Modern Philosophy

Today, we take for granted that a telescope allows us to see galaxies millions of light years away. But before its invention, people used nothing more than their naked eye to fathom what took place in the visible sky. So how did four men in the 1500s - of different nationality, age, religion, and class - collaborate to discover that the Earth revolved around the Sun? With this radical discovery that went against the Church, they created our contemporary world. Heaven on Earth is an intimate examination of this scientific family.

In 1929, Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) published his remarkable book Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics. The Kantbuch, as Heidegger often called it, is regarded by many as a vital supplement to the unfinished second part of Heidegger’s most influential work, Being and Time, which was published two years earlier in 1927.

Capture the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Native American oral tradition with this superlative collection of readings taken from the writings and speeches of people from many different tribes. The collection offers insights into Native American ways of living, learning, and dying, and helps us to feel a reconnection with the land and ourselves. The words of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Ohiyesa, Black Elk, and others create a powerful listening experience.

Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling and joyful life with "The Alchemy of Happiness for Beginners: A Journey to Inner Peace and Fulfillment." This remarkable guide takes you on a transformative journey, drawing from the timeless wisdom of Al-Ghazālī, a revered scholar whose teachings have inspired generations. Discover how ancient insights can seamlessly integrate into your modern life, bringing profound peace and happiness. Engage with timeless wisdom. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Al-Ghazālī and learn how his profound insights can revolutionize your approach to life. Understand ...

For nearly two thousand years, Meditations has been a quiet companion to warriors, philosophers, athletes, and thinkers. But never like this. This bold, modern audiobook adaptation of Marcus Aurelius' private writings is translated for clarity, voiced for power, and enriched with deep historical context. This isn't a dusty relic or a stoic quote machine. It's a full-bodied listening experience crafted to help you lead, endure, and act with intention in a chaotic world.

"If we accept Wittgenstein's word for it," Paul Strathern writes, "he is the last philosopher. In his view, philosophy in the traditional sense was finished."

Practical and insightful, The Sacred Tradition of Yoga begins with a clear and deep inquiry into the human condition, reminding us of true purpose of Yoga. The second half of the book focuses on the yamas and niyamas, the personal disciplines and social ethics of yoga. Throughout, Dr. Jois’ teachings honor ancient traditions and underscore the benefits we can gain from adopting a yogic way of life in the modern world.

Nikos Pappas deciphers the teachings of foundational Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and shows you how their principles can revolutionize your everyday life. From ethical dilemmas and personal growth to the quest for a fulfilling life, this book offers practical insights for anyone looking to navigate the modern world with the wisdom of the ancients.

India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions.

Dialéctica erística: El arte de tener razón, es un pequeño tratado inconcluso escrito por el filósofo alemán Arthur Schopenhauer, basado principalmente en los Tópicos de Aristóteles. Fue publicado en 1864, póstumamente.

Do you constantly feel sick and tired of being a puppet to your emotions? Often get envious of other people that live good happy lives? Or maybe you’re just looking for that new outlook on life, but just simply can’t find the answers anywhere? Stoic philosophy actually allows us to embrace our negative and detrimental emotions, and turn them into positive peaceful thoughts, thus giving us a whole new perspective on life.

Dive into one of the most profound spiritual journeys ever recorded with Confessions: Augustine’s Journey in Modern English. This contemporary translation brings the timeless reflections of St. Augustine to life, capturing his powerful narrative in a voice that speaks directly to today’s readers. A Journey of Faith and Transformation In this groundbreaking edition, Confessions has been meticulously translated and edited by Modern Catholic Texts, employing a unique blend of traditional translation methods and advanced AI tools. The result is a version of Augustine’s masterpiece that ...

Many have heard the term “Balkans” tossed about but likely don’t know a whole lot about the region. The saga of the Balkans is profound yet incredibly complicated. Bordered by both the Balkan Mountains of southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, this region holds a strong place in the history of Western civilization and is also a major crossroads of Eastern civilization as well.

Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one. So did philosophers of old. Now modern science and new research are helping us to understand these connections. In Healing and the Mind, Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and patients - people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health.

Entertaining and insightful, David Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion and The Natural History of Religion are considered to be among the most important philosophical works on the topic of religion. Each investigates the formation and consequences of religious belief.

Lecture de La Crise du monde moderne, de René Guénon (1927).

Richard M. Weaver argues that the decline of Western civilization resulted from the rising acceptance of relativism over absolute reality. In spite of increased knowledge, this retreat from the realist intellectual tradition has weakened the Western capacity to reason, with catastrophic consequences for social order and individual rights. But Weaver also offers a realistic remedy. These difficulties are the product not of necessity, but of intelligent choice.

In his groundbreaking and controversial book The DIM Hypothesis, Dr. Leonard Peikoff casts a penetrating new light on the process of human thought and thereby on Western culture and history. In this far-reaching study, Peikoff identifies the three methods people use to integrate concrete data into a whole, as when connecting diverse experiments by a scientific theory, separate laws into a constitution, or single events into a story.

René, a 12-year-old boy who loves nature and solitude, falls asleep on a September afternoon out in the woods by his fort. A couple of hours later, he wakes from the nap only to realize that the fire in front of him is not that different than the fire in his dream, and he suddenly realizes that there might not be a way to tell the difference. He then takes on the challenge to search for something that can be known for certain. This book is intended to introduce young children to the Cogito, one of the most famous lines in Western Philosophy. "Cogito ergo sum" is a Latin phrase that means "...

This book is a practical and spiritually uplifting guide that shows how we can transcend the stresses and pain of the modern world and find peace. Through easy to follow techniques, the reader can learn to defeat fear, anxiety, and feel a spiritual connection to all things. Using examples from history, scripture, and modern spiritual philosophies, this is an inside glance on how we can find answers by looking within and finding inner peace without perscribing too heavily to any particular dogma. By being empowered by the knowledge of our own free wills and ability to manifest the life we've...