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Popular Morality in the Early Roman Empire - Paperback

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by Teresa Morgan (Author)Morality is one of the fundamental structures of any society, enabling complex groups to form, negotiate their internal differences and persist through time. In the first book-length study of Roman popular morality, Dr Morgan argues that we can recover much of the moral thinking of people across the Empire. Her study draws on proverbs, fables, exemplary stories and gnomic quotations, to explore how morality worked as a system for Roman society as a whole and in indivi...

Fichte's Theory of Subjectivity - Paperback

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by Frederick Neuhouser (Author)This is the first book in English to elucidate the central issues in the work of Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762-1814), a figure crucial to the movement of philosophy from Kant to German idealism. The book explains Fichte's notion of subjectivity and how his particular view developed out of Kant's accounts of theoretical and practical reason. Fichte argued that the subject has a self-positing structure which distinguishes it from a thing or an object. Thus, the sub...

Eco, Ego, Eros: Essays in Philosophy, Science and Spirituality - Paperback

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by Tam Hunt (Author)Kirkus Reviews: "A beautifully designed, thoroughly stimulating new paradigm of scientific spiritualism.""Absent-minded science" - the practice of today's mainstream science of ignoring, either intentionally or by oversight, the role of mind in nature - is the focus of this volume of essays by Tam Hunt. Hunt is a columnist for the Santa Barbara Independent and this book contains the first three years of his columns, including a bonus detailed interview with Giulio Tononi, ...

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by Alvin Plantinga (Author), Michael Tooley (Author)Is belief in God epistemically justified? That's the question at the heart of this volume in the Great Debates in Philosophy series, with Alvin Plantinga and Michael Tooley each addressing this fundamental question with distinctive arguments from opposing perspectives. The first half of the book contains each philosopher's explanation of his particular view; the second half allows them to directly respond to each other's arguments, in a liv...

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by William L. Rowe (Editor)God and the Problem of Evil brings together influential essays on the question of whether the amount of seemingly pointless malice and suffering in our world counts against the rationality of belief in God, a being who is said to be all-powerful, all-knowing, and perfectly good.Back JacketGod and the Problem of Evil considers the question of whether the amount of seemingly pointless malice and suffering in our world counts against the rationality of belief in God, a...

The Sense of the Past: Essays in the History of Philosophy - Paperback

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by Bernard Williams (Author), Myles Burnyeat (Editor)Before his death in 2003, Bernard Williams planned to publish a collection of historical essays, focusing primarily on the ancient world. This posthumous volume brings together a much wider selection, written over some forty years. His legacy lives on in this masterful work, the first collection ever published of Williams's essays on the history of philosophy. The subjects range from the sixth century B.C. to the twentieth A.D., from Homer ...

Two Cities: The Political Thought of American Transcendentalism - Hardcover

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by Daniel S. Malachuk (Author)Since the late eighteenth century the ideals of political democracy and individual flourishing have become so entangled that most people no longer differentiate them. The American Transcendentalists did. Two Cities is the first comprehensive account of the original but still underrated political thought of this movement, especially that of its three major authors: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Henry David Thoreau.For decades, Daniel S. Malachuk conten...

The Nature of God: An Inquiry Into Divine Attributes - Paperback

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by Edward R. Wierenga (Author)The Nature of God explores a perennial problem in the philosophy of religion. Drawing upon developments in philosophy, most notably those in philosophical logic, Edward R. Wierenga examines the traditional divine attributes of omnipotence, omniscience, eternity, timelessness, immutability, and goodness. His philosophically defensible formulations of the nature of God are in accord with the views of classical theists. The author provides an account of each of the ...

Europe's Indians: Producing Racial Difference, 1500-1900 - Paperback

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by Vanita Seth (Author)Europe's Indians forces a rethinking of key assumptions regarding difference-particularly racial difference-and its centrality to contemporary social and political theory. Tracing shifts in European representations of two different colonial spaces, the New World and India, from the late fifteenth century through the late nineteenth, Vanita Seth demonstrates that the classification of humans into racial categories or binaries of self-other is a product of modernity. Part...

To Fathom the Gist: Volume II the Arch-Absurd - Paperback

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by Robin Bloor (Author)The second volume of To Fathom the Gist examines in depth how Gurdjieff wrote Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson and discusses the three ways of reading the book in light of how the book was written. It provides useful perspectives on the book by examining the 1931 Manuscript (the earliest edition of The Tales) and comparing it to Gurdjieff's final version. It also analyzes the 1992 revision of The Tales in depth. Finally, this volume investigates the Arch-absurd-Beelzeb...

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by Michael Chaberek (Author)"Fr. Michael Chaberek makes an excellent textual, philosophical, and theological case that the Teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas on human origins is incompatible with macroscopic evolutionary theory, even so-called 'theistic evolution.' A must read for Thomists and non-Thomists alike." David Arias, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Our Lady of Guadalupe SeminaryAuthor BiographyFR. MICHAEL CHABEREK O.P., S.T.D. is a member of the Polish Dominican Province, with a Doctora...

