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The Conscience of the Autobiographer: Ethical and Religious Dimensions of Autobiography

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Report copyright infringementby J. Barbour (Author)This book argues that the writing of autobiography raises crucial issues of conscience as an author tries to know, assess, and represent character. Individual chapters explore such issues as the nature of truthfulness, characterization, the virtues, shame, and the religious dimensions of conscience.Author BiographyJOHN D. BARBOUR is Associate Professor of Religion a St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he has taught since 1982. He ...

God Money: Lost and Found in the Crypto Wilderness

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Report copyright infringementby Dean Patrick (Author)When he was twenty-one, Dean Patrick dropped out of Stanford to launch a cryptocurrency hedge fund. The only problem? The night he announced the launch, he was locked in a psychiatric ward for drug-induced psychosis. Set in the pressure cooker of Stanford and the bucolic forests of upstate New York, God Money details Dean's arrival at Stanford after a homeschooled upbringing in rural Washington state. Everything pointed to a successful ride...

David Hume: A Skeptic for Conservative Evangelicals

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Case (Author)David Hume (1711-1776) swam in the eighteenth-century philosophic waters created and dominated by Scottish Presbyterian thought and politics. Robert Case argues that this reformed environment is expressed, however inchoately, in much of what Hume wrote. Hume's eighteenth-century views on experience, customs, and common life provide a viable social and political framework for American contemporary life. If the New Testament writer Jude marina...

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Report copyright infringementby Jesse Elison (Author)The Mormon life of Jesse Elison from Blackfoot, Idaho, to Cambridge, Massachusetts, begins with the death of his mother and ends with a memorial of her life. Jesse's Mormon life is not one of self-discovery but is full to the brim with actions and thoughts of exploration. The book is fun but brutal, full of literature, film, theology, and philosophy. It's accessible and unapologetic and delivers an unparalleled view of Mormonism. ...

Reimagining Buddhism: Understanding Sangharakshita and His Teachings

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Report copyright infringementby Vishvapani Blomfield (Author)The celebrated and controversial English Buddhist teacher Sangharakshita was a central figure in bringing Buddhism to the West and reviving it in India. Reimagining Buddhism seeks the source of his complex legacy in his distinctive spiritual imagination, tracing how it shaped his teachings, his life as a scholar-monk, and his development of the Triratna Buddhist movement. Written with sensitivity and insight, this book offers a fres...

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Report copyright infringementby Harriet Tuttle Bartlett (Author)""Jesus and Krishnamurti: Their Lives and Teachings"" by Harriet Tuttle Bartlett is a comparative study of the lives and teachings of two spiritual leaders, Jesus and Jiddu Krishnamurti. The book explores the similarities and differences between the two figures, examining their respective philosophies, beliefs, and approaches to spirituality. Bartlett draws on a range of sources, including the Bible, the teachings of Krishnamurti...

The Paralysis of Analysis in African American Studies: Corporate Capitalism and Black Popular Culture

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen II Ferguson (Author)Stephen C. Ferguson IIprovides a philosophical examination of Black popular culture for the first time. From extensive discussion of the philosophy and political economy of Hip-Hop music through to a developed exploration of the influence of the postmodernism-poststructuralist ideology on African American studies, he argues how postmodernism ideology plays a seminal role in justifying the relationship between corporate capitalism and...

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Report copyright infringementby Lyn Brakeman (Author)Whiteout: My Racism--Brief Anecdotal Snapshots is a philosophical memoir that integrates complex religio-spiritual themes in a world beset with divisiveness and a deep need for cohesive understanding of the divine/human connection in the service of peace, liberty, and justice for all.Author BiographyLyn Brakeman is a retired Episcopal priest and alumna of Smith College and Yale Divinity School. Her mother called her a "miracle" from God. Un...

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Report copyright infringementby Regina Gerstman (Author)From author Regina Gerstman comes a sensitive portrait of an elder who enters the last nine months of her life. Gerstman was invited into the mysterious and metaphysical world of Blossom Flowers Ford Burns through private meetings at her studio house in Austin, Texas. As Blossom navigates the tasks of living alone after receiving a terminal diagnosis, Gerstman reaped the rewards of an intellectual friendship stoked with reading assignmen...

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: 50th Anniversary Edition - Paperback

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by Shunryu Suzuki (Author)Named one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice) A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity."In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous open...

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Report copyright infringementby Kathleen Pope (Author)Welcome to Get Your Zen On!In this book, Zen Enthusiast Kathleen Pope invites you to travel with her on a journey of overcoming struggles, discovering inner strength, and ultimately finding Zen. Kathleen never seemed to have it easy. When she was only five months old, she had her first heart surgery and seemed to be in and out of the hospital throughout her entire childhood. However, through the support of her mother, she learned not to le...

