Philosophy

25001 books

Antisthenes of Athens: Setting the World Aright - Hardcover

$171.00

by Luis Navia (Author)Luis E. Navia provides a comprehensive examination of the ideas and contributions of a Greek philosopher who was influential in the development of classical Cynicism. Based on both primary and secondary sources as well as the findings of modern scholarship, it is a unique contribution to the study of Antisthenes. An important philosopher, only two English-language books about him have been published in the last eighty years. With his clear and accessible narrative style,...

Freedom Over Servitude: Montaigne, La Bo Degreesd'etie, and Degreesion Voluntary Servitude Degreesr - Hardcover

$171.00

by David Lewis Schaefer (Editor), Michael P. Platt (Author)This volume contains five articles by prominent scholars of French literature and political philosophy that examine the relation between Montaigne's Essays, one of the classic works of the French philosophical and literary traditions, and the writings attributed by Montaigne to his friend, the French humanist Etienne de La Boétie's. Three contributors to the volume suggest that Montaigne was the real author of the revolutionary tract ...

Consciousness and Culture: An Introduction to the Thought of Jean Gebser - Hardcover

$171.00

by Eric Kramer (Author)One of the most original and influential thinkers of the twentieth century was Jean Gebser, whose varied writings on the philosophy of culture gave birth to postmodernist thought. In spite of his prominence internationally, much of his work has not been translated into English. This book is the first collection of essays on Gebser to appear in English. The contributors, who are experts in architecture, philosophy, modern languages, fine arts, communications studies, and...

$171.00

by Gary Brent Madison (Author), G. B. Madison (Author)Political liberalism has increasingly come under fire from both the right and the left, in politics as well as in philosophy. In this new study, G.B. Madison offers a systematic rebuttal to these contemporary critics, attempting to demonstrate that the basic principles of classical liberal philosophy are not only internally valid and coherent but also directly relevant to the problems faced by society in the post-industrial age. Building o...

The Myth of Evil: Demonizing the Enemy - Hardcover

$117.00

by Phillip Cole (Author)The Myth of Evil explores a contradiction at the heart of modern thought about what it is to be human: the belief that a human being cannot commit a radically evil act purely for its own sake and the evidence that radically evil acts are committed not by inhuman monsters, but by human beings. This contradiction can be seen most clearly when we consider the most extreme forms of evil: war crimes, serial murders, sex offences, murders committed by children. Taking the tr...

Izetbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Notes from Prison, 1983-1988 - Hardcover

$171.00

by Alija Izetbegovic (Author)As the leading Muslim political spokesman and intellectual, Izetbegovi'c was imprisoned by the Yugoslavian government in 1983 for a 14-year sentence. During the six years he served in prison, Izetbegovi'c wrote notes on life issues, religion and culture, and politics and political philosophy. These reflections were smuggled out of prison and edited for publication along with a selection of letters from his family. After describing prison life, Izetbegovi'c has org...

Regaining to Know Aright: 'Natural' Knowledge for a Secular World - Paperback

$13.50

by Geoffrey Wilkinson (Author)We want to believe that the world is intelligible - that there is some reason why it is as it is, or exists at all. But the belief is unsustainable now we know that ultimately the world is unintelligible, made of fundamental particles that just burst into being 13.8 billion years ago and behave in ways that baffle us. How do we reconcile ourselves to the reality that in the beginning was no design, no purpose, reason or reasonableness? This essay proposes that we...

Marcuse: Critical Theory and the Promise of Utopia - Paperback

$81.00

by Andrew Feenberg (Author), Robert Pippin (Author), Charles Webel (Author)Distinguished scholars--Jurgen Habermas, Claus Offe, Douglas Kellner, and Martin Jay, among others--draw upon historical, theoretical, and biographical information to assess Marcuse's philosophy, from its grounding in classical German idealism, through the break with Heidegger, to his role in the American counterculture of the sixties and seventies. Indispensable for anyone interested in an in-depth understanding of on...