Nicene and Post Nicene Christianity: History of the Christian Church V3 - Paperback

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by Philip Schaff (Author)Nicene And Post Nicene Christianity: History Of The Christian Church V3 is a comprehensive book that traces the history of Christianity from the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD to the end of the 5th century. The book is authored by Philip Schaff, a renowned church historian, and theologian. The book covers the period of great theological debate and development in Christianity, including the Arian controversy, the rise of monasticism, the emergence of the papacy, and the d...

History Of The Scofield Mine Disaster: A Concise Account Of The Incidents And Scenes That Took Place At Scofield, Utah, May 1, 1900 (1900) - Hardcover

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by James W. Dilley (Author)The book ""History Of The Scofield Mine Disaster"" by James W. Dilley is a concise account of the tragic events that unfolded at the Scofield Mine in Utah on May 1, 1900. The book provides a detailed description of the incidents and scenes that took place during the disaster, including the explosion that occurred in the mine and the subsequent rescue efforts. The author provides a historical context for the disaster and discusses the causes and aftermath of the trag...

History Of Warren, Massachusetts (1874) - Paperback

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by Olney Irman Darling (Author)The ""History of Warren, Massachusetts"" is a book written by Olney Irman Darling in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Warren, Massachusetts, from its earliest settlement to the time of publication. The author covers a range of topics, including the town's founding, its early settlers, its role in the American Revolution, and its development over time.Darling's writing is detailed and informative, providing readers with a wealth o...

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by Mario Palmeri (Author)The Philosophy Of Fascism by Mario Palmeri is a comprehensive examination of the political ideology that emerged in Italy in the early 20th century. The book delves deeply into the philosophical underpinnings of fascism, exploring the key ideas and concepts that informed the movement's worldview.Palmeri traces the origins of fascism back to the intellectual and cultural milieu of turn-of-the-century Italy, and shows how the movement was shaped by a range of thinkers a...

The Hope Of The Bereaved: Or Recognition In Heaven (1854) - Paperback

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by Edwin Davies (Author)""The Hope of the Bereaved: Or Recognition in Heaven"" is a book written by Edwin Davies in 1854. The book is about the Christian belief in the afterlife and the hope that those who have lost loved ones have for being reunited with them in heaven. Davies explores the idea of recognition in heaven, discussing the possibility of recognizing loved ones who have passed away and being reunited with them in the afterlife. The book also offers comfort and guidance for those w...

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by Joseph Murphy (Author) Number of Pages: 236 Dimensions: 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 07, 2009

The Bodhicaryavatara: A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life: The 8th Century classic in 21st Century language - Paperback

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by David Tuffley (Translator), Santideva (Author)Discover the wisdom of the ages in a modern and accessible format with "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: A Modern Interpretation of the Bodhicaryavatara." Written by Santideva, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in 7th-century India, this ancient text has been faithfully re-expressed in contemporary language to bring its profound teachings to the readers of the 21st century.The Bodhicaryavatara, which translates to "A Guide ...

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by Epictetus (Author)Thank you for checking out this book by Theophania Publishing. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you soon. We have thousands of titles available, and we invite you to search for us by name, contact us via our website, or download our most recent catalogues. The things in our control are by nature free, unrestrained, unhindered; but those not in our control are weak, slavish, restrained, belonging to others. Remember, then, that if you suppose that th...

Constructing the Pluriverse: The Geopolitics of Knowledge - Paperback

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by Bernd Reiter (Editor)The contributors to Constructing the Pluriverse critique the hegemony of the postcolonial Western tradition and its claims to universality by offering a set of "pluriversal" approaches to understanding the coexisting epistemologies and practices of the different worlds and problems we inhabit and encounter. Moving beyond critiques of colonialism, the contributors rethink the relationship between knowledge and power, offering new perspectives on development, democracy, ...

An Enquiry Concerning The Principles of Morals - Paperback

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by David Hume (Author)An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is one of the most important of the books written by Hume and is considered a masterpiece of philosophy by many; it is well worth taking the time to read. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 02, 2014

History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-65 V2 Part 2: Prepared in Compliance with Acts of the Legislature (1869) - Hardcover

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by Samuel P. Bates (Author)The History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-65 V2 Part 2: Prepared in Compliance with Acts of the Legislature (1869) is a comprehensive account of the role played by Pennsylvania's volunteers during the American Civil War. The book, written by Samuel P. Bates, provides a detailed historical account of the various regiments, battalions, and companies that were raised in Pennsylvania and sent to fight in the war. The book is divided into two parts, with the second pa...

