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Leibniz and the Rational Order of Nature - Paperback

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by Donald Rutherford (Author)This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive interpretation of the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716). Among its other virtues, it makes considerable use of unpublished manuscript sources. The book seeks to demonstrate the systematic unity of Leibniz's thought, in which theodicy, ethics, metaphysics and natural philosophy cohere. The key, underlying idea of the system is the conception of nature as an order designed by God to maximize the opportu...

The Nature and Limits of Human Understanding - Paperback

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by Anthony Sanford (Editor)This book is an exploration of human understanding, from the perspectives of psychology, philosophy, biology and theology. The six contributors are among the most internationally eminent in their fields. Though scholarly, the writing is non-technical. No background in psychology, philosophy or theology is presumed. No other interdisciplinary work has undertaken to explore the nature of human understanding. This book is unique, and highly significant for anyone inter...

Destined for Liberty: The Human Person in the Philosophy of Karol Wojtya/John Paul II - Paperback

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by Jaroslaw Kupczak (Author)In this compelling new work, Jaroslaw Kupczak, O.P., presents a complete introduction to John Paul II's theory of the human person. Both enlightening and accessible, the book traces the development of Karol Wojtyla's theology from his earlier and lesser-known writings--The Habilitation Thesis and Lublin Lectures--to his more popular writings--Love and Responsibility and The Acting Person. The author finds that Wojtyla is a remarkably consistent thinker. Unlike many...

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by Jean-Louis Chretien (Author), Anne A. Davenport (Translator)In the aptly titled The Call and the Response, renowned philosopher and theologian Jean-Louis Chrétien revisits a favorite theme: how human life is shaped by the experience of call and response, explored using art as a context. For Chrétien, art is about acts in response to what the artist sees or hears and how these acts provoke responses from viewers. Deeply spiritual and intellectual without being academic, his arguments are un...

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by Larry Arnhart (Author)The Left has traditionally assumed that human nature is so malleable, so perfectible, that it can be shaped in almost any direction. Conservatives object, arguing that social order arises not from rational planning but from the spontaneous order of instincts and habits. Darwinian biology sustains conservative social thought by showing how the human capacity for spontaneous order arises from social instincts and a moral sense shaped by natural selection in human evolut...

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by G. R. S. Mead (Author)""Thoth The Master Of Wisdom"" is a book written by G. R. S. Mead that delves into the ancient Egyptian deity Thoth, who was revered as the god of wisdom, writing, and magic. The book explores Thoth's origins, his role in Egyptian mythology, and his significance in the development of human consciousness. Mead draws from a variety of sources, including ancient texts, mythological stories, and historical accounts, to provide a comprehensive understanding of Thoth's lega...

Carriages And Coaches: Their History And Their Evolution (1912) - Paperback

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by Ralph Straus (Author)Carriages and Coaches: Their History and Their Evolution is a book written by Ralph Straus and first published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive history of carriages and coaches from their earliest origins to the modern era. The author covers the development of carriages and coaches from ancient times to the present day, discussing the various types of carriages and coaches that have been used throughout history, including chariots, wagons, stagecoaches, and m...

Lenin's Electoral Strategy from 1907 to the October Revolution of 1917: The Ballot, the Streets--Or Both - Paperback

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by August H. Nimtz (Author)This book is the first full-length study of Lenin's party building project and writings on elections, looking in detail at his leadership of the Bolshevik wing of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party in the four state Dumas from 1906 to the beginning of the First World War.Author BiographyAugust H. Nimtz is Professor of Political Science and African American and African Studies and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota, USA. He is the ...

Life Force... the Creative Process in Man and in Nature - Paperback

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by Charles R. Kelley (Author)Storms and galaxies result from atmospheric matings. People become more autonomous. Kelley bridges the two with provocative discoveries about the life force that bring hope for us all. Number of Pages: 316 Dimensions: 0.71 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 13, 2004

Metaphysics And The New Age: Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction - Paperback

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by Peter Daley (Author)This work describes the dangers faced in the last half of the 20th.century, and the ways by which we were able to survive attacks from Outer Space; and from Hell itself which could have entered the physical world, at one stage. The rest of the book contains details of Occultism and Mysticism which challenge the veracity of Church dogma, which has denied and suppressed as heresy for 2000 years. In these days we face a challenge unprecedented in human history. Things are ...