Sowing the Seeds of Character: The Moral Education of Adolescents in Public and Private Schools - Hardcover

$135.00

by Judd Levingston (Author)A rabbi and educator shows how moral education can be crafted to address each of the three main branches of the moral life: philosophy, civics, and ethics. Sowing the Seeds of Character: The Moral Education of Adolescents in Public and Private Schools is a book for all teachers and parents. It rests on the premise that the moral education of students falls within the purview of schools, whether they assume responsibility for it or not. Regardless of the place of mor...

The Unitarians and Universalists - Paperback

$99.00

by David Robinson (Author)It consists of a narrative text, an extensive series of biographical sketches...and a comprehensive bibliographical essay....The narrative itself is a very able analysis of the intellectual and theological development of Unitarianism and Universalism in America....What it does...it does extremely well.... Choice Number of Pages: 368 Dimensions: 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.09 IN Publication Date: April 10, 1985

The Philosopher's Autobiography: A Qualitative Study - Hardcover

$171.00

by Shlomit Schuster (Author)Throughout the ages philosophers have examined their own lives in an attempt both to find some meaning and to explain the roots of their philosophical perspectives. This volume is an introduction to philosophical autobiography, a rich but hitherto ignored literary genre that questions the self, its social context, and existence in general. The author analyzes representative narratives from antiquity to postmodernity, focusing in particular on three case studies: th...

Las Veladas De S. Petersburgo Ó Diálogos Sobre El Gobierno Temporal De La Providencia: (227 P.)... - Paperback

$30.17

Report copyright infringementby Joseph De Maistre (Author)En este ensayo, el escritor Joseph de Maistre presenta una crítica al liberalismo y propone un gobierno autoritario y religioso. A través de diálogos entre personajes ficticios, Maistre explora temas como la naturaleza humana, la justicia y la libertad. Este libro es una obra clásica del pensamiento contrarrevolucionario y una lectura obligatoria para aquellos interesados en la teoría política.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Sistema De La Lógica Demostrativa E Inductiva: O Sea, Esposición Comparada De Los Principios De Evidencia Y Los Métodos De Investigación Científica... - Paperback

$35.93

Report copyright infringementby John Stuart Mill (Author)Este tratado es una obra maestra de la filosofía analítica, que establece los fundamentos de la lógica moderna. A través de una argumentación rigurosa, el autor explica las nociones de verdad, prueba y conocimiento, y demuestra cómo se pueden aplicar en la investigación científica y en la vida cotidiana. Con una claridad y precisión incomparables, esta obra es un referente obligado para los estudiosos de la lógica, la epistemología y la...

Works of Thomas Hill Green; Volume I - Paperback

$43.13

Report copyright infringementby R. L. Nettleship (Author)This collection includes the works of Thomas Hill Green, a prominent philosopher in the late nineteenth century. Green was known for his contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy, and his work had a significant influence on the development of British idealism. This collection is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is p...

$35.93

Report copyright infringementby Richard Clarke Cabot (Author)A collection of insightful essays by Richard Clarke Cabot on the meaning of life and how to live it to the fullest. Cabot draws from his personal experiences as a physician, philosopher, and humanitarian to offer timeless wisdom and practical advice. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking deeper understanding and fulfillment in life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowle...

$11.88

Report copyright infringementby Karl Marx (Author), Friedrich Engels (Author)The Communist Manifesto is one of the most influential political books in the world, despite being over one hundred years old. German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels authored the manuscript at the beginning of the 1848 revolutions that swept across Europe. The book outlines Communist theories about class struggle, the problems of capitalism, and predicts the rise of the working class (referred to as the p...

An Inquiry Into the Human Mind, On the Principles of Common Sense. With an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author - Paperback

$34.49

Report copyright infringementby Thomas Reid (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 important en...

A Commentary On Hegels Logic - Hardcover

$50.33

Report copyright infringementby McTaggart Ellis McTaggart John (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 w...

The Philosophy of Plotinus ..; Volume 2 - Paperback

$33.05

Report copyright infringementby William Ralph Inge (Author), James Nairne (Author), W. K. C. 1906-1981 Guthrie (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 w...

Five Tomes Against Nestorius - Hardcover

$57.53

Report copyright infringementby Saint Cyril (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 important en...

$47.45

Report copyright infringementby Karl Marx (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 important enou...

