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Revelation, Roman Rule, and Asia's Cosmology: Unraveling the Celestial Threads of Ancient Worlds - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Trina Wilburn (Author)Divine Conflicts in Early Christianity: Revelation, RomanImperial Visions, and the Province of Asia's Cosmology" is acompelling scholarly work that delves deep into the intricacies ofearly Christian history. It meticulously examines the clash ofdivine forces, the enigmatic book of Revelation, and the cosmicbeliefs of the Province of Asia. This book provides acomprehensive understanding of the religious and politicallandscape of the time, s...

The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy - Hardcover

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by Sun Tzu (Author), Stephen F. Kaufman (Translator), Alexander Bennett (Foreword by)The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is ancient, its principles and advice are timeless; it remains as influential as ever in military strategy, leadership roles, business tactics, legal challenges, martial arts philosophy and more. Everyone from New England Patriots' coach Bill Belichick to Tupac Shakur have turned to this time tested treatis...

Parental Influence: Adolescents Self-Concept Ideal Disparity and Adjustment in Diverse Contexts - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ravi Kumar (Author)Adolescence is an important developmental stage because it bridges the gap between childhood and adulthood. Adolescents' bodies, minds, and emotions all change drastically during this time. Adolescent growth is profoundly influenced by the choices and actions of their parents. Teachers, psychologists, and the general public would all benefit greatly from a better understanding of the influence parents have on their students and children in th...

The Trial And Death Of Socrates - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby F. J. Church (Created by)Experience the final days of Socrates, as he stands trial for corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety. Follow him through his trial, conviction, and ultimately, his execution. This classic text raises important questions about the nature of justice, knowledge, and the role of the philosopher in society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know i...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry David Thoreau (Author)This influential work delves into Thoreau's critique of a society obsessed with economic gain and material success, advocating for a life rooted in deeper values and principles. Thoreau challenges conventional wisdom, questioning the relentless pursuit of wealth and the toll it takes on the human spirit and community well-being. He emphasizes the importance of individual conscience and the need to align one's livelihood with personal...

Of Gods and Evolution: An Alternate Theory - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Lynn W. Grilley (Author)About the BookThe history of the creation of the Earth has always been a mystery. The theories of evolution and of God are, of course, the most common, but what if there is a third?In Of Gods and Evolution, author Mr. Lynn W. Grilley gives scientific evidence from numerous sources that back up his theory of a third possibility. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.08 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: Decemb...

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Report copyright infringementby David Baggett (Author)Naturalistic ethics is the reigning paradigm among contemporary ethicists; in God and Cosmos, David Baggett and Jerry L. Walls argue that this approach is seriously flawed. This book canvasses a broad array of secular and naturalistic ethical theories in an effort to test their adequacy in accounting for moral duties, intrinsic human value, moral knowledge, prospects for radical moral transformation, and the rationality of morality. In eac...

Liberal Education and Democratic Citizenship - Hardcover

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by Michael H. McCarthy (Author)In Liberal Education and Democratic Citizenship, Michael H. McCarthy carefully describes the many crises confronting American democracy and identifies their philosophical, cultural, and institutional origins. He argues that a liberal education, properly understood, can address several of these crises effectively.The book's successive chapters explore the sources, areas, and levels of division in contemporary America, and show how they have created important disa...

An Intelligent Person's Guide to Philosophy - Paperback

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by Roger Scruton (Author)"Philosophy's the 'love of wisdom', can be approached in two ways: by doing it, or by studying how it has been done," so writes the eminent philosopher Roger Scruton. In this user-friendly book, he chooses to introduce philosophy by doing it. Taking the discipline beyond theory and "intellectualism," he presents it in an empirical, accessible, and practical light. The result is not a history of the field but a vivid, energetic, and personal account to guide the reader...

Moral Cosmology: On Being in the World Fully and Well - Hardcover

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by Albert Borgmann (Author)This book argues for a unified worldview of moral cosmology that will allow us to be truly at home in the universe, a view that was disrupted by the European Enlightenment. The author contends that a basic understanding of quantum physics and relative theory offers the widest possible background for the renewal of a moral cosmology.Author BiographyAlbert Borgmann was professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Montana. Number of Pages: 132 Dimensions: 0.44...

