Реклама Лабиринт Tao Te ChingТрактат Дао Дэ Цзин приписывается древнему китайскому философу Лао-Цзы, история жизни которого окутана тайнами и мистификациями. Он считается основоположником даосизма и большинство даосских школ почитает Лао-Цзы как божество одного из Трех Чистых.Однако существует несколько версий о том, кем на самом деле был Лао-Цзы. Также ведутся споры и о содержании Дао Дэ Цзин.Прикоснитесь к мудрости загадочного философа.Книга на английском языке. Серия: Lingua Moderna Год: 2023 Производитель: АСТ Артикул: 984236 ISBN: 978-5-17-158836-6 Автор: Laozi Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Tao Te Ching204 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт In search of meaning Андренов Н.Б. - писатель, ученый, методолог и публицист. На данное время написал около 250 научных и методологических работ, из них 24 монографии, также 5 монографий выпущены на английском языке. Работы в основном написаны по методологии науки, теории познания, философии истории. Год: 2017 Производитель: Спутник+ Артикул: 743125 ISBN: 978-5-9973-4158-9 Автор: Андренов Николай Бадмаевич Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
In search of meaning265 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Limits of the scientific concepts Philosophers are familiar with the words of Bertrand Russell, that philosophy takes neutral field between science and theology. Many researchers are trying to actualize this position. But we have to keep in mind that many of the scientific and philosophical concepts are grasped intuitively. For example, there is the concept of gravitation. How to understand it? After much deliberation we have to grasp the basic - "all bodies are attracted to each other." But the question "why" is often left unanswered. Mechanism of the process and nature of the forces, involved in it, are not clear. They say that there is the gravitational field, but they cannot "catch" the carriers of this field "gravitons". The same can be asked - what is hidden behind the concepts of "God", "Objective reality", "Existence", "Being", "Nirvana", etc. It seems that mankind throughout its existence, will answer these questions, they are eternal. Год: 2016 Производитель: Спутник+ Артикул: 570778 ISBN: 978-5-9973-3740-7 Автор: Андренов Николай Бадмаевич Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Limits of the scientific concepts265 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Confessions of Saint AugustineHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Confessions describes Saint Augustine's conversion to Christianity and is the basis for his reputation as one of Christianity's most influential thinkers. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2021 Производитель: HarperCollins Артикул: 835660 ISBN: 9780008480035 Автор: Saint Augustine Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Confessions of Saint Augustine315 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Art of WarWritten in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that is still revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Focussing on the principle that one can outsmart your foe mentally by thinking very carefully about strategy before resorting to physical battle, this philosophy continues to be applied to the corporate and business world.Sun Tzu's timeless appraisal of the different aspects of warfare are laid out in 13 chapters, including sections on 'Laying Plans', 'Waging War' and 'Terrain'. Words that are as resonant today in every aspect of our lives as they were when he wrote them. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2021 Производитель: HarperCollins Артикул: 801921 ISBN: 9780007420124 Автор: Sun Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Art of War323 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Religion'Because "God" is infinite, nobody can have the last word'What is this thing, religion, supposedly the cause of bloodshed and warring for centuries? What is 'God' and do we need 'Him' in our modern world? Karen Armstrong looks again at these questions in a refreshing and startling way. God is not to be 'believed in' as a child believes in Santa Claus; religion is not a story to be proven true or false, but a discipline akin to music or art that answers a deeply human need, and can teach us to discover new capacities of mind and heart.Selected from A Case for God, Fields of Blood and The Lost Art of Scripture Серия: Vintage minis Год: 2019 Производитель: Random House Артикул: 771225 ISBN: 9781784875695 Автор: Armstrong Karen Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Religion486 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Ethics Benedict de Spinoza lived a life of blameless simplicity as a lens-grinder in Holland. And yet in his lifetime he was expelled from the Jewish community in Amsterdam as a heretic, and after his death his works were first banned by the Christian authorities as atheistic, then hailed by humanists as the gospel of Pantheism. His Ethics Demonstrated in Geometrical Order shows us the reality behind this enigmatic figure. First published by his friends after his premature death at the age of forty-four, the Ethics uses the methods of Euclid to describe a single entity, properly called both 'God' and 'Nature', of which mind and matter are two manifestations. From this follow, in ways that are strikingly modern, the identity of mind and body, the necessary causation of events and actions, and the illusory nature of free will. Год: 2001 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 895064 ISBN: 9781840221190 Автор: de Spinoza Benedict Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Ethics704 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Missionary Position. Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice In this frank and damning expose of the Teresa cult, Hitchens details the nature and limits of one woman s mission to help the world s poor. He probes the source of the heroic status bestowed upon an Albanian nun whose only declared wish was to serve God. He asks whether Mother Teresa s good works answered any higher purpose than the need of the world s privileged to see someone, somewhere, doing something for the Third World.He unmasks pseudo-miracles, questions Mother Teresa s fitness to adjudicate on matters of sex and reproduction, and reports on a version of saintly ubiquity which affords genial relations with dictators, corrupt tycoons and convicted frauds. Is Mother Teresa merely an essential salve to the conscience of the rich West, or an expert PR machine for the Catholic Church? In its caustic iconoclasm and unsparing wit, The Missionary Position showcases the devastating effect of Hitchens writing at its polemical best. Год: 2021 Производитель: Atlantic Артикул: 1007918 ISBN: 9781838952242 Автор: Hitchens Christopher Гендер: Женщины Категория: Философия, религия
The Missionary Position. Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice725 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Tao Te ChingDating from around 300BC, Tao Te Ching is the first great classic of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. Within its pages is summed up a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. A profound mystical insight into the nature of things forms the basis for a humane morality and vision of political utopia.The ideas in this work constitute one of the main shaping forces behind Chinese spirituality, art and science, so much so that no understanding of Chinese civilisation is possible without a grasp of Taoism. This edition presents the authoritative translation by Arthur Waley, with a new Introduction reflecting recent developments in the interpretation of the work. Серия: World Literature Год: 2021 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 844323 ISBN: 9781853264719 Автор: Lao Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Tao Te Ching735 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Nicomachean EthicsAristotle (384-322BC) is the philosopher who has most influence on the development of western culture, writing on a wide variety of subjects including the natural sciences as well as the more strictly philosophical topics of logic, metaphysics and ethics. To the poet Dante, he was simply 'the master of those who know'.The Ethics contains his views on what makes a good human life. While the work continues to stimulate and challenge modern philosophers, the general course of the argument is easily accessible to the non-specialist. Both as a key influence in the history of ideas and as a work containing unique insights into the human condition, this is a book that simply demands to be read. Серия: World Literature Год: 2020 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 844320 ISBN: 9781853264610 Автор: Aristotle Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Nicomachean Ethics803 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт God s Little Book of Hope. Words of inspiration and encouragement With God's Little Book of Hope, words of refreshment and encouragement are always at hand, and they will bring renewed inspiration and vigour to our daily lives.'What a caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.'When times are hard we struggle to find purpose and meaning, and we need reassurance. This is when hope is most valuable, yet can seem so hard to find.There are people dying with no hope and, perhaps even worse, people living with no hope and yet in the midst of such a seemingly dark and gloomy outlook, there is a ray of light. We can experience life and be optimistic of a bright future and a hopeful tomorrow. It is God's desire that we live life abundantly, but how can we do this?Open this little book at any page, and the answers will be provided, enabling you to experience a life worth living. Год: 2013 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 996120 ISBN: 9780007528356 Автор: Daly Richard Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
God s Little Book of Hope. Words of inspiration and encouragement804 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Essential Philosophical WorksDavid Hume (1711-1776) was the most important philosopher ever to write in English, as well as a master stylist. This volume contains his major philosophical works. A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-1740), published while Hume was still in his twenties, consists of three books on the understanding, the passions, and morals. It applies the experimental method of reasoning to human nature in a revolution that was intended to make Hume the Newton of the moral sciences. Disappointed with the Treatise's failure to bring about such a revolution, Hume later recast Book I as An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding (1751), and Book III as An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, which he regarded as 'incomparably the best' of all his works. Both Enquiries went through several editions in his lifetime.Hume's works, controversial in his day, remain deeply and widely influential in ours, especially for his contributions to our understanding of the nature of morality, political and economic theory, philosophy of religion, and philosophical naturalism.This volume also includes Hume's anonymous Abstract of Books I and II of the Treatise, and the short autobiographical essay, 'My Own Life', which he wrote just before his death. Серия: World Literature Год: 2011 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 815678 ISBN: 9781840226669 Автор: Hume David Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Essential Philosophical Works865 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Morality. Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times We are living through a period of cultural climate change. We have outsourced morality to the markets on the one hand, and the state on the other. The markets have brought wealth to many, and the state has done much to contain the worst excesses of inequality, but neither is capable of bearing the moral weight of showing us how to live.This has had a profound impact on society and the way in which we interact with each other. Traditional values no longer hold, yet recent political swings show that modern ideals of tolerance have left many feeling rudderless and adrift. In this environment we see things fall apart in unexpected ways - toxic public discourse makes true societal progress almost unattainable, a more divisive society is fuelled by identity politics and extremism, and the rise of a victimhood mentality calls for 'safe spaces' but stifles debate. The influence of social media seems all-pervading and the breakdown of the family is only one result of the loss of social capital. Many fear what the future may hold.Delivering a devastatingly insightful critique of our modern condition, and assessing its roots and causes from the ancient Greeks through the Reformation and Enlightenment to the present day, Sacks argues that there is no liberty without morality, and no freedom without responsibility.If we care about the future of western civilisation, all of us must play our part in rebuilding our common moral foundation. Then we will discover afresh the life-transforming and counterintuitive truths that a nation is strong when it cares for the weak, and rich when it cares for the poor.Here is an inspiring vision of a world in which we can all find our place, and face the future without fear. Год: 2022 Производитель: Hodder & Stoughton Артикул: 927113 ISBN: 9781473617339 Автор: Sacks Jonathan Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Morality. Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times914 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Little Book Of Buddhism As the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention and admiration of the world through his wisdom. This jewel of a book offers his insights on Buddhism - the fastest growing religion of the West. Год: 2019 Производитель: Rider Артикул: 721249 ISBN: 9781846046049 Автор: Dalai Lama Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Little Book Of Buddhism976 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт LeviathanSince its first publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan has been recognised as one of the most compelling, and most controversial, works of political philosophy written in English. Forged in the crucible of the civil and religious warfare of the mid-seventeenth century, it proposes a political theory that combines an unequivocal commitment to natural human liberty with the conviction that the sovereign power of government must be exercised absolutely. Leviathan begins from some shockingly naturalistic starting-points: an analysis of human nature as being motivated by vain-glory and pride, and a vision of religion as simply the fear of invisible powers made up by the mind. Yet from these deliberately unpromising elements, Hobbes constructs with unparalleled forcefulness an elaborate, systematic, and comprehensive account of how political society ought to be: ordered, law-bound, peaceful. In Leviathan, Hobbes presents us with a portrait of politics which depicts how a state that is made up of the unified body of all its citizens will be powerful, fruitful, protective of each of its members, and - above all - free from internal violence. Серия: World Literature Год: 2014 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 801512 ISBN: 9781840227338 Автор: Hobbes Thomas Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Leviathan995 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Key Philosophical WritingsRene Descartes (1569-1650), the 'father' of modern philosophy, is without doubt one of the greatest thinkers in history: his genius lies at the core of our contemporary intellectual identity. Breaking with the conventions of his own time and suffering persecution by the Church as a consequence, Descartes in his writings - most of which are philosophical classics - attempted to answer the central questions surrounding the self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith.This edition, the most comprehensive one-volume selection of Descartes' works available in English, includes his great essay, Discourse on Method. Серия: World Literature Год: 2021 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 808847 ISBN: 9781853264702 Автор: Descartes Rene Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Key Philosophical Writings1031 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт MeditationsHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Our life is what our thoughts make itThe extraordinary writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor to have also been a stoic philosopher, have for centuries been praised for their wisdom, insight and guidance by leaders and great thinkers alike. Never intended for publication, Meditations are the personal notes born from a man who studied his unique position of power as emperor while trying to uphold inner balance in the chaotic world around him.Boldly challenging many of our biggest questions, Aurelius wrestles with the divided self, considering the complexities of human nature, rationality and moral virtue, affirming its place as one of the most timeless, significant works of philosophy to date. