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The definitive annotated translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
Peter Kingsley is famous as both a historian and a teller of the future long before it appears. Exquisitely written, his Book of Life is a wide open door into the timeless magic and unfathomable mystery we have managed to forget.
A provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages selected by bestselling author Christopher Hitchens
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If truth can set us free, where do we find it? In The First and Last Freedom, Krishnamurti argues that we will not find truth in formal institutions, nor in organised religions and their dogmas, nor in any guru or outside authority; for, according to Krishnamurti, truth can only be realised through self-understanding. Controversial and challenging, yet always enlightening, Krishnamurti guides us through society s common concerns, such as suffering and fear, love and loneliness, sex and death, the meaning of life, the nature of God, and personal transformation - consistently relating these topics to the essential search for pure truth and perfect freedom. This classic philosophical and spiritual study offers wisdom and insights particularly suited to our own uncertain times.
Considering humankind from the perspective of the actions of which it is capable, this text addresses diminishing human agency and political freedom - the paradox that as human powers increase through technology and inquiry, we are less equipped to control the consequences of our actions.
An extraordinary and challenging synthesis of ideas uniting Quantum Theory, and the theories of Computation, Knowledge and Evolution, Deutsch's extraordinary book explores the deep connections between these strands which reveal the fabric of realityin which human actions and ideas play essential roles.
Symbolsk roman om en pestepidemi, der i 1940'erne bryder ud i byen Oran i Algeriet.
David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.
Become What You Are, a thought-provoking book by the renowned philosopher Alan W. Watts, invites readers to explore and question the very nature of their being. Published by Shambhala Publications Inc in 2003, this masterpiece has become a staple in the genre of philosophy and spirituality. Watts, with his profound understanding and unique perspective, challenges our common beliefs and urges us to look beyond the obvious to understand our true nature and purpose. This book is not just a read, but an experience that compels you to delve deep into your existence and 'Become What You Are'. A must-read for those seeking answers to life's most fundamental questions. Dive in and let the journey of self-discovery begin.
Jorden og dens kontinenter, verdens nationer, landskaber, byer og helligsteder sættes her i et nyt perspektiv. Bogen viser, hvordan alle levende væsener er templer indeni større templer i en livskæde, der strækker sig fra det mindste til det største. Undervejs sættes der særligt fokus på landskabsenglenes og naturåndernes rolle i den planetariske udvikling, og vi inviteres til et samarbejde med dem.Et landskabstempel er en energiformation i naturen, som udtrykker bestemte kvaliteter, der svarer til de syv menneskelige centre eller bevidsthedsniveauer. Naturens helligsteder og kraftpunkter er indbyrdes forbundne og danner landskabstempler, som er vogtet af engle og naturånder.Bogen er en spirituel vejledning til naturens indre skatkamre og de store og små templer, som findes overalt i verden.Den rummer en lang række praktiske anvisninger baseret på mange års arbejde med naturens helligsteder og engle.Den indeholder talrige illustrationer og kort over landskabstempler og har desuden 16 farvesider med billeder fra særligt udvalgte helligsteder. Som noget helt enestående bringer bogen farvebilleder, der gengiver nogle af de store landskabsengle i Jyllands hjerte.
I bogen præsenteres fire store eksistenstænkere i en spændende og lettilgængelig form. Bliv klogere på deres liv og tanker, og læs, hvad deres hovedærinde egentlig var, og hvad du kan bruge deres tanker til i dag."Livet kan forspildes på mange måder. I vane, i selvpromovering, i ængstelse, i uopmærksomhed, i kynisme. Det har nogle mere blik for end andre. De fire tænkere, som skildres i denne bog, registrerer med seismografisk følsomhed både misbruget og den manglende brug af vores fælles liv. Det forstemmer dem, men det lammer dem ikke. Tværtimod vækker erkendelsen deres livslyst og kampgejst. De vælger hellere indignationen og oprøret end fortrængningen. Og de ejer alle viljen, modet og formatet til at gå den selvstændige vej. Op af moradset og ud på de åbne sletter."
How to Argue With a Meat Eater (and Win Every Time) is an essential companions for all vegans helping them to remain cool and calm (and win) even in the most heated debate. It comprehensively breaks down every argument used against veganism, providing readers with impressive rebuttals to these arguments.Covering topics such as ethics, the environment, health and nutrition, as well as providing tips on how to have 'healthy' debates, this book will leave readers feeling confident and empowered knowing that, not matter what the argument, they can win every time.
