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by Thomas E. Wartenberg (Editor)Released in 1999, Fight Club is David Fincher's popular adaption of Chuck Palahniuk's cult novel, and one of the most philosophically rich films of recent years. This is the first book to explore the varied philosophical aspects of the film. Beginning with an introduction by the editor that places the film and essays in context, each chapter explores a central theme of Fight Club from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include: Fight Club, Plato'...

Philosophy, Science, and History: A Guide and Reader - Paperback

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by Lydia Patton (Editor)Philosophy, Science, and History: A Guide and Reader is a compact overview of the history and philosophy of science that aims to introduce students to the groundwork of the field, and to stimulate innovative research. The general introduction focuses on scientific theory change, assessment, discovery, and pursuit. Part I of the Reader begins with classic texts in the history of logical empiricism, including Reichenbach's discovery-justification distinction. With carefu...

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by Al Gini (Author)It isn't easy to be good. In fact, it's very, very difficult. Al Gini - at home both in philosophy and the corporate boardroom - speaks here in an engagingly direct voice about why we have so much trouble doing the right thing in life - at home, with family or strangers, and at work. Businesses struggle with ethical issues every day, and so do ordinary people. But a multinational corporation and a single thinking human being are bound together by the same dilemma: how to ch...

Ayn Rand's Normative Ethics: The Virtuous Egoist - Paperback

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by Tara Smith (Author)Ayn Rand is well known for advocating egoism, but the substance of that egoism�s instruction is rarely understood. Far from representing the rejection of morality, selfishness, in Rand�s view, actually demands the practice of a systematic code of ethics. This book explains the fundamental virtues that Rand considers vital for a person to achieve his objective well-being: rationality, honesty, independence, justice, integrity, productiveness, and pride. Tara Smith examine...

Real Inner Secrets of Psychology and How to Use Creative Thought Power - Paperback

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by C. Alexander (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 196 Dimensions: 0.51 x 11.02 x 8.28...

Chicago Pragmatists and American Progressivism - Hardcover

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by Andrew Feffer (Author)Founded in 1894 at a peak of social and industrial turmoil, the Chicago school of pragmatist philosophy is emblematic of the progressive spirit of early twentieth-century America. The Chicago pragmatists under the leadership of John Dewey pursued a close critique of the modern workplace, school, and neighborhood which provided a theoretical base for the progressive reform agenda. Andrew Feffer here provides a richly textured group portrait of Dewey and his colleagues ...

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by William Egginton (Author)William Egginton argues that the notion of the ethical cannot be understood outside of its relation to perversity--that is, the impulse to do what one knows and feels is wrong. The allure of the perverse, moreover, should not be understood as merely the necessary obverse of ethically motivated behavior; rather, from the perspective of a psychoanalytic understanding of the ethical, the two drives are structurally identical. This discovery leads the author to engagem...

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by Gideon Ofrat (Author), Peretz Kidron (Translator)Until now, no critical work has touched on the Jewish dimension in Jacques Derrida's philosophical oeuvre. Ofrat notes that early Derridean works contained few, if any, references to Jewish writers, concepts, or issues. At first glance, Judaism itself, along with all other structures found in traditional Western metaphysics, would appear to have no place in Derrida's thought, but Ofrat argues that "Derrida cannot be thoroughly understood wit...

Standing In The Light: My Life A A Pantheist - Paperback

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by Sharman Apt Russell (Author)"Everything is connected, and the web is holy." So wrote Marcus Aurelius, the starting point of Sharman Apt Russell's wise and haunting new memoir about her life as a pantheist. In Standing in the Light, Russell explores the history of this tradition from the Stoic philosophers to the Transcendentalists while reflecting on her own life during a year spent in the mountains and desert of southwestern New Mexico. Nature provides the inspiration for meditations on s...

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by Ray W. Lincoln (Author)Do you want to be an encourager? This book will start you on the right road to develop the art of encouragement.The art involves you, your words, your faith, your compassion, and God's power. All are woven together into a tapestry of effective love and care. Improve your skills and bless the lives of others. Even the professional counselor will benefit from a revision of his/her skills in this insightful introduction to the art. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.1 x ...