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by Byung-Chul Han (Author), Daniel Steuer (Translator)Beauty today is a paradox. The cult of beauty is ubiquitous but it has lost its transcendence and become little more than an aspect of consumerism, the aesthetic dimension of capitalism. The sublime and unsettling aspects of beauty have given way to corporeal pleasures and 'likes', resulting in a kind of 'pornography' of beauty. In this book, cultural theorist Byung-Chul Han reinvigorates aesthetic theory for our digital age. He interrogat...

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by Baron D'Holbach (Author)Good Sense is a classic religious studies text by Baron D'Holbach. "Atheism leaves men to Sense, to Philosophy, to Laws, to Reputation, all which may be guides to moral Virtue, tho' Religion were not: but Superstition dismounts all these, and erects an absolute Monarchy in the Minds of Men. Therefore, Atheism did never perturb States; but Superstition hath been the confusion of many. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 25, 2015

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by Virginia Woolf (Introduction by), Henry David Thoreau (Author)In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into his cabin at Walden Pond to conduct his living experiment on how to simplify one's life. What came out of it was one of the most influential books of the 19th century. This edition of Henry David Thoreau's 1854 classic, Walden, is accompanied by an essay written by Virginia Woolf in 1917. The essay, published in the Times Literary Supplement in London on the 100th anniversary of Thoreau's ...

Politica: Filosofia Politica - Paperback

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by Martin Hernandez B. (Editor), Aristoteles (Author)Pol tica o La Pol tica, es una obra de filosof a pol tica escrita por Arist teles. Al final de la obra tica nicom quea Arist teles expresa que la investigaci n sobre la tica se deduce necesariamente en la pol tica, y por ello las dos obras con frecuencia son consideradas como partes de un tratado m s amplio, que trata sobre la "filosof a de los asuntos humanos". El t tulo significa literalmente "las cosas referentes a la polis." La obra s...

Paranjothi Mahan: The Journey Through Truth- A compilation of selected aphorisms - Paperback

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by Damindu Navinda De Silva (Illustrator), Kalawathi Schuebel (Author)Selected 196 Aphorisms of Spiritual Master Paranjothi Mahan accompanied with 32 symbolic pen and ink artworks.Author BiographyKalawathi is a Metaphysical counsellor addressing the scientific investigation, validation and emotional aftermath of metaphysical-parapsychic phenomena covering areas on spirituality, healing, body- mind-soul balancing, primordial consciousness and communication with the transcendental forces. Her d...

Toleration and Other Essays: or A Treatise on Tolerance and Other Essays - Paperback

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by Joseph McCabe (Translator), Voltaire (Author)The Treatise on Tolerance on the Occasion of the Death of Jean Calas from the Judgment Rendered in Toulouse (Pieces Originales Concernant la Mort des Sieurs Calas det le Jugement rendu a Toulouse) is a work by French philosopher Voltaire, published in 1763, in which he calls for tolerance between religions, and targets religious fanaticism, especially that of the Jesuits (under whom Voltaire received his early education), indicting all superstit...

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by John Stuart Mill (Author)No one can be a great thinker who does not recognise, that as a thinker it is his first duty to follow his intellect to whatever conclusions it may lead. Truth gains more even by the errors of one who, with due study and preparation, thinks for himself, than by the true opinions of those who only hold them because they do not suffer themselves to think. -John Stuart Mill, in On Liberty Often mentioned in the same breath with the Communist Manifesto, On Liberty-perh...

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by Rene Descartes (Author)Descartes' Discourse marks a watershed in European thought; in it, the author sets out in brief his radical new philosophy, which begins with a proof of the existence of the self (the famous "cogito ergo sum"). Next he deduces from it the existence and nature of God, and ends by offering a radical new account of the physical world and of human and animal nature. Written in everyday language and meant to be read by common people of the day, it swept away all previous ...

Proslogium and Monologium (Including In Behalf of the Fool by Gaunilon and Reply by Anselm) - Paperback

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by Anselm (Author)The Monologion (Latin: Monologium, "Monologue"), originally entitled A Monologue on the Reason for Faith (Monoloquium de Ratione Fidei) and sometimes also known as An Example of Meditation on the Reason for Faith (Exemplum Meditandi de Ratione Fidei), was written in 1075 and 1076. The Proslogion (Latin: Proslogium, "Discourse"), originally entitled Faith Seeking Understanding (Fides Quaerens Intellectum) and then An Address on God's Existence (Alloquium de Dei Existentia), w...

Sociology, Capitalism, Critique - Paperback

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by Hartmut Rosa (Author), Stephan Lessenich (Author), Klaus Dörre (Author)Three radical perspectives on the critique of capitalism For years, the critique of capitalism was lost from public discourse; the very word "capitalism" sounded like a throwback to another era. Nothing could be further from the truth today. In this new intellectual atmosphere, Sociology, Capitalism, Critique is a contribution to the renewal of critical sociology, founded on an empirically grounded diagnosis of society'...