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2020 Производитель: HarperCollins Артикул: 986317 ISBN: 9780008425012 Автор: Aurelius Marcus Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Meditations1091 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Pensees Fragments written in preparation of a defence of Christianity, unfinished at Pascal's death in 1669 and published posthumously, Pensees has long been regarded as a literary masterpiece as well as a great work of philosophy and theology. Год: 2019 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965583 ISBN: 9781788283090 Автор: Pascal Blaise Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Pensees1108 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Art of War ''Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. "First written during the sixth century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest works on military strategy. It teaches you how, when battle commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard.Since its translation from the Chinese, its readers have included prominent statesmen and generals, from Napoleon to MacArthur to Mao Zedong. The lessons it offers still apply today to fields as varied as business, sport and politics. It is ideal for anyone who wants to outthink and outflank the opposition. Год: 2017 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 858306 ISBN: 9781784287023 Автор: Sun Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Art of War1108 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Social Contract "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"This is the first line of Rousseau's seminal work of political philosophy, a treatise that would go on trainspire revolutions in America and France and make governments across the world question what legitimacy really meant. The idea of the "social contract" is just as powerful today as when Rousseau first wrote these words more than 250 years earlier. Год: 2022 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 858345 ISBN: 9781784287160 Автор: Rousseau Jean-Jacques Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Social Contract1108 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Way of the SamuraiThis classic text by Inazo Nitobe defining the moral code of the warrior class or Samurai has had a huge impact both in the West and in Japan itself. It provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities of rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honour, loyalty and self-control essential to the lives of samurai. Серия: Arcturus Classics Год: 2019 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 728910 ISBN: 9781788885072 Автор: Nitobe Inazo Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Way of the Samurai1108 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Art of War & The Book of Lord ShangTranslated by Yuan Shibing and J.J.L.Duyvendak. With introductions by Robert Wilkinson. The two political classics in this book are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from the Period of the Warring States (403-221BC), they anticipate Machiavelli's The Prince by nearly 2000 years. The Art of War is the best known of a considerable body of Chinese works on the subject. It analyses the nature of war, and reveals how victory may be ensured. The Book of Lord Shang is a political treatise for the instruction of rulers. These texts are anything but armchair strategy or ivory-tower speculation. They are serious, urgent and practical responses to the desperate situations in which they were written. They have been immensely influential both inside and outside China. Серия: World Literature Год: 1998 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 577801 ISBN: 978-1-85326-779-6 Автор: Sun Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Art of War & The Book of Lord Shang1189 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт RepublicThe ideas of Plato (c429-347BC) have influenced Western philosophers for over two thousand years. Such is his importance that the twentieth-century philosopher A.N. Whitehead described all subsequent developments within the subject as foot-notes to Plato's work. Beyond philosophy, he has exerted a major influence on the development of Western literature, politics and theology.The Republic deals with the great range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument and myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by desires and appetites. Regarded by some as the foundation document of totalitarianism, by others as a call to develop the full potential of humanity, the Republic remains a challenging and intensely exciting work. Серия: World Literature Год: 1997 Производитель: Wordsworth Артикул: 720610 ISBN: 9781853264832 Автор: Plato Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Republic1189 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт On Liberty In this, his most influential work, the great political and social thinker John Stuart Mill examines the relationship of the individual and the state, the ethics of utilitarianism and the essential liberties of individuals, beginning with the right to free thought and speech. Год: 2019 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965525 ISBN: 9781788283052 Автор: Mill John Stuart Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
On Liberty1194 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Art of Happiness Though often wrongly confused with hedonism, the Epicurean ideal of achieving true happiness was in reality an austere, utilitarian philosophy of kindness, equality and moderation of appetites. This edition of Epicurus' surviving works, as recorded by Diogenes Laertius, includes introductory chapters from Robert Drew Hicks's Stoics and Epicureans (1910). Год: 2019 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965473 ISBN: 9781788883924 Автор: Epicurus Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Art of Happiness1194 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Dhammapada Even the gods envy those who are awakened and not forgetful, who are given to meditation, who are wise, and who delight in the repose of retirement (from the world). The Dhammapada is one of the world's great spiritual texts, providing the Buddha's own advice on how to live one's life. Through a collection of simple verses, it guides the reader down a path of wisdom, morality and compassion. These verses can help clear one's mind of the obstacles that bedevil modern life. Faithfully recorded by the Buddha's disciples, this text allows the reader unique access to one of the most influential and inspiring figures in world history. Год: 2020 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965533 ISBN: 9781838573720 Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Dhammapada1194 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Tao Te Ching 'All things end in the Tao just as the small streams and the largest rivers flow through the valleys to the sea.' The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2, 500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic Book of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.A true classic, the Tao Te Ching is renowned for its timeless wisdom and subtle guidance on how to live well. Год: 2020 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935077 ISBN: 9781788287845 Автор: Lao Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Tao Te Ching1268 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт There is No Point of No ReturnIn twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.Emphasizing joy in the world, human cooperation and the value of all living things, this selection of Arne Naess' philosophical writings is filled with wit, learning and an intense connection with nature.Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world. Серия: Green Ideas Год: 2021 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888793 ISBN: 9780241514610 Автор: Naess Arne Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
There is No Point of No Return1303 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The PrinceHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.'We have declared before that it is not only expedient but necessary for a prince to take care his foundations be good, otherwise his fabric will be sure to fail.'Considered one of the first works of modern philosophy, Machiavelli's The Prince is an intense study on the nature of power and the course it should take when ruling a country and expresses the author's strong and unyielding ideals and beliefs on using force rather than law to achieve your aims.Responsible for the widely-used phrase 'Machiavellian', with all of its negative connotations, his extreme treatise remains a classic text to this day. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2018 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 897969 ISBN: 9780008296506 Автор: Machiavelli Niccolo Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Prince1310 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Cut Out Girl. A Story of War and Family, Lost and FoundLittle Lien wasn't taken from her Jewish parents in the Hague - she was given away in the hope that she might be saved. Hidden and raised by a foster family in the provinces during the Nazi occupation, she survived the war only to find that her real parents had not. Much later, she fell out with her foster family, and Bart van Es - the grandson of Lien's foster parents - knew he needed to find out why. His account of tracing Lien and telling her story is a searing exploration of two lives and two families. It is a story about love and misunderstanding and about the ways that our most painful experiences - so crucial in defining us - can also be redefined. Серия: Серафим: православная художественная литература Год: 2019 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 776041 ISBN: 9780241978726 Автор: Es Bart van Гендер: Девочки Категория: Философия, религия
The Cut Out Girl. A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found1320 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Letters from a StoicHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdomLucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full.Seneca s letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.Using Gummere s translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca s letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism teachings we can still learn from today. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2020 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 898690 ISBN: 9780008425043 Автор: Seneca Lucius Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Letters from a Stoic1348 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife. It was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to help them attain enlightenment and liberation from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. Год: 2022 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965127 ISBN: 9781788287852 Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Tibetan Book of the Dead1365 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Wake UpNever before published in Kerouac's lifetime, Jack Kerouac's Wake Up is a clear and powerful study of the life and works of Siddartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, from the author of On the Road. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Robert Thurman.Wake Up recounts the story of Prince Siddhartha's royal upbringing and his father's wish to protect him from all human suffering, despite a prediction that he would become a great holy man in later life. Departing from his father's palace, Siddhartha adopts a homeless life, struggles with his meditations, and eventually finds Enlightenment. Written at the end of Kerouac's career, when he became increasingly interested in Buddhist teachings, and collected for the first time in one book, this fresh and accessible biography is both an important addition to Kerouac's work and a valuable introduction to the world of Buddhism itself.Jack Kerouac (1922-69) was an American novelist, poet, artist and part of the Beat Generation. His first published novel, The Town and the City, appeared in 1950, but it was On the Road, published in 1957, that made Kerouac famous. Publication of his many other books followed, among them The Subterraneans, Big Sur, and The Dharma Bums. Kerouac died in Florida at the age of forty-seven. Серия: Penguin Modern Classics Год: 2008 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 973912 ISBN: 9780141189468 Автор: Kerouac Jack Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Wake Up1370 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Art of WarHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.The ancient Chinese art of warfare written by military strategist Sun Tzu in the 5th century BC. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2018 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 897967 ISBN: 9780008296445 Автор: Sun Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Art of War1411 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Letters from a Stoic'Where you arrive does not matter so much as what sort of person you are when you arrive there.'Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4BC-AD 65) is one of the most eminent Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, Seneca wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full, sharing the many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the ethical ideas of Stoicism and continues to provide practical, personal counsel for readers seeking guidance in the turbulent twenty-first century. Серия: Collins Classics Год: 2022 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986564 ISBN: 9780008590147 Автор: Seneca Lucius Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Letters from a Stoic1435 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him'We have left dry land and put out to sea! We have burned the bridge behind us - what is more, we have burned the land behind us!'Nietzsche's devastating demolition of religion would have seismic consequences for future generations. With God dead, he envisages a brilliant future for humanity: one in which individuals would at last be responsible for their destinies.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888621 ISBN: 9780241472842 Автор: Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт MeditationsWidely regarded as the father of modern Western philosophy, Descartes sought to look beyond established ideas and create a thought system based on reason. In this profound work he meditates on doubt, the human soul, God, truth and the nature of existence itself.Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2010 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 887409 ISBN: 9780141192963 Автор: Descartes Rene Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Meditations1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт On the Pleasure of HatingThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2004 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886783 ISBN: 9780141018928 Автор: Hazlitt William Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
On the Pleasure of Hating1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт One Swallow Does Not Make a Summer'One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy'What does it mean to be a good person? Ranging over eternal questions of right and wrong, pleasure and self-control, friendship and courage, Aristotle's lectures on ethics are among the most lasting and profound philosophical works of all time.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888623 ISBN: 9780241472866 Автор: Aristotle Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
One Swallow Does Not Make a Summer1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The First Ten BooksThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Perhaps the most widely read thinker of all time, Confucius transformed Chinese philosophy with his belief that the greatest goal in life was pursuit of 'The Way': a search for virtue not as a means to rewards in this world or the next, but as the pinnacle of human existence. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2005 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886810 ISBN: 9780141023809 Автор: Confucius Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The First Ten Books1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Freedom to Be Free'People can only be free in relation to one another.'Three exhilarating and inspiring essays in which the great twentieth-century political philosopher argues that there can be no freedom without politics, and no politics without freedom.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888625 ISBN: 9780241472880 Автор: Arendt Hannah Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Freedom to Be Free1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The PrinceThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2004 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886780 ISBN: 9780141018850 Автор: Machiavelli Niccolo Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Prince1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The SymposiumThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Plato's retelling of the discourses between Socrates and his friends on such subjects as love and desire, truth and illusion, spiritual transcendence and the qualities of a good ruler, profoundly affected the ways in which we view human relationships, society and leadership - and shaped the whole tradition of Western philosophy. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2005 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886811 ISBN: 9780141023847 Автор: Plato Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Symposium1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Why Vegan?So the only question is: do animals other than man suffer?One of the great moral philosophers of the modern age, Peter Singer asks unflinching questions about how we should live our lives. The ideas collected in these writings, arguing that human tyranny over animals is a wrong comparable to racism and sexism, triggered the animal rights movement and gave impetus to the rise in vegan eating.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin History Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888613 ISBN: 9780241472385 Автор: Singer Peter Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
