Philosophy

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by Gideon Rappaport (Author) Professor Mary Holmes called paradox "the natural condition of theworld. It is both the working principle and the mystery of life... We arealways surrounded by paradox because all of creation is the union ofopposites. All energy comes from the union of opposites."3 Holmes ishere tying our experience of paradox to our consciousness of opposites.And her insight reminds us that though our human categories of thoughtare insufficient to contain all of reality, yet our ...

Universal Biology After Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel: The Philosopher's Guide to Life in the Universe - Hardcover

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by Richard Dien Winfield (Author)Here is a universal biology that draws upon the contributions of Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel to unravel the mystery of life and conceive what is essential to living things anywhere they may arise. The book develops a philosopher's guide to life in the universe, conceiving how nature becomes a biosphere in which life can emerge, what are the basic life processes common to any organism, how evolution can give rise to the different possible forms of life, and what...

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by Alberto Marco Giovanni Ghibellini (Author)Examines how Leo Strauss sought to recover the question of "nature," which he saw as inseparable from genuine philosophy since its inception in ancient Greece.Among the political philosophers of the twentieth century, Leo Strauss is usually singled out for his attempt to revitalize the ancient approach to counter the relativism of both historicism and positivism. It is less commonly underscored, however, that the cornerstone of this attempt is the ...

Those Who ACT Ruin It: A Daoist Account of Moral Attunement - Paperback

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by Jacob Bender (Author)Presents an iconoclastic account of morality and moral discourse from the perspective of Daoist philosophy.Drawing on both western and Chinese philosophy, Those Who Act Ruin It shows how Daoism presents a viable alternative to established moral theories. The Daoist, critical of the Confucian and Mohist discourses of their time, provides an account of morality that can best be understood as achieving an attunement to situations through the cultivation of habits. Further...

Return to the Eternal Abode: Sufi Dialogues with Seyyed Hossein Nasr - Paperback

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by Seyyed Hossein Nasr (Author), Amira El-Zein (Author)Thought-provoking, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary conversations on Sufism with one of the world's foremost scholars of Islamic, religion, and comparative studies.Return to the Eternal Abode is a series of in-depth discussions between Amira El-Zein and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world's foremost scholars of Islamic, religious, and comparative studies. Each of the six chapters addresses a central theme at the heart of Sufism: cre...

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by Marcus Aurelius (Author), George Long (Translator)Marcus Aurelius's classic work Meditations is presented in a handsome hardback edition featuring gold embossing and gilded page edges. Meditations is a collection of personal writings and spiritual reflections by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, translated by eminent Classical scholar George Long. His thoughts on how to lead a virtuous life, the importance of tranquillity and his ideas on how to reconcile the challenges of public and pri...

When Monsters Speak: A Susan Stryker Reader - Paperback

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by Susan Stryker (Author)Susan Stryker is a foundational figure in trans studies. When Monsters Speak showcases the development of Stryker's writing from the 1990s to the present. It combines canonical pieces, such as "My Words to Victor Frankenstein," with her hard to find earlier work published in zines and newsletters. Brought together, they ground Stryker's thought in 1990s San Francisco and its innovative queer, trans, and S/M cultures. The volume includes an introduction by editor McKen...

Sunflowers at the End of Time - Paperback

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by Tom Lewin (Author), Maia Benaim (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 248 Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 20, 2024

Philosophy of the Himalayan Master Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath - Hardcover

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by Rudra Shivananda (Author) Number of Pages: 322 Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2024

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by Thich Nhat Hanh (Author), Jason Deantonis (Illustrator)Listening with compassion can solve our most pressing issues--across global politics and interpersonal relationships and within our own hearts and minds. In How to Listen, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how deep listening is a fundamental building block of good communication. But perhaps more fundamentally, listening is central to our practice, a basic ingredient to strengthen our capacity for mindfulness, concentration, insig...

The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe - Paperback

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by Matthew Gabriele (Author), David M. Perry (Author)"The beauty and levity that Perry and Gabriele have captured in this book are what I think will help it to become a standard text for general audiences for years to come....The Bright Ages is a rare thing--a nuanced historical work that almost anyone can enjoy reading."--Slate"Incandescent and ultimately intoxicating." --The Boston GlobeA lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common misperceptions of the European Middle Ages, ...

