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Simple Gifts: Memoirs of a Hometown Doctor - Paperback

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by Harold S. Jenkins (Author) Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 18, 2015

Buddhist Illogic: A Critical Analysis of Nagarjuna's Arguments - Paperback

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by AVI Sion (Author)The 2nd Century CE Indian philosopher Nagarjuna founded the Madhyamika (Middle Way) school of Mahayana Buddhism, which strongly influenced Chinese (Ch'an), Korean (Sôn) and Japanese (Zen) Buddhism, as well as Tibetan Buddhism. Nagarjuna is regarded by many Buddhist writers to this day as a very important philosopher, who they claim definitively proved the futility of ordinary human cognitive means.His writings include a series of arguments purporting to show the illogic of...

The Alchemy of Prayer: How It Began and Why It Is the Medium of Miracles - Paperback

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by Loretta M. Siani (Author)The Alchemy of Prayer offers an eminently readable, step-by-step spiritual guide that puts the complex metaphysics of prayer taught in A Course in Miracles into everyday terms. If you're skeptical about the power of prayer or have little faith in the traditional Christian approach to prayer, this book is for you. Its central thesis is that prayer is not an act of communication that begins with us and ends with God, but rather that it is an act of communication that...

Beyond Homo Sapiens: Enlightened Faith - Hardcover

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by Mariú Suárez (Author)Beyond Homo Sapiens - Enlightened Faith, is the last book of the Beyond Homo Sapiens trilogy. It concludes the series' mystical/political review of the historical events of the last 5,000 years with the struggle of progressive thinkers and activists to help people recognize their universality and achieve enlightenment during the last 140 years. The ongoing fight for human rights and social justice is a battle against the interests of the privileged few who work to sta...

The Biblical Significance of Numbers - Paperback

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by Roger A. Hicks (Author)This book has the desire to bring description and definition to the numbers in the Bible. Numbers are greatly inclined to reveal the ways of God in the spirit realm as well as His Sovereighnty in the universe. It is an attempt to provide information and inspiration to introduce the reader to the significance of numbers in the Bible. It will lead one to the window of understanding of biblical insight, but a reader will have to open the curtains to gain insight. ...

The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi: And other essays on the philosophy of Karate Do - Paperback

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by Vincent A. Cruz (Author)"First control yourself before attempting to control others." -- Gichin Funakoshi The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi distills the lifetime wisdom of the Father of Modern Karate into 20 simple statements. Karate beginners can recite the sayings, but only karate masters really understand them. Vincent Cruz brings almost fifty years of Shotokan experience to the interpretation of Funakoshi's famous maxims. His profound knowledge and deep sensitivity make Funakosh...

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by John Bengson (Author), Terence Cuneo (Author), Russ Shafer-Landau (Author)The Moral Universe marks an importance advance in metaethical thinking, offering the most sustained and sophisticated development of nonnaturalistic moral realism to date. Employing a novel philosophical method, it addresses central questions in metaethics concerning the nature of moral reality, its fundamental laws, its relation to the natural world, and its normative authority.The authors advance new ways of answer...

Levinas and the Wisdom of Love: The Question of Invisibility - Paperback

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by Corey Beals (Author)Directly challenging the prevailing interpretation, Corey Beals explores the ideas of twentieth-century philosopher Emmanuel Levinas's concept of love, love's relation to wisdom, and how love makes the Other visible to us. Distinguishing love from other types of wisdom, Beals argues that Levinas's "wisdom of love" is a real possibility, one which grants priority to ethics over ontology.Author BiographyCorey Beals is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Geor...

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by Running Press (Translator), Running Press (Editor)The words and evocative black/white photographs in this book provide a dramatic visual and spiritual portrayal of Native American culture. Quotations by Native American leaders inspire us with their wisdom. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.4 x 3.2 x 2.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 15, 1993

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by Thomas Paine (Author) Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.34 x 8.5 x 5.52 IN Publication Date: December 01, 1995

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by Epictetus (Author)The Enchiridion, or "Handbook," is a summary of the teachings of the slave-turned-Stoic philosopher Epictetus (first century A.D.) posthumously compiled and published by one of Epictetus's students. Though brief, this work is universally considered to be the living spirit of Stoicism, wherein the principles of right conduct and true thinking are outlined.The Enchiridion has played a significant role in the development of modern philosophy and intellectual attitudes, showi...

