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The Problem of God in Thomas Reid - Paperback

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by James Foster (Author)Thomas Reid was a theist and a philosopher; yet the exact relationship between philosophy and theology in his works is unclear and disputed. The aim of this book is to clarify this relationship along three lines by exploring the status, function, and detachability of theism with respect to Reid's philosophy. Regarding the first I argue that belief in the existence of God is, for Reid, a non-inferential first principle. Regarding the second I argue that theism plays at ...

Marx with Spinoza: Production, Alienation, History - Paperback

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by Franck Fischbach (Author), Jason Read (Translator)Spinoza and Marx would seem to be two very opposed philosophers. Spinoza was interested in contemplating eternal truths of nature while Marx was interested in the history of capital. Franck Fischbach suggests that by reading the two together we may better understand both history and nature, as well as ourselves, making possible a new understanding of human nature. Rather than see history and nature as opposed, history is nothing but the con...

Reasons Last: Agency, Morality, and the Reasoning View - Hardcover

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by Samuel Asarnow (Author)The idea of a reason for acting is ubiquitous in philosophy, social science, the law, and in our everyday lives. Just about everyone understands the idea of a reason for acting, at least on an intuitive level. When someone does something intentionally, we often want to know why they did it: what their reason for acting was, or, perhaps equivalently, their goal, intention, purpose, or motive for acting. We also ask whether their reason was a good one and so whether th...

Meditation on Emptiness: Second Revised Edition - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey Hopkins (Author), Dalai Lama (Foreword by), Don Lopez (Foreword by)A comprehensive and in-depth survey of the philosophical underpinnings of the Dalai Lama's Geluk tradition written by one of the founding figures of Tibetan Buddhist studies in the West. In this classic work of Buddhist studies scholarship, Jeffrey Hopkins--one of the world's foremost scholar-practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism--offers a clear exposition of the Prasangika-Madhyamaka view of emptiness as presented in t...

Enchanted by Eternity: Recapturing the Wonder of the Catholic Worldview - Paperback

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by William J. Slattery (Author), Mark Wahlberg (Foreword by)Whether we realize it or not, Catholics have been deeply influenced by modernity's failed worldview. While we want to live and share our faith with joy, we struggle to do so because we unwittingly see the cosmos, the human person, and society as machines functioning independently of their Creator and of one another. If we want to bring the life-transforming effects of our faith into the world, we must first find and live real Catholi...

Returning to Center: Passages for Reconnecting with the Spirit, Changing the World, and Becoming Who You're Meant to Be - Paperback

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by Pedro Tofua (Author)"This is a book for reading often. Not with your eyes, but with all your being. With how you breathe and dream and move through the world. Reflect with it and reflect on it. As in life, each chapter stands both alone and together with the rest of the whole. Explore it as you will. Take note and let your mind wander. Then come back and give it more. Go to the deepest depths, and then go further. Inhale. Exhale. Begin again."Returning to Center is a beautifully written, t...

A Political Theology of the Bureaucratic State - Hardcover

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by Steven T. Lane (Author)A Political Theology of the Bureaucratic State uses political theology to show the growing power of the bureaucratic state and responses to that power from the Christian tradition.Author BiographySteven T. Lane is visiting teaching faculty in the Department of Religion at Florida State University. Number of Pages: 172 Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 31, 2024

Dancing With Demons: A Love Story - Hardcover

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by Laura L. Holloway (Author)This is a love story, but not the one you're expecting.For Laura Holloway-single mom to a teenage boy, owner of a thriving pet-care business-certain aspects of life have always felt elusive. Lasting romance. A secure sense of self in a disorienting world. A home of her own in the countryside, with huge windows and land enough for llamas and goats.Now in the throes of middle age, a dog attack brings an emotional reckoning, forcing her to face the darkest parts of h...

Tattva-viveka: Awakened Intelligence in AbsoluteTruth - Paperback

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by Bhaktivinode Thakura (Author)The fundamental mysteries of the Vedic philosophical conclusions are unlocked for the first time in this English rendition of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur's concise treatise on the Absolute Truth, Tattva-viveka. It consists of two chapters. In the book, he points out that the conditioned soul espouses and is subjected to a great variety of speculative explanations concerning the ontological truths of existence. All of these are flawed, and the Thakur points out ju...