The Hermetic and Alchemical Writings of Paracelsus - Hardcover

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by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)The Hermetic and Alchemical Writings of Paracelsus is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book is a collection of the works of Paracelsus, a Swiss physician and alchemist who lived in the 16th century. Paracelsus was known for his unconventional approach to medicine and his belief in the power of alchemy. The book contains a variety of writings by Paracelsus on topics such as medicine, alchemy, and philosophy. The writings are presented in their original ...

The Platonic Tradition in English Religious Thought - Paperback

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by W. R. Inge (Author)The Platonic Tradition in English Religious Thought is a scholarly book written by W. R. Inge. The book explores the influence of Plato's philosophy on English religious thought from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Inge argues that Plato's ideas, particularly his concept of the Forms or Ideas, have played a significant role in shaping Christian theology and spirituality in England. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the relationship between Platonic and...

A Study In Christian Pantheism - Paperback

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by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)A Study in Christian Pantheism is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book explores the concept of pantheism, which is the belief that the universe and God are one and the same. Waite argues that this idea can be reconciled with Christian theology, and that there are many similarities between the two. He examines the works of various Christian mystics and philosophers, including Meister Eckhart and Jacob Boehme, and shows how their ideas can be seen as pa...

The Revolt Against Dualism: An Inquiry Concerning The Existence Of Ideas - Paperback

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by Arthur O. Lovejoy (Author)The Revolt Against Dualism: An Inquiry Concerning The Existence Of Ideas is a philosophical book written by Arthur O. Lovejoy. The book explores the concept of dualism, which is the belief that the world is made up of two opposing forces or principles, such as mind and matter or good and evil. Lovejoy argues that this dualistic view of the world has been challenged throughout history by philosophers who believe in the existence of ideas as a third, independent cat...

The History Of The State Of Maine V1: From Its First Discovery, A. D. 1602, To The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive (1832) - Paperback

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by William Durkee Williamson (Author)""The History Of The State Of Maine V1: From Its First Discovery, A. D. 1602, To The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive"" is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Maine, written by William Durkee Williamson and originally published in 1832. The book covers the period from the earliest European explorations of the region, through its colonial history as part of Massachusetts, to its eventual statehood in 1820. The text includes detailed descript...

Aphorismes Of Justification, With Their Explication Annexed (1655) - Hardcover

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by Richard Baxter (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 346 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9 x 6 IN P...

The Infinite Book: A Short Guide to the Boundless, Timeless and Endless - Paperback

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by John D. Barrow (Author)For a thousand years, infinity has proven to be a difficult and illuminating challenge for mathematicians and theologians. It certainly is the strangest idea that humans have ever thought. Where did it come from and what is it telling us about our Universe? Can there actually be infinities? Is matter infinitely divisible into ever-smaller pieces? But infinity is also the place where things happen that don't. All manner of strange paradoxes and fantasies characterize ...

Mystery Of Mysteries, Why Did God Create? - Paperback

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by Wheeler Boggess (Author)""Mystery Of Mysteries, Why Did God Create?"" is a thought-provoking book written by Boggess and Wheeler that delves into the age-old question of why God created the universe and everything in it. The authors explore various philosophical and theological perspectives to try and uncover the true purpose behind God's creation. They analyze the Bible, scientific theories, and other religious texts to provide a comprehensive understanding of this complex topic. The book...

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by Blaise Pascal (Author)This collection chronicles the fiction and non fiction classics by the greatest writers the world has ever known. The inclusion of both popular as well as overlooked pieces is pivotal to providing a broad and representative collection of classic works. Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.58 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: December 30, 2010

Critical Semiotics: Theory, from Information to Affect - Paperback

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by Gary Genosko (Author), Gregory Paschalidis (Editor)Critical Semiotics provides long overdue answers to questions at the junction of information, meaning and 'affect'. The affective turn in cultural studies has received much attention: a focus on the pre-individual bodily forces, linked to automatic responses, which augment or diminish the body's capacity to act or engage with others. In a world dominated by information, how do things that seem to have diminished meaning or even no meaning ...