Moral Theory: An Introduction - Paperback

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by Mark Timmons (Author)Moral Theory: An Introduction explores some of the historically most important and currently debated moral theories about the nature of the right and the good, including divine command theory, relativism, natural law theory, consequentialism, egoism, Kant's ethics, ethics of prima facie duties, contractualism, virtue ethics and care ethics. Providing an introduction to moral theory that explains and critically examines the theories of such classical philosophers as Ari...

A Guide for Educators to Critical Thinking Competency Standards: Standards, Principles, Performance Indicators, and Outcomes with a Critical Thinking - Paperback

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by Richard Paul (Author), Linda Elder (Author)A Guide for Educators to Critical Thinking Competency Standards introduces an authoritative assessment system to ensure successful and consistent integration of critical thinking skills in every type of educational program. The critical thinking competency standards articulated in this guide serve as a resource for teachers, curriculum designers, administrators and accrediting bodies. As part of the Thinker's Guide Library, this book advances the ...

Hartley's Theory Of The Human Mind: On The Principle Of The Association Of Ideas - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby David Hartley (Author)An influential 18th-century work on psychology and philosophy, exploring the nature of thought and the relationship between mind and 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 the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as...

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Report copyright infringementby Maher Asaad Baker (Author)"Laziness Does Not Exist" is a transformative guide that challenges the conventional notion of laziness and empowers readers to break free from its grip. In this thought-provoking book, we delve into the depths of laziness, exploring its origins, evolution, and the societal influences that perpetuate it. Through a comprehensive examination of the nature of laziness, the book uncovers the underlying factors that contribute to this seemi...

Tell Me Something I Don't Know - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ted Stamp (Author)Have you ever noticed how some of the most ordinary experiences and observations sometimes provoke unexpectedly profound contemplation? Persevering through the act of removing a sweatshirt in spite of severe mobility restrictions reveals certain previously unrecognized benefits of disability. Attending an anticipated spiritual gathering to help answer unresolved questions only leads to other, deeper questions. A radio story on memory loss spar...

The Works Of Plato: The Republic, Timaeus, And Critias - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Plato (Created by)A collection of three significant works of Plato. The Republic presents a vision of an ideal state governed by philosopher-kings; the Timaeus explores the nature of the universe and its creation; and the Critias tells the story of Atlantis and its fall.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 ...

Mental Philosophy: Including the Intellect, Sensibilities, and Will - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Haven (Author)Mental Philosophy: Including the Intellect, Sensibilities, and Will, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publicatio...

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Report copyright infringementby Nixon Waterman (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...

The Juvenile Bible: Being a brief concordance of the Holy Scriptures, in verse. Containing a summary of all the chapters in the books of t - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Anonymous (Author)The book "The Juvenile Bible: Being a brief concordance of the Holy Scriptures, in verse. Containing a summary of all the chapters in the books of the Old and New Testament, from Genesis to the Revelation, alphabetically arranged, and admirably adapted to the comprehension and retention of young readers.", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservati...

Aristotle's Posterior Analytics - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Hippocrates G. Apostle (Translator), Aristotle (Author)"The relation between logic and metaphysics is frequently obscure in translations and interpretations of Aristotle. Apostle's method of translation-one English word for one Greek word-makes his English text a faithful replica of the Greek original. The reader of his translations of the Posterior Analytics and of the Metaphysics will find a clear presentation of the difference between the metaphysical founda...

The Flora and Fauna of the Devonian and Carboniferous Periods - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby John J. (John Jeremiah) 1792 Bigsby (Created by)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...

Stories of Survival: Folktales in the Evolutionary Tapestry of Humanity - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Kaolin Leo (Contribution by)This book builds the foundation of a methodology for the quantitativeanalysis of the folk narrative system. Just as anthropology uses analyses ofdifferent cultures to examine the human past; researchers could use analyses of ouroldest form of literature, the folk narrative, to examine aspects of worldwideculture and changes in culture over time. This bookdevelops a quantitative methodology based in part on small, grammaticallydefined...

Against Authenticity: Why You Shouldn't Be Yourself - Paperback

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by Simon Feldman (Author)Simon Feldman explores how the concept of authenticity has become an unrealistic ideal founded on metaphysically confused notions of the self. In Against Authenticity, Feldman argues for the validity and value of inauthenticity in our lives, providing an exciting challenge for studies of ethics, metaethics, metaphysics, and moral psychology.Author BiographySimon Feldman is associate professor of philosophy at Connecticut College. Number of Pages: 230 Dimensions: 0.7 x...

