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The Philosophy Book

de DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe.Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers clearly and simply, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain ... Leer más

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Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe.Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers clearly and simply, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain
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Big Ideas in Brief

200 World-Changing Concepts Explained In An Instant

de Ian Crofton ...

Series series IN MINUTES
Big Ideas in Brief provides an accessible and easily understood tour of 200 key concepts that really matter. The ideas covered come from a wide range of subjects - Philosophy, Religion, Science, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and the Arts. A series of short and lively articles accompanied by 100 illustrations introduce a host of diverse topics, all explained simply and ... Leer más

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Big Ideas in Brief provides an accessible and easily understood tour of 200 key concepts that really matter. The ideas covered come from a wide range of subjects - Philosophy, Religion, Science, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and the Arts. A series of short and lively articles accompanied by 100 illustrations introduce a host of diverse topics, all explained simply and
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The Basic Works of Aristotle

de Aristotle ...

Edited by Richard McKeon, with an introduction by C.D.C. ReevePreserved by Arabic mathematicians and canonized by Christian scholars, Aristotle’s works have shaped Western thought, science, and religion for nearly two thousand years. Richard McKeon’s The Basic Works of Aristotle—constituted out of the definitive Oxford translation and in print as a Random House hardcover for sixty years—has long ... Leer más

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Edited by Richard McKeon, with an introduction by C.D.C. ReevePreserved by Arabic mathematicians and canonized by Christian scholars, Aristotle’s works have shaped Western thought, science, and religion for nearly two thousand years. Richard McKeon’s The Basic Works of Aristotle—constituted out of the definitive Oxford translation and in print as a Random House hardcover for sixty years—has long
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Write Away

One Writer's Approach to the Novel

de Elizabeth George ...

Here's what I tell mystudents on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: Youwill be published if you possess three qualities—talent, passion, anddiscipline.In Write Away, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to knowabout how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craftand gives helpful ... Leer más

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Here's what I tell mystudents on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: Youwill be published if you possess three qualities—talent, passion, anddiscipline.In Write Away, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to knowabout how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craftand gives helpful
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Manual Didáctico De Filosofia

de Domingo Antonio Rodríguez ...

Es un texto metdico que se basa en lo que realmente es el universo de la filosofa y cuyo fin es que el profesor ensee y que los estudiantes aprendan. (Profesor Universidad Privada) El autor nos sumerge en el maravilloso conocimiento filosfico y, con los contenidos propios del programa de introduccin a la filosofa, nos facilita construir una visin universal, claro est que de forma sistmica, metdica ... Leer más

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Es un texto metdico que se basa en lo que realmente es el universo de la filosofa y cuyo fin es que el profesor ensee y que los estudiantes aprendan. (Profesor Universidad Privada) El autor nos sumerge en el maravilloso conocimiento filosfico y, con los contenidos propios del programa de introduccin a la filosofa, nos facilita construir una visin universal, claro est que de forma sistmica, metdica
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The American Reader

Words that Moved a Nation

de Diane Ravitch ...

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Zeit der Zauberer

Das große Jahrzehnt der Philosophie 1919 - 1929

de Wolfram Eilenberger ...

Die Jahre 1919 bis 1929 markieren eine Epoche unvergleichlicher geistiger Kreativität, in der Gedanken zum ersten Mal gedacht wurden, ohne die das Leben und Denken in unserer Gegenwart nicht dasselbe wäre. Die großen Philosophen Ludwig Wittgenstein, Walter Benjamin, Ernst Cassirer und Martin Heidegger prägten diese Epoche und ließen die deutsche Sprache ein letztes Mal vor der Katastrophe des ... Leer más

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Die Jahre 1919 bis 1929 markieren eine Epoche unvergleichlicher geistiger Kreativität, in der Gedanken zum ersten Mal gedacht wurden, ohne die das Leben und Denken in unserer Gegenwart nicht dasselbe wäre. Die großen Philosophen Ludwig Wittgenstein, Walter Benjamin, Ernst Cassirer und Martin Heidegger prägten diese Epoche und ließen die deutsche Sprache ein letztes Mal vor der Katastrophe des
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The Other Slavery

The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

de Andrés Reséndez ...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other
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Stoic Six Pack

Meditations, Letters From a Stoic and More

de Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus ...

