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The Philosophical Works of Leibnitz: Comprising the Monadology, New System of Nature, Principles of Nature and of Grace, Letters to Clarke, Refutation

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Report copyright infringementby Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (Author), George Martin Duncan (Author), Ralph M. B. 1858 Easley (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 b...

Leaves From the Notebook of a TAmed Cynic

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Report copyright infringementby Reinhold Niebuhr (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 importa...

Portraits and Principles of the World's Great Men and Women: With Practical Lessons On Successful Life by Over Fifty Leading Thinkers

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Report copyright infringementby William C. King (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 importan...

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Report copyright infringementby Immanuel Kant (Author), James Creed Meredith (Translator)A cornerstone of philosophical aesthetics, The Critique of Judgement is Immanuel Kant's profound exploration of beauty, the sublime, and the faculty of judgement. As the third installment in his 'Critique' series, this work extends his critical philosophy beyond knowledge and morality to the realm of aesthetic and teleological reasoning. Kant examines how we perceive and evaluate art and nature, arguing t...

Myths of Greece and Rome: Narrated With Special Reference to Literature and Art

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Report copyright infringementby Hélène Adeline Guerber (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 i...

Free Thought and Official Propaganda: Delivered at South Place Institute on March 24, 1922

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Report copyright infringementby Russell Bertrand (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 importa...

Select Works Of Porphyry: Containing His Four Books On Abstinence From Animal Food

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Report copyright infringementby Porphyry (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 e...

Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium - Paperback

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by Seneca (Author), Robin Campbell (Translator), Robin Campbell (Introduction by)"It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us...without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry." For several years of his turbulent life, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. His inspired reasoning derived mainly from the Stoic principles, which had originally been developed some centuries earlier in Athens. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding the austere ethical ide...

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by Thomas Hobbes (Author), Christopher Brooke (Editor), Christopher Brooke (Introduction by)"During the time men live without a common Power to keep them all in awe, they are in that condition which is called Warre" Written during the turmoil of the English Civil War, Leviathan is an ambitious and highly original work of political philosophy. Claiming that man's essential nature is competitive and selfish, Hobbes formulates the case for a powerful sovereign--or "Leviathan"--to enforce peace a...

The Twilight of the Idols and the Anti-Christ: Or How to Philosophize with a Hammer - Paperback

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by Friedrich Nietzsche (Author), R. J. Hollingdale (Translator), Michael Tanner (Editor)'One must be superior to mankind in force, in loftiness of soul--in contempt'In these two devastating works, Nietzsche offers a sustained and often vitriolic attack on the morality and the beliefs of his time, in particular those of Hegel, Kant and Schopenhaur. Twilight of the Idols is a 'grand declaration of war' on reason, psychology and theology that combines highly charged personal attacks on his conte...

The Generous Exchange: How Attention to Beauty, Goodness and Excellence Restores Us and Our World

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Sirois (Author) Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 05, 2000

The Kybalion: A Study of Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece

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Report copyright infringementby Three Initiates (Author), Noah Marks (Foreword by)Embark on a profound journey through the corridors of ancient wisdom with 'The Kybalion" an exploration into the rich tapestry of Hermetic Philosophy as practiced in the enigmatic lands of Ancient Egypt and Greece.In the heart of this timeless text lies a treasure trove of universal truths that have captivated scholars, philosophers, and seekers for generations. 'The Kybalion' unveils the ageless wisdom of the H...

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Smith (Author)Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" is a cornerstone of moral philosophy, exploring the foundations of ethical judgment and the development of moral principles. This seminal work delves into the intricate interplay of human sentiments, examining the role of sympathy and empathy in shaping our understanding of right and wrong. Smith investigates how individuals develop a sense of virtue and navigate social interactions, offering prof...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Wallace (Author)The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped a...

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Ashe (Author)Chaucer's Ethical Philosophy argues that Chaucer's fictions engage with the most urgent questions of modern political and moral philosophy. Close analysis of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and the Book of the Duchess reveals the ways in which Chaucer anticipates modern philosophical debates, using his fictions to explore the ethics of subjectivity and recognition, agency and moral responsibility; concerns that Chaucer experimenta...

Your Psychic Powers and How to Develop Them

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Report copyright infringementby Hereward Carrington (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 impo...

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Report copyright infringementby Eugène Goblet d'Alviella (Comte) (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 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Comenius Johann Amos (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 imp...

A Thousand Years of Yesterdays: A Strange Story of Mystic Revelations

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Report copyright infringementby H. Spencer (Harvey Spencer) 1. Lewis (Created by), Harry Houdini Collection (Library of (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 ...

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Self-Knowledge in Ancient Philosophy: The Eighth Keeling Colloquium in Ancient Philosophy - Hardcover

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by Fiona Leigh (Author)Self-knowledge - a person's knowledge of their own thoughts, character, and psychological states - has long been a central focus of philosophical enquiry. The concerns which occupy ancient thinkers with regard to self-knowledge, however, diverge in critical ways from contemporary investigations on the topic. In this volume, based upon the eighth Keeling Colloquium in Ancient Philosophy, leading scholars explore the treatment of self-knowledge in ancient Greek thought, p...

