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Five Realities, One Truth: The Human Condition - Paperback

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by Andrew Lohrey (Author)Drawing on the work of David Bohm and Owen Barfield, Andrew Lohrey has sketched out the limits and the freedoms of the human condition through the five principal realities that constitute the psychological make-up of the human mind and its evolutionary path.Five Realities, One Truth argues that reality is a relative and local state of mind, a state that is not fixed but arises out of and is shaped by the manner in which we make meaning. In contrast, the conventional m...

The World's Biggest Lie: A Trial for Truth - Hardcover

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by Andrew James McQuinn (Author)MY CASE: The greatest investigation of all time provides the evidence that over six billion people have been lied to by religion. Previous criticisms of religion leverage narrower fields of evidence, such as its evil history, which only proves its wickedness. I will prosecute religion by calling on expert witnesses from historicity, neuroscience, microbiology, astronomy and more, providing the most comprehensive and convincing case against the greatest lie ever...

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by Alexandra Adler (Author)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. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, repro...

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by Emil L. Fackenheim (Author)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. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, re...

The Moral Philosophy of Maria Montessori: Agency and Ethical Life - Paperback

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by Patrick Frierson (Author)In the first scholarly exposition of Maria Montessori's moral philosophy, Patrick R. Frierson presents an empirically-grounded ethics that takes its start from our tendency to strive for excellence and emphasizes mutual respect, social solidarity, and love. Laying out a compelling, Montessorian approach to ethical life, Frierson constructs an account of human agency based on children, who when attentively at work on self-chosen tasks, have agency worthy of respect...

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Plato - Paperback

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by Gerald A. Press (Editor), Mateo Duque (Editor)This essential reference text on the life, thought and writings of Plato uses over 160 short, accessible articles to cover a complete range of topics for both the first-time student and seasoned scholar of Plato and ancient philosophy. It is organized into five parts illuminating Plato's life, the whole of the Dialogues attributed to him, the Dialogues' literary features, the concepts and themes explored within them and Plato's reception via h...

Jung's Philosophy: Controversies, Quantum Mechanics, and the Self - Paperback

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by Lionel Corbett (Author)'Jung's Philosophy' explores some of the controversial philosophical ideas that are both explicit and implicit within Jung's psychology, comparing the philosophical assumptions between this and other psychotherapeutic traditions.Author BiographyLionel Corbett is a psychiatrist and Jungian Analyst. He is the author of six books and four volumes of collected papers. His primary interest is in Jung's concept of the religious function of the psyche. Number of Pages: 214 ...

Declutter Your Mind: Achieve Mental Clarity and Inner Peace through Mindful Decluttering (2023 Guide for Beginners) - Paperback

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by Ruby Tomlinson (Author)In today's fast-paced and chaotic world, it's easy for our minds to become cluttered with stress, distractions, and negative thoughts. But what if you could declutter your mind and create a space for tranquility and clarity? This book is your comprehensive guide to achieving a peaceful and harmonious mental state through mindful decluttering techniques.Inside, you'll discover: - Practical strategies to identify and release mental clutter that weighs you down - Mindfu...

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by Christine Daigle (Editor), Matthew Hayler (Editor)Problematic assumptions which see humans as special and easily defined as standing apart from animals, plants, and microbiota, both consciously and unconsciously underpin scientific investigation, arts practice, curation, education, and research across the social sciences and humanities. This is the case particularly in those traditions emerging from European and Enlightenment philosophies. Posthumanism disrupts these traditional humanist o...

The Philosophy of Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi: On the Contradiction Between System and Freedom - Paperback

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by Birgit Sandkaulen (Author), Courtney D. Fugate (Editor), Matthew Erlin (Translator)The contemporaries of Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi (1743-1819) openly acknowledged his towering importance. Both Fichte and Hegel praised him in the same breath with Kant as having launched the philosophical revolution they sought to complete. Yet for more than a century, misrepresentations of Jacobi's thought have stood in the way of a proper appreciation of his insights. In her study of this long-neglected Ge...

God, Humanity, and the Universe: At the Crossroads of Christian Theology, Modern Cosmology, and Astrobiology - Paperback

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by Alexei V. Nesteruk (Author)The main objective of this book on cosmology and theology is to reassess the current approach to research in the field of interaction, mediation, and dialogue between modern cosmology and Christian theology (Eastern Orthodox theology in particular). This project was part of wide-ranging cross-disciplinary research undertaken by scientists, philosophers, and theologians across the world within the framework of Science & Orthodoxy around the World, run by the N...