Why Vegan?1451 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Art of WarFor two and a half thousand years The Art of War has been the core text of military strategy and planning, providing leaders with enduring insights into tactics, psychology, discipline and the nature of power.Favoured by countless great generals and military tacticians throughout history, over the last century the book has found a new lease of life, inspiring business leaders, politicians and sporting figures, and offering a profound understanding of such diverse topics as managing others and outwitting competitors.Thoroughly edited version of acclaimed Lionel Giles's translation. This edition contains textual notes and a note on author to provide readers with a useful context. Серия: Classics Год: 2020 Производитель: Alma Books Артикул: 811938 ISBN: 9781847497468 Автор: Sun Tzu Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Art of War1483 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Four Horsemen. The Discussion that Sparked an Atheist Revolution Known as the 'four horsemen' of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed with one another, interrogated ideas and exchanged insights - about religion and atheism, science and sense - speaks with urgency to our present age.Questions they asked of each other included: 'Is it ever possible to win a war of ideas? Is spirituality the preserve of the religious? Are there any truths you would rather not know? Would you want to see the end of faith?'The dialogue was recorded, and is now transcribed and presented here with new introductions from the surviving three horsemen.With a sparkling introduction from Stephen Fry, it makes essential reading for all their admirers and for anyone interested in exploring the tensions between faith and reason. Год: 2019 Производитель: Bantam Press Артикул: 771209 ISBN: 9780593080399 Автор: Dawkins Richard, Dennett Daniel C., Harris Sam Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Four Horsemen. The Discussion that Sparked an Atheist Revolution1487 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Dalai Lama s Book of Wisdom A little book for those in search of words to calm and inspire. In this gift book His Holiness the Dalai Lama imparts his message: the importance of love, compassion and forgiveness.His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes how to bring wisdom and compassion into our busy, stressful everyday lives.A beautiful selection of words from His Holiness that will help you to face difficult emotions such as anger in yourself and in others with genuine acceptance and understanding.The only little gift book based on the words of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book should have tremendous appeal especially during the holiday season. Год: 2015 Производитель: Thorsons Артикул: 923790 ISBN: 9780722539552 Автор: Dalai Lama Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Dalai Lama s Book of Wisdom1493 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Reflections on the Guillotine'When silence or tricks of language contribute to maintaining an abuse that must be reformed or a suffering that can be relieved, then there is no other solution but to speak out'Written when execution by guillotine was still legal in France, Albert Camus' devastating attack on the 'obscene exhibition' of capital punishment remains one of the most powerful, persuasive arguments ever made against the death penalty.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888638 ISBN: 9780241475225 Автор: Camus Albert Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Reflections on the Guillotine1540 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Classical Philosophy In A NutshellFrom Socrates fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato s Theory of Forms, Zeno s Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius.Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone. Серия: Knowledge in a Nutshell Год: 2019 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 964967 ISBN: 9781788283717 Автор: Moore Michael Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Classical Philosophy In A Nutshell1558 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Being Happy'It is impossible to live the pleasant life without also living sensibly, nobly and justly'The ancient Greek philosopher and teacher Epicurus argued that pleasure - not sensual hedonism, but the absence of pain or fear - is the highest goal of life. His hugely influential lessons on happiness are a call to appreciate the joy of being alive.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888629 ISBN: 9780241473269 Автор: Epictetus Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Being Happy1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Bushido. The Soul of Japan'What Japan was she owed to the samurai. They were not only the flower of the nation, but its root as well.'Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding 'the soul of Japan'.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888615 ISBN: 9780241472439 Автор: Nitobe Inazo Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Bushido. The Soul of Japan1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Human HappinessCreated by the seventeenth-century philosopher and mathematician Pascal, the essays contained in Human Happiness are a curiously optimistic look at whether humans can ever find satisfaction and real joy in life - or whether a belief in God is a wise gamble at best.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2008 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886923 ISBN: 9780141036793 Автор: Pascal Blaise Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Human Happiness1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Miracles and IdolatryThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Voltaire's short, radical and iconoclastic essays on philosophical ideas from angels to idolatry, miracles to wickedness, make wry observations about human beliefs, and mock hypocrisy and extravagant piety - his call to his fellow men to act with reason and see through the lies they are fed by their leaders has provided inspiration to freethinkers everywhere. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2005 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886812 ISBN: 9780141023922 Автор: Voltaire Francois-Marie Arouet Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Miracles and Idolatry1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Of the Abuse of WordsJohn Locke was one of the greatest figures of the Enlightenment, whose assertion that reason is the key to knowledge changed the face of philosophy. These writings on thought, ideas, perception, truth and language are some of the most influential in the history of Western thought. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2009 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 887001 ISBN: 9780141043876 Автор: Locke John Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Of the Abuse of Words1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт On FriendshipThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.Michel de Montaigne was the originator of the modern essay form; in these diverse pieces he expresses his views on relationships, contemplates the idea that man is no different from any animal, argues that all cultures should be respected, and attempts, by an exploration of himself, to understand the nature of humanity. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2004 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886781 ISBN: 9780141018867 Автор: de Montaigne Michel Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
On Friendship1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Horrors and Absurdities of ReligionA fascinating examination of ethics, religion and psychology, this selection of Schopenhauer's works contains scathing attack on the nature and logic of religion, and an essay on ethics that ranges from the American slavery debate to the vices of Buddhism.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2009 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 887373 ISBN: 9780141191591 Автор: Schopenhauer Arthur Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт To Answer to the Question What is EnlightenmentImmanuel Kant was one of the most influential philosophers in the whole of Europe, who changed Western thought with his examinations of reason and the nature of reality. In these writings he investigates human progress, civilization, morality and why, to be truly enlightened, we must all have the freedom and courage to use our own intellect.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2009 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 887002 ISBN: 9780141043883 Автор: Kant Immanuel Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
To Answer to the Question What is Enlightenment1563 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт A Call for Revolution This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message The Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than a call for revolution. Are we ready to hear it?Are we ready to act? Год: 2018 Производитель: Rider Артикул: 892609 ISBN: 9781846045899 Автор: Dalai Lama, Stril-Rever Sofia Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
A Call for Revolution1569 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Little Book of PhilosophyLearn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy- from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size.To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - The Little Book of Philosophy changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, famous quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject. Each chapter is organised chronologically, and covers not only the big ideas, but the philosophers who first voiced them, as well as cross-referencing with earlier and later ideas and thinkers. The Little Book of Philosophy untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts, and is perfect for anyone with a general interest in how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, as well as students of philosophy and politics.Covers major and niche topics, from moral ethics to philosophies of religion. Серия: The Little Book of Год: 2018 Производитель: Dorling Kindersley Артикул: 916392 ISBN: 9780241341179 Автор: Buckingham Will, Burnham Douglas, Hill Clive Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Little Book of Philosophy1595 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Bioethics. Philosophy of preservation of life and preservation of health. Textbook The textbook represents a modular presentation of ethics, bioethics and biomedical ethics. Its goal is a philosophical interpretation of novel ethical problems in modern health care as a special kind of theory and practice of treatment and prevention of diseases that doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare workers in the course of their professional activity.In the textbook bioethics is presented as a new moral thinking and worldview of specialists, which should become the essence and meaning of their creative activity. Historical and ethical material is organically combined with modern philosophical understanding of moral problems arising in the fi eld of protecting life and preserving people's health, as well as in the intellectual and moral development of a medical specialist.The key problems of bioethics are set out in accordance with the programs and work plans of classes on the course of bioethics adopted in most medical universities of the country. The innovative content of the textbook makes it useful for students of humanities universities and colleges, as well as for those who are interested in the problems of the evolution of ethics. Год: 2022 Производитель: ГЭОТАР-Медиа Артикул: 838721 ISBN: 978-5-9704-6656-8 Автор: Хрусталев Юрий Михайлович Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Bioethics. Philosophy of preservation of life and preservation of health. Textbook1600 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Myth of SisyphusThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Inspired by the myth of a man condemned to ceaselessly push a rock up a mountain and watch it roll back to the valley below, The Myth of Sisyphus transformed twentieth-century philosophy with its impassioned argument for the value of life in a world without religious meaning. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2005 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886815 ISBN: 9780141023991 Автор: Camus Albert Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
The Myth of Sisyphus1609 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт What Is Existentialism?'It is possible for man to snatch the world from the darkness of absurdity'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.Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 888639 ISBN: 9780241475232 Автор: de Beauvoir Simone Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
What Is Existentialism?1609 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт On SuicideThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. One of the most important thinkers ever to write in English, the Empiricist David Hume liberated philosophy from the superstitious constraints of religion; here, he argues that all are free to choose between life and death, considers the nature of personal taste and succinctly criticises common philosophies of the time. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2005 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 886813 ISBN: 9780141023953 Автор: Hume David Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
On Suicide1648 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Entre NousEntre Nous is a major collection of essays representing the culmination of Emmanuel Levinas's philosophy. Bringing together his most important work in a single volume the book reveals the development of his thought over nearly forty years of committed inquiry. Here he engages with issues of suffering, love, religion, culture, justice, human rights, and legal theory and each issue is discussed in relation to the ethical dimensions of otherness. Like much of his work this text bridges several major gaps in the evolution of Continental philosophy, between modernism and postmodernism, phenomenology and poststructuralism, ethics and ontology. Серия: Bloomsbury Revelations Год: 2017 Производитель: Bloomsbury Артикул: 714644 ISBN: 9781350041639 Автор: Levinas Emmanuel Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Entre Nous1655 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт How to Pray. Reflections & Essays C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God-prayer-in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God-prayer-in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.C. S. Lewis's insights on Christianity and his reflections on Christian life continue to guide us more than fifty years after his death. How to Pray showcases Lewis's enduring wisdom on prayer and its place in our daily lives.Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, How to Pray provides practical wisdom and instruction to help readers nurture their spiritual beliefs and embrace prayer in all its forms. While many people would like to speak to God, they often don't know how to begin. Lewis guides them through the practice, illuminating the significance of prayer and why it is central to faith.A welcome addition to the C. S. Lewis canon, How to Pray offers a deeper understanding of our personal tradition of prayer, our faith, and what is means to be a Christian. Год: 2018 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986219 ISBN: 9780008307141 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
How to Pray. Reflections & Essays1733 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Preparing for Easter. Fifty Devotional ReadingsTogether in one special volume, selections from the best of beloved, bestselling author C. S. Lewis s classic works for readers contemplating the grand miracle of Jesus s resurrection.Preparing for Easter is a concise, handy companion for the faithful of all Christian traditions and the curious to help them deepen their knowledge and consideration of this holy season a time of reflection as we consider Jesus s sacrifice and his joyous rise from the dead.Carefully curated, each selection in Preparing for Easter draws on a major theme in Lewis s writings on the Christian life, as well as others that consider why we can have confident faith in what happened on the cross. Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2019 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986175 ISBN: 9780008263225 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Preparing for Easter. Fifty Devotional Readings1733 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Beyond Good and EvilExpanding on his ideas from Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche's radical polemic Beyond Good and Evil undermines the assumptions of traditional morality and encourages us to think more critically about the world we live in. In this famous text, no philosopher escapes Nietzsche's penetrating gaze. Questioning the blind following of religious faith, he analyses the deeper question of who is truly good or evil. Nietzsche argues the 'good man' is not the opposite of the evil man but rather a reflection of him. Beyond Good and Evil presents a unique perspective of the human mind offered through the words of one of history's most controversial philosophers. Серия: Arcturus Classics Год: 2022 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935061 ISBN: 9781788283106 Автор: Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
Beyond Good and Evil1742 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Thus Spake ZarathustraIn Thus Spake Zarathustra, one of the greatest works of western philosophy, Nietzsche brought a revolutionary and critical approach to the ideas of the past. Proclaiming 'God is dead', he extolled the virtues of the 'Superman' and of individuality in his concept of the 'will to power'. Portrayed as the speeches of the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra, Nietzsche examines issues of morality, power, death and self-mastery in a passionate and poetic affirmation of life and freedom. Серия: Arcturus Classics Год: 2020 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935060 ISBN: 9781789501025 Автор: Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Thus Spake Zarathustra1742 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Shaykhi religious school. Historical subjects, teachings The monograph is an academic study on Shaykhism that uses primary sources to systematically present the teachings of this mystical school of Shi ism. The school originated and developed rapidly at the end of the 18th and the first half of the 19th centuries in the Near and Middle East. The book contains biographies of the founders of Shaykhism and issues relating to their sharp polemics with their opponents. It examines the fundamental principles of Shaykhi teaching with a special focus on its four pillars, and introduces important works of the school s theorists.The monograph is supplemented with an extensive set of scanned pages of Shaykhi manuscripts from the collection of the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IOM RAS). Год: 2023 Производитель: Нестор-История Артикул: 985158 ISBN: 978-5-4469-2185-0 Автор: Ioannesyan Y. A Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Shaykhi religious school. Historical subjects, teachings1743 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Chinese Thought. From Confucius to Cook DingAn engrossing history of ancient Chinese philosophy and culture from an eminent Cambridge expertWe are often told that the twenty-first century is bound to become China's century. Never before has Chinese culture been so physically, digitally, economically or aesthetically present in everyday Western life. But how much do we really know about its origins and key beliefs? How did the ancient Chinese think about the world?In this enlightening book, Roel Sterckx, one of the foremost experts in Chinese thought, takes us through centuries of Chinese history, from Confucius to Daoism to the Legalists. The great questions that have occupied China's brightest minds were not about who and what we are, but rather how we should live our lives, how we should organise society and how we can secure the well-being of those who live with us and for whom we carry responsibility.With evocative examples from philosophy, literature and everyday life, Sterckx shows us how the ancient Chinese have shaped the thinking of a civilization that is now influencing our own. Серия: Pelican Books Год: 2020 Производитель: Pelican Books Артикул: 931614 ISBN: 9780141984834 Автор: Sterckx Roel Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Chinese Thought. From Confucius to Cook Ding1758 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт A Preface to Paradise Lost In Preface to Paradise Lost, C. S. Lewis presents an illuminating reflection on John Milton's Paradise Lost, the seminal classic that profoundly influenced Christian thought as well as Lewis's own work.Lewis a revered scholar and professor of literature closely examines the style, content, structure, and themes of Milton's masterpiece, a retelling of the biblical story from the Fall of Humankind, Satan's temptation, and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Considering this story within the context of the Western literary tradition, Lewis offers invaluable insights into Paradise Lost and the nature of literature itself, unveiling the poem's beauty and its wisdom.With a clarity of thought and a style that are the trademarks of Lewis s writing, he provides answers with a lucidity and lightness that deepens our understanding of Milton s immortal work. Also inspiring new readers to revisit Paradise Lost, Lewis reminds us of why elements including ritual, splendour and joy deserve to exist and hold a sacred place in human life.One of Lewis's most revered scholarly works, Preface to Paradise Lost is an indispensable read for new and lifelong fans of Lewis's writing. Год: 2022 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986551 ISBN: 9780008584511 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
