Philosophy

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by Paul Carus (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The History of the Devil (1900) is a philosophical study by Paul Carus. A lifelong Monist, Carus sought to apply a scientific analysis to the principles of humanity's religions. Credited with bridging the gap between Eastern and Western beliefs, Carus believed that the dualism rampant in the West could be replaced in order to establish a more equitable world where difference and diversity would be accepted and nurtured, rather than suppre...

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by Thomas Hobbes (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Written by one of the founders of modern political philosophy, Thomas Hobbes, during the English civil war, Leviathan is an influential work of nonfiction. Regarded as one of the earliest examples of the social contract theory, Leviathan has both historical and philosophical importance. Social contract theory prioritizes the state over the individual, claiming that individuals have consented to the surrender of some of their freedoms b...

The Letters of Abelard and Heloise - Paperback

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by Peter Abelard (Author), Heloise (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Soon after meeting near the famed city of love, Paris, Heloiseand Abelard fall into a deep and passionate love. Abelard is a well-known man and famous teacher; his students are considered to be lucky to study with him. Heloise, however, surpasses his other students with her multi-linguicism and impressive scholarship. Whether it be fate or their mutual intelligence, Heloise and Abelard make a quick connection. Sinc...

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by Sun Tzu (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The Art of War is the collection of leadership and military strategies composed by the esteemed Chinese general, Sun Tzu. Divided into 13 distinct chapters, each category gives clarity and voice to varying subjects pertaining to the intricacies of war and wartime strategy. Having inspired generations of readers, The Art of War continues to be perceived as a kind of spiritual lighthouse for all those seeking sage leadership advice. Though Sun...

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by Walt Whitman (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by) From one of the most celebrated American poets, Walt Whitman, comes a profound and uniquely written anthology of poems. Leaves of Grass is a rousing collection of poems inspired largely by Ralph Waldo Emerson's plea for the arrival of a great new American Poet. Originally published in 1855, Whitman worked on this collection of poems for the entirety of his life. He continued to revise and make better his anthology; in its final publica...

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Report copyright infringementby Titus Lucretius Carus (Author)A foundational work of ancient Roman philosophy, On the Nature of Things presents the Epicurean view on the nature of the universe, the meaning of life, and the pursuit of happiness. Filled with beautiful poetry and compelling arguments, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization ...

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by Marcus Aurelis (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)"Things themselves touch not the soul, not in the least degree; nor have they admission to the soul, nor can they turn or move the soul: but the soul turns and moves itself alone, and whatever judgments it may think proper to make, such it makes for itself the things which present themselves to it."Composed in the later part of Aurelius' years, Meditations is a selection of personal writings posthumously collected for publication.Thou...

The Sublime and the Beautiful - Paperback

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by Edmund Burke (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful (1757) is a philosophical treatise published in pamphlet form by Irish statesman and thinker Edmund Burke. Following in the footsteps of generations of philosophers, especially Aristotle and Hume, Burke sought to describe the inherent difference between beauty and sublimity as emotional responses rooted in human perception. His work was incredibly influent...

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by Aristotle (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Similar to Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explores another facet of good living by outlining the best governing practices that benefit the majority, and not the minority. In The Politics, he defines various institutions and how they should operate within an established system. The Politics provides an analysis of contemporary government as it relates to all people. Aristotle discusses the positive and negative qualities of authority and how...

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by Niccolo Machiavelli (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by) With a mix of both respectable and immoral advice, The Prince is a frank analysis on political power. Separated into four sections, The Prince is both a guide to obtain power and an explanation on the aspects that affect it. The first section discusses the types of principalities. According to Machiavelli, there are four different types--hereditary, mixed, new and ecclesiastical. While defining each type, Machiavelli also di...

The Consolation of Philosophy - Hardcover

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by Ancius Boethius (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)A conversational text that addresses many philosophical concepts as well as Western religion by questioning good versus evil and the unnecessary suffering of innocent people. Anicius Boethius draws from his own experiences to illustrate these spiritual and ethical struggles. In The Consolation of Philosophy the author engages in a figurative discussion with Lady Philosophy, a type of teacher. Through their exchange, he poses serious ...

Africa for Africans: Or, the Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey - Paperback

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by Marcus Garvey (Author), Amy Jacques Garvey (Author)Originally published in two volumes between 1923 and 1925, Africa for Africans: Or, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey is a compilation of letters, speeches and essays by one of the Fathers of Pan-Africanism.Hailed by Martin Luther King, Jr. as, "the first man of color. . . to make the Negro feel like he was somebody," Marcus Garvey was a polarizing yet influential figure whose legacy continues to be felt today. These philosophie...