The Therapeutae, Essenes, And Their Initiations - Paperback

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by R. Swinburne Clymer (Author)The Therapeutae, Essenes, And Their Initiations is a book written by R. Swinburne Clymer that delves into the history and practices of two ancient Jewish sects - the Therapeutae and the Essenes. The book explores their beliefs, customs, and rituals, as well as their initiations and spiritual practices. Clymer draws on historical and archaeological evidence to shed light on the origins and development of these sects, and their impact on Jewish and Christian tradi...

On The Interpretation Of Plato's Timaeus: Critical Studies With Special Reference To A Recent Edition - Paperback

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by John Cook Wilson (Author)On The Interpretation Of Plato��s Timaeus is a book that focuses on critical studies of Plato��s Timaeus, with a special reference to a recent edition. Written by John Cook Wilson, this book delves into the complexities of Plato��s Timaeus and provides a comprehensive analysis of the text. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the Timaeus. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Timaeus and...

Why Winners Win Or Psychology Applied To Sports - Paperback

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by Joseph T. Schiappacasse (Author)Why Winners Win Or Psychology Applied To Sports is a book that explores the psychology behind what makes athletes successful in their respective sports. Written by Joseph T. Schiappacasse, a sports psychologist and former athlete himself, the book delves into the mental and emotional aspects of sports performance. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the psychology of sports. Topics covered include motivation, sel...

Aeneas of Gaza: Theophrastus with Zacharias of Mytilene: Ammonius - Paperback

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by Sebastian Gertz (Author), John Dillon (Author), Donald Russell (Author)50 years before Philoponus, two Christians from Gaza, seeking to influence Alexandrian Christians, defended the Christian belief in resurrection and the finite duration of the world, and attacked rival Neoplatonist views. Aeneas addresses an unusual version of the food chain argument against resurrection, that our bodies will get eaten by other creatures. Zacharias attacks the Platonist examples of synchronous creation,...

The History and Philosophy of Science: A Reader - Paperback

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by Daniel J. McKaughan (Editor), Holly Vandewall (Editor)The History and Philosophy of Science: A Reader brings together seminal texts from antiquity to the end of the nineteenth century and makes them accessible in one volume for the first time. With readings from Aristotle, Aquinas, Copernicus, Galileo, Descartes, Newton, Lavoisier, Linnaeus, Darwin, Faraday, and Maxwell, it analyses and discusses major classical, medieval and modern texts and figures from the natural sciences. Grouped by t...

A Short History of Greek Philosphy - Paperback

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by John Marshall (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We apprec...

On Education, Formation, Citizenship and the Lost Purpose of Learning - Paperback

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by Joseph Clair (Author), Miles Hollingworth (Editor)Reading Augustine presents concise, personal readings of St. Augustine of Hippo from leading philosophers and religion scholars. The looming crisis in higher education appears to be a matter of soaring costs and crushing student debt, but the problem is actually much deeper. It is a crisis of soul; a question of the very purpose of learning and the type of people that our educational system produces. Today, in the age of academic hyper-spec...

Foucault: The Birth of Power - Paperback

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by Stuart Elden (Author)Michel Foucault's The Archaeology of Knowledge was published in March 1969; Discipline and Punish in February 1975. Although only six years apart, the difference in tone is stark: the former is a methodological treatise, the latter a call to arms. What accounts for the radical shift in Foucault's approach? Foucault's time in Tunisia had been a political awakening for him, and he returned to a France much changed by the turmoil of 1968. He taught at the experimental Uni...

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by William R. Scott (Author)Tipping is the modern form of Flunkyism. Flunkyism may be defined as a willingness to be servile for a consideration. It is democracy's deadly foe. The two ideas cannot live together except in a false peace. The tendency always is for one to sap the vitality of the other. Number of Pages: 86 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2015

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu: An interpretation by Stuart Hampton - Paperback

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by Stuart Ian Hampton Bsc (Author)The Tao Te Ching is an ancient book of wisdom wrote by Lao Tsu, a humble Chinese man in 6th century BC. It is beautiful and poetic and has inspired many people for thousands of years. This is an interpretation by Stuart Hampton, a free thinker and artist. All proceeds from the sale of this book go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project aimed at promoting peace and harmony on earth. (www.freerivercommunity.com) Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.16 ...