A Preface to Paradise Lost1789 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Compelling Reason 'You can only find out the rights and wrongs by Reasoning - never by being rude about your opponent's psychology.' For C. S. Lewis, reason and logic are the sensible way to approach faith and ethics. Much of the 20th century's ills are caused by ill-founded beliefs and opinions. Lewis's original approach remains as vital today as ever. He is able to take the most convoluted subject, turn it side on and shed bright illumination on it. To be able to see along things rather than at them - just like a beam of sunlight that invades the darkness of a toolshed - is, to Lewis, the way to understanding. Written variously between 1940 and 1962, this collection of essays represents the best of Lewis's considerable wisdom on the great ethical and theological concerns of the day. Год: 2017 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 897658 ISBN: 9780008220884 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Compelling Reason1789 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Screwtape Proposes a ToastThe only official sequel, penned by Lewis himself, to the ever-popular Screwtape Letters published alongside other short essays.One of the most popular books ever to come from the pen of C.S. Lewis was written in the name of Screwtape, a senior devil, experienced in the art of luring his patients on earth to their own damnation in service of our father below and training others to do the same.Screwtape s correspondence with his nephew, an apprentice devil, came into Lewis s hands, he said, by a route he would not disclose, and many a reader has finished the collection longing for more of the insights they gained from its wisdom.Much to Lewis s resistance, this after-dinner speech, given by Screwtape to a graduating class of demons at a college in hell, came to light a few years after the publication of the original letters. Now 75 years later, the speech is reproduced in full once more, along with a short collection of Lewis s other lesser-known, but perennial works.Many people will have forgotten about the only official sequel that exists to Screwtape; the 75th anniversary of Screwtape s publication is the perfect opportunity to bring this back. Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2017 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986121 ISBN: 9780008192532 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Screwtape Proposes a Toast1789 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Lies That Bind. Rethinking Identity From the best-selling author of Cosmopolitanism comes this revealing exploration of how the collective identities that shape our polarised world are riddled with contradiction.We often think identity is personal. But the identities that shape the world, our struggles, and our hopes, are social ones, shared with countless others. Our sense of self is shaped by our family, but also by affiliations that spread out from there, like our nationality, culture, class, race and religion.Taking these broad categories as a starting point, Professor Appiah challenges our assumptions about how identity works. In eloquent and lively chapters, he weaves personal anecdote with historical, cultural and literary example to explore the entanglements within the stories we tell ourselves. We all know there are conflicts among identities; but Professor Appiah explores how identities are created by conflict.Identities are then crafted from confusions - confusions this book aims to help us sort through. Religion, Appiah shows us, isn't primarily about beliefs. The idea of national self-determination is incoherent. Our everyday racial thinking is an artefact of discarded science. Class is not a matter of upper and lower. And the very idea of Western culture is a misleading myth. We will see our situation more clearly if we start to question these mistaken identities. This is radical new thinking from a master in the subject and will change forever the way we think about ourselves and our communities. Год: 2019 Производитель: Profile Books Артикул: 772542 ISBN: 9781781259245 Автор: Smith Zadie Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Lies That Bind. Rethinking Identity1795 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт On LibertyIn one of the most influential philosophical works ever writen, John Stuart Mill explores the risks and responsibilities of liberty. Examining the tyranny that can come both from government and from the herd-like opinion of the majority, Mill proposes a freedom to think, unite, and pursue our pleasures as the most important freedoms, as long as we cause no harm to others.Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Серия: Penguin Great Ideas Год: 2010 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 887052 ISBN: 9780141046945 Автор: Mill John Stuart Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
On Liberty1797 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Hidden Half. The Unseen Forces That Influence Everything Why does one smoker die of lung cancer but another live to 100? The answer is The Hidden Half those random, unknowable variables that mess up our attempts to comprehend the world.We humans are very clever creatures but we re idiots about how clever we really are. In this entertaining and ingenious book, Blastland reveals how in our quest to make the world more understandable, we lose sight of how unexplainable it often is. The result from GDP figures to medicine is that experts know a lot less than they think.Filled with compelling stories from economics, genetics, business, and science, The Hidden Half is a warning that an explanation which works in one arena may not work in another. Entertaining and provocative, it will change how you view the world. Год: 2020 Производитель: Atlantic Артикул: 929505 ISBN: 9781786496393 Автор: Blastland Michael Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Hidden Half. The Unseen Forces That Influence Everything1810 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Uses of Pessimism and the Danger of False Hope Scruton argues that the tragedies and disasters of the history of the European continent have been the consequences of a false optimism and the fallacies that derive from it. In place of these fallacies, Scruton mounts a passionate defence of both civil society and freedom. He shows that the true legacy of European civilisation is not the false idealisms that have almost destroyed it in the shapes of Nazism, fascism and communism but the culture of forgiveness and irony which we must now protect from those whom it offends. The Uses of Pessimism is a passionate plea for reason and responsibility, written at a time of profound change. Год: 2012 Производитель: Atlantic Артикул: 929555 ISBN: 9781848872011 Автор: Scruton Roger Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Uses of Pessimism and the Danger of False Hope1810 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Religion. The rich history of the world's major faithsFor thousands of years, religion has dominated the political, economic, and sociological history of mankind - and continues to do so today. This book looks at the fascinating stories of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and examines the way in which they express themselves in the modern world.Topics include:- The Crusades- The Palestinian/lsraeli conflict- The Reformation in Europe- The Holocaust- The Shi'a and Sunni divide- The life of Buddha- The Hare Krishna movement- Guru Nanak and the spiritual teaching of SikhismBeautifully illustrated throughout. Серия: How the World Works Год: 2019 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965120 ISBN: 9781784286682 Автор: Hawkins John Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Religion. The rich history of the world's major faiths1812 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Philosophy for Life. And other dangerous situations In his engaging book, Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. Jules imagines a dream school, which includes 12 of the greatest and most colourful thinkers the world has ever known.Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves and live better lives. These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today - from marines to magicians, from astronauts to anarchists and from CBT psychologists to soldiers. Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities - Socratic cafes, Stoic armies, Platonic sects, Sceptic summer camps - and even whole nations in their quest for the good life. Год: 2013 Производитель: Rider Артикул: 892592 ISBN: 9781846043215 Автор: Evans Jules Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Philosophy for Life. And other dangerous situations1813 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Why Buddhism Is True. The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment From one of America s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer and the reason we make other people suffer is that we don t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness.In this sublime (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution.This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright s landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world s most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species. Год: 2018 Производитель: Simon & Schuster Артикул: 967291 ISBN: 9781982111601 Автор: Wright Robert Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Why Buddhism Is True. The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment1829 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The PrinceAt the end of an industrious political career in conflic-triven Italy, the Florentine diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli composed his masterpiece The Prince, a classic study of power and politics, and a manual of ruthlessness for any ambitious ruler.Controversial in his own time, The Prince made Machiavelli's name a byword for manipulative scheming, and had an impact on such major figures as Napoleon and Frederick the Great. It contains principles as true today as when they were first written almost five centuries ago.This edition contains notes, extra material and a select bibliography as well as Machiavelli's The Prince and Italy by G.W.F. Hegel and first pages of The Prince in the original Italian. Серия: Evergreens Год: 2022 Производитель: Alma Books Артикул: 960861 ISBN: 9781847493231 Автор: Machiavelli Niccolo Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Prince1859 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Ecce HomoWhat could have happened to me?...How did I soar to such heights, above the rabble sitting by the well?'Ecce Homo is Nietzsche's compelling autobiography, written in 1888, just weeks before he succumbed to madness. Nietzsche's last great work, a fascinating and bizarre text, traces the development of his own philosophy and the thinkers who influenced him along the way. Both shocking and revealing, Ecce Homo is a window into the mind of one of Germany's most acclaimed philosophers. Серия: Arcturus Classics Год: 2022 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935063 ISBN: 9781788287838 Автор: Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Ecce Homo1876 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Human, All Too HumanRanging from a few words to a few pages, the aphorisms in Human, All Too Human present Friedrich Nietzsches thoughts on a variety of subjects, including the nature of reality (metaphysics); moral feelings, especially the concepts of good and evil; the argument that great art is the product of hard work as opposed to genius and inspiration; free-thinking; the evolution of men, women and children; and the limitations that people put on their own thoughts and reasoning. The first of what became three volumes, Human, All Too Human not only represented a change in style for Nietzsche after the break-up of his friendship with the composer Richard Wagner and his rejection of Schopenhauers influence, but also a move towards the views of the Enlightenment philosophers, particularly Voltaire and La Rochfoucauld. Human, All Too Human marks Nietzsches decision to embrace new concepts and a fascinating turning point in the work of one of the 19th centurys greatest philosophers. Серия: Arcturus Classics Год: 2021 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935062 ISBN: 9781838574802 Автор: Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm Гендер: Женщины Категория: Философия, религия
Human, All Too Human1876 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт On the Genealogy of Morals'The sight of suffering does one good, the infliction of suffering does one more good - this is a hard maxim, but none the less a fundamental maxim, old, powerful, and "human, all-too-human".'In this daring and insightful work, Nietzsche lays bare the hypocrisies at the foundations of our ideas of morality. Considering ideas of good and evil, guilt and conscience, and law and violence along the way, On the Genealogy of Morals takes the reader on a journey through the history of value systems in three masterful essays. His insights are sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes provocative, but always demonstrate the workings of an exceptional mind. Together, this collection of essays makes up one of the most powerful works of modern philosophy that seeks to do nothing less than unravel the mysteries of human nature. Серия: Arcturus Classics Год: 2020 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935059 ISBN: 9781838575724 Автор: Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
On the Genealogy of Morals1876 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Christian ReflectionsA collection of Lewis s essays against the new morality a fine collection representing Lewis at his most brilliant.Published shortly after his death, aiming to make available some of his writings which were not at that time publicly accessible, and to counter the prevailing new morality of the sixties, Christian Reflections gives a robust defence of the Christian Gospel.Now, fifty years later, when Christian communities are, in our own day, struggling to come to terms with a shifting morality, this little volume will be a comforting reminder of the never-changing truths of the faith.As ever, Lewis s clear and eloquent mind gives plenty of food for thought, especially as he aims his intellectual ammunition at the modern myths still so prevalent in our post-modern culture. Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2017 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986129 ISBN: 9780008203856 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Christian Reflections1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт How to Be a Christian. Reflections & Essays How to Be a Christian brings together the best of Lewis s insights on Christian practice and its expression in our daily lives. Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works.From the revered teacher and best-selling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters comes a collection that gathers the best of C. S. Lewis s practical advice on how to embody a Christian life.The most famous adherent and defender of Christianity in the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis has long influenced our perceptions and understanding of the faith. More than fifty years after his death, Lewis s arguments remain extraordinarily persuasive because they originate from his deep insights into the Christian life itself. Only an intellectual of such profound faith could form such cogent and compelling reasons for its truth.By provoking readers to more carefully ponder their faith, How to Be a Christian can help readers forge a deeper understanding of their personal beliefs and what is means to be a Christian, and strengthen their profound relationship with God. Год: 2020 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986220 ISBN: 9780008307172 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