Exploring ideas around minimalism, simplicity and how to live comfortably with less.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach committed to the examination of how people make sense of their major life experiences. This handy text covers its theoretical foundations and provides a detailed guide to conducting IPA research.
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 some of his most helpful insights on daily living, inner peace, compassion and justice - for all of us in these troubled times.
Here, one of France's greatest intellectuals explores the evolving social, economic and political forces that have shaped our attitudes to sex. Foucault describes how we are in the process of making a science of sex which is devoted to the analysis of desire rather than the increase of pleasure.
Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest oratorAll of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct-and often floundering or failing as a result-we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric. How to Win an Argument gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero, ancient Rome's greatest orator, from across his works and combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the secrets of persuasive speaking and writing-including strategies that are just as effective in today's offices, schools, courts, and political debates as they were in the Roman forum.How to Win an Argument addresses proof based on rational argumentation, character, and emotion; the parts of a speech; the plain, middle, and grand styles; how to persuade no matter what audience or circumstances you face; and more. Cicero's words are presented in lively translations, with illuminating introductions; the book also features a brief biography of Cicero, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an appendix of the original Latin texts.Astonishingly relevant, this unique anthology of Cicero's rhetorical and oratorical wisdom will be enjoyed by anyone who ever needs to win arguments and influence people-in other words, all of us.
As it was in Anna Karenina, Madame Bovary, and Othello, so it is in life. Most forms of private vice and public evil are kindled and sustained by lies. Acts of adultery and other personal betrayals, financial fraud, government corruptioneven murder and genocidegenerally require an additional moral defect: a willingness to lie.In Lying, best-selling author and neuroscientist Sam Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society by merely telling the truth in situations where others often lie. He focuses on "e;white"e; liesthose lies we tell for the purpose of sparing people discomfortfor these are the lies that most often tempt us. And they tend to be the only lies that good people tell while imagining that they are being good in the process.
Almost all of us want to make a difference. So we volunteer, donate to charity, recycle or try to cut down our carbon emissions. But rarely do we know how much of a difference we're really making.In a remarkable re-examination of the evidence, Doing Good Better reveals why buying sweatshop-produced goods benefits the poor; why cosmetic surgeons can do more good than charity workers; and why giving to a relief fund is generally not the best way to help after a natural disaster. By examining the charities you give to, the volunteering you do, the goods you buy and the career you pursue, this fascinating and often surprising guide shows how through simple actions you can improve thousands of lives - including your own.
THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLEROne of the most influential voices in modern philosophy - the author of The Course of Love, Religion for Atheists, The Art of Travel and The School of LifeAlain de Botton presents a one-stop shop for solving the problems of everyday life through the wisdom of history's great philosophers'Singlehandedly, de Botton has taken philosophy back to its simplest and most important purpose: helping us live our lives' Independent'Few discussions on the great philosophers can have been so entertaining... An ingenious, imaginative book' The Sunday Times'Witty, thoughtful, entertaining... It manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant' Anthony Clare, Literary Review'No doubt about it, philosophy is the new rock and roll and Alain de Botton is its Colonel Tom Parker... A pleasure to read. And good writing, like good philosophy, is always a consolation' John Banville, Irish Times Alain de Botton has set six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life. Find out what Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche would say about the things that bother us all the most: lack of money, the pain of love, inadequacy, anxiety, the fear of failure and the pressure to conform.
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted. Most people are rather confident of their ability to recognize bullshit and to avoid being taken in by it. So the phenomenon has not aroused much deliberate concern. We have no clear understanding of what bullshit is, why there is so much of it, or what functions it serves. And we lack a conscientiously developed appreciation of what it means to us. In other words, as Harry Frankfurt writes, "e;we have no theory."e; Frankfurt, one of the world's most influential moral philosophers, attempts to build such a theory here. With his characteristic combination of philosophical acuity, psychological insight, and wry humor, Frankfurt proceeds by exploring how bullshit and the related concept of humbug are distinct from lying. He argues that bullshitters misrepresent themselves to their audience not as liars do, that is, by deliberately making false claims about what is true. In fact, bullshit need not be untrue at all. Rather, bullshitters seek to convey a certain impression of themselves without being concerned about whether anything at all is true. They quietly change the rules governing their end of the conversation so that claims about truth and falsity are irrelevant. Frankfurt concludes that although bullshit can take many innocent forms, excessive indulgence in it can eventually undermine the practitioner's capacity to tell the truth in a way that lying does not. Liars at least acknowledge that it matters what is true. By virtue of this, Frankfurt writes, bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lies are.
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