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by P. F. Strawson (Author) Dimensions: 0.81 x 9.44 x 6.45 IN Publication Date: January 31, 2025

The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality - Paperback

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by William Egginton (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES AND NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A poet, a physicist, and a philosopher explored the greatest enigmas in the universe--the nature of free will, the strange fabric of the cosmos, the true limits of the mind--and each in their own way uncovered a revelatory truth about our place in the world "[A] mind-expanding book. . . . Elegantly written." --The New York Times "A remarkable synthesis of the thoughts, ideas, and discoveries of three of the gr...

Wise Up! Wise Down!: A Poetic Conversation - Hardcover

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by John Agard (Author), Jonarno Lawson (Author), Satoshi Kitamura (Illustrator)Funny, thought-provoking, and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally known poets, illustrated by acclaimed artist Satoshi Kitamura. How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, esteemed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious, an...

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by Rashun Faust (Author)As a leader who has navigated both the corporate realm as a CFO and the spiritual realm as a Senior Pastor, I've discovered that fear doesn't discriminate between boardrooms and pulpits. My own journey through molestation, corporate advancement, ministry development, and being a first-generation success carrier has taught me that most leaders aren't just battling fear- they're battling fears they don't even recognize.What started as my personal struggle with the fear o...

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by Lab Maharaj (Author)This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the wisdom of the ancient Stoics and how to apply it to their own lives. It is an invaluable guide to developing resilience and self-control in the face of opposition, and an important reminder of the Stoic's message of finding peace and contentment in the face of adversity. From the practical advice of Seneca and Epicurus to the more abstract musings of Marcus Aurelius, the book offers a comprehensive ...

Meaning: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Emma Borg (Author), Sarah A. Fisher (Author)Author BiographyEmma Borg, Professorial Research Fellow, University of London, Sarah A. Fisher, Lecturer, Cardiff University Emma Borg is Professorial Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, London. Previously she was at the University of Reading (where she had been Director of the Reading Centre for Cognition Research and Head of Department). Her research deals with the relationship between meaning and context, and the nature of communication and...

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by Stephen M. Gardiner (Editor)"There are grounds for saying that contemporary work in virtue ethics is, if not quite in its theoretical infancy, at least not far out of diapers. And this suggests that we should be gentle and nurturing, allowing it time to flourish before coming to any definitive verdict on its merits.... However, it is hard to deny that modern-day virtue ethics is part of a long, sophisticated and fairly continuous tradition. Not only does the approach have origins almost as...

Cognitive Economy: The Economic Dimension of the Theory of Knowledge - Paperback

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by Nicholas Rescher (Author)Cost, expected benefits, and risks are paramount in grant agencies' decisions to fund scientific research. In Cognitive Economy, Nicholas Rescher outlines a general theory for the cost-effective use of intellectual resources, amplifying the theories of Charles Sanders Pierce, who stressed an \u201ceconomy of research.\u201d Rescher discusses the requirements of cooperation, communication, cognitive importance, cognitive economy, as well as the economic factors bear...

Nazareth And Capernaum: Ten Lectures On The Beginning Of Our Lord's Ministry (1886) - Paperback

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by Sabine Baring-Gould (Author)Nazareth and Capernaum: Ten Lectures on the Beginning of Our Lord's Ministry (1886) is a book authored by Sabine Baring-Gould. The book contains ten lectures on the beginning of Jesus Christ's ministry in Nazareth and Capernaum, as described in the New Testament. The author provides a detailed analysis of the historical, cultural, and religious context of the time and place in which Jesus began his ministry. Baring-Gould examines the significance of Jesus' teach...

Indiana's Birthplace: A History Of Harrison County, Indiana (1911) - Hardcover

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by William H. Roose (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN ...

Dictionary Of The Languages Of The Micmac Indians: Who Reside In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton And Newfoundland (1888) - Hardcover

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by Silas Tertius Rand (Author)The Dictionary Of The Languages Of The Micmac Indians: Who Reside In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton And Newfoundland is a comprehensive reference guide that was written by Silas Tertius Rand in 1888. This book is a compilation of the Micmac language, which is spoken by the indigenous people of Canada's eastern region. It contains an extensive list of words and phrases in the Micmac language, along with their English translations, ma...

The Hermetic And Alchemical Writings Of Paracelsus - Hardcover

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by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 816 Dimensions: 1.69 x 11 x ...

Politics And Vision: Continuity And Innovation In Western Political Thought - Hardcover

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by Sheldon S. Wolin (Author)""Politics and Vision: Continuity and Innovation in Western Political Thought"" by Sheldon S. Wolin is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of political thought in the Western world. The book examines the historical context and philosophical ideas that have shaped political theory over time, from ancient Greece to modern times. Wolin argues that political theory has always been a product of its time, shaped by the historical and social conditions of the era...