How to Be a Christian. Reflections & Essays1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Our Daily Bread. From Argos to the Altar a Priest's Story A warmly funny, intensely moving and startlingly personal account of the lives of an urban parish priest and his parishioners. Father Alex Frost was not always a man of the cloth. He found his calling while running an Argos store in his native Burnley, moonlighting as a stand-up comedian and die-hard fan of The Clarets and Depeche Mode.But having achieved his profession, Fr Alex quickly recognised the 17, 000 inhabitants of his new parish were in dire need of help. Burnley is typical of many towns across Britain: a place of run-down council estates, severe poverty litter, crime and drugs, but also a place where the sacred sits alongside the secular in an intimate and personal way. And so it was that he found himself running a food bank from a car park, helping the desperate amid his flock as the pandemic raged.Fr Alex's down-to-earth style of ministry struck a chord with people of all faiths, cultures and class at a time when the divide between rich and poor is widening cataclysmically. But amid the tragedy, addiction, appalling loss, illness and neglect, there also lies hope, joy and moments of comedy. Our Daily Bread is as much the story of the rich cast of characters that cross the threshold of any church as it is our vicar's. Through them it shows the continued relevance of the church for those in peril: the poor and the marginalised.This heartfelt and moving book seeks to give a voice to the voiceless, charting the tragedy and pain, humour and hope which are ever-present in his community. It is ultimately about modern poverty - and how we all can, and should, espouse Christian virtues of love, kindness, tolerance. Год: 2023 Производитель: HarperCollins Артикул: 986527 ISBN: 9780008556556 Автор: Father Alex Frost, Kemp Cathryn Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Our Daily Bread. From Argos to the Altar a Priest's Story1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Reflections on the PsalmsC.S. Lewis' moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from Scripture and what they tell us about God, the Bible, and faith.'We delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment; it is its appointed consummation' In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace. Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2020 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986284 ISBN: 9780008390242 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Reflections on the Psalms1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Four LovesC.S. Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories: Affection, Friendship, Eros and Charity. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race.Charity, however, the Gift-love of God, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves become distorted and even dangerous. Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2016 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 985998 ISBN: 9780007461226 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Four Loves1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Problem of PainFor centuries people have been tormented by one question above all - 'If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?' And what of the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it?The greatest Christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle this knotty issue. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungry for a true understanding of human nature. Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2015 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986000 ISBN: 9780007461264 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Problem of Pain1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Weight of Glory. A Collection of Lewis Most Moving AddressesSelected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt.Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our day-to-day lives, C.S. Lewis's ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual understanding.Considered by many to be Lewis's finest sermon of all, and his most moving address, 'The Weight of Glory' extols a compassionate vision of Christianity an dincludes lucid and compelling discussions on faith.Also included in this volume are "Transposition, " "On Forgiveness, " "Why I Am Not a Pacifist, " and "Learning in War-Time". Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Год: 2013 Производитель: William Collins Артикул: 986035 ISBN: 9780007532803 Автор: Lewis Clive Staples Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Weight of Glory. A Collection of Lewis Most Moving Addresses1926 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Art of Rhetoric Moral character, so to say, constitutes the most effective means of proof. In ancient Greece, rhetoric was at the centre of public life. Many writers attempted to provide manuals to help improve debating skills, but it was not until Aristotle produced The Art of Rhetoric in the 4th century bc that the subject had a true masterpiece.As he considered the role of emotion, reason, and morality in speech, Aristotle created essential guidelines for argument and prose style that would influence writers for more than two millennia. Brilliantly explained and carefully reasoned, The Art of Rhetoric remains as relevant today as it was in the assemblies of ancient Athens. Год: 2022 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965423 ISBN: 9781838575670 Автор: Aristotle Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Art of Rhetoric1931 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Dialogues of Socrates Socrates' most dedicated student, Plato, offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief in one's own responsibility through Socrates' dialogue with his fellow Athenians. It provides a complete portrait of the enigmatic philosopher. This collection includes six of Plato's dialogues focusing on the life of Socrates: Charmides, in which Socrates discusses the meaning of restraint; Symposium, depicting a contest of speeches and rhetoric over the subject of love; Euthyphro, in which Socrates and Euthyphro ponder the meaning of piety; Apology which includes Socrates' defence from his trial; and Phaedo which recounts the day of Socrates death. All parts come together to create a moving read for newly curious philosophy students and experienced intellectuals alike. Год: 2020 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 965189 ISBN: 9781788283083 Автор: Plato Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Dialogues of Socrates1931 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Republic 'Wealth and poverty; the one is the parent of luxury and indolence, and the other of meanness and viciousness, and both of discontent.'Plato's The Republic forms the foundation of most Western philosophy. An inquiry into politics, a discourse on morality and a brilliantly insightful exposition of philosophy are framed into a simple dialogue between Socrates and his pupils.Translated by the renowned Oxford classicist, Benjamin Jowett, The Republic is highly accessible yet filled with fascinating depths for students of philosophy. It shows us the vision of an ideal society and what we can do as individuals to help create it. Год: 2017 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 858341 ISBN: 9781784286996 Автор: Plato Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Republic1931 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Rights of Man ''Whatever is my right as a man is also the right of another; and it becomes my duty to guarantee as well as to possess."Thomas Paine was one of the most influential and inspirational writers of his age. One of the Founding Fathers of America, John Adams, stated that without his writing in Common Sense, "the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain."The Rights of Man was Paine's greatest and most popular work. In this response to the French Revolution, he wrote passionately about the concepts of democracy and equality and a liberty that should be based on man's natural rights - of life, freedom of speech and freedom of conscience. Год: 2017 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 858343 ISBN: 9781784287153 Автор: Paine Thomas Гендер: Мужчины Категория: Философия, религия
The Rights of Man1931 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Happiness in This Life In this international bestseller Pope Francis explores the idea of happiness and shows how we can bring more meaning and purpose to our lives.For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Happiness in This Life delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, key lessons instructing readers on how to find love and happiness in a chaotic world.Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women's rights, the challenges that face today's young people, and why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbour. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life and provides comforting messages of hope. The core ideas of his Holiness' papacy - mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy - shine through.Full of inspiration and guidance for personal growth, this life-affirming book will help readers find the path towards spiritual well-being and living a happy life. Год: 2018 Производитель: Bluebird Артикул: 902795 ISBN: 9781509886586 Автор: Pope Francis Гендер: Женщины Категория: Философия, религия
Happiness in This Life1973 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Lessons in Stoicism How can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics - Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius - with snapshots of their fascinating lives, to show us how their ideas can help us today.In vivid prose, Sellars shows how the works of these three Stoics have inspired readers ever since, speaking as they do to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. Their works, fundamentally, are about how to live - how to understand one's place in the world, how to cope when things don't go well, how to manage one's emotions and how to behave towards others.Consoling and inspiring, Lessons in Stoicism is a deeply thoughtful guide to the philosophy of a good life. Год: 2020 Производитель: Penguin Артикул: 817314 ISBN: 9780141990040 Автор: Sellars John Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Lessons in Stoicism1982 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт A Brief History of Christianity The story of Christianity through the individual men and women who shaped it.This volume tells the story of Christianity through the individual men and women who shaped it. It is a story of colossal undertakings and spectacular successes as well as ferocious intolerance, greed and bloodshed. Bamber Gascoigne traces a clear path through a complicated history, exploring the motives, the passions, the fears and the achievements of the Christians. His approach is objective and he writes in a conversational style, focusing on moments of significant detail and a vast and varied cast of characters. Год: 2003 Производитель: Robinson Артикул: 945228 ISBN: 9781841197104 Автор: Gascoigne Bamber Гендер: Женщины Категория: Философия, религия
A Brief History of Christianity1990 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт The Essence of Vedanta All students of philosophy will relate to the concepts of selfhood, nature, karma and liberation. Here are views and answers to the most important questions. How is self identified? What are the causes and effects in nature? Are our actions determined? What is freedom for a human being? What happens after death? The Essence of Vedanta examines issues of existential philosophy from the viewpoint of the Veda, the most ancient and sacred of Indian scriptures, and also outlines the work of Sankara, the early medieval master of Vedanta's dominant form, Advaita. The foundation of all Vedic teaching lies in the universal truth that human nature reflects God (Brahman), who exists in every living thing. An individual needs no salvation therefore, because he or she is never lost, but merely living in ignorance of his or her true nature. Brian Hodgkinson offers readers insight into, and discussion of, the fundamental questions of the Vedic system concerning self-realization, such as knowledge versus ignorance, the self, consciousness, free will, nature, time, the mind, language, law and society. His fascinating appraisal reveals the profound nature of the Veda and its practices. With its tolerance of other faiths, and ultimately uplifting spiritual message, it is a discipline that chimes with our 21st century needs and preoccupations. Год: 2017 Производитель: Arcturus Артикул: 935028 ISBN: 9781841934457 Автор: Hodgkinson Brian Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
The Essence of Vedanta1991 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Реклама Лабиринт Key WritingsHenri Lefebvre is widely recognized as one of the most influential social theorists of the Twentieth Century. His writings on cities, everyday life, and the production of space have become hugely influential across Cultural Studies, Sociology, Geography and Architecture. Key Writings presents the full range of Lefebvre's thought in a single volume. The selection of essays spanning 1933 to 1990, reinforce the relevance of Lefebvre's work to current debates in social theory, politics and philosophy. The book is divided into five sections: `Philosophy and Marxism', `The Critique of Everyday Life', `The Country and the City' `History, Time and Space' and `Politics' and includes a general introduction by the editors as well as separate introductions to each section. Серия: Bloomsbury Revelations Год: 2017 Производитель: Bloomsbury Артикул: 714664 ISBN: 9781350041677 Автор: Lefebvre Henri Гендер: Не определено Категория: Философия, религия
Key Writings1994 руб.Магазин: Лабиринт |
Tao Te Ching Трактат Дао Дэ Цзин приписывается древнему китайскому философу Лао-Цзы, история жизни которого окутана тайнами и мистификациями. Он считается основоположником даосизма и большинство даосских школ почитает Лао-Цзы как божество одного из Трех Чистых.Однако существует несколько версий о том, кем на самом деле был Лао-Цзы. Также ведутся споры и о содержании Дао Дэ Цзин.Прикоснитесь к мудрости загадочного философа.Книга на английском языке.Серия: Lingua Moderna |
In search of meaning Андренов Н.Б. - писатель, ученый, методолог и публицист. На данное время написал около 250 научных и методологических работ, из них 24 монографии, также 5 монографий выпущены на английском языке. Работы в основном написаны по методологии науки, теории познания, философии истории. |
Limits of the scientific concepts Philosophers are familiar with the words of Bertrand Russell, that philosophy takes neutral field between science and theology. Many researchers are trying to actualize this position. But we have to keep in mind that many of the scientific and philosophical concepts are grasped intuitively. For example, there is the concept of gravitation. How to understand it? After much deliberation we have to grasp the basic - "all bodies are attracted to each other." But the question "why" is often left unanswered. Mechanism of the process and nature of the forces, involved in it, are not clear. They say that there is the gravitational field, but they cannot "catch" the carriers of this field "gravitons". The same can be asked - what is hidden behind the concepts of "God", "Objective reality", "Existence", "Being", "Nirvana", etc. It seems that mankind throughout its existence, will answer these questions, they are eternal. |
The Confessions of Saint Augustine HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Confessions describes Saint Augustine's conversion to Christianity and is the basis for his reputation as one of Christianity's most influential thinkers.Серия: Collins Classics |
The Art of War Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that is still revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Focussing on the principle that one can outsmart your foe mentally by thinking very carefully about strategy before resorting to physical battle, this philosophy continues to be applied to the corporate and business world.Sun Tzu's timeless appraisal of the different aspects of warfare are laid out in 13 chapters, including sections on 'Laying Plans', 'Waging War' and 'Terrain'. Words that are as resonant today in every aspect of our lives as they were when he wrote them.Серия: Collins Classics |
Religion 'Because "God" is infinite, nobody can have the last word'What is this thing, religion, supposedly the cause of bloodshed and warring for centuries? What is 'God' and do we need 'Him' in our modern world? Karen Armstrong looks again at these questions in a refreshing and startling way. God is not to be 'believed in' as a child believes in Santa Claus; religion is not a story to be proven true or false, but a discipline akin to music or art that answers a deeply human need, and can teach us to discover new capacities of mind and heart.Selected from A Case for God, Fields of Blood and The Lost Art of ScriptureСерия: Vintage minis |
Ethics Benedict de Spinoza lived a life of blameless simplicity as a lens-grinder in Holland. And yet in his lifetime he was expelled from the Jewish community in Amsterdam as a heretic, and after his death his works were first banned by the Christian authorities as atheistic, then hailed by humanists as the gospel of Pantheism. His Ethics Demonstrated in Geometrical Order shows us the reality behind this enigmatic figure. First published by his friends after his premature death at the age of forty-four, the Ethics uses the methods of Euclid to describe a single entity, properly called both 'God' and 'Nature', of which mind and matter are two manifestations. From this follow, in ways that are strikingly modern, the identity of mind and body, the necessary causation of events and actions, and the illusory nature of free will. |
The Missionary Position. Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice In this frank and damning expose of the Teresa cult, Hitchens details the nature and limits of one woman s mission to help the world s poor. He probes the source of the heroic status bestowed upon an Albanian nun whose only declared wish was to serve God. He asks whether Mother Teresa s good works answered any higher purpose than the need of the world s privileged to see someone, somewhere, doing something for the Third World.He unmasks pseudo-miracles, questions Mother Teresa s fitness to adjudicate on matters of sex and reproduction, and reports on a version of saintly ubiquity which affords genial relations with dictators, corrupt tycoons and convicted frauds. Is Mother Teresa merely an essential salve to the conscience of the rich West, or an expert PR machine for the Catholic Church? In its caustic iconoclasm and unsparing wit, The Missionary Position showcases the devastating effect of Hitchens writing at its polemical best. |
Tao Te Ching Dating from around 300BC, Tao Te Ching is the first great classic of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. Within its pages is summed up a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. A profound mystical insight into the nature of things forms the basis for a humane morality and vision of political utopia.The ideas in this work constitute one of the main shaping forces behind Chinese spirituality, art and science, so much so that no understanding of Chinese civilisation is possible without a grasp of Taoism. This edition presents the authoritative translation by Arthur Waley, with a new Introduction reflecting recent developments in the interpretation of the work.Серия: World Literature |
The Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle (384-322BC) is the philosopher who has most influence on the development of western culture, writing on a wide variety of subjects including the natural sciences as well as the more strictly philosophical topics of logic, metaphysics and ethics. To the poet Dante, he was simply 'the master of those who know'.The Ethics contains his views on what makes a good human life. While the work continues to stimulate and challenge modern philosophers, the general course of the argument is easily accessible to the non-specialist. Both as a key influence in the history of ideas and as a work containing unique insights into the human condition, this is a book that simply demands to be read.Серия: World Literature |
God s Little Book of Hope. Words of inspiration and encouragement With God's Little Book of Hope, words of refreshment and encouragement are always at hand, and they will bring renewed inspiration and vigour to our daily lives.'What a caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.'When times are hard we struggle to find purpose and meaning, and we need reassurance. This is when hope is most valuable, yet can seem so hard to find.There are people dying with no hope and, perhaps even worse, people living with no hope and yet in the midst of such a seemingly dark and gloomy outlook, there is a ray of light. We can experience life and be optimistic of a bright future and a hopeful tomorrow. It is God's desire that we live life abundantly, but how can we do this?Open this little book at any page, and the answers will be provided, enabling you to experience a life worth living. |
