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Hundreds of sage observations from China's most revered scholar. Teacher, politician, philosopher, and student, Confucius offered wisdom and aphorisms on a variety of topics that transcend borders and time. Whether considering his own life, human nature, or a society's responsibilities, Confucius's teachings emphasize personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity. He aimed to effect social and political...
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Translated by Dr. A. Wolf from the Dutch [version of the author's Tractatus de Deo et homine] and edited and with an introduction by Dagobert D. Runes. Spinoza is today considered the Philosopher of Modern Times, as Aristotle was the Philosopher of Antiquity. In spite of which, he remains the best known and least read of the great thinkers. The Book of God, one of his earliest works, came to light only a hundred years ago in two slightly varying Dutch...
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Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of the human capacity to overcome adversity and thrive in the midst of uncertainty. This book is more than a guide; it is a fellow traveler on the path to a more resilient, meaningful and rewarding life. Through its pages, the reader discovers a treasure trove of wisdom, from the psychological foundations of resilience to the daily practices that strengthen our ability to face challenges with courage...
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The philosopher and founder of the Philosophical Library explores the nature of human thought, motivation, and logic.
In The Art of Thinking, philosopher Dagobert D. Runes lays out his views on the relationship between logic and emotion. He argues that the human thought process is essentially alike from one person to another-and that if it was not, society would cease to function. What accounts for our diversity of views, however, is the role emotion...
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Embark on a profound intellectual journey with "Echoes of Wisdom: Exploring Philosophy and Ethics." This thought-provoking anthology delves into the realms of human understanding, unraveling the intricate threads of philosophical inquiry and ethical contemplation.From the timeless questions of existence to the complexities of moral decision-making, each page resonates with the echoes of centuries-old wisdom. Readers will traverse diverse landscapes,...
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The philosophy of stoicism advocated living a virtuous life in harmony with nature, with the goal of achieving happiness. Although stoicism flourished in the third century bce, the core values of its philosophy-to live and behave ethically in accordance with rules of the natural order-are still relevant today.
This omnibus anthology includes a selection of works by three of the greatest Stoic philosophers:
• The complete Meditations of the Roman...
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This is a partial translation by Wade Baskin of the original French work Ecrits et Paroles (a 3 volume set, 665 pages) published between 1957 and 1959 by Henri Bergson. It includes the translation from Bergson's introduction to a French ed. of De rerum natura, by Lucretius published in 1884 under the title: Extraits de Lucre`ce.
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Western philosophy which is the philosophical thought of the western world is divided into four main sections; Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary. Each period have done a great impact towards the development of western philosophical thought. There are clear link of influence of greek throughout the western philosophy because it was a highly intellectual period. However, when it comes to medieval philosophy, there was a suppression of thought....
10) A Change of Mind
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This is an unusual book-in many respects. It's born out of a frustration teaching Critical Thinking courses over the years and feeling that the most interesting issues raised in those courses are typically either ignored altogether, or quickly brushed aside, by the 'normal' Critical Thinking text. The effect was that a Critical Thinking course was a smattering of Baby Logic, some very simple Intro to Statistics and Probability, add in the usual Informal...
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Estábamos inmersos en nuestra propia autodestrucción, por eso un atentado en medio de Europa nos tomó desprevenidos. Un largo período de desarme cultural había precedido al desarme estratégico de Occidente. Debemos destruir nuestra autoestima, culparnos a nosotros mismos y castigarnos para adherirnos a la cosmovisión dominante, que las élites propagan a través de la academia, los medios de comunicación, la cultura popular y el entretenimiento....
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Newly translated and edited by Taylor Carman, On Truth and Untruth charts Nietzsche's evolving thinking on truth, which has exerted a powerful influence over modern and contemporary thought. This original collection features the complete text of the celebrated early essay "On Truth and Lie in a Nonmoral Sense" ("a keystone in Nietzsche's thought" -Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy), as well as selections from the great philosopher's entire career,...
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The sequel to Duane Elgin's bestselling classic Voluntary Simplicity, which changed the lives of thousands and was called the "bible" of the simplicity movement by the Wall Street Journal, Promise Ahead looks beneath the headlines to reveal the deeper currents now changing our lives.
Elgin sees two powerful sets of trends converging in the coming decades. The first set he calls "adversity trends." These include
1. Global climate changes that...
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An extensive collection of aphorisms of fundamental American moral rules and principles on a variety of subjects.
Over the course of centuries, humanity has set down an accumulation of acute and succinct wisdom. It has the potential to be valuable and reliable, if they should be consistent in putting into practice the precepts which the best minds of the species have bequeathed them. Homo sapiens are fast learners and equally speedy forgetters. Therefore,...
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Este é o último texto filosófico de René Descartes, publicado em 1649, o único que trata diretamente dos problemas da vida moral. O livro foi escrito para a princesa Elizabeth e também é conhecido pelo título de Tratado das Paixões. Sem dúvida o autor pretende com esse Tratado sobre a vida moral esclarecer as relações entre a alma e o corpo.
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Um dos trabalhos filosóficos mais lidos e influentes de todos os tempos, "Assim falou Zaratustra" talvez deva sua extraordinária fortuna ao seu caráter híbrido: filosofia, religião e literatura nele se juntam de maneira complexa e atraente.
O livro narra as andanças e ensinamentos de um filósofo, que se auto-nomeou Zaratustra após a fundação do Zoroastrismo na antiga Pérsia. Para explorar muitas das ideias de Nietzsche, o livro usa uma...
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Russell, the sage non-conformist, is always meaningful, no matter what the topic or the issue. In this small book are some of his old but nonetheless remarkable observations, and some of the thoughts he expressed on his 90th birthday. Here are titles, taken at random from the Table of Contents: Psychoanalysis Takes a Look; Envy and Belief; On Male Superiority; What Social Science Can Do; Intellectual Rubbish; Don't Be Too Certain; On Being Old.
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In The Lives of Things, Charles E. Scott reconsiders our relationships with ordinary, everyday things and our capacity to engage them in their particularity. He takes up the Greek notion of phusis, or physicality, as a way to point out limitations in refined and commonplace views of nature and the body as well as a device to highlight the often-overlooked lives of things that people encounter. Scott explores questions of unity, purpose, coherence,...
19) Praise of Folly
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Nesta obra de Erasmo, quem fala é a Loucura. Sempre vista apenas como uma doença ou como uma característica negativa e indesejada, aqui ela é personificada na forma mais encantadora. E, já que ninguém mais lhe dá crédito por tudo o que faz pela humanidade, ela tece elogios a si mesma. O que seria da raça dos homens se a insanidade não os impulsionasse na direção do casamento? Seria suportável a vida, com suas desilusões e desventuras,...
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In the vast expanse of the cosmos, an enigma of staggering proportions captivates the human intellect - the origin of the universe. This book embarks on a profound journey through the corridors of scientific inquiry and philosophical contemplation, delving into the myriad theories that seek to unravel the cosmic tapestry. The chapters within this time navigate through the diverse landscapes of human understanding, examining both scientific and philosophical...
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