Young Ludwig: Wittgenstein's Life, 1889-1921

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Report copyright infringementby Brian McGuinness (Author)Ludwig Wittgenstein is universally recognized as one of the most original and influential philosophers of his age and as a personality of great magnetism and power. Not all who recognize his importance admire him or approve of it; his life and work are both surrounded by controversy. In this welcome reissue of his classic biographical study, complete with a brand-new Preface, Brian McGuinness traces the early years of this fascinating f...

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Report copyright infringementby Henri Frédéric Amiel (Author), Humphry Ward (Author)"Amiel's Journal" offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the mind of Henri Frederic Amiel, a Swiss author and philosopher of the 19th century. This personal journal serves as a profound work of introspection, capturing Amiel's thoughts and reflections on a wide range of subjects. More than just a diary, it is a window into the intellectual and emotional landscape of a brilliant mind grappling with the complex...

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Report copyright infringementby Elzbieta Ettinger (Author)This book is the first to tell in detail the story of the passionate and secret love affair between two of the most prominent philosophers of the twentieth century, Hannah Arendt and Martin Heidegger. Drawing on their previously unknown correspondence, Elzbieta Ettinger describes a relationship that lasted for more than half a century, a relationship that sheds startling light on both individuals, challenging our image of Heidegger as ...

Subparts of a Life: 40 Stories on Being Human

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Ehrlich (Author)What are the greatest traits we all share? Subparts of a Life tells stories that reveal the abstract virtues within each of us. They make us human. They give us hope and meaning.Subparts of a Life is a positive gift of art and philosophy for anyone to better perceive, understand, and live their sub-life.Subparts of a Life: 40 Stories on Being Human is the sequel to Parts of a Life: 40 Stories on Youth to Adulthood.Contents: 1. Identity 2. ...

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Report copyright infringementby G. I. Gurdjieff (Author)Meetings with Remarkable Men, autobiographical in nature, is the second volume of the All and Everything trilogy written by the Greek-Armenian spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff. The book takes the form of Gurdjieff's reminiscences about various ""remarkable men"" that he met, beginning with his father. They include the Armenian priest Pogossian; his friend Soloviev, and Prince Lubovedsky, a Russian prince with metaphysical interests. In ...

Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Cynic

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Report copyright infringementby Reinhold Niebuhr (Author), Jonathan L. Walton (Foreword by)Renowned theologian Reinhold Niebuhr began his career as pastor of Bethel Evangelical Church in Detroit, Michigan, where he served from 1915-1928. Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Cynic is Niebuhr's account of the frustrations and joys he experienced during his years at Bethel. Addressed to young ministers, this book provides reflections and insights for those engaged in the challenging yet infinitel...

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Report copyright infringementby Robin Waterfield (Author)The first ever biography of the founder of Western philosophy Considered by many to be the most important philosopher ever, Plato was born into a well-to-do family in wartime Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE. In his teens, he honed his intellect by attending lectures from the many thinkers who passed through Athens and toyed with the idea of writing poetry. He finally decided to go into politics, but became disillusioned, esp...

Mahatma Gandhi: The Man Who Became One With the Universal Being

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Report copyright infringementby Romain Rolland (Author)A biographical account of the man who became one with the universal being. Gandhi is considered the father of India and was an Indian nationalist and spiritual leader. The literal translation of Mahatma, the name which the people of India gave to Gandhi, is "the great soul." This word goes back to the Upanishads, where it is used in speaking of the Supreme Being, and through communion of knowledge and love, those who become one with Hi...

Idolatry and Representation: The Philosophy of Franz Rosenzweig Reconsidered

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Report copyright infringementby Leora Batnitzky (Author)Although Franz Rosenzweig is arguably the most important Jewish philosopher of the twentieth century, his thought remains little understood. Here, Leora Batnitzky argues that Rosenzweig's redirection of German-Jewish ethical monotheism anticipates and challenges contemporary trends in religious studies, ethics, philosophy, anthropology, theology, and biblical studies. This text, which captures the hermeneutical movement of Rosenzweig's ...

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Report copyright infringementby Alejandro Rael (Author)**A Journey of Self Discovery and Transformation** Alejandro's powerful and heartfelt work offers a soul-stirring reflection that speaks directly to the seeker, sage, and mystic within us all. Through deeply personal storytelling and the universal lens of "I AM," this book guides readers toward self-realisation and spiritual awakening. It invites us to bear witness to the trials, triumphs, and profound challenges of the human experience-a...