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by Francis Bacon (Author)Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban(s), was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist and author. He served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. He was extremely influential through his works, especially as philosophical advocate and practitioner of the scientific method during the scientific revolution. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 03, 2018

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by Epictetus (Created by)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, reprodu...

Contemporary African Philosophers: A Critical Appraisal - Paperback

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by Wilfred Lajul (Author)While contemporary African philosophy is clearly the work of modern African philosophers, this work also took interest in traditional African philosophy as an aspect of African philosophy being unveiled by contemporary African thinkers. These modern thinkers are the midwives helping to deliver traditional African philosophy into written discourse. Cotemporary African Philosophy: A Critical Appraisal examines the life histories, publications and philosophical contribut...

Critical Thinking for Young Children: Unleash the Power of Problem-Solving, Learning Strategies and Key Educational Skills as a Guide to Raising Smart - Paperback

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by Nicholas Bright (Author)Are you concerned about preparing your child for the challenges of the future? Do you wish to nurture their ability to think critically from an early age? Critical thinking is a crucial skill that can shape the minds of young children, preparing them for complex problem-solving, effective decision-making, and creative thought processes. Critical Thinking for Young Children is tailored to set the foundation for this vital skill set through engaging content and practi...

The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics - Paperback

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by Immanuel Kant (Author)If there exists on any subject a philosophy (that is a system of rational knowledge based on concepts) then there must also be for this philosophy a system of pure rational concepts independent of any condition of intuition in other words a metaphysic. It may be asked whether metaphysical elements are required also for every practical philosophy which is the doctrine of duties and therefore also for Ethics. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8 x 5 IN Publication D...

Professional Publications of an Ol' Psychology Professor - Paperback

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by Mark W. Durm (Author)This book is not like most books. Whereas, most books will quote research to prove or disprove a point, this book offers you the actual research.In the peer-reviewed section, you have the actual research study that asks, "Is the Belief in a Just World Rational?"; a study about the relationship between "Children of Divorce and its Effect on their Self Esteem"; one about "Relation of Self-acceptance and Acceptance of Others"; another about the moon "Lunar Phase and Actin...

Reflections: A Modern Adaptation of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Paperback

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by Marcus Aurelius (Translator), Filibooks Translation (Translator)Reflections is a vibrant new translation of the private journals of Marcus Aurelius, the 2nd-century Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher.In his writing, Aurelius grapples with the profound challenges of leadership and the quest for personal integrity. Writing with unsparing honesty, he explores themes of character, duty, the transience of worldly pleasures, and the acceptance of fate, offering counsel to himself and, by extens...

The African Mood Perspective on God and the Problem of Evil - Hardcover

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by Ada Agada (Author) Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 02, 2025

Contemporary Pagan Philosophy - Hardcover

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by Eric Steinhart (Author) Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 02, 2025

The Myth of Religious Neutrality, Revised Edition: An Essay on the Hidden Role of Religious Belief in Theories - Paperback

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by Roy a. Clouser (Author)Written for undergraduates, the educated layperson, and scholars in fields other than philosophy, The Myth of Religious Neutrality offers a radical reinterpretation of the general relations between religion, science, and philosophy. This new edition has been completely revised and updated by the author.Author BiographyRoy A. Clouser is professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at The College of New Jersey, Trenton. Number of Pages: 408 Dimensions: 1 x 5.9 x 8.8 I...

Ghosts: Deconstruction, Psychoanalysis, History - Paperback

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by P. Buse (Editor), A. Stott (Editor)Did you know that the father of psychoanalysis believed in ghosts, or that Frederick Engels attended seances? Ghosts: Deconstruction, Psychoanalysis, History is the first collection of theoretical essays to evaluate these facts and consider the importance of the metaphor of haunting as it has appeared in literature, culture, and philosophy. Haunting is considered as both a literal and figurative term that encapsulates social anxieties and concerns. The co...

Coca-Cola Socialism: Americanization of Yugoslav Culture in the Sixties - Paperback

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by Radina Vučetic (Author), John K. Cox (Translator)This book is about the Americanization of Yugoslav culture and everyday life during the nineteen-sixties. After falling out with the Eastern bloc, Tito turned to the United States for support and inspiration. In the political sphere the distance between the two countries was carefully maintained, yet in the realms of culture and consumption the Yugoslav regime was definitely much more receptive to the American model. For Titoist Yugoslavia t...