatures are eternally lost? Can I really be perfectly happy in heaven if, say, ...

Blood and Ink: A Primer of Early Christian Thought - Paperback

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by Steven W. Sorrell (Author), Hannah Darie Sorrell (Cover Design by)From the time of the early church until the present, Christian thinkers thought about and reflect upon the great truths of Scripture. Faith seeking understanding, this one of the themes of the church as they wrestled with the principles expressing love, faith, and the knowledge of God. Many of these treasured saints have sought to develop doctrines and traditions first thought of by the early church into a systematic display...

Two Thoughts: A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom - Paperback

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by Jim O'Shaughnessy (Author), Vatsal Kaushik (Author)A thoughtfully designed paperback book with a black-and-white interior, offering timeless insights in a clean and accessible format.--Words that echo through time.This collection presents 500 insights from 250 of the world's most influential minds. With quotes from Rosa Parks to Babe Ruth, Georgia O'Keeffe to Fyodor Dostoevsky, these pages capture the essence of human thought and experience.In our fast-paced world, these timeless quotes of...

The Broken Hearth: Reversing the Moral Collapse of the American Family - Paperback

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by William J. Bennett (Author)Bestselling author William Bennett addresses the central social issue of our time--the deline of the family--in a book as intellectually provocative and politically controversial as his landmark The Death of Outrage. Our recent economic prosperity has masked the devastation of the American family, which is now under seige as never before. From the dramatic rise in illegitimacy, divorce, and single parenthood to the call for the recognition of gay marriages, the t...

Adorno's Gamble: Harnessing German Ideology - Hardcover

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by Mikko Immanen (Author)Adorno's Gamble offers a startling reinterpretation of the evolution of Theodor W. Adorno's thought, usually seen as a mix of critical Marxism, Freudian psychoanalysis, aesthetic modernism, and Jewish tradition. Mikko Immanen argues for another, previously unacknowledged source of Adorno's thinking on instrumental reason, dialectic of enlightenment, and frailty of democracy: the intellectual underpinnings of Germany's "conservative revolutionary" movement of the 1920s...

The Foremost Problems of Contemporary Dogmatics: On Faith, Knowledge, and the Christian Tradition - Hardcover

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by Herman Bavinck (Author), Bruce R. Pass (Editor), Bruce R. Pass (Translator)Herman Bavinck on the challenges theologians face Herman Bavinck's counsel to theologians A unique window into Bavinck's thought An overlooked work from a key Neo-Calvinist thinker In The Foremost Problems of Contemporary Dogmatics, Herman Bavinck identifies the primary challenges confronting Protestant theologians in the early twentieth century. Since the main difficulties do not concern specific heads of doctrine ...

Lectures 1949-1968, Volume 1: Music, Literature and the Arts - Paperback

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by Theodor W. Adorno (Author), Nicholas Walker (Translator)When Theodor W. Adorno returned to Germany from his exile in the United States, he was appointed as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Frankfurt and he immediately made a name for himself as a leading public intellectual. Adorno's widespread influence on the postwar debates was due in part to the public lectures he gave outside of the university in which he analysed and commented on social, cultural and political developme...

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by Lao Tzu (Author)The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual inspirational poem that guides through life helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple beautiful and life changing.The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy (D?ojia) and strongly influenced other schools such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 21, 2024

Maximum Power and Its Philosophical Roots: The Critical Importance Today of the Ideas of Howard Odum and Friedrich Nietzsche - Paperback

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by Timothy McWhirter (Author)This Briefs volume focuses on the maximum power principle, which was created by the mathematician and physical chemist Alfred Lotka, and further developed and utilized most prominently by the systems ecologist H. T. Odum, who applied it to different physical, biological, ecological and economic systems. They both described this principle providing a thermodynamic framework for evolutionary theory. This principle has a philosophical heritage that has, until now, go...

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by Thomas Gustainis (Author), Thomas Gustainis (Illustrator)With a series of drawings, the author investigates qualities of the universe as he observes that the display is "still not for you." He suggests the place of the individual within the grand scheme of things. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: November 27, 2024

Technological Slavery: Enhanced Edition Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Theodore John Kaczynski (Author)Logical, lucid, and direct, Technological Slavery radically reinvigorates and reforms the intellectual foundations of an age-old and resurgent world-view: "Progress" is a myth. Wild nature and humanity are fundamentally incompatible with technological growth. In Technological Slavery, Kaczynski argues that: (i) the unfolding human and environmental crises are the direct, inevitable result of technology itself; (ii) many of the stresses endured in contemporar...

Between Existentialism and Marxism - Paperback

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by Jean-Paul Sartre (Author)This book presents a full decade of Sartre's work, from the publication of the Critique of Dialectical Reason in 1960, the basic philosophical turning-point in his postwar development, to the inception of his major study on Flaubert, the first volumes of which appeared in 1971. The essays and interviews collected here form a vivid panorama of the range and unity of Sartre's interests, since his deliberate attempt to wed his original existentialism to a rethought Ma...

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by Plato (Author), Christopher Gill (Translator), Christopher Gill (Introduction by)A fascinating discussion on sex, gender, and human instincts, as relevant today as ever In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their conversation emerges a series of subtle reflections on gender roles, sex in society and the sublimation of basic human instincts. The discussion culminates in a radical challenge to conventional views by...

Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations - Paperback

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by Roger J. Davies (Author)Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations takes readers on a thoroughly researched and remarkably readable journey through Japan's cultural history. This much-anticipated sequel to Roger Davies's best-selling The Japanese Mind provides a comprehensive overview of the religion and philosophy of Japan. This cultural history of Japan explains the diverse cultural traditions that underlie modern Japan and offers readers real insights into Japanese ma...