An Enquiry Into The Nature Of The Human Soul: Wherein The Immateriality Of The Soul Is Evinced From The Principle Of Reason And Philosophy - Hardcover

$53.21

Report copyright infringementby Andrew Baxter (Author)This philosophical treatise explores the complex and fascinating question of the nature of the human soul. Drawing on a wide range of philosophical and theological sources, Baxter argues for a vision of the soul as an immaterial entity, separate from the physical body.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 t...

Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai - Paperback

$16.95

by Yamamoto Tsunetomo (Author), Alexander Bennett (Translator)The comprehensive and accurate edition of the Hagakure is a must-have for serious martial artists or fans of samurai and the bushido code. The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts--written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo to summarize the very essence of the Japanese Samurai bushido ("warrior") spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world, and yet its existence is scarcely known to man...

God Is Red: A Native View of Religion - Paperback

$25.95

by Vine Deloria Jr (Author)A 50th anniversary revised edition of the beloved classic, God is Red. First published in 1973, Vine Deloria, Jr.'s God Is Red remains the seminal work on Native American religious views, asking the reader to think about our species and our ultimate fate in novel ways. Celebrating five decades of publication with this new edition, Deloria's classic work reminds us to understand "that we are a part of nature, not a transcendent species with no responsibilities to th...

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus to Himself: an English Translation With Introductory Study on Stoicism and the Last of the Stoics - Paperback

$35.93

Report copyright infringementby Emperor Of Rome 121 Marcus Aurelius (Created by), Gerald Henry 1851-1945 Rendall (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 w...

Survival of the Virtuous: The Evolution of Moral Psychology - Hardcover

$157.32

Report copyright infringementby Dennis L. Krebs (Author)Do good guys finish last? Did we evolve to look out for number one? Are we bad by nature? At first glance, the theory of evolution seems to imply that all organisms are evolved to be selfish. In this book, evolutionary psychologist Dennis Krebs explains how virtuous behaviors such as altruism, justice, honesty, loyalty, self-control, purity, and respect for authority, have evolved in humans and other species. He argues that the key to so...

Confucianism and the Succession Crisis of the Wanli Emperor, 1587 - Paperback

$52.65

Report copyright infringementby Daniel K. Gardner (Author), Mark C. Carnes (Author)Confucianism and the Succession Crisis of the Wanli Emperor, 1587 is set in the Hanlin Academy in Ming dynasty China. Most students are members of the Grand Secretariat of the Hanlin Academy, the body of top-ranking graduates of the civil service examination who serve as advisers to the Wanli emperor. Some Grand Secretaries are Confucian "purists," who hold that tradition obliges the emperor to name his first-b...

The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life - Hardcover

$30.00

by David Brooks (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world. "Deeply moving, frequently eloquent and extraordinarily incisive."--The Washington Post Every so often, you meet people who radiate joy--who seem to know why they were put on this earth, who glow with a kind of inner light. Life, for thes...

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation - Paperback

$16.00

by Thich Nhat Hanh (Author)One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. --New Age Journal In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding an...

$20.00

by Patrick J. Deneen (Author)Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? "Why Liberalism Failed offers cogent insights into the loss of meaning and community that many in the West feel, issues that liberal democracies ignore at their own peril."--President Barack Obama "Deneen's book is valuable because it focuses on today's central issue. The important debates now are not about policy. They are about the basic values and structures of our social order."--David Brooks, New York Times Of ...

Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth - Paperback

$26.98

Report copyright infringementby Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Author), Mahatma Gandhi (Author)Personal account of the life of the man who freed India from colonization through the Satyagraha - nonviolent protest - movement. His early boyhood life, legal studies, purification, and ultimate salvation of his homeland is carefully recounted in this inspiring and critical work of insurmountable importance. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 1.18 x 8.99 x 6.07 IN ...

$10.80

Report copyright infringementby Voltaire (Author)C ndido figura a la cabeza de todas las novelas y cuentos de Voltaire como la pieza indiscutible del arte narrativo del Siglo de las Luces. Es una novela de aprendizaje, y su h roe un optimista que ha asimilado las teor as del providencialismo leibniziano: cree a pies juntillas que el mundo es un para so, a pesar de que, desde la primera l nea, la realidad se encarga de negarlo. La estructura tiene un hilo conductor claro: el viaje, los vientos...