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by Shirley R. Steinberg (Other), Barbara Thayer-Bacon (Author)Relational Ontologies uses the metaphor of a fishing net to represent the epistemological and ontological beliefs that we weave together for our children, to give meaning to their experiences and to help sustain them in their lives.Author BiographyBarbara J. Thayer-Bacon, Ph.D. (Indiana University, Bloomington) teaches graduate courses on philosophy and history of education, and cultural diversity at the University of Tennessee, Kn...

A History Of Captain Roswell Preston Of Hampton, Connecticut: His Ancestry And Descendants (1899) - Paperback

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by Edward Myers Preston (Author)""A History Of Captain Roswell Preston Of Hampton, Connecticut: His Ancestry And Descendants"" is a book written by Edward Myers Preston and published in 1899. The book is a detailed account of the life of Captain Roswell Preston, who was a prominent figure in the town of Hampton, Connecticut, during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book covers Captain Preston's ancestry, including his family's migration from England to America, and provides information about h...

Speculative Realism: An Introduction - Paperback

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by Graham Harman (Author)On April 27, 2007, the first Speculative Realism (SR) workshop was held at Goldsmiths, University of London, featuring four young philosophers whose ideas were loosely allied. Over the ensuing decade, the ideas of SR spread from philosophy to the arts, architecture, and numerous disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. SR has been arguably the most influential new current in continental philosophy since the works of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari found th...

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by Max Nordau (Author)2014 Reprint of 1895 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "'Degeneration' is one of the most important documents of the fin de si cle, the years between the 1880s and 1900 when the robust views of the nineteenth century clashed with the heightened sensibilities of a searching and disillusioned generation."--George L. Mosse. In "Degeneration" Max Nordau attacks so-called degenerate art and comments on the effec...

Talks, Volume 1 (Revised Edition) - Paperback

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by Swami Paramatmananda Puri (Author), Amma (Other), Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Other)Since 1968, Swami Paramatmananda Puri Has Lived The Life Of A Renunciate In India, Moving There At The Age Of Nineteen. It Has Been His Good Fortune To Have Kept The Company Of Many Saints And Sages Over The Years, Culminating In His Meeting With His Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi, Amma, In 1979. As One Of Her Senior Disciples, He Was Eventually Asked To Return To The U.S. To Serve As Head Of The First Ashra...

A Companion to Reading Newman's Grammar of Assent - Paperback

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by Richard Geraghty (Author)In this book A Companion to Reading Newman's Grammar of Assent, Richard Geraghty explains Newman's truths by illustrating them as they pertain to contemporary Catholic issues. Through his personal notes, he provides delightful windows into his own soul with its struggles from childhood faith, to confusion, to militant buoyant faith. If you struggle with doubt this is the book for you. If you are a 100% believer, it will be great to use with doubters you know. Their...

Did It Happen Here?: Perspectives on Fascism and America - Paperback

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by Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins (Editor)Since the election of Donald Trump, politicians, historians, intellectuals, and media pundits have been faced with a startling and urgent question: Are we threatened by fascism? Some see striking connections between our current moment and the tumultuous interwar period in Europe. But others question if these connections really reflect our current political moment or if they are another example of Eurocentrism and American provincialism speaking over a much ...

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by Jean-Francois Marmion (Editor), Liesl Schillinger (Translator)"We need books like this one." --Steven Pinker At last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world's smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James, and Ryan Holiday. And so I proclaim, o idiots of every stripe and morons of all kinds, this is your moment of glory: this book speaks only to you. But you will not recognize yourselves... Stupidity is all aroun...

Prussian Socialism and Other Essays - Hardcover

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by Oswald Spengler (Author), Kerry Bolton (Translator), Kerry Bolton (Annotations by)Oswald Spengler, in the aftermath of the Great War, gained international repute as a philosopher-historian whose apparently doom-laden forecast on the eclipse of Western Civilisation, The Decline of The West, struck a chord amidst a period of moral, cultural, social and economic decay, around which swirled increasingly violent forces of Left and Right. Yet if recalled at all today it is as a failed prophet, w...

Thomistic Metaphysics: An Inquiry Into the Act of Existing - Hardcover

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by Charles A. Hart (Author)One of the major objectives of this book is to make Thomistic metaphysics - an inquiry into the act of existing, the act of to be, exercised by all beings to some degree - more understandable. The various problems of metaphysics and their solutions are presented in the simplest terms possible, with special emphasis on their significance for the contemporary mind. This is a reprint of the first edition.Author BiographyCharles Hart was professor of Philosophy at The C...