The Ethics Of Judaism,: Sanctification Of Life The Aim Of Morality - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Moritz Lazarus (Author), Henrietta Szold (Author)In this book, Moritz Lazarus explores the ethics of Judaism and how they contribute to the sanctification of life and the aim of morality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish ethics and philosophy.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, an...

Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson: All and Everything (Hardcover Library Edition) - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby G. I. Gurdjieff (Author) Number of Pages: 852 Dimensions: 2 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 28, 2024

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by Thomas More (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Utopia (1516) is a work of political satire by Thomas More. Published in Latin while More was serving as Privy Counsellor under King Henry VIII, the text is stylized as a true account of a new civilization discovered in the New World by traveler Raphael Hythlodaeus. While there have been varying interpretations of Utopia over the centuries, it is most consistently regarded as a work of political philosophy in the tradition of Plato's Rep...

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by Virgil (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)"In the whole of European literature there is no poet who can furnish the texts for a more significant variety of discourse than Virgil. [He] symbolizes so much in the history of Europe, and represents such central European values..." -T.S. EliotThe Georgics (29 BC) is a poem by Roman poet Virgil. Although less prominent than The Aeneid, Virgil's legendary epic of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his discovery of what would later become the city of...

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The Consolation of Philosophy - Paperback

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by Francis Bacon (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The Essays (1625) is a collection of writings by Francis Bacon, one of England's most prominent philosophers and scientists whose work was central to shaping the ideals of the Renaissance and scientific revolution. Although Bacon is remembered today as the father of modern science, this collection contains his thoughts on mostly moral and civil matters, highlighting his immense skill as a philosopher and statesman. Filled with referenc...

The Sublime and the Beautiful - Hardcover

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The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore - Paperback

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by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore (1918) is an academic study by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Published at the beginning of his career as one of India's leading professors of comparative religion, the work is a masterful investigation of the teachings of poet-philosopher Rabindranath Tagore. In 1913, Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first lyricist and non-European to be awarded the distinctio...

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by José Enrique Rodó (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Ariel (1922) is an essay by José Enrique Rodó. Originally published in Spanish in 1900, Ariel was translated into English just five years after the author's death by F. J. Stimson, the former U. S. Ambassador to Argentina. The essay was immediately influential in Uruguay and across Latin America as an essential document of modernismo, a literary movement which sought to unite classical values and contemporary culture through a devo...

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by Okakura Kakuzō (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The Book of Tea (1906) is a book-length essay by Okakura Kakuzō. Connected to the author's overall project of celebrating Japanese culture and emphasizing the role of the East in creating the modern world, The Book of Tea is considered a classic work on the subject. His description of chadō, or teaism, remains incredibly influential in England and around the Western world. "[Teaism] insulates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual ...

The Prophet: Large Print Edition - Paperback

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by Kahlil Gibran (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)LARGE PRINT EDITION. A worldwide best-seller since its date of original publication in 1923, The Prophet has become a token of free thought and intellectual betterment across many generations of readers. This unique and timeless classic is composed of 28 prose poetry fables, each examining a different facet of the human experience. A treasure worth holding close, The Prophet is an unforgettable book of poems worth savoring. The Prophet...

Africa for Africans: Or, the Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey - Hardcover

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by Marcus Garvey (Author), Amy Jacques Garvey (Author), Amy Jacques Garvey (Author)Originally published in two volumes between 1923 and 1925, Africa for Africans: Or, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey is a compilation of letters, speeches and essays by one of the Fathers of Pan-Africanism.Hailed by Martin Luther King, Jr. as, "the first man of color. . . to make the Negro feel like he was somebody," Marcus Garvey was a polarizing yet influential figure whose legacy continues to be ...

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The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore - Hardcover

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Laurus Nobilis: Chapters on Art and Life - Hardcover

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by Vernon Lee (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Laurus Nobilis: Chapters on Art and Life (1909) is a collection of essays by Vernon Lee. Published at the height of her career as a leading proponent of Aestheticism and scholar of the Italian Renaissance, Laurus Nobilis: Chapters on Art and Life follows in the footsteps of Walter Pater, a pioneering art historian of Victorian England. A principled feminist and committed pacifist, Lee was virtually blacklisted by critics and publishers fo...