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by Simone de Beauvoir (Author), Marybeth Timmermann (Translator)The groundbreaking writings on the philosophy of the individual by iconic feminist and social thinker, Simone de Beauvoir How should we think and act in the world? These writings on the human condition by one of the twentieth century's great philosophers explore the absurdity of our notions of good and evil, and show instead how we make our own destiny simply by being. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They h...

Why We Doubt: A Cognitive Account of Our Skeptical Inclinations - Hardcover

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by N. ﾁngel Pinillos (Author)This book, the first of its kind, puts forward a novel, unified cognitive account of skeptical doubt. Historically, most philosophers have tried to tackle this difficult topic by directly arguing that skeptical doubt is false. But N. ﾁngel Pinillos does something different. He begins by trying to uncover the hidden mental rule which, for better or worse, motivates our skeptical inclinations. He then gives an account of the broader cognitive purpose of having and a...

Neptune, the 12th house, and Pisces - 2nd Edition: The Timelessness of Truth - Paperback

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by Maurice Fernandez (Author)Planets and Signs in the 12th house / Neptune in each House and Sign / Transits of NeptuneIn this comprehensive study, Maurice Fernandez explores the evolutionary meaning and lessons of Neptune, the 12th house, and Pisces, and lifts the veil on one of the deepest and most misunderstood archetypes of the zodiac. The 2018 edition significantly expands on the original publication (2004), following further extensive research.Maurice Fernandez shares these stellar insi...

The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient - Paperback

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by William B. Irvine (Author)In this practical, refreshingly optimistic guide, philosopher William B. Irvine explains how centuries-old wisdom can help us better cope with everything from the everyday stresses of modern living to its significant crises. The Stoic Challenge uniquely combines insights from ancient Stoics like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus with techniques discovered by contemporary psychological research, such as anchoring and framing. The result is Irvine's surprisingl...

Thought in the Absence of Certainty: You Can See a Lot by Looking - Paperback

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by Gordon Dye (Author)This book provides a basis of understanding which will: 1) Give the reader cognitive tools for evaluating various Scripture and religious precepts. This text does not question the sovereignty of Creator God, but it does: a) Raise the specter of God impostors. b) Describe our Creator's limitations within a moral framework. c) Explain why it is our moral obligation to both judge God and seek God. d) Explain why we are morally obligated to evaluate Scripture. 2) Enable the ...

Modern Spiritualism: A Subject of Prophecy and a Sign of the Times - Paperback

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by Uriah Smith (Author)As we draw closer to the secong coming of Christ, the line between good and evil becomes blurred as evil masquerades as good, disguised in popular entertainment, communication and innocent pleasures. Since the early days of witchcraft, modern spiritualism now offers lighter options including so called harmless psychics, Wicca organizations and the ever famous Magic-8 ball and Ouija board. Spiritualism offers power, knowledge, reuniting with deceased loved ones and the t...

The Science of Power: The Complete English Version - Paperback

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by Joseph Anthony Amoroso (Editor), Benjamin Kidd (Author)With all the original work intact and completely translated in to English. This is one of the two books recommended by Napoleon Hill in his vastly popular "Law of Success" series. This is a ground breaking and brilliant book way ahead of its time. Napoleon Hill credits much of his theology on this specific title. Masterfully thought provoking and amazingly timely. This title pushes the boundaries of metaphysics, philosophy and human ev...

LANGUAGE in Capital Letters: Unity in Nature - Paperback

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by Eldon G. Lytle (Author)This book initially undertook to make available to linguists an extensive update of the junction grammar' model of language. However, as the project progressed, it became increasingly apparent that the upgrade model closely resembled what Benjamin Whorf may well have presented as his own formal model linking MIND, LANGUAGE, and REALITY had his life been extended. Coupled with this discovery came the realization that the author had more or less stumbled upon a semina...

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by Walter Lippman (Author)These essays, then, are an attempt to sketch an attitude towards statecraft. I have tried to suggest an approach, to illustrate it concretely, to prepare a point of view. In selecting for the title "A Preface to Politics," I have wished to stamp upon the whole book my own sense that it is a beginning and not a conclusion. Walter LippmannAuthor BiographyWalter Lippmann (September 23, 1889 - December 14, 1974) was an influential American award-winning writer, journalis...

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by Xenophon (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. Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many y...