The Essential Philosophical Works David Hume (1711-1776) was the most important philosopher ever to write in English, as well as a master stylist. This volume contains his major philosophical works. A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-1740), published while Hume was still in his twenties, consists of three books on the understanding, the passions, and morals. It applies the experimental method of reasoning to human nature in a revolution that was intended to make Hume the Newton of the moral sciences. Disappointed with the Treatise's failure to bring about such a revolution, Hume later recast Book I as An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding (1751), and Book III as An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, which he regarded as 'incomparably the best' of all his works. Both Enquiries went through several editions in his lifetime.Hume's works, controversial in his day, remain deeply and widely influential in ours, especially for his contributions to our understanding of the nature of morality, political and economic theory, philosophy of religion, and philosophical naturalism.This volume also includes Hume's anonymous Abstract of Books I and II of the Treatise, and the short autobiographical essay, 'My Own Life', which he wrote just before his death.Серия: World Literature |
Morality. Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times We are living through a period of cultural climate change. We have outsourced morality to the markets on the one hand, and the state on the other. The markets have brought wealth to many, and the state has done much to contain the worst excesses of inequality, but neither is capable of bearing the moral weight of showing us how to live.This has had a profound impact on society and the way in which we interact with each other. Traditional values no longer hold, yet recent political swings show that modern ideals of tolerance have left many feeling rudderless and adrift. In this environment we see things fall apart in unexpected ways - toxic public discourse makes true societal progress almost unattainable, a more divisive society is fuelled by identity politics and extremism, and the rise of a victimhood mentality calls for 'safe spaces' but stifles debate. The influence of social media seems all-pervading and the breakdown of the family is only one result of the loss of social capital. Many fear what the future may hold.Delivering a devastatingly insightful critique of our modern condition, and assessing its roots and causes from the ancient Greeks through the Reformation and Enlightenment to the present day, Sacks argues that there is no liberty without morality, and no freedom without responsibility.If we care about the future of western civilisation, all of us must play our part in rebuilding our common moral foundation. Then we will discover afresh the life-transforming and counterintuitive truths that a nation is strong when it cares for the weak, and rich when it cares for the poor.Here is an inspiring vision of a world in which we can all find our place, and face the future without fear. |
The Little Book Of Buddhism As the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention and admiration of the world through his wisdom. This jewel of a book offers his insights on Buddhism - the fastest growing religion of the West. |
Leviathan Since its first publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan has been recognised as one of the most compelling, and most controversial, works of political philosophy written in English. Forged in the crucible of the civil and religious warfare of the mid-seventeenth century, it proposes a political theory that combines an unequivocal commitment to natural human liberty with the conviction that the sovereign power of government must be exercised absolutely. Leviathan begins from some shockingly naturalistic starting-points: an analysis of human nature as being motivated by vain-glory and pride, and a vision of religion as simply the fear of invisible powers made up by the mind. Yet from these deliberately unpromising elements, Hobbes constructs with unparalleled forcefulness an elaborate, systematic, and comprehensive account of how political society ought to be: ordered, law-bound, peaceful. In Leviathan, Hobbes presents us with a portrait of politics which depicts how a state that is made up of the unified body of all its citizens will be powerful, fruitful, protective of each of its members, and - above all - free from internal violence.Серия: World Literature |
Key Philosophical Writings Rene Descartes (1569-1650), the 'father' of modern philosophy, is without doubt one of the greatest thinkers in history: his genius lies at the core of our contemporary intellectual identity. Breaking with the conventions of his own time and suffering persecution by the Church as a consequence, Descartes in his writings - most of which are philosophical classics - attempted to answer the central questions surrounding the self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith.This edition, the most comprehensive one-volume selection of Descartes' works available in English, includes his great essay, Discourse on Method.Серия: World Literature |
Meditations HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Our life is what our thoughts make itThe extraordinary writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor to have also been a stoic philosopher, have for centuries been praised for their wisdom, insight and guidance by leaders and great thinkers alike. Never intended for publication, Meditations are the personal notes born from a man who studied his unique position of power as emperor while trying to uphold inner balance in the chaotic world around him.Boldly challenging many of our biggest questions, Aurelius wrestles with the divided self, considering the complexities of human nature, rationality and moral virtue, affirming its place as one of the most timeless, significant works of philosophy to date.Серия: Collins Classics |
Pensees Fragments written in preparation of a defence of Christianity, unfinished at Pascal's death in 1669 and published posthumously, Pensees has long been regarded as a literary masterpiece as well as a great work of philosophy and theology. |
The Art of War ''Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. "First written during the sixth century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest works on military strategy. It teaches you how, when battle commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard.Since its translation from the Chinese, its readers have included prominent statesmen and generals, from Napoleon to MacArthur to Mao Zedong. The lessons it offers still apply today to fields as varied as business, sport and politics. It is ideal for anyone who wants to outthink and outflank the opposition. |
The Social Contract "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"This is the first line of Rousseau's seminal work of political philosophy, a treatise that would go on trainspire revolutions in America and France and make governments across the world question what legitimacy really meant. The idea of the "social contract" is just as powerful today as when Rousseau first wrote these words more than 250 years earlier. |
The Way of the Samurai This classic text by Inazo Nitobe defining the moral code of the warrior class or Samurai has had a huge impact both in the West and in Japan itself. It provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities of rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honour, loyalty and self-control essential to the lives of samurai.Серия: Arcturus Classics |
Art of War & The Book of Lord Shang Translated by Yuan Shibing and J.J.L.Duyvendak. With introductions by Robert Wilkinson. The two political classics in this book are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from the Period of the Warring States (403-221BC), they anticipate Machiavelli's The Prince by nearly 2000 years. The Art of War is the best known of a considerable body of Chinese works on the subject. It analyses the nature of war, and reveals how victory may be ensured. The Book of Lord Shang is a political treatise for the instruction of rulers. These texts are anything but armchair strategy or ivory-tower speculation. They are serious, urgent and practical responses to the desperate situations in which they were written. They have been immensely influential both inside and outside China.Серия: World Literature |
Republic The ideas of Plato (c429-347BC) have influenced Western philosophers for over two thousand years. Such is his importance that the twentieth-century philosopher A.N. Whitehead described all subsequent developments within the subject as foot-notes to Plato's work. Beyond philosophy, he has exerted a major influence on the development of Western literature, politics and theology.The Republic deals with the great range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument and myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by desires and appetites. Regarded by some as the foundation document of totalitarianism, by others as a call to develop the full potential of humanity, the Republic remains a challenging and intensely exciting work.Серия: World Literature |
On Liberty In this, his most influential work, the great political and social thinker John Stuart Mill examines the relationship of the individual and the state, the ethics of utilitarianism and the essential liberties of individuals, beginning with the right to free thought and speech. |
The Art of Happiness Though often wrongly confused with hedonism, the Epicurean ideal of achieving true happiness was in reality an austere, utilitarian philosophy of kindness, equality and moderation of appetites. This edition of Epicurus' surviving works, as recorded by Diogenes Laertius, includes introductory chapters from Robert Drew Hicks's Stoics and Epicureans (1910). |
The Dhammapada Even the gods envy those who are awakened and not forgetful, who are given to meditation, who are wise, and who delight in the repose of retirement (from the world). The Dhammapada is one of the world's great spiritual texts, providing the Buddha's own advice on how to live one's life. Through a collection of simple verses, it guides the reader down a path of wisdom, morality and compassion. These verses can help clear one's mind of the obstacles that bedevil modern life. Faithfully recorded by the Buddha's disciples, this text allows the reader unique access to one of the most influential and inspiring figures in world history. |
Tao Te Ching 'All things end in the Tao just as the small streams and the largest rivers flow through the valleys to the sea.' The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2, 500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic Book of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.A true classic, the Tao Te Ching is renowned for its timeless wisdom and subtle guidance on how to live well. |
There is No Point of No Return In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.Emphasizing joy in the world, human cooperation and the value of all living things, this selection of Arne Naess' philosophical writings is filled with wit, learning and an intense connection with nature.Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world.Серия: Green Ideas |
The Prince HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.'We have declared before that it is not only expedient but necessary for a prince to take care his foundations be good, otherwise his fabric will be sure to fail.'Considered one of the first works of modern philosophy, Machiavelli's The Prince is an intense study on the nature of power and the course it should take when ruling a country and expresses the author's strong and unyielding ideals and beliefs on using force rather than law to achieve your aims.Responsible for the widely-used phrase 'Machiavellian', with all of its negative connotations, his extreme treatise remains a classic text to this day.Серия: Collins Classics |
The Cut Out Girl. A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found Little Lien wasn't taken from her Jewish parents in the Hague - she was given away in the hope that she might be saved. Hidden and raised by a foster family in the provinces during the Nazi occupation, she survived the war only to find that her real parents had not. Much later, she fell out with her foster family, and Bart van Es - the grandson of Lien's foster parents - knew he needed to find out why. His account of tracing Lien and telling her story is a searing exploration of two lives and two families. It is a story about love and misunderstanding and about the ways that our most painful experiences - so crucial in defining us - can also be redefined.Серия: Серафим: православная художественная литература |
Letters from a Stoic HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdomLucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full.Seneca s letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.Using Gummere s translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca s letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism teachings we can still learn from today.Серия: Collins Classics |
The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife. It was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to help them attain enlightenment and liberation from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. |
Wake Up Never before published in Kerouac's lifetime, Jack Kerouac's Wake Up is a clear and powerful study of the life and works of Siddartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, from the author of On the Road. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Robert Thurman.Wake Up recounts the story of Prince Siddhartha's royal upbringing and his father's wish to protect him from all human suffering, despite a prediction that he would become a great holy man in later life. Departing from his father's palace, Siddhartha adopts a homeless life, struggles with his meditations, and eventually finds Enlightenment. Written at the end of Kerouac's career, when he became increasingly interested in Buddhist teachings, and collected for the first time in one book, this fresh and accessible biography is both an important addition to Kerouac's work and a valuable introduction to the world of Buddhism itself.Jack Kerouac (1922-69) was an American novelist, poet, artist and part of the Beat Generation. His first published novel, The Town and the City, appeared in 1950, but it was On the Road, published in 1957, that made Kerouac famous. Publication of his many other books followed, among them The Subterraneans, Big Sur, and The Dharma Bums. Kerouac died in Florida at the age of forty-seven.Серия: Penguin Modern Classics |
The Art of War HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.The ancient Chinese art of warfare written by military strategist Sun Tzu in the 5th century BC.Серия: Collins Classics |
Letters from a Stoic 'Where you arrive does not matter so much as what sort of person you are when you arrive there.'Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4BC-AD 65) is one of the most eminent Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, Seneca wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full, sharing the many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the ethical ideas of Stoicism and continues to provide practical, personal counsel for readers seeking guidance in the turbulent twenty-first century.Серия: Collins Classics |
God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him 'We have left dry land and put out to sea! We have burned the bridge behind us - what is more, we have burned the land behind us!'Nietzsche's devastating demolition of religion would have seismic consequences for future generations. With God dead, he envisages a brilliant future for humanity: one in which individuals would at last be responsible for their destinies.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Meditations Widely regarded as the father of modern Western philosophy, Descartes sought to look beyond established ideas and create a thought system based on reason. In this profound work he meditates on doubt, the human soul, God, truth and the nature of existence itself.Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
On the Pleasure of Hating Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
One Swallow Does Not Make a Summer 'One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy'What does it mean to be a good person? Ranging over eternal questions of right and wrong, pleasure and self-control, friendship and courage, Aristotle's lectures on ethics are among the most lasting and profound philosophical works of all time.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
The First Ten Books Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Perhaps the most widely read thinker of all time, Confucius transformed Chinese philosophy with his belief that the greatest goal in life was pursuit of 'The Way': a search for virtue not as a means to rewards in this world or the next, but as the pinnacle of human existence.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
The Freedom to Be Free 'People can only be free in relation to one another.'Three exhilarating and inspiring essays in which the great twentieth-century political philosopher argues that there can be no freedom without politics, and no politics without freedom.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
The Prince Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
The Symposium Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Plato's retelling of the discourses between Socrates and his friends on such subjects as love and desire, truth and illusion, spiritual transcendence and the qualities of a good ruler, profoundly affected the ways in which we view human relationships, society and leadership - and shaped the whole tradition of Western philosophy.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Why Vegan? So the only question is: do animals other than man suffer?One of the great moral philosophers of the modern age, Peter Singer asks unflinching questions about how we should live our lives. The ideas collected in these writings, arguing that human tyranny over animals is a wrong comparable to racism and sexism, triggered the animal rights movement and gave impetus to the rise in vegan eating.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin History |
The Art of War For two and a half thousand years The Art of War has been the core text of military strategy and planning, providing leaders with enduring insights into tactics, psychology, discipline and the nature of power.Favoured by countless great generals and military tacticians throughout history, over the last century the book has found a new lease of life, inspiring business leaders, politicians and sporting figures, and offering a profound understanding of such diverse topics as managing others and outwitting competitors.Thoroughly edited version of acclaimed Lionel Giles's translation. This edition contains textual notes and a note on author to provide readers with a useful context.Серия: Classics |
