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  • Meditations

    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. ... Read more

    R50,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rational Optimist

    How Prosperity Evolves

    by Matt Ridley ...
    Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction 2011.Life is on the up.We are wealthier, healthier, happier, kinder, cleaner, more peaceful, more equal and longer-lived than any previous generation. Thanks to the unique human habits of exchange and specialisation, our species has found innovative solutions to every obstacle it has faced so far.In ‘The Rational Optimist’, acclaimed ... Read more

    R174,90

  • Stoic Six Pack

    Meditations, Letters From a Stoic and More

    “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... ... Read more

    R33,46

  • Logically Fallacious

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

    by 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 ... Read more

    R184,31 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Great Philosophers

    The Lives and Ideas of History's Greatest Thinkers

    by Stephen Law ...
    Since the beginning of time mankind has struggled with the big questions surrounding our existence. Whilst most people have heard of Socrates, Machiavelli and Nietzsche, many are less clear on their theories and key concepts.In The Great Philosophers, bestselling author Stephen Law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas. Avoiding the technical jargon and complex logic associated with most ... Read more

    R250,80

  • Philosophy

    A Beginner's Guide

    From philosophy's founding fathers - Thales, Socrates, Plato... to great minds of the post-modern era - Satre, Ayer, Feyerabend... this concise new guide presents 100 of the world's most influential thinkers. Arranged from the ancient world to the present day, each philosopher's key ideas, notable works and pronouncements are encapsulated in a series of succinct biographies, accompanied by ... Read more

    R140,98

  • The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy

    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, ... Read more

    R282,20

  • Manual Didáctico De Filosofia

    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 ... Read more

    R57,95

  • The American Poet

    Weedpatch Gazette for 2009

    Awarded an American Legion Scholarship I am also an award winning author and have published numerous articles and books. Having attended several colleges and universities eventually earning my Ph. D. in Human Behavior I hold several life credentials in education earned during many years as an educator together with years spent working in the Aerospace Industry and other occupations. But to call ... Read more

    R98,08

  • Medieval Andhra

    A Socio-Historical Perspective

    by Alpana Pandey ...
    The book delves into the lives of the Telugus in the 17th and 18th centuries. It highlights the existing social conditions in the region. At the same time it emphasises on certain changes witnessed due to the Muslim rule and the arrival of the traders from European countries. Besides their economic activities, the traders made inroads into the socio - political realm of the region. The Qutb-Shahi ... Read more

    R72,44

  • Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

    Perhaps this book will be understood only by someone who has himself already had the thoughts that are expressed in it--or at least similar thoughts.--So it is not a textbook.--Its purpose would be achieved if it gave pleasure to one person who read and understood it.The book deals with the problems of philosophy, and shows, I believe, that the reason why these problems are posed is that the logic ... Read more

    R50,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Tyranny of God

    by Joseph Lewis ...
    This daring book on the Philosophy of Atheism was penned by Joseph Lewis with the fire and enthusiasm of conviction. If you enjoy reading Voltaire, David Hume, Thomas Paine and Ingersoll, this book is for you. ... Read more

    R33,46 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Zadig

    by Voltaire ...
    Zadig is a famous novel and work of philosophical fiction written by Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire. It tells the story of Zadig, a philosopher in ancient Babylonia. The author does not attempt any historical accuracy, and some of the problems Zadig faces are thinly disguised references to social and political problems of Voltaire's own day. ... Read more

    R33,46 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Sayings of Epictetus

    by Epictetus ...
    Epictetus (AD c. 55 – 135) was a Greek sage and Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey), and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses. ... Read more

    R33,46 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Case of Wagner/Nietzsche Contra Wagner/Selected Aphorisms

    The Case Against Wagner was one Nietzsche's last books, and his wittiest. In Wagner's music, in his doctrine, in his whole concept of art, Nietzsche saw the confirmation, the promotion, even the encouragement, of that decadence and degeneration which is now rampant in Europe; and it is for this reason, although to the end of his life he still loved Wagner, the man and the friend, that we find him, ... Read more

    R40,39 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Self-Reliance and Other Essays (Annotated)

