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Archery for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Shooting Recurve and Compound Bows - Paperback

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by Amante P. Marinas (Author)Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer--from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress. Topics included in this book are: Compound and Recurve bows Archery equipment and...

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by Paul Kiritsis (Author)A finalist in the Body, Mind, Spirit category of the prestigious 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.This book deals with alchemy's rich, multifaceted tradition from three perspectives - history, psychology, and nomothetic science - something rarely seen in other books on the same subject. Part I - Alchemy: Histories concerns the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural intercourse that occasioned the rich tapestry of alchemical tropes, themes, narratives, and pursuits...

Open and Relational Theology and Its Social and Political Implications - Paperback

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by Jonathan Foster (Editor), Thomas Jay Oord (Editor), Mouhanad Khorchide (Editor)With its emphasis on relation over substance and possibility over predetermined endings, open and relational theology provides a way forward for both Muslims and Christians. This way, as "Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives" posits, aligns beautifully with important and ancient thinking from both traditions. Our world desperately needs "people...

The Semi-Future Democracy: A Liberal Theory of the Long-Term View - Hardcover

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by Andre Santos Campos (Author)Traditional institutions are often considered inadequate to govern for the long term as their politicians promote short-term thinking which can harm the future. This book proposes a novel theory of social time perception to address the short-term thinking of traditional institutions which threaten to stifle liberal democracies. The semi-future reconfigures liberal democracies' franchises, representative instruments, deliberative practices, accountability mechani...

The Reception of John Philoponus' Natural Philosophy: Aristotelian Science From Late Antiquity to the Renaissance - Hardcover

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by Emmanuele Vimercati (Editor)In some of his most famous works, John Philoponus (c. 490-570 CE) confronts numerous aspects of Aristotle's philosophy and science. Yet the influence of these reinterpretations and critiques remains under-examined. This volume fills this gap by uncovering the considerable impact of Philoponus' natural philosophy in both the medieval and Renaissance periods. Divided into three parts, the first part of the volume introduces central concepts in Philoponus' philoso...

Ralph Waldo Emerson Selected Essays and Lectures Collection: Nature, The American Scholar, Essays: First and Second Series, Representative Men, Englis - Hardcover

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by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Author)A collection of seven most notable works from the father of American transcendentalism, Included in this collection: Nature, Emerson divides nature into four usages-Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline. These distinctions define the ways by which humans use nature for their basic needs, their desire for delight, their communication with one another, and their understanding of the world. The American Scholar, is a Speech, it was organized into four sect...

Philo's Influence on Valentinian Tradition - Hardcover

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by Risto Auvinen (Author)In this book Risto Auvinen reevalutes the relationship between the exegetical and philosophical traditions found in the works of Philo and those of the Valentinian gnostic tradition, with a particular focus on the latter half of the second century, Valentinianism's formative years. Auvinen asserts that the number of parallels between Philonic and Valentinian sources reveals a relationship between Philo's writings and Valentinian teachers. These connections expand our ...

A History of Existential Psychology: Introduction to Existential Psychology Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Zolt?n Kőv?ry (Author)The first in a two-part set, this book takes a deep dive into the history and theory of existential psychology.Beginning with a discussion of the "existentialism and psychology problem," the book presents the philosophical and historical roots of existential psychology. It introduces the most important philosophical schools in the development of existentialism and their creators, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre, as well as the literary roots of ex...

Life in the Posthuman Condition: Critical Responses to the Anthropocene - Paperback

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by S. E. Wilmer (Editor), Audrone Zukauskaite (Editor)This edited volume reconsiders the notion of life and conceptualizes those forms of life which have been excluded from modern philosophy, such as post-Anthropocene life, the life of non-human animals and the life of inorganic objects. The contributors, who include prominent contemporary philosophers and theorists ask a wide range of questions including: what new forms of subjection can we see with the return of the 'Anthropos'?, what can a...

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by Arnold Smith (Editor)The Moral World is a comprehensive introduction to the diverse perspectives of major ethical thinkers and theories. The book explores Eastern, Western, religious, and secular views of ethics and helps students understand when and how to participate in ethical discussions.The text is rooted in normative ethics-the various theories of ethics created by thinkers to let us know how to behave toward one another. The five sections of the book address religious morality and t...

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by Sun Tzu (Author), Lionel Giles Xgiles (Author)This is the most important book ever written about warfare and conflict. Lionel Giles' translation is the definitive edition and his commentary is indispensable. The Art of War can be used and adapted in every facet of your life. This book explains when and how to go to war as well as when not to. Learn how to win any conflict whether it be on the battlefield or in the boardroom. Number of Pages: 84 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: ...

