Consciousness & Thought

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other Minds....

Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to enlightenment and become free of negativity....

Looking at the headlines - a global pandemic, the worsening climate crisis, political upheaval - it can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed....

Award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the author of The Righteous Mind, shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom and its enduring maxims can enrich and even transform our lives....

In The Mastery of Love, don Miguel Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships....

Written by self-development coach and "Queen of Manifesting" Roxie Nafousi, this book is the essential guide to anyone and everyone wanting to feel more empowered in their lives....

A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll on those working to make the world a better place....

In The Wisdom of Insecurity, Watts explains complex concepts in beautifully simple terms, making this the kind of book you can return to again and again for comfort and insight in challenging times....

The national bestseller chosen by The New York Times Book Review as one of the ten best books of 1991 is now available as an audiobook....

Joan Halifax has enriched thousands of lives around the world through her work as a humanitarian, a social activist, and an anthropologist and as a Buddhist teacher....

At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes' still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process....

Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships....

One of our greatest philosophers and scientists of the mind asks where the self comes from - and how our selves can exist in the minds of others....

On his final day alive, Scribe convenes a reunion of his closest friends. Though they’d been separated since a harrowing climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Scribe hopes the gathering will inspire an actionable plan for humanity in the face of existential challenges....

Inward is a collection of poetry, quotes, and prose that explores the movement from self-love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves. It is a reminder that healing, transformation, and freedom are possible....

Described by the Dalai Lama as “one of the greatest thinkers of the age”, Jiddu Krishnamurti has influenced millions throughout the 20th century....

This audiobook, narrated by William Roberts, explores the evolution of consciousness through the archetypes and myths that are universal to all humanity....

How to live wisely and well in the twenty-first century—an introduction to the modern art of emotional intelligence....

Using the 2,000-year-old Bhagavad Gita as a guide, Cope takes listeners on a step-by-step journey to discover their true callings, or dharma....

Affirmations for Black Men is a compilation of over 150 positive sayings designed to inspire and motivate. Affirmations have the power to create lasting change and affect those around you....

Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College....

The Eye of the I is a brilliant work that dissolves the barriers between the known and the unknown, between science and spirituality, and between the Newtonian linear paradigm of the ego and the nonlinear reality of Enlightenment....

Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the first comprehensive book of Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker....

The Flip is Kripal’s ambitious, visionary program for unifying the sciences and the humanities to expand our minds, open our hearts, and negotiate a peaceful resolution to the culture wars....

The Diamond Cutter presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their personal and professional lives....

Mastering kung fu, as learned from China's legendary Shaolin monks, teaches that it empowers your life and interactions, applicable personally and professionally. Beyond physical strength, the mindset overcomes challenges. In this book, Bernhard Moestl unveils the Shaolin 'mind power' principle, the monks' source of energy. Through thirteen principles, he guides handling stress and demands, bringing vitality to life anywhere, no monastery required.

“Mykola is an absolute master teacher. If you get the chance to learn from him, seize the opportunity.”—Marci Shimoff, #1 NY Times bestselling author. In Genius Inside You, you will learn the worldwide analysis of the key factors that are the world’s greatest problems of self-realization and meaningless living. It’s a challenge that plagues many individuals, leaving them disconnected from their authentic selves and thus leading lives that aren’t truly their own. The purpose and scope of this book are to present a solution Mykola Latansky, genialist and creator of Genialism™ ...

Are you captivated by the mysteries of existence, eager to plunge into the depths of time and the secrets it holds? The Timeless Quest is a fascinating eBook that attempts to dissect these complex conundrums. The Timeless Quest is an intriguing voyage that smoothly sails across the sea of time, exploring its relationship with existence. What does time mean? How do we perceive it? And how does this temporal construct intertwine with our notion of an eternal life? Touching these complex topics, the eBook embarks on a thoughtful exploration of time and timelessness and how they influence our ...

Discover "The Essence of Consciousness", a transformative eBook, set to journey through the fascinating world of consciousness. Unpack the intricate relationship between consciousness and the brain, while decoding the enigmatic concept that complexly constructs who we essentially are. As you navigate, cultivate a deeper understanding of the human mind and its nuances. Delve deep into the structure, neuropyschology of thoughts, and establish an intimate rapport with emotions. The book curiously explores self-awareness and mindfulness, revealing the nature of self-awareness and the role ...