The Four Horsemen. The Discussion that Sparked an Atheist Revolution Known as the 'four horsemen' of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed with one another, interrogated ideas and exchanged insights - about religion and atheism, science and sense - speaks with urgency to our present age.Questions they asked of each other included: 'Is it ever possible to win a war of ideas? Is spirituality the preserve of the religious? Are there any truths you would rather not know? Would you want to see the end of faith?'The dialogue was recorded, and is now transcribed and presented here with new introductions from the surviving three horsemen.With a sparkling introduction from Stephen Fry, it makes essential reading for all their admirers and for anyone interested in exploring the tensions between faith and reason. |
The Dalai Lama s Book of Wisdom A little book for those in search of words to calm and inspire. In this gift book His Holiness the Dalai Lama imparts his message: the importance of love, compassion and forgiveness.His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes how to bring wisdom and compassion into our busy, stressful everyday lives.A beautiful selection of words from His Holiness that will help you to face difficult emotions such as anger in yourself and in others with genuine acceptance and understanding.The only little gift book based on the words of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book should have tremendous appeal especially during the holiday season. |
Reflections on the Guillotine 'When silence or tricks of language contribute to maintaining an abuse that must be reformed or a suffering that can be relieved, then there is no other solution but to speak out'Written when execution by guillotine was still legal in France, Albert Camus' devastating attack on the 'obscene exhibition' of capital punishment remains one of the most powerful, persuasive arguments ever made against the death penalty.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Classical Philosophy In A Nutshell From Socrates fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato s Theory of Forms, Zeno s Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius.Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone.Серия: Knowledge in a Nutshell |
Being Happy 'It is impossible to live the pleasant life without also living sensibly, nobly and justly'The ancient Greek philosopher and teacher Epicurus argued that pleasure - not sensual hedonism, but the absence of pain or fear - is the highest goal of life. His hugely influential lessons on happiness are a call to appreciate the joy of being alive.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Bushido. The Soul of Japan 'What Japan was she owed to the samurai. They were not only the flower of the nation, but its root as well.'Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding 'the soul of Japan'.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Human Happiness Created by the seventeenth-century philosopher and mathematician Pascal, the essays contained in Human Happiness are a curiously optimistic look at whether humans can ever find satisfaction and real joy in life - or whether a belief in God is a wise gamble at best.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Miracles and Idolatry Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Voltaire's short, radical and iconoclastic essays on philosophical ideas from angels to idolatry, miracles to wickedness, make wry observations about human beliefs, and mock hypocrisy and extravagant piety - his call to his fellow men to act with reason and see through the lies they are fed by their leaders has provided inspiration to freethinkers everywhere.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Of the Abuse of Words John Locke was one of the greatest figures of the Enlightenment, whose assertion that reason is the key to knowledge changed the face of philosophy. These writings on thought, ideas, perception, truth and language are some of the most influential in the history of Western thought. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
On Friendship Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.Michel de Montaigne was the originator of the modern essay form; in these diverse pieces he expresses his views on relationships, contemplates the idea that man is no different from any animal, argues that all cultures should be respected, and attempts, by an exploration of himself, to understand the nature of humanity.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion A fascinating examination of ethics, religion and psychology, this selection of Schopenhauer's works contains scathing attack on the nature and logic of religion, and an essay on ethics that ranges from the American slavery debate to the vices of Buddhism.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
To Answer to the Question What is Enlightenment Immanuel Kant was one of the most influential philosophers in the whole of Europe, who changed Western thought with his examinations of reason and the nature of reality. In these writings he investigates human progress, civilization, morality and why, to be truly enlightened, we must all have the freedom and courage to use our own intellect.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
A Call for Revolution This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message The Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than a call for revolution. Are we ready to hear it?Are we ready to act? |
The Little Book of Philosophy Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy- from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size.To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - The Little Book of Philosophy changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, famous quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject. Each chapter is organised chronologically, and covers not only the big ideas, but the philosophers who first voiced them, as well as cross-referencing with earlier and later ideas and thinkers. The Little Book of Philosophy untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts, and is perfect for anyone with a general interest in how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, as well as students of philosophy and politics.Covers major and niche topics, from moral ethics to philosophies of religion.Серия: The Little Book of |
Bioethics. Philosophy of preservation of life and preservation of health. Textbook The textbook represents a modular presentation of ethics, bioethics and biomedical ethics. Its goal is a philosophical interpretation of novel ethical problems in modern health care as a special kind of theory and practice of treatment and prevention of diseases that doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare workers in the course of their professional activity.In the textbook bioethics is presented as a new moral thinking and worldview of specialists, which should become the essence and meaning of their creative activity. Historical and ethical material is organically combined with modern philosophical understanding of moral problems arising in the fi eld of protecting life and preserving people's health, as well as in the intellectual and moral development of a medical specialist.The key problems of bioethics are set out in accordance with the programs and work plans of classes on the course of bioethics adopted in most medical universities of the country. The innovative content of the textbook makes it useful for students of humanities universities and colleges, as well as for those who are interested in the problems of the evolution of ethics. |
The Myth of Sisyphus Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Inspired by the myth of a man condemned to ceaselessly push a rock up a mountain and watch it roll back to the valley below, The Myth of Sisyphus transformed twentieth-century philosophy with its impassioned argument for the value of life in a world without religious meaning.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
What Is Existentialism? 'It is possible for man to snatch the world from the darkness of absurdity'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.Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
On Suicide Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. One of the most important thinkers ever to write in English, the Empiricist David Hume liberated philosophy from the superstitious constraints of religion; here, he argues that all are free to choose between life and death, considers the nature of personal taste and succinctly criticises common philosophies of the time.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
Entre Nous Entre Nous is a major collection of essays representing the culmination of Emmanuel Levinas's philosophy. Bringing together his most important work in a single volume the book reveals the development of his thought over nearly forty years of committed inquiry. Here he engages with issues of suffering, love, religion, culture, justice, human rights, and legal theory and each issue is discussed in relation to the ethical dimensions of otherness. Like much of his work this text bridges several major gaps in the evolution of Continental philosophy, between modernism and postmodernism, phenomenology and poststructuralism, ethics and ontology.Серия: Bloomsbury Revelations |
How to Pray. Reflections & Essays C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God-prayer-in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God-prayer-in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.C. S. Lewis's insights on Christianity and his reflections on Christian life continue to guide us more than fifty years after his death. How to Pray showcases Lewis's enduring wisdom on prayer and its place in our daily lives.Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, How to Pray provides practical wisdom and instruction to help readers nurture their spiritual beliefs and embrace prayer in all its forms. While many people would like to speak to God, they often don't know how to begin. Lewis guides them through the practice, illuminating the significance of prayer and why it is central to faith.A welcome addition to the C. S. Lewis canon, How to Pray offers a deeper understanding of our personal tradition of prayer, our faith, and what is means to be a Christian. |
Preparing for Easter. Fifty Devotional Readings Together in one special volume, selections from the best of beloved, bestselling author C. S. Lewis s classic works for readers contemplating the grand miracle of Jesus s resurrection.Preparing for Easter is a concise, handy companion for the faithful of all Christian traditions and the curious to help them deepen their knowledge and consideration of this holy season a time of reflection as we consider Jesus s sacrifice and his joyous rise from the dead.Carefully curated, each selection in Preparing for Easter draws on a major theme in Lewis s writings on the Christian life, as well as others that consider why we can have confident faith in what happened on the cross.Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
Beyond Good and Evil Expanding on his ideas from Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche's radical polemic Beyond Good and Evil undermines the assumptions of traditional morality and encourages us to think more critically about the world we live in. In this famous text, no philosopher escapes Nietzsche's penetrating gaze. Questioning the blind following of religious faith, he analyses the deeper question of who is truly good or evil. Nietzsche argues the 'good man' is not the opposite of the evil man but rather a reflection of him. Beyond Good and Evil presents a unique perspective of the human mind offered through the words of one of history's most controversial philosophers.Серия: Arcturus Classics |
Thus Spake Zarathustra In Thus Spake Zarathustra, one of the greatest works of western philosophy, Nietzsche brought a revolutionary and critical approach to the ideas of the past. Proclaiming 'God is dead', he extolled the virtues of the 'Superman' and of individuality in his concept of the 'will to power'. Portrayed as the speeches of the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra, Nietzsche examines issues of morality, power, death and self-mastery in a passionate and poetic affirmation of life and freedom.Серия: Arcturus Classics |
The Shaykhi religious school. Historical subjects, teachings The monograph is an academic study on Shaykhism that uses primary sources to systematically present the teachings of this mystical school of Shi ism. The school originated and developed rapidly at the end of the 18th and the first half of the 19th centuries in the Near and Middle East. The book contains biographies of the founders of Shaykhism and issues relating to their sharp polemics with their opponents. It examines the fundamental principles of Shaykhi teaching with a special focus on its four pillars, and introduces important works of the school s theorists.The monograph is supplemented with an extensive set of scanned pages of Shaykhi manuscripts from the collection of the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IOM RAS). |
Chinese Thought. From Confucius to Cook Ding An engrossing history of ancient Chinese philosophy and culture from an eminent Cambridge expertWe are often told that the twenty-first century is bound to become China's century. Never before has Chinese culture been so physically, digitally, economically or aesthetically present in everyday Western life. But how much do we really know about its origins and key beliefs? How did the ancient Chinese think about the world?In this enlightening book, Roel Sterckx, one of the foremost experts in Chinese thought, takes us through centuries of Chinese history, from Confucius to Daoism to the Legalists. The great questions that have occupied China's brightest minds were not about who and what we are, but rather how we should live our lives, how we should organise society and how we can secure the well-being of those who live with us and for whom we carry responsibility.With evocative examples from philosophy, literature and everyday life, Sterckx shows us how the ancient Chinese have shaped the thinking of a civilization that is now influencing our own.Серия: Pelican Books |
A Preface to Paradise Lost In Preface to Paradise Lost, C. S. Lewis presents an illuminating reflection on John Milton's Paradise Lost, the seminal classic that profoundly influenced Christian thought as well as Lewis's own work.Lewis a revered scholar and professor of literature closely examines the style, content, structure, and themes of Milton's masterpiece, a retelling of the biblical story from the Fall of Humankind, Satan's temptation, and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Considering this story within the context of the Western literary tradition, Lewis offers invaluable insights into Paradise Lost and the nature of literature itself, unveiling the poem's beauty and its wisdom.With a clarity of thought and a style that are the trademarks of Lewis s writing, he provides answers with a lucidity and lightness that deepens our understanding of Milton s immortal work. Also inspiring new readers to revisit Paradise Lost, Lewis reminds us of why elements including ritual, splendour and joy deserve to exist and hold a sacred place in human life.One of Lewis's most revered scholarly works, Preface to Paradise Lost is an indispensable read for new and lifelong fans of Lewis's writing. |
Compelling Reason 'You can only find out the rights and wrongs by Reasoning - never by being rude about your opponent's psychology.' For C. S. Lewis, reason and logic are the sensible way to approach faith and ethics. Much of the 20th century's ills are caused by ill-founded beliefs and opinions. Lewis's original approach remains as vital today as ever. He is able to take the most convoluted subject, turn it side on and shed bright illumination on it. To be able to see along things rather than at them - just like a beam of sunlight that invades the darkness of a toolshed - is, to Lewis, the way to understanding. Written variously between 1940 and 1962, this collection of essays represents the best of Lewis's considerable wisdom on the great ethical and theological concerns of the day. |
Screwtape Proposes a Toast The only official sequel, penned by Lewis himself, to the ever-popular Screwtape Letters published alongside other short essays.One of the most popular books ever to come from the pen of C.S. Lewis was written in the name of Screwtape, a senior devil, experienced in the art of luring his patients on earth to their own damnation in service of our father below and training others to do the same.Screwtape s correspondence with his nephew, an apprentice devil, came into Lewis s hands, he said, by a route he would not disclose, and many a reader has finished the collection longing for more of the insights they gained from its wisdom.Much to Lewis s resistance, this after-dinner speech, given by Screwtape to a graduating class of demons at a college in hell, came to light a few years after the publication of the original letters. Now 75 years later, the speech is reproduced in full once more, along with a short collection of Lewis s other lesser-known, but perennial works.Many people will have forgotten about the only official sequel that exists to Screwtape; the 75th anniversary of Screwtape s publication is the perfect opportunity to bring this back.Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
The Lies That Bind. Rethinking Identity From the best-selling author of Cosmopolitanism comes this revealing exploration of how the collective identities that shape our polarised world are riddled with contradiction.We often think identity is personal. But the identities that shape the world, our struggles, and our hopes, are social ones, shared with countless others. Our sense of self is shaped by our family, but also by affiliations that spread out from there, like our nationality, culture, class, race and religion.Taking these broad categories as a starting point, Professor Appiah challenges our assumptions about how identity works. In eloquent and lively chapters, he weaves personal anecdote with historical, cultural and literary example to explore the entanglements within the stories we tell ourselves. We all know there are conflicts among identities; but Professor Appiah explores how identities are created by conflict.Identities are then crafted from confusions - confusions this book aims to help us sort through. Religion, Appiah shows us, isn't primarily about beliefs. The idea of national self-determination is incoherent. Our everyday racial thinking is an artefact of discarded science. Class is not a matter of upper and lower. And the very idea of Western culture is a misleading myth. We will see our situation more clearly if we start to question these mistaken identities. This is radical new thinking from a master in the subject and will change forever the way we think about ourselves and our communities. |
On Liberty In one of the most influential philosophical works ever writen, John Stuart Mill explores the risks and responsibilities of liberty. Examining the tyranny that can come both from government and from the herd-like opinion of the majority, Mill proposes a freedom to think, unite, and pursue our pleasures as the most important freedoms, as long as we cause no harm to others.Great Ideas. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Серия: Penguin Great Ideas |