On Indigenuity: Learning the Lessons of Mother Earth - Paperback

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by Daniel R. Wildcat (Author)Mother Earth is calling on us to act--the collective wisdom of thousands of years of Indigenous knowledge can guide us. Indigenuity, or Indigenous ingenuity, stems from an ancient idea and practice that Native peoples have engaged in for millennia. It was born of a careful mindfulness and attentiveness to our planet and all of its creatures, and a recognition that human experience is intertwined with all that surrounds us. As a society, we rarely pay attention to ...

Christianity Contested: Replies to Critics' Toughest Objections - Hardcover

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by Paul Copan (Editor), Stewart E. Kelly (Editor)Although Christianity has significantly influenced many of Western civilization's cherished ideals and values, it faces ongoing criticism regarding its truth, goodness, and beauty. Critics argue that Christianity is at odds with science, human flourishing, and the dignity of women; that it is disconnected from modern views on sexuality; and that its Scriptures support slavery and genocide. They also claim that the historical evidence for Jesus'...

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by Joseph Benner (Author)THE IMPERSONAL LIFE The Impersonal Life is one of the key books written on the topic of self-discovery and leading a spiritual life. Author Joseph Benner penned this book as Anonymous in the early 20th century, and it has been a popular title among millions of readers since. The Impersonal Life is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning how to lead a spiritual life and are in the process of self-discovery. FROM THE AUTHOR: I AM the Tree of Life wit...

Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil - Paperback

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by Paul Bloom (Author)A leading cognitive scientist argues that a deep sense of good and evil is bred in the bone. From John Locke to Sigmund Freud, philosophers and psychologists have long believed that we begin life as blank moral slates. Many of us take for granted that babies are born selfish and that it is the role of society--and especially parents--to transform them from little sociopaths into civilized beings. In Just Babies, Paul Bloom argues that humans are in fact hardwired with a ...

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by Martin Peterson (Author)An essential all-in-one introduction, Ethics for Engineers provides in-depth coverage of major ethical theories, professional codes of ethics, and case studies in a single volume. Incorporating numerous practical examples and about 100 review questions, it helps students better understand and address ethical issues that they may face in their future careers. Topics covered include whistle-blowing, the problem of many hands, gifts, bribes, conflicts of interest, engi...

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by Alan Watts (Author)Discover the path to your authentic self and embrace your true identity with these insightful teachings from celebrated author and spiritual luminary Alan Watts. In this collection, Watts displays the intelligence, playfulness of thought, and simplicity of language that has made him so perennially popular as an interpreter of Eastern thought for Westerners. He draws on a variety of religious traditions and covers topics such as the challenge of seeing one's life "just as...

Rational Powers in Action: Instrumental Rationality and Extended Agency - Paperback

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by Sergio Tenenbaum (Author)Human actions unfold over time, in pursuit of ends that are not fully specified in advance. Rational Powers in Action locates these features of the human condition at the heart of a new theory of instrumental rationality. Where many theories of rational agency focus on instantaneous choices between sharply defined outcomes, treating the temporally extended and partially open-ended character of action as an afterthought, this book argues that the deep structure of i...

Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny - Hardcover

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by Kate Manne (Author)Misogyny is a hot topic, yet it's often misunderstood. What is misogyny, exactly? Who deserves to be called a misogynist? How does misogyny contrast with sexism, and why is it prone to persist - or increase - even when sexist gender roles are waning? This book is an exploration of misogyny in public life and politics by the moral philosopher and writer Kate Manne. It argues that misogyny should not be understood primarily in terms of the hatred or hostility some men feel...

Society Against the State: Essays in Political Anthropology - Paperback

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by Pierre Clastres (Author), Robert Hurley (Translator), Abe Stein (Translator)In this seminal, founding work of political anthropology, Pierre Clastres takes on some of the most abiding and essential questions of human civilization: What is power? What is society? How, among all the possible modes of political organization, did we come to choose the monolithic State model and its accompanying regimes of coercion? As Clastres shows, other and different regimes do indeed exist, and they existe...

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by Mark Coeckelbergh (Author)This overview of the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence moves beyond hype and nightmare scenarios to address concrete questions--offering a compelling, necessary read for our ChatGPT era. Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. The...

Palestine 1492: A Report Back - Paperback

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by Linda Quiquivix (Author) Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.79 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 03, 2024

Hegel: The Philosopher of Freedom - Hardcover

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by Klaus Vieweg (Author), Sophia Kottman (Translator), Paul A. Kottman (Translator)A monumental new biography of a pivotal yet poorly understood pioneer in modern philosophy. When a painter once told Goethe that he wanted to paint the most celebrated man of the age, Goethe directed him to Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Hegel worked from the credo: To philosophize is to learn to live freely. While he was slow and cautious in the development of his philosophy, his intellectual growth was like a...

Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience - Paperback

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by Nancy Sherman (Author)How do we find calm in times of stress and uncertainty? How do we cope with sudden losses or find meaning in a world that can easily rob us of what we most value? Drawing on the wisdom of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and others, Nancy Sherman's Stoic Wisdom presents a compelling, modern Stoicism that teaches grit, resilience, and the importance of close relationships in addressing life's biggest and smallest challenges. A renowned expert in ancient and modern e...

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by Guy Debord (Author)The Das Kapital of the 20th century. An essential text, and the main theoretical work of the situationists. Few works of political and cultural theory have been as enduringly provocative. From its publication amid the social upheavals of the 1960's up to the present, the volatile theses of this book have decisively transformed debates on the shape of modernity, capitalism, and everyday life in the late 20th century. This is the original translation by Fredy Perlman, kept...