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Chinese Philosophy: The Classic Collection is a comprehensive anthology that explores the rich philosophical traditions of ancient China. This book features key texts such as "The Analects," which contains the teachings of Confucius, and "Tao Te Ching," a foundational text of Taoism. It also includes "Musings of a Chinese Mystic," offering insights from the enigmatic sage Chuang Tzu, as well as "The Sayings of Mencius," presenting the ethical and political philosophy of Mencius. Lastly, "The Art of War" provides strategic wisdom from the renowned military strategist Sun Tzu.

¿Sientes que no tienes control sobre las circunstancias que te rodean? ¿Vives atrapado en el pasado o en el futuro, sin disfrutar del momento presente? ¿Eres un esclavo de tus emociones? Los estoicos descubrieron el secreto hacia una vida plena y llena de significado. Una poderosa herramienta basada en principios milenarios que han resistido la prueba del tiempo y que han sido adaptados para los desafíos contemporáneos. En "Estoicismo Moderno", encontrarás una guía práctica y motivadora que te llevará de la mano para que puedas navegar por los desafíos de la vida moderna en tan ...

It is often said that the strongest case to be made against theism is "the problem of evil." In this brief, but thorough, study, Warren deftly demonstrates that the existence of both God and evil poses no logical contradiction.

Escrito hace más de 150 años y conocido originalmente como 'Manual de urbanidad y buenas maneras', este clásico, que sigue vigente hoy en día, se presenta en una versión renovada que revisa cada una de las entradas del autor, y además incluye nuevas entradas modernizadas, como la 'netiqueta' o comportamiento en las redes sociales, las reglas para convivir en los medios de transporte, la oficina, los gimnasios, el uso del celular, la tenencia responsable de mascotas y otras.

The Beginner’s Guide to Nihilism: How to Embrace the Void in a Life Without Meaning is your accessible, thought-provoking introduction to one of philosophy’s most misunderstood ideas. Whether you’re feeling existential dread, curious about the deeper meaning of life (or lack thereof), or simply intrigued by how nihilism shows up in memes, movies, and modern culture—this book is your roadmap. In clear, engaging language, this guide breaks down the origins, types, and evolution of nihilistic thought—from Friedrich Nietzsche and Dostoevsky to internet culture and psychology. You’ll...

A Revolutionary Anti-Self-Help Book for People Who Are Tired of Fixing Themselves In a world obsessed with productivity, self-improvement, and becoming your “best self,” here comes a book that gently—and unapologetically—refuses to play along. The Book That Changes Nothing is a humorous, minimalist, and thought-provoking guide for anyone who's ever rolled their eyes at life hacks, personal growth checklists, or morning routine gurus. This is not a book of transformation. It’s a book of observation. Reflection. Occasional sarcasm. And a quiet celebration of simply being who you ...

Life is a set of objectives, goals, stages. In order to achieve them, it is necessary to solve different problems; being necessary a work, an effort, a motivation, a fight... LIFE IS FIGHT

The book (also in paperback from Troubador) explains and discusses some key approaches in metaethics, and suggests that an account which is naturalist and objectivist might have more to commend it than is popularly allowed. Chapter 1 considers the strengths and limitations of the popular idea that morality is a set of rules for how we treat one another, pointing to the heart of the topic. Chapter 2 introduces the distinction between cognitivism and noncognitivism, and explains subjectivist, intersubjectivist, and objectivist accounts of the truth conditions of moral statements. Divine ...

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in January 2020, NO SMOKE SCREENS is the 42nd literary offering by Artistpreneur Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza. This guerilla-glue release by the Mississippi native addresses the horrific terror of intraracial homicides and some of the actions required to curtail these continual genocides. “The climate of today’s society is far too negative and divided,” Mylia complains. “I believe these problems live within people.

Vanessa Kisuule is a big Michael Jackson fan. This fixation once gave her great joy, but now it keeps her up at night. In her bracingly honest, energetic and lively book she explores the fall-out from that fandom and how, or if, we can hold people to account whilst loving them at the same time. Why do famous musicians mean so much to us? How does the pop culture machine both mirror and magnify the worst aspects of human nature? Why is it so hard to accept that the people we love, famous or not, are capable of doing terrible things?