The Hidden Half. The Unseen Forces That Influence Everything Why does one smoker die of lung cancer but another live to 100? The answer is The Hidden Half those random, unknowable variables that mess up our attempts to comprehend the world.We humans are very clever creatures but we re idiots about how clever we really are. In this entertaining and ingenious book, Blastland reveals how in our quest to make the world more understandable, we lose sight of how unexplainable it often is. The result from GDP figures to medicine is that experts know a lot less than they think.Filled with compelling stories from economics, genetics, business, and science, The Hidden Half is a warning that an explanation which works in one arena may not work in another. Entertaining and provocative, it will change how you view the world. |
The Uses of Pessimism and the Danger of False Hope Scruton argues that the tragedies and disasters of the history of the European continent have been the consequences of a false optimism and the fallacies that derive from it. In place of these fallacies, Scruton mounts a passionate defence of both civil society and freedom. He shows that the true legacy of European civilisation is not the false idealisms that have almost destroyed it in the shapes of Nazism, fascism and communism but the culture of forgiveness and irony which we must now protect from those whom it offends. The Uses of Pessimism is a passionate plea for reason and responsibility, written at a time of profound change. |
Religion. The rich history of the world's major faiths For thousands of years, religion has dominated the political, economic, and sociological history of mankind - and continues to do so today. This book looks at the fascinating stories of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and examines the way in which they express themselves in the modern world.Topics include:- The Crusades- The Palestinian/lsraeli conflict- The Reformation in Europe- The Holocaust- The Shi'a and Sunni divide- The life of Buddha- The Hare Krishna movement- Guru Nanak and the spiritual teaching of SikhismBeautifully illustrated throughout.Серия: How the World Works |
Philosophy for Life. And other dangerous situations In his engaging book, Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. Jules imagines a dream school, which includes 12 of the greatest and most colourful thinkers the world has ever known.Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves and live better lives. These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today - from marines to magicians, from astronauts to anarchists and from CBT psychologists to soldiers. Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities - Socratic cafes, Stoic armies, Platonic sects, Sceptic summer camps - and even whole nations in their quest for the good life. |
Why Buddhism Is True. The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment From one of America s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer and the reason we make other people suffer is that we don t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness.In this sublime (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution.This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright s landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world s most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species. |
The Prince At the end of an industrious political career in conflic-triven Italy, the Florentine diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli composed his masterpiece The Prince, a classic study of power and politics, and a manual of ruthlessness for any ambitious ruler.Controversial in his own time, The Prince made Machiavelli's name a byword for manipulative scheming, and had an impact on such major figures as Napoleon and Frederick the Great. It contains principles as true today as when they were first written almost five centuries ago.This edition contains notes, extra material and a select bibliography as well as Machiavelli's The Prince and Italy by G.W.F. Hegel and first pages of The Prince in the original Italian.Серия: Evergreens |
Ecce Homo What could have happened to me?...How did I soar to such heights, above the rabble sitting by the well?'Ecce Homo is Nietzsche's compelling autobiography, written in 1888, just weeks before he succumbed to madness. Nietzsche's last great work, a fascinating and bizarre text, traces the development of his own philosophy and the thinkers who influenced him along the way. Both shocking and revealing, Ecce Homo is a window into the mind of one of Germany's most acclaimed philosophers.Серия: Arcturus Classics |
Human, All Too Human Ranging from a few words to a few pages, the aphorisms in Human, All Too Human present Friedrich Nietzsches thoughts on a variety of subjects, including the nature of reality (metaphysics); moral feelings, especially the concepts of good and evil; the argument that great art is the product of hard work as opposed to genius and inspiration; free-thinking; the evolution of men, women and children; and the limitations that people put on their own thoughts and reasoning. The first of what became three volumes, Human, All Too Human not only represented a change in style for Nietzsche after the break-up of his friendship with the composer Richard Wagner and his rejection of Schopenhauers influence, but also a move towards the views of the Enlightenment philosophers, particularly Voltaire and La Rochfoucauld. Human, All Too Human marks Nietzsches decision to embrace new concepts and a fascinating turning point in the work of one of the 19th centurys greatest philosophers.Серия: Arcturus Classics |
On the Genealogy of Morals 'The sight of suffering does one good, the infliction of suffering does one more good - this is a hard maxim, but none the less a fundamental maxim, old, powerful, and "human, all-too-human".'In this daring and insightful work, Nietzsche lays bare the hypocrisies at the foundations of our ideas of morality. Considering ideas of good and evil, guilt and conscience, and law and violence along the way, On the Genealogy of Morals takes the reader on a journey through the history of value systems in three masterful essays. His insights are sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes provocative, but always demonstrate the workings of an exceptional mind. Together, this collection of essays makes up one of the most powerful works of modern philosophy that seeks to do nothing less than unravel the mysteries of human nature.Серия: Arcturus Classics |
Christian Reflections A collection of Lewis s essays against the new morality a fine collection representing Lewis at his most brilliant.Published shortly after his death, aiming to make available some of his writings which were not at that time publicly accessible, and to counter the prevailing new morality of the sixties, Christian Reflections gives a robust defence of the Christian Gospel.Now, fifty years later, when Christian communities are, in our own day, struggling to come to terms with a shifting morality, this little volume will be a comforting reminder of the never-changing truths of the faith.As ever, Lewis s clear and eloquent mind gives plenty of food for thought, especially as he aims his intellectual ammunition at the modern myths still so prevalent in our post-modern culture.Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
How to Be a Christian. Reflections & Essays How to Be a Christian brings together the best of Lewis s insights on Christian practice and its expression in our daily lives. Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works.From the revered teacher and best-selling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters comes a collection that gathers the best of C. S. Lewis s practical advice on how to embody a Christian life.The most famous adherent and defender of Christianity in the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis has long influenced our perceptions and understanding of the faith. More than fifty years after his death, Lewis s arguments remain extraordinarily persuasive because they originate from his deep insights into the Christian life itself. Only an intellectual of such profound faith could form such cogent and compelling reasons for its truth.By provoking readers to more carefully ponder their faith, How to Be a Christian can help readers forge a deeper understanding of their personal beliefs and what is means to be a Christian, and strengthen their profound relationship with God. |
Our Daily Bread. From Argos to the Altar a Priest's Story A warmly funny, intensely moving and startlingly personal account of the lives of an urban parish priest and his parishioners. Father Alex Frost was not always a man of the cloth. He found his calling while running an Argos store in his native Burnley, moonlighting as a stand-up comedian and die-hard fan of The Clarets and Depeche Mode.But having achieved his profession, Fr Alex quickly recognised the 17, 000 inhabitants of his new parish were in dire need of help. Burnley is typical of many towns across Britain: a place of run-down council estates, severe poverty litter, crime and drugs, but also a place where the sacred sits alongside the secular in an intimate and personal way. And so it was that he found himself running a food bank from a car park, helping the desperate amid his flock as the pandemic raged.Fr Alex's down-to-earth style of ministry struck a chord with people of all faiths, cultures and class at a time when the divide between rich and poor is widening cataclysmically. But amid the tragedy, addiction, appalling loss, illness and neglect, there also lies hope, joy and moments of comedy. Our Daily Bread is as much the story of the rich cast of characters that cross the threshold of any church as it is our vicar's. Through them it shows the continued relevance of the church for those in peril: the poor and the marginalised.This heartfelt and moving book seeks to give a voice to the voiceless, charting the tragedy and pain, humour and hope which are ever-present in his community. It is ultimately about modern poverty - and how we all can, and should, espouse Christian virtues of love, kindness, tolerance. |
Reflections on the Psalms C.S. Lewis' moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from Scripture and what they tell us about God, the Bible, and faith.'We delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment; it is its appointed consummation' In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
The Four Loves C.S. Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories: Affection, Friendship, Eros and Charity. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race.Charity, however, the Gift-love of God, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves become distorted and even dangerous.Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
The Problem of Pain For centuries people have been tormented by one question above all - 'If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?' And what of the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it?The greatest Christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle this knotty issue. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungry for a true understanding of human nature.Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
The Weight of Glory. A Collection of Lewis Most Moving Addresses Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt.Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our day-to-day lives, C.S. Lewis's ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual understanding.Considered by many to be Lewis's finest sermon of all, and his most moving address, 'The Weight of Glory' extols a compassionate vision of Christianity an dincludes lucid and compelling discussions on faith.Also included in this volume are "Transposition, " "On Forgiveness, " "Why I Am Not a Pacifist, " and "Learning in War-Time".Серия: C. S. Lewis Signature Classic |
The Art of Rhetoric Moral character, so to say, constitutes the most effective means of proof. In ancient Greece, rhetoric was at the centre of public life. Many writers attempted to provide manuals to help improve debating skills, but it was not until Aristotle produced The Art of Rhetoric in the 4th century bc that the subject had a true masterpiece.As he considered the role of emotion, reason, and morality in speech, Aristotle created essential guidelines for argument and prose style that would influence writers for more than two millennia. Brilliantly explained and carefully reasoned, The Art of Rhetoric remains as relevant today as it was in the assemblies of ancient Athens. |
The Dialogues of Socrates Socrates' most dedicated student, Plato, offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief in one's own responsibility through Socrates' dialogue with his fellow Athenians. It provides a complete portrait of the enigmatic philosopher. This collection includes six of Plato's dialogues focusing on the life of Socrates: Charmides, in which Socrates discusses the meaning of restraint; Symposium, depicting a contest of speeches and rhetoric over the subject of love; Euthyphro, in which Socrates and Euthyphro ponder the meaning of piety; Apology which includes Socrates' defence from his trial; and Phaedo which recounts the day of Socrates death. All parts come together to create a moving read for newly curious philosophy students and experienced intellectuals alike. |
The Republic 'Wealth and poverty; the one is the parent of luxury and indolence, and the other of meanness and viciousness, and both of discontent.'Plato's The Republic forms the foundation of most Western philosophy. An inquiry into politics, a discourse on morality and a brilliantly insightful exposition of philosophy are framed into a simple dialogue between Socrates and his pupils.Translated by the renowned Oxford classicist, Benjamin Jowett, The Republic is highly accessible yet filled with fascinating depths for students of philosophy. It shows us the vision of an ideal society and what we can do as individuals to help create it. |
The Rights of Man ''Whatever is my right as a man is also the right of another; and it becomes my duty to guarantee as well as to possess."Thomas Paine was one of the most influential and inspirational writers of his age. One of the Founding Fathers of America, John Adams, stated that without his writing in Common Sense, "the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain."The Rights of Man was Paine's greatest and most popular work. In this response to the French Revolution, he wrote passionately about the concepts of democracy and equality and a liberty that should be based on man's natural rights - of life, freedom of speech and freedom of conscience. |
Happiness in This Life In this international bestseller Pope Francis explores the idea of happiness and shows how we can bring more meaning and purpose to our lives.For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Happiness in This Life delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, key lessons instructing readers on how to find love and happiness in a chaotic world.Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women's rights, the challenges that face today's young people, and why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbour. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life and provides comforting messages of hope. The core ideas of his Holiness' papacy - mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy - shine through.Full of inspiration and guidance for personal growth, this life-affirming book will help readers find the path towards spiritual well-being and living a happy life. |
Lessons in Stoicism How can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics - Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius - with snapshots of their fascinating lives, to show us how their ideas can help us today.In vivid prose, Sellars shows how the works of these three Stoics have inspired readers ever since, speaking as they do to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. Their works, fundamentally, are about how to live - how to understand one's place in the world, how to cope when things don't go well, how to manage one's emotions and how to behave towards others.Consoling and inspiring, Lessons in Stoicism is a deeply thoughtful guide to the philosophy of a good life. |
A Brief History of Christianity The story of Christianity through the individual men and women who shaped it.This volume tells the story of Christianity through the individual men and women who shaped it. It is a story of colossal undertakings and spectacular successes as well as ferocious intolerance, greed and bloodshed. Bamber Gascoigne traces a clear path through a complicated history, exploring the motives, the passions, the fears and the achievements of the Christians. His approach is objective and he writes in a conversational style, focusing on moments of significant detail and a vast and varied cast of characters. |
The Essence of Vedanta All students of philosophy will relate to the concepts of selfhood, nature, karma and liberation. Here are views and answers to the most important questions. How is self identified? What are the causes and effects in nature? Are our actions determined? What is freedom for a human being? What happens after death? The Essence of Vedanta examines issues of existential philosophy from the viewpoint of the Veda, the most ancient and sacred of Indian scriptures, and also outlines the work of Sankara, the early medieval master of Vedanta's dominant form, Advaita. The foundation of all Vedic teaching lies in the universal truth that human nature reflects God (Brahman), who exists in every living thing. An individual needs no salvation therefore, because he or she is never lost, but merely living in ignorance of his or her true nature. Brian Hodgkinson offers readers insight into, and discussion of, the fundamental questions of the Vedic system concerning self-realization, such as knowledge versus ignorance, the self, consciousness, free will, nature, time, the mind, language, law and society. His fascinating appraisal reveals the profound nature of the Veda and its practices. With its tolerance of other faiths, and ultimately uplifting spiritual message, it is a discipline that chimes with our 21st century needs and preoccupations. |
Key Writings Henri Lefebvre is widely recognized as one of the most influential social theorists of the Twentieth Century. His writings on cities, everyday life, and the production of space have become hugely influential across Cultural Studies, Sociology, Geography and Architecture. Key Writings presents the full range of Lefebvre's thought in a single volume. The selection of essays spanning 1933 to 1990, reinforce the relevance of Lefebvre's work to current debates in social theory, politics and philosophy. The book is divided into five sections: `Philosophy and Marxism', `The Critique of Everyday Life', `The Country and the City' `History, Time and Space' and `Politics' and includes a general introduction by the editors as well as separate introductions to each section.Серия: Bloomsbury Revelations |
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