They Told Us To Just Believe: Critically thinking about the origins of beliefs - Are they real? - Hardcover

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by Daniel J. Friedrich (Author)"They Told Us to Just Believe" (Critically thinking about the origins of beliefs - Are they real?) explores the difference between religious beliefs that are factual and those that are something else entirely - it combines religious history and critical thinking to help readers of all beliefs to have "not-so-blind faith." More broadly, getting better at differentiating between what is real, what is fantasy, and what is unknowable makes us savvier about misinform...

Philosophy is not Difficult ... We Are!: Thinking About Who and What We Are - Paperback

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by Robert Gilgulin (Author)Philosophy is not Difficult ... We are! is a chat about where to look, unlike the typical text that tells students what to see. Begin not with arcane, abstruse philosophic perplexities, but with ... yourself. What is it about who and what we are that makes philosophy a poor fit for day-in and day-out lived experience? We are a practical people that get things done. Most of our lives are spent in sophisticated common-sense business: meet challenges and opportunities ...

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by Z'Ev Ben Shimon Halevi (Author)Contemplation is a working method for expanding the mind and deepening one's understanding of Existence. The kabbalistic diagrams called the Tree of Life and Jacob's Ladder set out a metaphysical framework for examining a wide range of themes in this book. As well as considering macrocosmic aspects of the universe, we focus on the crucial role of Self-development in the evolution of humanity in terms of religion, psychology, astrology and schools of the soul....

Life of Marcus Aurelius Biography of a Stoic Emperor - Paperback

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by Alex Foster (Author)"Life of Marcus Aurelius Biography of a Stoic Emperor" offers an in-depth exploration of the life and reign of Marcus Aurelius, illuminating how his Stoic philosophy shaped his leadership and legacy. This biography traces his journey from a young nobleman to one of Rome's most respected emperors, highlighting the challenges he faced both personally and politically. The book delves into his upbringing, education, military campaigns, and the societal issues of his time, p...

The Bushido of Bitcoin: A Code of Virtue for a World on a New Economic Standard - Paperback

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by Ross Stevens (Foreword by), John Carter (Editor), Aleksandar Svetski (Author)*The hardcover is highly recommended What does it take to build civilization?I spent two years wrestling with this question and many more. Is it enough if Bitcoin wins? How will those who hold it behave when they become the new elite? What are the character and virtues required so that we don't merely replace an old corrupt ruling class with a new one?Writing this book changed me. After a short hiatus from my entp...

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by Tony Peluso (Author)Tony Peluso began having migraines as a child but developed headaches every day in the year 2000, which have persisted to the present day. Living a life in and out of hospitals since he was a teenager. It is a life so surreal it is hard to imagine, and words are the only thing that can illuminate the invisible curse of chronic migraines, a disease for which the only diagnostic tool for any doctor will only ever be the patient's voice. His disability covers the first qua...

Fanged Noumena: Collected Writings 1987-2007 - Paperback

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by Nick Land (Author), Robin MacKay (Introduction by), Ray Brassier (Introduction by)A dizzying trip through the mind(s) of the provocative and influential thinker Nick Land.During the 1990s British philosopher Nick Land's unique work, variously described as "rabid nihilism," "mad black deleuzianism," and "cybergothic," developed perhaps the only rigorous and culturally-engaged escape route out of the malaise of "continental philosophy" --a route that was implacably blocked by the academy. Ho...

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet - Hardcover

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by Thich Nhat Hanh (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER"When you wake up and you see that the Earth is not just the environment, the Earth is us, you touch the nature of interbeing. And at that moment you can have real communication with the Earth... We have to wake up together. And if we wake up together, then we have a chance. Our way of living our life and planning our future has led us into this situation. And now we need to look deeply to find a way out, not only as individuals, but as a collecti...

Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia - Paperback

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by Gilles Deleuze (Author), Felix Guattari (Author), Michel Foucault (Preface by)An "introduction to the nonfascist life" (Michel Foucault, from the Preface) When it first appeared in France, Anti-Oedipus was hailed as a masterpiece by some and "a work of heretical madness" by others. In it, Gilles Deleuze and F lix Guattari set forth the following theory: Western society's innate herd instinct has allowed the government, the media, and even the principles of economics to take advantage of ea...