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusDiscourses of EpictetusSeneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epi... ... Leer más

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“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusDiscourses of EpictetusSeneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epi...
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Profiles in Corruption

Abuse of Power by America’s Progressive Elite

de Peter Schweizer ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Washington insiders operate by a proven credo: When a Peter Schweizer book drops, duck and brace for impact.For over a decade, the work of six-time New York Times bestselling investigative reporter Peter Schweizer has sent shockwaves through the political universe by exposing high-level political corruption.Clinton Cash revealed the Clintons’ international money flow, ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Washington insiders operate by a proven credo: When a Peter Schweizer book drops, duck and brace for impact.For over a decade, the work of six-time New York Times bestselling investigative reporter Peter Schweizer has sent shockwaves through the political universe by exposing high-level political corruption.Clinton Cash revealed the Clintons’ international money flow,
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Logically Fallacious

The Ultimate Collection of Over 300 Logical Fallacies (Academic Edition)

de Bo Bennett, PhD ...

This book is a crash course in effective reasoning, meant to catapult you into a world where you start to see things how they really are, not how you think they are. The focus of this book is on logical fallacies, which loosely defined, are simply errors in reasoning. With the reading of each page, you can make significant improvements in the way you reason and make decisions. Logically Fallacious ... Leer más

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This book is a crash course in effective reasoning, meant to catapult you into a world where you start to see things how they really are, not how you think they are. The focus of this book is on logical fallacies, which loosely defined, are simply errors in reasoning. With the reading of each page, you can make significant improvements in the way you reason and make decisions. Logically Fallacious
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Franz Kafka: The Best Works

de Franz Kafka ...

This ebook compiles Franz Kafka's greatest writings, including novels, novellas, short stories and parables such as "Amerika", "The Trial", "The Metamorphosis", "The Castle", "In the Penal Colony", "A Hunger Artist" and "The Great Wall of China". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) ... Leer más

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This ebook compiles Franz Kafka's greatest writings, including novels, novellas, short stories and parables such as "Amerika", "The Trial", "The Metamorphosis", "The Castle", "In the Penal Colony", "A Hunger Artist" and "The Great Wall of China". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)
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The Philosophy Book for Beginners

A Brief Introduction to Great Thinkers and Big Ideas

de Sharon Kaye ...

"A truly delightful and wonderfully compact introduction to philosophy's key questions and major thinkers from ancient times to the present day." —William Irwin, general editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture seriesWho are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that's philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners ... Leer más

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"A truly delightful and wonderfully compact introduction to philosophy's key questions and major thinkers from ancient times to the present day." —William Irwin, general editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture seriesWho are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that's philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners
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On Truth and Untruth

Selected Writings

de Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Series Libro 36 - Harper Perennial Modern Thought
“We continue to live within the intellectual shadow cast by Nietzsche.”—New York Times Book ReviewReissued for the age of "fake news," On Truth and Untruth charts Nietzsche’s evolving thinking on the nature of truth, which has exerted a powerful influence over modern and contemporary thought. This original collection of German philosophy features the complete text of the celebrated early essay “On ... Leer más

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“We continue to live within the intellectual shadow cast by Nietzsche.”—New York Times Book ReviewReissued for the age of "fake news," On Truth and Untruth charts Nietzsche’s evolving thinking on the nature of truth, which has exerted a powerful influence over modern and contemporary thought. This original collection of German philosophy features the complete text of the celebrated early essay “On
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Passion of the Western Mind

Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View

de Richard Tarnas ...

"[This] magnificent critical survey, with its inherent respect for both the 'Westt's mainstream high culture' and the 'radically changing world' of the 1990s, offers a new breakthrough for lay and scholarly readers alike....Allows readers to grasp the big picture of Western culture for the first time."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEHere are the great minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas, ... Leer más

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"[This] magnificent critical survey, with its inherent respect for both the 'Westt's mainstream high culture' and the 'radically changing world' of the 1990s, offers a new breakthrough for lay and scholarly readers alike....Allows readers to grasp the big picture of Western culture for the first time."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEHere are the great minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas,
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The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle

Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

de Marcus Aurelius, Plato, Aristotle ...

In the long history of philosophy and literature, few have been so widely read and admired as the great thinkers of Greece and Rome. For modern audiences, this eBook bundle—which collects the Modern Library editions of three classics: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, Selected Dialogues of Plato, and The Basic Works of Aristotle—is the perfect introduction to the foundation of modern knowledge. ... Leer más

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In the long history of philosophy and literature, few have been so widely read and admired as the great thinkers of Greece and Rome. For modern audiences, this eBook bundle—which collects the Modern Library editions of three classics: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, Selected Dialogues of Plato, and The Basic Works of Aristotle—is the perfect introduction to the foundation of modern knowledge.
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The Essential Works of Voltaire

Enriched edition. Philosophical Writings, Novels, Historical Works, Poetry, Plays & Letters

de Voltaire, Joel Foster ...