Philosophical Essays on Divine Causation - Paperback

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by Gregory Ganssle (Editor)This book discusses aspects of God's causal activity. It explores historical views of divine causal activity from the Pre-Socratics to Hume. It also addresses contemporary issues related to God's causal activity, including the possibility of special acts of God, proposals of models of divine causation, and analyses of divine conservation.Author BiographyGregory E. Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology - Biola University. He works in the phi...

Maurice Blanchot on Poetry and Narrative: Ethics of the Image - Paperback

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by Kevin Hart (Author), James Reid (Editor), Rick Anthony Furtak (Editor)Blanchot and his writings on three major poets, Mallarm?, H?lderlin, and Char, provide a decisive new point of departure for English language criticism of his philosophical writings on narrative in this study by leading Blanchot scholar, Kevin Hart. Connecting his work to later leading figures of 20th-century French philosophy, including Emmanuel Levinas, Simone Weil, and Jacques Derrida, Hart highlights the importance o...

On the Dignity of Society: Catholic Social Teaching and Natural Law - Hardcover

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by Russell Hittinger (Author), Scott Roniger (Editor)Author BiographyF. Russell Hittinger is Warren Chair of Catholic Studies and Research Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa. Scott Roninger is associate professor of philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Mary Ann Glendon is the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a former United States Ambassador to the Holy See Number of Pages: 490 Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 22, 2024

Survival of a Perverse Nation: Morality and Queer Possibility in Armenia - Paperback

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by Tamar R. Shirinian (Author)In Survival of a Perverse Nation, Tamar R. Shirinian traces two widespread rhetorics of perversion--sexual and moral--in postsocialist Armenia, showing how they are tied to anxieties about the nation's survival. In her fieldwork with Armenians, Shirinian found that right-wing nationalists' focus on sexual perversion centers the figure of the homosexual, while questions of moral perversion surround oligarchs and other members of the political-economic elite. While...

The Priest is Not His Own & Calvary and the Mass - Paperback

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by Fulton J. Sheen (Author), Allan J. Smith (Editor)THE PRIEST IS NOT HIS OWN & CALVARY AND THE MASSTwo of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's best-selling books have been brought together in one special collection.The Priest Is Not His Own is far more than a book for priests or for those considering the priesthood as a vocation. In these penetrating, deeply pondered discussions of the priesthood, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen has produced a work of lasting value, a book that will perhaps change many h...

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by Marijana Vujosevic (Author)This Element considers Kant's conception of self-control and the role it plays in his moral philosophy. It offers a detailed interpretation of the different terms used by Kant to explain the phenomenon of moral self-control, such as 'autocracy' and 'inner freedom'. Following Kant's own suggestions, the proposed reading examines the Kantian capacity for self-control as an ability to 'abstract from' various sensible impressions by looking beyond their influence on ...

About the Horrors of Death: A Philosophical Speech - Paperback

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by Adam Weishaupt (Author), Kane Kanerva (Translator)The Illuminati is one of the most famous things in the world that hardly anyone knows anything about. Yet the Illuminati has been made into a multi-million dollar business; sometimes to scare and raise more money for churches and sects, sometimes to mislead conspiracy theorists or feed people's own delusions, and sometimes to recruit others to pursue people's personal agendas. This book is the first translation into English of the philosoph...

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by Ayn Rand (Author)The Objectivist Newsletter is a 224-page volume that contains penetrating, philosophical dissection of events and ideas dominating our culture. Among its contents: an elucidation of the two political issues with which the practical fight for freedom should begin; a moving tribute to Marilyn Monroe; illuminating reviews of books by authors as diverse as Victor Hugo and Mickey Spillane; and replies to questions about Objectivism in the "Intellectual Ammunition Department." N...

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by Brandon del Pozo (Author)As we wrestle with the role and limits of policing, a political philosopher who spent over two decades as a New York City police officer and Vermont chief of police presents a normative account of what it means to police a pluralist democracy. Invoking his vast experience, Brandon del Pozo argues that we all have the prerogative to use force to protect others, but police embody the government's unique duty to do so effectively and with restraint. He recasts order m...

Solving Names: Worldliness and Metaphysics in Librarianship - Paperback

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by Sam Popowich (Author)"Solving Names" is the expression given by the American pragmatist philosopher William James for the metaphysical principles of the university that, once found, meant that no further debate or enquiry was needed. The quest for solving names was the quest for power over the universe, but for James such a search was bound to be fruitless, since rather than a solution, such names only indicate that more work needs to be done, that social reality can never be captured once...