Build A Happier Brain: The Neuroscience and Psychology of Happiness. Learn Simple Yet Effective Habits for Happiness in Personal, Professional Life an - Paperback

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by Som Bathla (Author)Happiness is a Choice You Make. Learn How to Have a Happy Mind.Do you feel stressed and anxious when despite your best efforts, things don't turn out the way you expected? orDo you feel overwhelmed and confused why happiness doesn't last long even if you achieve some of your goals?For most people a generating happiness remains a challenge for as long as alifetime, because they look for happiness at wrong places.They base their happiness solely on material things like mon...

Humility, Pride, and Christian Virtue Theory - Hardcover

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by Kent Dunnington (Author)Humility, Pride, and Christian Virtue Theory proposes an account of humility that relies on the most radical Christian sayings about humility, especially those found in Augustine and the early monastic tradition. It argues that this was the view of humility that put Christian moral thought into decisive conflict with the best Greco-Roman moral thought. This radical Christian account of humility has been forgotten amidst contemporary efforts to clarify and retrieve t...

Note to Self: An Original Book of Inspirational Aphorisms - Paperback

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by Vincent John Lecce (Author)When you are down and out, and need a place to recover, where do you turn? Note to Self is a short self-help book that navigates through philosophy, psychology, meaning, and reality. Turn to any page and see your way through any piece of wisdom or advice you need to get on through your days, weeks, and year to come. With reading, your mind becomes more aware of where it needs to be. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 7 x 4.25 IN Publication Date: February 09...

Readings In Classical Ethics - Paperback

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by Aristotle (Author), Epicurus (Author), Seneca (Author)Readings In Classical Ethics fills the need for an Ethics reader that is easy to read because of its short selections and clear large print. Covering figures from Confucius in the 6th century BC all the way up to Edith Stein in the 20th century AD it is a comprehensive Ethics reader. Featuring selections from both Western and Eastern Philosophy, Feminist theory, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam it is a diverse Ethics reader. Published b...

The Destructive Doctrines of Our Age - Paperback

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by Gerard M. Verschuuren (Author)There are many doctrines around that try to change and mold our minds-doctrines such as relativism and secularism, to name just a couple, but this book discusses 13 more. These doctrines are rather dictatorial and don't allow for any other views than their own. Doctrines portray to be very reliable and solid, but in fact they turn out to be floating and fleeting opinions that have no foot to stand on. They are shaky ideologies disguised as solid doctrines. It'...

Saul Goodman - The American Candide?: Essays on Politics, Philosophy and Film - Paperback

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by Josette Baer (Author), Wolfgang Rother (Foreword by)This book offers a fascinating insight into how film as a medium can portray political thought. Josette Baer's collection of seven essays is the first publication of this kind; her analysis covers films such as The Best of Enemies and The Lost Daughter, and the TV series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul in an interdisciplinary approach to politics, philosophy, and film.Author BiographyJosette Baer is senior lecturer at the Faculty of Soc...

Baudrillard with Nietzsche and Heidegger: A Contrastive Analysis - Paperback

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by Vanessa Freerks (Author)Vanessa Freerks analyzes how Baudrillard re-actualizes Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals, investigating how themes and approaches in Baudrillard's Consumer Society, Simulacra and Simulations and Symbolic Exchange and Death resonate with Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals. This book fills a gap in the limited literature available on the relation between Baudrillard's thought to that of Nietzsche and Heidegger. Baudrillard with Nietzsche and Heidegger: A Cont...

The Orphic I: A Philosophical Approach to Musical Collaboration - Paperback

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by Geoffrey Dean (Author)The Orphic I: A Philosophical Approach to Musical Collaboration starts from the premise that music is a realm of intersubjective human experience. Drawing on ideas common to both hermeneutic and pragmatic aesthetics, it examines forms of collaboration involving those who create, perform, and listen to music. A new interpretation of the Orpheus myth suggests a model for thinking about creative interactions where composer and performer adopt each other's perspectives. T...

Future Belief: Between God and Science - Paperback

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by Dan Corjescu (Author)In this book we shall be arguing, among other things, for a belief or set of beliefs that neither requires God or is necessarily incompatible with such a spiritual presupposition. It is our view that modern belief does not require God, but may, nevertheless let Him in if so desired. What is most important though is that belief be viewed as a metaphysical-existential category of being that precedes every other category. Thus, for a human to be a human at all he or she m...

Prometheus Unbound: The Perils and Promises of Transhumanism - Paperback

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This book engages critically with some of the major assumptions of prominent Transhumanists such as Nick Bostrom of Oxford University and Stefan Sorgner of John Cabot University at Rome. More broadly, questions concerning the complex relationships between society, technology, and ethics are widely explored. Major thinkers such as St. Augustine, Nietzsche, Bertrand Russell, and C. S. Lewis are enlisted to highlight and support the major arguments presented by the author. The book aims at a gen...