    Essayist, poet, and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) propounded a transcendental idealism emphasizing self-reliance, self-culture, and individual expression. ... Read more

    R67,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Geschichte der neueren Philosophie

    Anders als in der Hegelschule üblich, ließ Feuerbach die Philosophie der Neuzeit nicht mit Descartes, sondern mit Francis Bacon beginnen; er begründete dies damit, dass Bacon das systematisch gesammelte Erfahrungswissen, also die Naturwissenschaften, zur "Grundlage alles Wissens" erhoben habe. Immer wieder betonte er die Bedeutung des Naturstudiums für die Entwicklung philosophischer Erkenntnis, ... Read more

    R29,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Organon

    by Aristoteles ...
    Translated by Julius Heinrich von Kirchmann ...
    Das Organon ist eine Sammlung von Schriften des griechischen Philosophen Aristoteles. In ihnen beschreibt Aristoteles die Kunst der Logik als Werkzeug der Wissenschaft. Das Organon besteht aus sechs Einzelschriften, die vermutlich nicht von Aristoteles selbst, sondern von byzantinischen Gelehrten, die der Sammlung auch den Namen gaben, in dieser Form zusammengestellt worden sind. Die sechs Bücher ... Read more

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  • Lehrbuch der Geschichte der Philosophie

    Windelbands Lexikon gehört zu den grundlegenden Werken zur Geschichte der Philosophie und deckt alle Spektren ab. Inhalt: Einleitung. § 1. Name und Begriff der Philosophie. § 2. Die Geschichte der Philosophie. § 3. Einteilung der Philosophie und ihrer Geschichte. I. Teil. Die Philosophie der Griechen. 1. Kapitel. Die kosmologische Periode. § 4. Die Begriffe des Seins. § 5. Die Begriffe des ... Read more

    R69,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vom Leben und vom Sterben zweites Buch

    Vom Leben und vom Sterben ist eine Existenzphilosophie. Es ist ein Buch für Pioniere. Der Alltag des Menschen trifft auf seine Heldentümer. Das Leben ist niemals leicht. Unser Weg führt in das Ewige Leben. Wir werden nicht nur durch Jesus gerettet, der Seine Erlöserhände nach uns ausstreckt, sondern durch jedes brauchbare Lebensziel, das Gutes im Sinn hat. ... Read more

    R89,00

  • Investigação Acerca do Entendimento Humano

    by David Hume ...
    A Investigação sobre o Entendimento Humano (1748), de David Hume, é uma obra fundamental do Iluminismo que refina as ideias do Tratado da Natureza Humana em uma prosa clara e acessível. Nela, Hume desenvolve seu empirismo, argumentando que todo conhecimento deriva da experiência sensorial, dividida em impressões e ideias. Sua análise revolucionária da causalidade, na Seção VII, sugere que a ... Read more

    R32,49

  • The Republic

    by Plato ...
    Translated by Benjamin Jowett ...
    What if understanding justice could unlock the secret to building a perfect society? ️ In The Republic, Plato presents one of the most influential works in the history of human thought—a timeless dialogue that explores the meaning of justice, the nature of the soul, and the foundations of a just society. Through the voice of Socrates, Plato challenges readers to examine power, morality, leadership ... Read more

    R19,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Best Collection of Franz Kafka

    by Franz Kafka ...
    Discover the extraordinary imagination and enduring literary legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential writers. Explore "The Best Collection of Franz Kafka," a thoughtfully curated anthology celebrating the timeless works of Franz Kafka, whose unforgettable stories and novels continue to inspire readers around the world. Renowned for his distinctive narrative style, psychological ... Read more

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  • The Republic

    Plato's Foundational Work on Justice, Government, and the Ideal State

    by Plato ...
    ⚖️ What is justice? Who should rule? What makes a perfect society? In Republic, Plato—the father of Western philosophy—lays out his vision for an ideal state in one of the most important and enduring works of political thought in human history. Through the dialogues of Socrates, this masterpiece examines the meaning of justice, the nature of the soul, the role of education, and the foundations of ... Read more

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