The Dhammapada (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

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by Buddha (Author) Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket In a journey through timeless wisdom, The Dhammapada presents a collection of Buddha's teachings on leading a life of virtue, mindfulness, and inner peace. Each verse offers guidance on understanding the nature of suffering, the path to enlightenment, and the importance of compassionate actions. As readers delve into its pages, they encounter profound insights on overcoming desire, cultivating tranquility, and living in har...

The Prince (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

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by Niccol? Machiavelli (Author) Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Power, strategy, and political survival intertwine as a cunning leader navigates the delicate balance of fear and respect. In a world of shifting alliances and ruthless ambition, the protagonist learns that maintaining control often means choosing pragmatism over morality. The narrative delves into the art of ruling, revealing tactics to secure loyalty and eliminate threats. This exploration of leadership's dar...

THE POWER of ADAPTABILITY: Thriving in a Changing World - Hardcover

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by Denise Smith (Author)On a scale of one to ten, how well would you say you are prepared to deal with the effects of a major life shift or anything else that would cause a mental breakdown? Well, maybe I can be of assistance. This book consists of twenty important principles to help you Master the Power of Adaptability the Alpha Way! Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 03, 2024

Unconditional: Obstacles in Love & Finding Balance - Hardcover

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by Denise Plimley (Author)Love is an important force in our lives. As we get older, many of us feel compelled to sort out our past in order to understand ourselves on a deeper level. In doing so, we can then give and receive love with more grace, appreciation, and strength.In this book of essays, Unconditional, Denise Plimley explores the concept of love in its various forms. How does love manifest in romantic relationships, and what is our role in creating a healthy shared love? What can end...

You Are Not Wrong.: A New Foundation - Paperback

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by Eric Hawkins (Author)Why could eating a bowl of ice cream lead to an all-out war?How can a kangaroo and a cat shatter your reality?How can a bunch of chickens and one treadmill solve most of humanity's problems?Who gets to define "wrong"?Words have tremendous power.You try to make sense of them automatically.This cannot be prevented or undone.You've already done it for eight sentences now.This means words can be used to trap you, hold you hostage, warp and shrink your world, and even flip ...

The New Ego Theory: Evolving Consciousness Through the Divine Operating System - Paperback

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by Tia Marie (Author)The New Ego Theory: Evolving Consciousness Through the Divine Operating SystemAre you ready to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns, reclaim your potential, and consciously shape your reality? The New Ego Theory offers a revolutionary approach to personal mastery and spiritual transformation through the lens of the "Divine Operating System." This powerful framework redefines the way we see and interact with our minds-transforming ego from an obstacle into a vital...

Hope Verdad Presents: The Bench A Parable About Life, Death, and Beyond - Paperback

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by Francesca Flood (Author)Read and Soothe Your Soul When bad things happen - we need to understand why. Imagine meeting the one person who can provide the answer on a park bench.The Bench will grab you by the heart from the first page to the last sentence as five strangers' lives become intertwined through trauma and a mysterious stranger on a bench.What if the mysteries of life and death could be revealed?Drawing inspiration from the emotional complexity of "The Shack" and the philosophical...

Solum Ipsum: Metaphysical Aphorisms - Paperback

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by Andr?s L?szl? (Author), Ferenc Buji (Editor) Number of Pages: 198 Dimensions: 0.45 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: August 29, 2024

Alignment: The Process of Transmutation Within the Mechanics of Life - Paperback

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by Dan Desmarques (Author) Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 12, 2024

Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus': A Reader's Guide - Paperback

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by Roger M. White (Author)Wittgenstein's Tractatus - the only book he actually published within his lifetime - was an immensely important work which changed the direction of philosophy in the first half of the twentieth century. Highlighting the importance of the nature of language in philosophy and the problematic nature of metaphysics, it strongly influenced the work of Russell, the Vienna Circle and A. J. Ayer. An understanding of the ideas in the Tractatus is essential to fully grasp Witt...

The Age of Epistemology: Aristotelian Logic in Early Modern Philosophy 1500-1700 - Paperback

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by Marco Sgarbi (Author)Marco Sgarbi tells a new history of epistemology from the Renaissance to Newton through the impact of Aristotelian scientific doctrines on key figures including Galileo Galilei, Thomas Hobbes, Ren? Descartes, John Locke, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Isaac Newton. This history illuminates the debates philosophers had on deduction, meditation, regressus, syllogism, experiment and observation, the certainty of mathematics and the foundations of scientific knowledge. Sgar...