Tune your inner warrior and unlock your highest potential with ON KINETIC. This book is filled with powerful lessons on Warrior Mindset, how to remain adaptable and strong, cultivating the Art of Virtue, and building personal strength. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of some of the world's greatest warriors, ON KINETIC is a must-have companion for anyone who wants to dominate in today's complex world.

“Quotist” means quote artist or writer. These are quotes about my random thoughts, analyses, practical knowledge, useful info you probably didn’t know, or interesting facts I have run into, occasionally. These are the first 15 quotes. 1. Most people falsely assume that “Rocky (1976)” is the first film Sylvester Stallone starred in – wrong! In Wikipedia, I actually counted that it’s the 18th movie he has ever appeared or taken a role in. Not giving up may be the key to success. 2. Along with our fundamental eating and sleeping desires, humans have a strange unrecognized desire ...

Feminism is not just a movement, it's a way of life. It's about creating a world where everyone has equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their gender. Feminism is not just for women, it's for all genders. It's about dismantling the patriarchy, challenging gender roles and stereotypes, and creating a society that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. In this e-book, we will explore the history of feminism, its key concepts, and its impact on society. We will also discuss current feminist issues, how we can continue to make progress towards gender equality and finally why feminism ...

Embark on a mind-expanding odyssey through the life, philosophy, and visionary insights of Terence McKenna, a luminary of the psychedelic realm. In "Terence McKenna: Navigating Psychedelic Frontiers," we delve deep into the fascinating tapestry of McKenna's teachings, from his groundbreaking theories on human evolution to his enigmatic encounters with DMT entities. Discover the captivating allure of McKenna's "Stoned Ape Theory," where the symbiotic dance between our ancestors and psychedelic plants unfolds a unique narrative of human development. Unearth the layers of his provocative "...

Stoicism for Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our world today. Learn how you can apply stoic principles for personal growth and better living.

This tour-de-force is an innovating, interdisciplinary treatment of sex and love. It draws on biology, mythology, psychoanalysis, and philosophy as well as on the author's own personality theory, to construct a model of affective relationships between human beings. Shoham proposes a mother-based sexual development theory which includes a sexual typology arranged on a continuum that stretches from the starkly carnal Casanova to the romantically agonized Don Juan. Dramatic and literary illustrations abound. The “separant” Sisyphean Casanova tries to overcome the rift between himself and ...

This mini-book, GAME, lightheartedly explores the made up nature of self, the resulting apparent reality and love, freedom, peace and joy that the Game obscures.

During the 2010 Olympic speed skating final, Mark Tuitert wasn't thinking about winning, but about Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus and Zeno - philosophers belonging to an ancient school of thought that emerged from their experiences of personal hardship. The Stoics developed a philosophy grounded in striving toward unbiased thinking, self-betterment through virtues, and a focus on only that which lies in our power to control. Now, after two decades of applying this philosophy, he has distilled Stoicism and his personal experience into ten powerful lessons.

Ian Buruma explores the life and death of Baruch Spinoza, the Enlightenment thinker whose belief in freedom of thought and speech resonates in our own time

This book is an invitation to cultivate stillness and contentment in an ever-changing, uncertain world. Drawing on a thousand years of Japanese literature, culture and philosophical ideas to explore the true nature of time and what it means to be human, Kokoro - which mysteriously translates as 'heart-mind' - is a meditation on living well. Join Japanologist Beth Kempton on this life-changing pilgrimage far beyond the tourist trail, to uncover the soul of the country, its people and its deeply buried wisdom.

In literary legend, Faustus is the quintessential occult personality of early modern Europe. The historical Faustus, however, was something quite different: a magus—a learned magician fully embedded in the scholarly currents and public life of the Renaissance. And he was hardly the only one. Anthony Grafton argues that the magus in sixteenth-century Europe was a distinctive intellectual type, both different from and indebted to medieval counterparts as well as contemporaries like the engineer, the artist, the Christian humanist, and the religious reformer.