Three Mystics Walk into a Tavern: A Once and Future Meeting of Rumi, Meister Eckhart, and Moses de León in Medieval Venice - Paperback

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by James C. Harrington (Author), Sidney G. Hall (Author)In Three Mystics Walk into a Tavern, Jalal ad-Din Rumi, Moses de León, and Meister Eckhart-- three of the greatest mystics of all time--meet for an imaginary conversation that will inspire individuals of the twenty-first century to find their own spirituality and realize that everyone can be a mystic. Author BiographyJames C. Harrington, a human rights lawyer of forty-one years, is founder and director of the non-profit Texas Civil Right...

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by David Schweickart (Author)Since first published in 2002, After Capitalism has offered students and political activists alike a coherent vision of a viable and desirable alternative to capitalism. David Schweickart calls this system Economic Democracy, a successor-system to capitalism which preserves the efficiency strengths of a market economy while extending democracy to the workplace and to the structures of investment finance. In the second edition, Schweickart recognizes that increased...

The Empiricists: Critical Essays on Locke, Berkeley, and Hume - Paperback

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by Margaret Atherton (Editor), M. R. Ayers (Contribution by), Phillip D. Cummins (Contribution by)This collection of essays on themes in the work of John Locke (1632-1704), George Berkeley (1685-1753), and David Hume (1711-1776), provides a deepened understanding of major issues raised in the Empiricist tradition. In exploring their shared belief in the experiential nature of mental constructs, The Empiricists illuminates the different methodologies of these great Enlightenment philosophers a...

A New Cultural Theory of Aesthetics: Genes, Memes, Symbols, and Simulacra - Hardcover

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by Roberto Terrosi (Author)This book develops a theory of aesthetics that criticizes scientific and philosophical reductionism that denies the importance of culture in art and taste, but its theory accepts some fundamental aspects of Neo-Darwinist theory of culture by addressing points of convergence among the notions of meme, simulacrum, and symbol.Author BiographyRoberto Terrosi is full time lecturer in Italian language and Italian studies at Ritsumeikan University. Number of Pages: 286 Dim...

Tabloid Tales: Global Debates Over Media Standards - Paperback

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by Colin Sparks (Editor), John Tulloch (Editor), Barbie Zelizer (Foreword by)The increasing interest in private lives and the falling off of coverage of serious news is often described as 'tabloidization.' The essays in this book are the first serious scholarly studies of what is going on and what its implications are. Reality, it turns out, is much more complex than some of the laments suggest. As the contributors show, this is not just a U.S. problem but is repeated in country after country...

Kierkegaard and the New Nationalism: A Contemporary Reinterpretation of the Attack upon Christendom - Hardcover

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by Thomas J. Millay (Author)Kierkegaard and the New Nationalism argues for the relevance of Kierkegaard's "attack upon Christendom" within our current situation of resurgent nationalism. Kierkegaard's ascetic voice calls his readers not simply to critique nationalism, but to renounce it, thereby striking at nationalism's self-assertive core.Author BiographyThomas J. Millay is senior research fellow at St. Olaf College. Number of Pages: 190 Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: Decembe...

Religious and Ethical Perspectives on Global Migration - Paperback

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by Elizabeth W. Collier (Editor), Charles R. Strain (Editor), Marie T. Friedmann Marquardt (Contribution by)Religious and Ethical Perspectives on Global Migration examines the complicated social ethics of migration in today's world. Editors Elizabeth W. Collier and Charles R. Strain bring the perspectives of an international group of scholars toward a theory of justice and ethical understanding for the nearly two hundred million migrants who have left their homes seeking asylum from political...

A History of Habit: From Aristotle to Bourdieu - Paperback

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by Tom Sparrow (Editor), Adam Hutchinson (Editor), Jeffrey Bell (Contribution by)A History of Habitat: From Aristotle to Bourdieu is the first of its kind to trace the history of the concept of habit in the Western philosophical tradition, including its classical, modern, and contemporary expressions. Each essay is written by a specialist and conveys the historical continuity between its central figure and those who came before, so it will be of value to anyone interested in how habit figures...

A Balanced Epistemological Orientation for the Social Sciences - Hardcover

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by Charles F. Gattone (Author)This book examines the strengths and weaknesses of four salient epistemological orientations in the field - positivism, relativism, interpretivism, and intersubjectivism - to identify the characteristics of a theoretically-informed epistemology for social science.Author BiographyCharles F. Gattone is associate professor of sociology at the University of Florida Number of Pages: 142 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 08, 2020