Descartes não dedicou nenhuma de suas obras à moral, como tantos outros filósofos ao longo da História. No entanto, legou-nos uma moral de elevado conteúdo e bem próxima do pensamento da atualidade. Nesta obra, o leitor poderá encontrar a moral cartesiana de forma ordenada.

O livro "Devaneios sobre a atualidade do Capital" é uma compilação—revista e atualizada—de uma série de conferências do professor Clóvis de Barros Filho—Autor dos Best Sellers "A Vida que Vale a Pena ser Vivida" e "A Filosofia explica as grandes questões da humanidade"—sobre o pensamento de Karl Marx.

How to Get Started Learning About Stoicism: A Beginner’s Guide to Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life is your practical, accessible introduction to the life-changing philosophy of Stoicism. Whether you're looking to reduce anxiety, navigate modern stress, or build inner resilience, this guide shows you how to apply ancient Stoic principles to everyday challenges. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow Stoicism guide covers the foundations of Stoic philosophy, its powerful tools for emotional mastery, and how you can develop a Stoic mindset in today’s fast-paced world. Learn from the great Stoic ...

Can we afford to stand by as our planet collapses? In the past 50 years, humanity has wiped out 70% of the world’s wild animals. Our oceans are being emptied, wildlife habitats destroyed, and ecosystems pushed to the brink, all to satisfy an insatiable hunger for meat and animal products. In The Ego System: The Awakening, award-winning journalist René Zografos reveals the devastating consequences of the meat industry on the environment, animal welfare, and our health. With eye-opening insights into factory farming, wildlife crimes, and political inaction, this book challenges us to ...

An exploration of the 20th Century Philosophy which claimed that ‘existence preceded essence’, or, in effect, that men and women define their own being through their acts and choices. After an Introduction examining the historical moment of Existentialism, as a product of wartime discipline and consciousness, this book sets out the thinking of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Martin Heidegger and Karl Jaspers on the broad questions of What is Man?’; ‘What Can I Know?’ and ‘What must I do?’ It introduces models of Abandonment, The Absurd and ...

Sometimes a book just comes together. As I am writing the various sections, I do not always realize how they are supposed to go together. With this book, I was particularly concerned about which chapter should be the first, the chapter that offers a highly positive perspective or the chapter that offers a negative position. In this book, I reverse the general view that many people have about both egoism and altruism. Where many people regard altruism as superior morally, I reverse the tables. In my view it is egoism that is morally superior, and I explain here what is good about egoism and ...

This book discusses the pragmatic positions of Charles Sanders Pierce, William James and John Dewey, explaining their agreements and disagreements. Contents: Overview, Pierce on Belief, Pierce on Feeling and Metaphysics, James on Consciousness and Truth, Dewey on Society, Dewey: Experience and Pragmatism, Conclusion. Martin Bertman is Docent Emeritus of Helsinki University, Department of Social and Political Philosophy. He is President of the International Hobbes Association, and Chief Editor of Hobbes Studies, which he founded in 1988. He has published 6 books in addition to this ...

This book explores connecting avenues of professional responsibility, management theory and traditional ethics, and encourages an understanding of the reasons for thinking ethically in business contexts. Chapter 1, Professional Responsibilitiesintroduces business concepts like standards of practice, types of commitments and conflict resolution. Chapter 2, Stockholder Management Theory, explains the theory that dominated Western business practice during the latter half of the twentieth century, raising ethical questions about the possible consequences of key concepts like maximization of ...

In this brief essay, I question myself about the concept of happiness. What is it? What it looks like? And if it is real and achievable, what should be the way forward...? "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." —Mahatma Gandhi.

"Harmonizing Your Productivity" offers readers a profound journey into the ancient wisdom of Vedic philosophy, presenting a holistic approach to achieving productivity without compromising well-being or personal growth. Grounded in principles like Karma, Dharma, and Artha, this book unveils the interconnectedness of all facets of life, guiding individuals to strike a balance between ambition and self-care, work and relationships, material gain and true fulfillment. Through insightful teachings from the Vedas and Upanishads, readers are encouraged to harness inner strength, practice self-...