Traducido por Tobias Smollett, William F. Fleming, William Walton ...

In 'The Essential Works of Voltaire, readers are invited to delve into the captivating world of one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment period. This collection includes a diverse range of prose, poetry, and philosophical treatises, showcasing Voltaire's wit, intelligence, and satirical edge. Through his works, Voltaire critiques the social, religious, and political norms of his ... Leer más

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In 'The Essential Works of Voltaire, readers are invited to delve into the captivating world of one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment period. This collection includes a diverse range of prose, poetry, and philosophical treatises, showcasing Voltaire's wit, intelligence, and satirical edge. Through his works, Voltaire critiques the social, religious, and political norms of his
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How to Be an Epicurean

The Ancient Art of Living Well

de Catherine Wilson ...

A leading philosopher shows that if the pursuit of happiness is the question, Epicureanism is the answerEpicureanism has a reputation problem, bringing to mind gluttons with gout or an admonition to eat, drink, and be merry. In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern ... Leer más

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A leading philosopher shows that if the pursuit of happiness is the question, Epicureanism is the answerEpicureanism has a reputation problem, bringing to mind gluttons with gout or an admonition to eat, drink, and be merry. In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern
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A Second Treasury of Kahlil Gibran

de Kahlil Gibran ...

Traducido por Anthony R. Ferris ...

Works on joy and sorrow, life and love, by Kahlil Gibran, one of the most celebrated modern philosophersIn this magnificent volume, Gibran's writings have been translated from their native Arabic to English by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris. The collection includes The Broken Wings, an exquisitely tender, poetic love story; The Voice of the Master, a remarkable study of life; and Thoughts and ... Leer más

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Works on joy and sorrow, life and love, by Kahlil Gibran, one of the most celebrated modern philosophersIn this magnificent volume, Gibran's writings have been translated from their native Arabic to English by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris. The collection includes The Broken Wings, an exquisitely tender, poetic love story; The Voice of the Master, a remarkable study of life; and Thoughts and
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Zeno and the Tortoise

How to Think Like a Philosopher

de Nicholas Fearn ...

From the author of The Latest Answers to the Oldest Questions, a philosophical guide that's "great for sounding cleverer than you really are" ( Men's Health).For those who don't know the difference between Lucretius's spear and Hume's fork , Zeno and the Tortoise explains not just who each philosopher was and what he thought, but exactly how he came to think in the way he did.In a witty and ... Leer más

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From the author of The Latest Answers to the Oldest Questions, a philosophical guide that's "great for sounding cleverer than you really are" ( Men's Health).For those who don't know the difference between Lucretius's spear and Hume's fork , Zeno and the Tortoise explains not just who each philosopher was and what he thought, but exactly how he came to think in the way he did.In a witty and
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Meditations

de Marcus Aurelius ...

Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. ... Leer más

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Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.
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The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy

de Simon Blackburn ...

Series series Oxford Quick Reference
This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear and concise definitions, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, ... Leer más

$15.38 USD

This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear and concise definitions, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese,
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Studies in Words

de C. S. Lewis ...

Language—in its communicative and playful functions, its literary formations and its shifting meanings—is a perennially fascinating topic. C. S. Lewis's Studies in Words explores this fascination by taking a series of words and teasing out their connotations using examples from a vast range of English literature, recovering lost meanings and analyzing their functions. It doubles as an absorbing ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Language—in its communicative and playful functions, its literary formations and its shifting meanings—is a perennially fascinating topic. C. S. Lewis's Studies in Words explores this fascination by taking a series of words and teasing out their connotations using examples from a vast range of English literature, recovering lost meanings and analyzing their functions. It doubles as an absorbing
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Aristotle Dictionary

de Thomas Kiernan ...

At long last, a comprehensive tool in English for a better understanding of the most basic terms in Aristotle's philosophy. Interested readers, students, and scholars of philosophy and of the general intellectual background of Western culture need no longer be handicapped by a lack of knowledge of Greek and Latin. A careful comparison of the original Greek, Medieval, and Renaissance Latin ... Leer más

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At long last, a comprehensive tool in English for a better understanding of the most basic terms in Aristotle's philosophy. Interested readers, students, and scholars of philosophy and of the general intellectual background of Western culture need no longer be handicapped by a lack of knowledge of Greek and Latin. A careful comparison of the original Greek, Medieval, and Renaissance Latin
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