How to Think Like a Poet: The Poets That Made Our World and Why We Need Them - Hardcover

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by Dai George (Author)An entertaining guide to history's most influential and inspiring poets - from Homer and Sappho to Shakespeare and Frank O'Hara - and how they can teach us to better understand the world around us. How did the greatest poets in history make the world anew? And what can we learn from the magic, wisdom and humour of their poetry? From the genius of the Ancient Greeks through to the love poetry and metaphysics of the Renaissance, through to the New York poets of the 20th ce...

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by Prentice Mulford (Author) Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.28 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 20, 2024

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by Andrew Parry (Author)In today's world, where we are constantly bombarded by images, simulations, and digital media, understanding the nature of reality has never been more important. Jean Baudrillard, one of the most provocative thinkers of the 20th century, offers a ground-breaking perspective on how our world has shifted from the real to the hyperreal, and how this shift impacts every aspect of life. His exploration of reality, simulation, and power in the postmodern world has shaped con...

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by Volker Halbach (Author), Graham E. Leigh (Author)Truth, provability, necessity, and other concepts are fundamental to many branches of philosophy, mathematics, computer science, and linguistics. Their study has led to some of the most celebrated achievements in logic, such as G?del's incompleteness theorems, Tarski's theorem on the undefinability of truth, and numerous accounts of the paradoxes associated with these concepts. This book provides a clear and direct introduction to the theory...

Five Dialogues (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket): Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo - Hardcover

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by Plato (Author) Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket In these gripping dialogues, Socrates leads his students into intense debates about justice, virtue, and the purpose of life. He challenges their beliefs with sharp, relentless questions, pushing them to think deeper and confront their own assumptions. Each conversation crackles with tension as they wrestle with moral dilemmas and search for truth. As the philosophical battles unfold, readers are drawn into the action, left ...

Foundations of Eurasianism: Volume III - Paperback

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by John Stachelski (Editor), Jafe Arnold (Editor), Charlie Smith (Editor)A century ago, between the uneasy aftermath of the First World War and the chaos of the Russian Revolution, an elite group of Russian intellectuals announced the discovery of a new continent they called "Eurasia", a sprawling landmass wedged between Europe and Asia fated to upend mainstream Eurocentric narratives on history and civilization. The intellectual trend these diverse thinkers initiated came to be called "Euras...

The Shapes of Ideas: Chinese Philosophy in Cultural Relics - Hardcover

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by XI Zhang (Author)Back JacketThe book combines Chinese philosophy and historical knowledge and delivers the core ideas of Chinese philosophy from 72 elaborately selected pieces of cultural relics in 18 topics. Based on the structure of "Cosmology-Ontology-Theory of Mind-Nature" for ancient Chinese philosophy, the author probes the new achievements in recent years, and portrays the Chinese world of thought for its vivid transformation from pre-philosophical period to early modern period, fro...

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by Olivier Humbert (Author)In the LamplightIn the Lamplight reawakens the voice of F?lix Le Molt, the author's great-grandfather, through the rediscovery of his book of poems La Vie qui passe written one hundred years ago. The poet lived in an era of French history referred to as La Belle ?poque, a fascinating time of great artistic and technological achievement, social and cultural change, and political turmoil. Importantly, its promise, potential, and perils are a reflection of our own era ...

The Philosophy of Stoicism: Advanced Stoic Techniques for Building Resilience, Inner Peace, and Wisdom - Paperback

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by Adrian Cole (Author)Master ancient wisdom for modern resilience and inner peace in as little as one hour a day, even if your current lifestyle feels overwhelmingly busy.Do you struggle to find inner peace amidst the chaos of everyday life? Are you seeking effective methods to manage stress in your professional world? Perhaps you're simply curious about how ancient philosophies can offer contemporary solutions?If so, you're not alone.In a world rife with distractions and pressures, achievin...

Seeds of True Success Growing Wealth and Well-Being Through Teamwork - Paperback

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by Alix Rowland (Author) Number of Pages: 222 Dimensions: 0.47 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 14, 2024

The Skeptical Roots of Critique: Hume's Attack on Theology and the Origin of Kant's Antinomy - Hardcover

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by Abraham Anderson (Author)"It was the objection of David Hume," Kant says, "that first interrupted my dogmatic slumber;" "it was the fourfold Antinomy," he later says, "that first woke me from dogmatic slumber." The first statement has been taken to mean that the Critique of Pure Reason is a refutation of Hume's skepticism. The Antinomy, however, like ancient skepticism, uses skeptical method to attack dogmatism. Is the Critique a refutation of skepticism or its heir? In The Skeptical Roots...

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by Jianyue Duti (Author), Lynne Mallinson (Translator) Number of Pages: 258 Dimensions: 0.58 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: December 11, 2024