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by C. Briggs (Translator), Lao Tzu (Author)The Tao Te Ching is one of China's ancient books of wisdom. This translation accurately reflects the original Chinese, so readers can learn what the Tao Te Ching really says. Beautiful black and white photographs of nature illustrate this book throughout. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 09, 2013

The Psychology of Transformation in Yoga - Paperback

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by Vaidya Atreya Smith (Author)The ancient sciences of Yoga, Ayurveda and Jyotish (Indian Astrology) have become mainstream subjects and professions in the Western world. Their popularity is growing on a daily basis due to the holistic and individualized approach that each encompasses. There is little doubt that these systems of health and transformation will continue to grow and expand in the modern world. Unfortunately, these systems have been introduced to the West without a clear explanat...

Nuggets of the New Thought: Several Things That Have Helped People - Paperback

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by William Walker Atkinson (Author)This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, so that everyone can enjoy them. Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 21, 2014

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by Jason D. Crowder (Author), Winfried Corduan (Foreword by)Too often skeptics charge Christians with having a blind faith. Unfortunately, believers have added fuel to the charges of skeptics by speaking of their faith illogically. But the Christian faith is not a blind faith. In fact, biblical faith is never a blind, irrational faith. Christianity rests firmly on the stone that was rejected by the builders, which has become the cornerstone--Jesus Christ (Acts 4:11). Living biblically require...

Waypoints, Volume I: Zen Motorcyclist - Paperback

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by Bud Miller (Author)In this collection of essays, motorcycle journalist Bud Miller touchingly and eloquently shares introspections and lessons learned during his more than 200,000 miles traveled on a motorcycle. Although his writings originated from the metaphorical waypoints visited along his riding journeys, riders and nonriders alike will find plenty to enjoy in these meditations on life, loss, and love, stories that center around the commonalities that unite and bond not just motorcycli...

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by Rabbi Dr Shmuly Yanklowitz (Author)From brisket and gefilte fish to chicken soup and beyond, the Jewish diet heavily leans on meat and other animal products. And for all the good feelings and nostalgia this food provides, there is a dark component to it. The horrors of industrial meat production-including factories that supply the bulk of kosher meat throughout the world-are well-established: the profitable yet unethical methods of slaughter, the widespread abuse, and the callous treatment...

Architecture, Mysticism and Myth - With Illustrations by the Author - Paperback

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by W. R. Lethaby (Author)First published in 1892, this vintage book looks at religious, mystical, and mythological influences on architecture throughout history and from all over the world, exploring in detail similarities, design, purpose, and much more. Profusely illustrated throughout, "Architecture, Mysticism and Myth" will appeal to those with an interest in religious architecture and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "The World Fabric", "The Microcosm...

Pragmatism A New Name for some Old Ways of Thinking - Paperback

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by William James (Author)This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: June 13, 2016

Self-Reliance: Success Secret - Paperback

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by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Author) Classics for Your Collection: goo.gl/U80LCr --------- Trust Thyself In a world where people are self-conscious and have lots of self-doubt, the legendary Ralph Waldo Emerson teaches us about Self-Reliance, the success secret of people who do well in life and get success of all kind and more importantly, people who are self-fulfilled. "Self-Reliance" is Ralph Waldo Emerson's compilation of many years' works and the archetype for his transcendental philosop...

The Kingdom of God Is Within You - Paperback

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by Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy (Author), Constance Garnett (Translator)The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Leo Tolstoy is a groundbreaking philosophical work that presents his views on nonviolent resistance and the moral teachings of Christianity. In this book, Tolstoy argues that the true meaning of Christianity is found not in church doctrines or rituals, but in the individual's personal relationship with God and adherence to Jesus' teachings of love, compassion, and nonviolence. The work was ...

Bushido: A Modern Adaptation of the Ancient Code of the Samurai - Hardcover

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by Mark Edward Cody (Author)Edwards theory book uses the metaphor of "The Warrior" to advance his philosophy of stoic, Judeo-Christian values as an answer to the problems that face humanity. (Philosophy) Number of Pages: 292 Dimensions: 1 x 9.24 x 6.34 IN Publication Date: July 20, 2000

The Collected Works of Ken Wilber, Volume 8 - Paperback

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by Ken Wilber (Author)Volume Eight of The Collected Works of Ken Wilber includes: - In The Marriage of Sense and Soul: Integrating Science and Religion (1998), Wilber takes on the centuries-old problem of the relationship between science and religion. After surveying the world's great wisdom traditions and extracting features they all share, he offers compelling arguments that not only are these compatible with scientific truth, they also share a similar scientific method. - One Taste: Th...