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This engaging and wide-ranging collection of essays is informed and unified by the conviction that philosophy can, and should, engage with real-world issues. Susan Haack's keen analytical skills and well-chosen illustrations illuminate a diverse range of cultural questions; and her direct style and wry sense of humor make complex ideas and subtle distinctions accessible to serious readers whatever their discipline or particular interests. Putting...
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Henry Calderwood's first and possibly most famous work, Philosophy of the Infinite, makes for thought-provoking reading. He rebuts the statement of Sir William Hamilton in which he says individuals can have no knowledge of the infinite. Calderwood argues here that such knowledge, though imperfect, is real and ever-increasing-in other words, faith is directly related to knowledge.
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“Philosophy, Pussycats, & Porn” is a series of essays, blog posts, and stories surveying more than a decade of poignant journalistic accounts from internationally recognized writer, actor, and pornographer Stoya.
Stoya provides crucial examinations of systemic biases toward sex workers and how sexuality is reflected in society. Stoya often points her journalistic lens inward, providing us with personal, illustriously detailed stories of her life,...
4) Jerry Garcia
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"We'll meet again someday on the avenue."
-Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Garcia
One of the most influential artists of our time, Jerry Garcia embodied music with every fiber of his being. In this comprehensive biography, devoted fan, taper, and personal friend Sandy Troy explores the life, work, philosophy, and soul of the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. Featuring exclusive interviews with Phil Lesh, David Nelson, Rock Scully, Jorma Kaukonen,...
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Are human beings born with a moral character, or does our character form and change as we experience life? In The Wills Harmonic Motion, author Fadel Sabry sheds light on this age-old question. An extension of Arthur Schopenhauer's work, philosophy, and discussion, The Wills Harmonic Motion puts forth an extensive discussion of how moral character is obtained and on what basis. It provides an overview of Schopenhauer's treatment of metaphysics and...
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The renowned and highly influential architect, furniture-maker, interior designer and photographer Eileen Gray was born in Ireland and remained throughout her life an Irishwoman at heart. An elusive figure, her interior world has never before been observed as closely as in this ground-breaking study of her work, philosophy and inner circle of fellow artists. Jennifer Goff expertly blends art history and biography to create a stunning ensemble, offering...
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In this provocative and highly original work, philosophy professor Jason D. Hill explores multiple dimensions of race in America today, but most importantly, a black-white divide which has grown exponentially over the past decade. Central to his thesis, Hill calls on black American leaders (and their white liberal sponsors) to escape from the cycle of blame and finger-pointing, which seeks to identify black failures with white hatred and indifference....
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Are you also tired of putting off your dreams until "tomorrow?" Guess what! Tomorrow never comes. Am I right?
I've procrastinated and put off my desire to write a book for a decade. I always came up with excuses like, "it's not the right time." Or "I need to do more research."
But in 2015 I got tired of this endless procrastination, and finally took action. Six months later, my first book was published.
Look, we all have limited time on our hands....
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Here is a complete picture of the techniques and working philosophy of one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the Renaissance. Assembled by a brilliant scholar from Leonardo's own writings--Notebooks and The Treatise on Painting--as well as his artistic production, the book offers a carefully balanced view of the artist's intellectual growth. Drawing on all the relevant writings, and rectifying many errors made by previous scholars, this work differs...
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Martin Fletcher doesn't claim to be a hero. Yet he didn't flinch, either. During three decades covering wars, revolutions, and natural disasters, Fletcher worked his way from news agency cameraman to top network correspondent, facing down his own fears while facing up to mass killers, warlords, and murderers. With humor and elegance, Fletcher describes his growth from clueless adventurer to grizzled veteran of the world's battlefields. His working...
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Compiles ON-A work philosophy: a constant search for innovative ad hoc solutions for each project, using the most updated technologies and design research.
This book exposes and collects the innovations developed through 15 years of work at ON-A, through lengthy conversations between its founders and directors (Eduardo Gutiérrez and Jordi Fernández) and the editor. This is not a usual monograph, but rather an exploration of ideas from an innovation...
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Clare Carlisle is Professor of Philosophy at King's College London, and the author of six previous books, including Philosopher of the Heart: The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard. She is also the editor of George Eliot's translation of Spinoza's Ethics (Princeton). She grew up in Manchester and lives in London.
A bold reevaluation of Spinoza that reveals his powerful, inclusive vision of religion for the modern age
Spinoza is widely regarded...
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Mahberot Immanuel is a collection of twenty-eight chapters in Hebrew of rhymed prose and poetry written by the poet and amateur philosopher Immanuel of Rome during an era of rapid political change in late medieval Italy. The final chapter, Mahberet Ha-Tofet Ve-ha-'Eden (A Tale of Heaven and Hell), like Dante's Commedia, depicts Immanuel's visits to hell and heaven. Bridging Worlds focuses on the interrelation of Immanuel's belletristic work and biblical...
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Josef Pieper has attached no commentary to the texts brought together in this breviary of the philosophy of St. Thomas, preferring that the reader should encounter them, “on his own”. His work has been one of selection, in which he has sought to assemble such passages as will provide an introduction to the form and design of the whole Thomistic system. Yet he has so ordered his texts as to impress upon the reader a special feature of St. Thomas’s...
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From a master carpenter, Making Things Right is a celebration of good craftsmanship and a tribute to manual labor in the story of a loft renovation.Making Things Right is the simple yet fascinating story of a loft renovation. It is also a book about work and identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship, and about what it means to make things with your hands in a consumerism-driven world. From the moment carpenter and contractor...
17) Stoicism Minimal Edition: How the Philosophy of The Stoics works, Understanding and Practicing st
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Where can you find happiness? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death and grief of a loved one? While traditional schooling doesn't address such questions, it's exactly what ancient schools of philosophy all about were: They taught you how to live.
Even though these schools don't exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much the need for a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling,...
18) Stoicism: Discover How Stoic Philosophy Works and Master the Modern Art of Happiness, Stronger Se
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STAY GROUNDED AND LEARN HOW TO STAY CALM NO MATTER WHAT LIFE THROWS YOUR WAY
We all know that life can be tough.
You don't need to be a genius to realize that things are constantly changing and that we're constantly faced with new challenges.
It's hard enough trying to keep up with the demands of work, family, and social life, but when you add in stress, anxiety, and depression it can feel impossible.
Stoicism is the answer!
Stoicism is the perfect...
19) Critical Thinking & Stoicism: Discover How Stoic Philosophy Works and Master the Modern Art of Ha
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YOUR ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO ALWAYS STAY LEVEL-HEADED AND EFFECTIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS
We all know that critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential in the modern world, but it can be hard to know where to start.
It seems like every day we're faced with new challenges and problems that we don't have the answers to.
How do we make decisions when we don't know what the right answer is?
This audiobook is the answer!
Critical Thinking & Stoicism...
20) Stoicism: How the Philosophy of the Stoics Works, Learn the Art of Happiness and How to Manage Your
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Where can you find happiness? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death and grief of a loved one? While traditional schooling doesn't address such questions, it's exactly what ancient schools of philosophy all about were: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don't exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need for a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling, highly...
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