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Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is essential....

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....

Hailed as “lucid and magisterial” by The Observer, this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one-volume work on the subject of Western philosophy....

Have you heard that language is violence and that science is sexist? Have you read that certain people shouldn't practice yoga? Or been told that being obese is healthy, that there is no such thing as biological sex, or that only White people can be racist? Listen to find out more....

In this skillfully researched audiobook, Andrew Wilson explains how 7 historic events in 1776 shaped today’s post-Christian West and equips believers to share God’s truth in the current social landscape.

An audiobook that uses the experience and the ethos of surfing to explore key concepts in philosophy....

Who needs philosophy? Ayn Rand's answer: Everyone....

Perhaps one of the most revolutionary works of philosophy ever presented, The Phenomenology of Spirit is Hegel's 1807 work that is in numerous ways extraordinary....

This is an audiobook about the big questions in life: knowledge, consciousness, fate, God, truth, goodness, justice....

A Brief History of Everything is an altogether friendly and accessible account of men and women's place in a universe of sex, soul, and spirit, by Ken Wilber. Wilber examines the course of evolution as the unfolding manifestation of Spirit, from matter to life to mind....

Julius Evola’s final major work, which examines the prototype of the human being who can give absolute meaning to his or her life in a world of dissolution....

In the 1960s and early '70s, the most prominent cultural movement was the New Left: a movement that condemned America and everything it stood for....

This collection communicates not only Rand's singular worldview, but also the penetrating cultural and political analysis to which it gives rise....

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) has influenced philosophers such as Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, Oswald Spengler, George Grant, Emil Cioran, Albert Camus, Ayn Rand, Jacques Derrida, Leo Strauss, Max Scheler, Michel Foucault, and Bernard Williams....

In this sequel to The History of Sexuality, Volume I: An Introduction, the brilliantly original French thinker who died in 1984 gives an analysis of how the ancient Greeks perceived sexuality....

Introducing "Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Nietzsche—the transformative audiobook that will challenge your perspective, ignite intellectual curiosity, and awaken the philosopher within....

This volume also includes a collection of essays entitled The Educational Frontier, Dewey's articles on logic,

There is a cause, or a reason, behind everything that happens. This is the fundamental view behind the classical proposition the Principle of Sufficient Reason, which, in 1813, Schopenhauer chose as his subject for further examination in his doctoral dissertation....

David Hume (1711-1776) was the most important philosopher ever to write in English as well as a master stylist. This volume contains his major philosophical works....

Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of...

Als Friedrich Nietzsche im Jahre 1878 sein aphoristisches Werk Menschliches, Allzumenschliches herausbrachte, war schlagartig klar...

Described by the New York Times as "arguably the most important intellectual alive," Noam Chomsky is known throughout the world for his highly influential writings on language and politics....

In 1902, self-taught British philosopher and author James Allen published this inspirational essay based on the Bible verse "As a Man thinketh in his...

In this collection of aphorisms and short essays, E.M. Cioran sets about the task of peeling off the layers of false realities with which society masks the truth....

Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men by the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau was originally written for an essay competition run by the Dijon Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1754....

“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™ ...

Dive into the fascinating world of philosophical thought with "The Depths of Idealism," a comprehensive and engaging new eBook now available on Amazon. This intellectual journey will challenge your perspectives, open your mind to a wealth of ideas and wisdom, and take you on a tour through the ages of philosophical exploration. Explore the origins of idealism as you journey back to ancient philosophy, learning the essential ideas that paved the way for Plato's Ideal Forms. Witness the birth of Modern Idealism with René Descartes and navigate through the turning points of this rich and ...

This book is a distillation of the author's reflections on decades of clinical experience and much travelling around the world. He tries to convey a lot in as few words as possible. It is hoped that each maxim will be the stimulus to deep refection on the part of the listener.