Urantia the Earth-The Origin of It All: Exploratory Journeys in the Urantia Book - Paperback

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by Nicholas P. Snoek (Author)In 1955 the Urantia Book appeared, all in 2,100 pages. It is a heavy read that tells us how we came to be, what we may become, and enough about astronomy to help us understand what makes that possible. It has sold 3/4 million copies in many languages, and would have sold many more if it were simpler to read. The purpose of this book, Urantia the Earth: The Origin of It All, is to help bring that about to make it more negotiable, more user-friendly. This is not a d...

29th Degree Grand Master Ecose Or Scottish Elder Master And Knight Of St. Andrew - Paperback

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by Anonymous (Author)THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Original and Complete Rituals, Fourth Through Thirty-third Degrees of the First Supreme Council, Thirty-third Degree at Charleston, South Carolina, by Anonymous . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459999X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we ...

Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone: The DAO of Daddy - Paperback

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by Fritz Allhoff (Editor), Lon Nease (Editor), Michael W. Austin (Editor)FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a father's role has never been so involved - or expectations so high. There's a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. But, no fear, help is at hand as Fatherhood - Philosophy ...

The Image and Likeness of God in Bernard of Clairaux's Free Choice and Grace - Paperback

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by Luke Anderson O. Cist (Author)We are made in the image and likeness of God. Bernard of Clairvaux, the versatile troubadour of Christian love, is no naive romantic. He understands that a series of moral changes must precede any exercise of this love. For him, the seat of love is the faculty of the human will (the Image). On the other hand, the uninhibited action of free choice (the Likeness) constitutes the perfection of the faculty. The Image, because of sin and consequent misery, has lost...

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by Henry David Thoreau (Author)Over a period of three years, Henry David Thoreau made three trips to the largely unexplored woods of Maine. He scaled peaks, paddled a canoe, and dined on hemlock tea and moose lips. Taking notes, he acutely observed the rich flora and fauna, as well as the few people he met dotting the landscape, like lumberers, boat-men, and the Abnaki Indians. The Maine Woods is an American classic, a voyage into nature and the heart of early America. Number of Page...

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by Leo Tolstoy (Author)False Science is a collection of essays written by the acclaimed Russian author Leo Tolstoy, in which he criticizes the scientific establishment of his time. Tolstoy argues that science has become too focused on materialism and has lost sight of its original purpose, which was to seek truth and understanding about the world. He claims that scientists have become arrogant and closed-minded, refusing to consider alternative perspectives or acknowledge the limitations of t...

Stoicism: The Timeless Wisdom to Living a Good life - Develop Grit, Build Confidence, and Find Inner Peace - Paperback

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by James W. Williams (Author)Why are you here? Why do you exist? Where can you find happiness? How can you overcome fear, anxiety, and negative thoughts? Gain strength and confidence? Face obstacles in our lives? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions-and have wasted countless hours talking to gurus, attending seminars, buying courses to get the answers you desperately seek, it's time to stop searching outwards, and start looking inwards.This book Stoicism: The Timeless Wisdom ...

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by Stephen Darwall (Editor)Virtue Ethics collects, for the first time, the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of virtue ethics approach to normative ethical theory. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative theory. Introduced by Stephen Darwall, this collection brings together classic and contemporary readings which define and advance the literature on virtue ethics. Includes six essays which respond...

Sailing - Philosophy for Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail - Paperback

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by Fritz Allhoff (Editor), Patrick Goold (Editor), John Rousmaniere (Foreword by)This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life. Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning...

The Moral Law: Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals - Paperback

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by Immanuel Kant (Author)Few books have had as great an impact on intellectual history as Kant's The Moral Law. In its short compass one of the greatest minds in the history of philosophy attempts to identify the fundamental principle 'morality' that governs human action. Supported by a clear introduction and detailed summary of the argument, this is not only an essential text for students but also the perfect introduction for any reader who wishes to encounter at first hand the mind of one ...

The Philosophy of History: Naturalism and Religion - Paperback

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by James Edward Stroud (Author)What is philosophy? What is history? Is much of what we have been taught false concerning these two? Author James Stroud not only breaks down the often neglected field of philosophy of history but shows why much of what we have taken for granted in the subject of ""Origins"" belongs just as much in the field of history as it does in science. Supporting an open-philosophy of history versus the current closed-philosophy in place, Stroud systematically shows why th...