Thoughts In Prison, In Five Parts: Viz. The Imprisonment, The Retrospect, Public Punishment, The Trial, Futurity (1809)

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Report copyright infringementby William Dodd (Author)Thoughts in Prison, in Five Parts: Viz. The Imprisonment, The Retrospect, Public Punishment, The Trial, Futurity is a book written by William Dodd in 1809. The book is divided into five parts, each dealing with different aspects of the author's experience in prison. The first part, The Imprisonment, describes Dodd's experience of being incarcerated, his thoughts and emotions during his time in prison, and his reflections on his past actions...

Escape: The Personal Narrative of a Political Prisoner Who Was Rescued from Lipari, the Fascist Devil's Island

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Report copyright infringementby Francesco Fausto Nitti (Author)Escape: The Personal Narrative Of A Political Prisoner Who Was Rescued From Lipari, The Fascist Devil��s Island is a memoir written by Francesco Fausto Nitti, an Italian political prisoner who managed to escape from the notorious Lipari prison during the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini. The book provides a vivid and harrowing account of Nitti's experiences as a prisoner, including the brutal treatment he and his fellow inm...

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Report copyright infringementby Shar Moore (Curated by)Renowned entrepreneur and visionary Shar Moore proudly announces the launch of That Impact Book, a transformative publication featuring 43 elite, high-vibrational entrepreneurs from around the world. This inspirational coffee-table-style playbook, designed to leave a lasting legacy and envy coffee tables everywhere, captures the stories and strategies of entrepreneurs making a global impact through their innovative work and fearless leade...

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Report copyright infringementby Gisela Bierling-Greitzer (Author)Dear Reader, Our grandchildren came to us asking for help with their school assignment to uncover their family ancestry. The more they learned, the more intrigued they became. Quite frankly, once I dove into my own extensive research and got reacquainted with my father's thoughtfully documented family history, the more excited I became. The words and stories started to flow. It is amazing how much information one's mind retains....

A Communist's Journey: To Moscow and Beyond

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Report copyright infringementby William Briggs (Author)Capitalism is destroying the world and crushing humanity. We need a better one. This book, although a memoir is not simply a chronology of a life but a personalised history of a movement. It is not the drawing of a line under a life, but the turning of a page. Briggs weaves the personal with the political. It is a communist's journey; a political journey that led him to Moscow and beyond. It traces the history of the communist movement in...

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Report copyright infringementby William Hazlitt (Author), Arnold Glover (Author), A. R. (Alfred Rayney) Waller (Author)Explore the brilliance of 19th-century English literature with this carefully restored edition of "The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 5 of 12." William Hazlitt, a master of the English essay, delivers insightful literary criticism and philosophical reflections that continue to resonate today. This volume showcases Hazlitt's enduring wit and profound understanding of...

Shah Rukh Khan and Winds of Fire - a memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Sayan Roy (Author)A memoir of Shah Rukh Khan - the global megastar, the smile of many lives and days of nostalgia! The book entails social, spiritual and cultural effects of 'SRK phenomenon' that led a nation transformation. There are certain unique traits that make SRK an enduring actor, a celebrated star but there is also a stronger social psychology & uncanny human connect to go with it! Drawing on concepts of psychology and a life of nostalgic memories ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lucien Lévy-Bruhl (Author), Frederic Harrison (Author), Kathleen Mary de Beaumont Klein (Author)Delve into the foundational ideas of sociology and social science with "The Philosophy of Auguste Comte" by Lucien Lévy-Bruhl. This insightful work explores the core tenets of Comte's positivism, a philosophy that profoundly shaped the development of social thought. Discover Comte's vision for a science of society, his theories on social progress, and his lasting inf...

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Report copyright infringementby Darryl Vidal (Author)The Crane and the Grandmaster is a unique blend of martial arts philosophy, personal journey, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from one of the most beloved films of the 1980s, the Karate Kid. As a lifelong martial artist and grandmaster, my experiences span decades of training, competition, and instruction. However, an unexpected turn in my journey led to my being featured in The Karate Kid, where I performed in the legendary tournament s...

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Report copyright infringementby Sydney Musai Walter (Author)The author says: "I began my Zen practice in the midst of a life crisis, under the guidance of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. When I asked that Zen Master what I should do about my life dilemmas, he responded, 'Do zazen. Life without zazen is like winding your clock without setting it. It runs perfectly well, but it doesn't tell time.' I have been following that advice for over four decades. I have turned to wild places for reassurance and ad...