The current discussion among liberals in America is that democracy is at stake if Donald J. Trump Sr. wins the American presidency in 2024. But the almost unexamined question is whether America was ever a democracy. This book examines the common definition of the word "democracy" and argues that it is a meaningless word, and does not describe the political reality in America.

In this era of unprecedented environmental crisis, it's no longer enough to simply admire nature – we must fundamentally rethink our relationship with it. "A Philosophy for the End of Nature - Rethinking Humanity in the Anthropocene" challenges the traditional Western ideas that have placed humans above the natural world, leading us down a dangerous path of exploitation. This thought-provoking book delves into the philosophical roots of the Anthropocene, the proposed geological epoch defined by humanity's profound impact on Earth's ecosystems.

The systematic investigation of the metaphysical foundations of consciousness in the 17th century. The lectures explore the convoluted path followed by prominent voices at the end of the Renaissance and the start of Modernism. In exposing the underpinning of Cartesian theories of mind: Aristotelian, Neoplatonic, Ibero-Judaic and Arabic sources are brought to bear on the philosophy of the Schools to which Descartes held a troubled relation. Objective Reality, Representation, Intentionality and Causality from the mystics to the mechanists tell a compelling story about the birth of modern ...

This book is an exploration of original, critical, and creative thinking through the lens of my creative philosophy. It delves into the very essence of what it means to be human and provides a rational, abstract, and methodical examination of reality. Philosophy, the love of wisdom, is the guiding principle behind this journey of reflection, self-expression, and enlightenment. THINK is a bold and inspiring call to free our minds and embrace original thinking.

The second volume in the Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte.

Philosophical Puzzles & Peculiar Pickles isn't your standard stuffy philosophy textbook. It tackles the biggies – free will, the mind-body problem, existence, reality itself – but with a wink and a healthy dose of humor. Imagine Plato chatting with Bill and Ted, hilarious thought experiments, and philosophers tripped up by their own paradoxes.

Have you ever wondered how the world came to be the way it is? Philosophy, often seen as abstract and irrelevant, secretly holds the answers. "Philosophy Unleashed - How Revolutionary Ideas Changed the World" takes you on an eye-opening journey through history, showcasing how the ideas of great thinkers fueled revolutions, shaped laws, and continue to influence every aspect of our lives.

In "Behind the Modern Mythos," embark on a transformative journey through the unseen narratives that quietly sculpt our beliefs, behaviors, and the society at large. This thought-provoking book peels back the layers of modern life to reveal the ancient yet ever-present myths that guide us—on progress, success, individualism, digital existence, binary oppositions, and the universal quest for meaning.

In a world buzzing with Bitcoin and blockchain, the age-old concept of money is undergoing a radical transformation. Crypto Conundrum isn't just another crypto explainer. It delves into the philosophical heart of a revolution that's reshaping everything we thought we knew about money, trust, and the power structures of our economic systems.

In "Life is real only then, when I am" Gurdjieff gives answers to the fundamental human questions: how do I really live and what are the requirements to lead a real life? What is reality? What is existence? Has every man a given I or what must he do to acquire a real I? First of all, we have to accept that we are not awake, but asleep. The vast majority of mankind never awakens through its whole life. Only those are given the chance to become awake, who fight for it with their whole hearts and beings.

Dive into the unsettling and fascinating world of the "uncanny valley," where the lines between human and machine blur to the point of discomfort. In this thought-provoking exploration, we'll examine the ethical implications of hyperrealistic AI, the robots, virtual influencers, and deepfakes that are shaping our world right now.

History remembers the giants of Early Modern philosophy – Descartes, Locke, Leibniz. But behind the scenes, a revolution of the mind was brewing. In salons, letters, and sometimes disguised publications, women were wrestling with the same questions about reality, science, and society as their more famous male counterparts. Uncover the hidden world of women like Margaret Cavendish, a Duchess whose bold theories and flamboyant persona defied expectations, or Anne Conway, wrestling with the profound connection between mind and universe.