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by Alvin Plantinga (Author)This is the third volume in a trilogy on the notion of warrant, which the author defines as that which distinguishes knowledge from true belief. In this volume, he examines warrant's role in theistic belief, tackling the questions of whether it is rational, reasonable, justifiable and warranted to accept Christian belief, and whether there is something epistemically unacceptable in doing so. He contends that Christian beliefs are warranted to the extent that they ar...

How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question - Paperback

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by Michael Schur (Author)From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,400 years of deep thinking from around the world. Most people think of themselves as "good," but it's not always easy to determine what's "good" or "bad"--especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this c...

Either/Or: A Fragment of Life - Paperback

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by Victor Eremita (Author), Alastair Hannay (Translator), Alastair Hannay (Introduction by)In Either/Or, using the voices of two characters--the aesthetic young man of part one, called simply "A," and the ethical Judge Vilhelm of the second section--Kierkegaard reflects upon the search for a meaningful existence, contemplating subjects as diverse as Mozart, drama, boredom, and, in the famous Seducer's Diary, the cynical seduction and ultimate rejection of a young, beautiful woman. A masterpie...

A Contented Life: Practical Advice from Stoicism - Paperback

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by James R. Jones (Author) Number of Pages: 206 Dimensions: 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 18, 2018

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon Book Collection: Heartwarming Stories of Courage and Friendship for All Ages - Hardcover

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by James Norbury (Author)An uplifting gift for readers of all ages, this keepsake collection includes both heartwarming books in the internationally best-selling series: Big Panda and Tiny Dragon and The Journey. "While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs." -- The Guardian "Food for the soul." - CBS Mornings Filled with delightful illustrations, timeless wisdom, and a tale of extraordinary friendship, the Big Panda and Tiny Dragon...

Time, Will, and Purpose: Living Ideas from the Philosophy of Josiah Royce - Paperback

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by Randall E. Auxier (Author)Josiah Royce (1855-1916) has had a major influence on American intellectual life -- both popular movements and cutting-edge thought -- but his name often went unmentioned while his ideas marched forward. The leading American proponent of absolute idealism, Royce has come back into fashion in recent years. With several important new books appearing, the formation of a Josiah Royce Society, and the re-organization of the Royce papers at Harvard, the time is ripe for...

Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha: An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book - Revised and Expanded Edition - Paperback

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by Daniel Ingram (Author)A comprehensive guide to the understanding and practicing Buddhist meditation The very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use meditation as a method for examining reality rather than an opportunity to wallow in self-absorbed mind-noise. Ingram sets out concisely the difference ...

Aristotle and the Arc of Tragedy - Paperback

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by Leon Golden (Author)Aristotle and the Arc of Tragedy is the latest of Leon Golden's books to connect Ancient Greece to modern culture. In a world facing many pressing issues Classics professor Golden wants to champion the values and achievements of Classical Civilization. He asserts that Homeric Epic and Greek Tragedy are as relevant today as they were millennia ago because they are riveting and insightful studies of the human condition. Their universality grants them a contemporary releva...

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by Den (Author)Chapter 1: How does the human mind operate? 1 Explaining how the mind works: A new theory 1 The Conscious Mind 1 The Unconscious Mind 1 So why is it important to understand how your mind works? 2 How and why do humans think and act in the ways that we do? 2 Personal Response 3 Surprising Facts about How Our Brains Work 3 Improved memory 5 Better learning 6 What Happens in Your Body and Brain While You Sleep 6 Sleep is the prime time for learning and memory 7 Poor sleep makes yo...

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by Maria Elisabeth Reicher (Author)Meinongianism (named after Alexius Meinong) is, roughly, the view that there are not only existent but also nonexistent objects. In this book, Meinong's so-called object theory as well as "neo-Meinongian" reconstructions are presented and discussed, especially with respect to logical issues, both from a historical and a systematic perspective. Among others, the following topics are addressed: basic principles and motivations for Meinongianism; the distinctio...

Prisons We Choose to Live Inside - Paperback

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by Doris Lessing (Author)"One of the most important writers of the past hundred years." -- The Times (London)In this perceptive collection of essays, Doris Lessing addresses directly the prime questions before us all: how to think for ourselves, how to understand what we know, how to pick a path in a world deluged with opinions and information, and how to look at our society and ourselves with fresh eyes.Back JacketOne of the world's most extraordinary writers addresses directly the prime que...

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by Constantine Tsoucalas (Author), Alex Stavrakas (Translator)We live in an age of ever-deepening anxiety. Free of convictions, released from certainties, we appear untethered--and alone. The values that underpinned our sense of, and need for, collectivity have been reduced to their lowest common denominator: liberty means nothing more than exploiting our individuality; equality has become an empty political slogan; as for solidarity, it's nowhere to be seen. Such ruptures are neither acciden...

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by Max Kistler (Author)This Element presents the main attempts to account for causation as a metaphysical concept, in terms of 1) regularities and laws of nature, 2) conditional probabilities and Bayes nets, 3) necessitation between universals and causal powers, 4) counterfactual dependence, 5) interventions and causal models, and 6) processes and mechanisms. None of these accounts can provide a complete reductive analysis. However, some provide the means to distinguish several useful concept...

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by Stephen T. Asma (Author)How we feel is as vital to our survival as how we think. This claim, based on the premise that emotions are largely adaptive, serves as the organizing theme of Why We Need Religion. This book is a novel pathway in a well-trodden field of religious studies and philosophy of religion. Stephen Asma argues that, like art, religion has direct access to our emotional lives in ways that science does not. Yes, science can give us emotional feelings of wonder and the sublime...

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by Joseph Murphy (Author)Here is the law: "I am that which I feel myself to be." Practice changing the feeling of every day by affirming: "I am Spirit; I think, see, feel, and live as Spirit, the Presence of God." (The other self in you thinks, feels, and acts as the race mind does.) As you continue to do this, you will become one with God. As the sun in the heavens redeems the Earth from darkness and gloom, so will the realisation of the Presence of God in you reveal the man you always wishe...

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by James Norbury (Author)"Food for the soul."--CBS Mornings A thought-provoking journey of companionship, courage, tenderness, and tea. Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many beautiful sights they'd never have found had they gone the right way. Told through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts a...

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by T. C. Monk (Author)The Ties That Bind is a metaphysical exposition of nonfiction. The author takes great care in weaving the defining characteristics of each subject matter into his writing. It is not only an element crafted to breathe new life into each principal notion but a method compelling one to feel that each line was drawn from a fresh perspective and solely meant for contemplation. Such actuation creates a more appetible source of information any reader can draw from and verily st...

The Sovereign Artist: Meditations on Lifestyle Design - Paperback

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by Vizi Andrei (Author)The Sovereign Artist is a collection of meditations on lifestyle design in the form of short essays and aphorisms. My goal is to challenge you with a new philosophy of work and leisure; an avant-garde dolce far niente. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 12, 2024

In Harmony with the Tao: A Guided Journey into the Tao Te Ching - Paperback

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by Francis Pring-Mill (Author)The Tao Te Ching is one of the most widely read and deeply loved works of ancient spiritual wisdom in the world. But its dense and cryptic lines can sometimes yield more confusion than illumination. If you've ever found yourself understanding the printed words but thinking, "Yes, but what does this mean and how is it relevant to me?" then Francis Pring-Mill's In Harmony with the Tao: A Guided Journey into the Tao Te Ching is your guide into deeper understanding o...

Daily Practices: 101 tiny steps to reclaim compassion - Paperback

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by Cecilia Huang (Author)Compassion is daily journey that blends joy with discipline. In "Daily Practices: 101 tiny steps to reclaim compassion", you are invited to explore how simple, everyday actions can cultivate a deeper, more meaningful love for yourself.Compassion is about making yourself a priority, setting boundaries, and showing yourself the same compassion you'd offer to a dear friend. This book will help you create a mindset where taking care of yourself is as natural as breathing....

The Destiny Book: Rediscovering the Mother of Spirituality - Hardcover

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by Gregory V. Diehl (Foreword by), Helena Lind (Author)Humanity has never been more vulnerable, imperiled, and in need of evoking a uniting awareness than now.How about the seminal cosmic blueprint that has shaped cultural identities and codified faiths since the dawn of civilization? Which foundational force is synonymous with our universal quest for human purpose? What is the metaphysical paradigm deeply ingrained in the human experience from antiquity to modernity, transcending all boundar...