Modern Thought

Evil threatens human reason, for it challenges our hope that the world makes sense. For 18th-century Europeans, the Lisbon earthquake was manifest evil. Today we view evil as a matter of human cruelty, and Auschwitz as its extreme incarnation. Examining our understanding of evil from the Inquisition to contemporary terrorism, Susan Neiman explores who we have become in the three centuries that separate us from the early Enlightenment. In the process, she rewrites the history of modern thought and points philosophy back to the questions that originally animated it.

Here is a concise, comprehensive overview of Wilber's revolutionary thought and its application in today's world. In A Theory of Everything, Wilber uses clear, nontechnical language to present complex, cutting-edge theories that integrate the realms of body, mind, soul, and spirit. He then demonstrates how these theories and models can be applied to real-world problems in areas such as politics, medicine, business, education, and the environment.

25 Essential Philosophical Concepts Every Thinker Should Know is a clear and engaging guide to the foundational ideas that have shaped human understanding for centuries. From ancient paradoxes to modern thought experiments, this book explores the key concepts that philosophers use to investigate truth, morality, knowledge, and the nature of reality. Each chapter focuses on one essential idea, explaining what it means, why it matters, and how it continues to apply in the world today. Whether you’re puzzling over Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am”, debating Kant’s Categorical ...

Neville was an actor and dancer from Barbados who became a philosopher, mystic, and lecturer on the Law of Attraction. He developed a powerful method of manifesting based on experiencing "the feeling of the wish fulfilled", which deeply influenced the next generation of metaphysical explorers. The Neville Collection includes, in chronological order, the complete texts of all of Neville's books

Philosophy is not a dusty archive of forgotten theories—it’s the living pulse behind every question we ask about truth, meaning, and existence. Philosophy: The Key Moments That Shaped Thought invites readers on a journey through the pivotal ideas that have transformed how we see ourselves and the world. From the ancient wonder of Socratic dialogue to the radical shifts of modern existentialism, this beginner’s guide unpacks the breakthroughs, debates, and thinkers who dared to challenge convention and redefine reality. Whether you're new to philosophy or simply seeking clarity in a ...

In Thought Snob, author Paula Swope shows you how to create the life you truly deserve through the amazing power that dwells within you: your thoughts. After years of trauma, abuse and endless struggle, Paula learned how to transform her life and now she's sharing it with you in her trademark down-to-earth style, filled with humor, compassion and plenty of personal life stories. Through Paula's extraordinary 'Thought S.N.O.B.’ process, you'll learn how to See New Objective Beliefs to help move you out of havoc and into happiness.

Revisit one of the most important pillars in modern philosophy with this new English translation—the first in more than 60 years—of Jean-Paul Sartre’s seminal treatise on existentialism. “This is a philosophy to be reckoned with, both for its own intrinsic power and as a profound symptom...

Reason, Liberty, and Progress: Exploring the Enduring Ideas of John Stuart Mill offers a clear and comprehensive journey through the life, philosophy, and legacy of one of the nineteenth century’s most influential thinkers. John Stuart Mill shaped modern ideas about liberty, individuality, democracy, women’s rights, and the balance between free markets and social responsibility. His writings, including On Liberty, Utilitarianism, and The Subjection of Women, continue to inspire debates about freedom, justice, and progress in the twenty-first century. This book introduces Mill’s ...

With humor and honesty, Sheila invites you to believe that God wants to bring oneness and intimacy to your marriage - and challenges you to partner with him in that process by changing the way you think.

Lost in Thought is a passionate and timely reminder that a rich life is a life rich in thought. Today, when even the humanities are often defended only for their economic or political usefulness, Hitz says our intellectual lives are valuable not despite but because of their practical uselessness. And while anyone can have an intellectual life, she encourages academics in particular to get back in touch with the desire to learn for its own sake and calls on universities to return to the person-to-person transmission of the habits of mind and heart that bring out the best in us.

Uncover the Secrets of Genesis: Philo’s Vision of Creation and Humanity Discover the wisdom of Philo of Alexandria in the first volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, a newly translated four-volume series. Modern, Readable English – Faithful to the Greek text, this translation makes Philo’s ideas accessible without requiring knowledge of ancient languages. Genesis Through a Philosopher’s Eyes – Explore Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, and the giants in thought-provoking allegorical readings. Ethics, Virtue, and the Human Soul – Learn how Philo interprets moral ...

In the years between her first public lecture in 1961 and her last in 1981, Ayn Rand spoke and wrote about topics as different as education, medicine, Vietnam, and the death of Marilyn Monroe. In The Voice of Reason, these pieces are gathered together in book form for the first time. Written in the last decades of Rand's life, they reflect a life lived on principle, a probing mind, and a passionate intensity. With them are five essays by Leonard Peikoff, Rand's longtime associate and literary executor.

The Harmony of Thought: Understanding the Profound Philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz invites readers into the mind of one of history’s most extraordinary thinkers—a philosopher, mathematician, and visionary who sought to reveal the rational harmony at the heart of existence. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a true universal genius whose ideas shaped modern science, mathematics, and philosophy. In this richly detailed and accessible exploration, The Practical Atlas traces the life and legacy of a thinker who believed that reason and faith, logic and love, could coexist within a single...

For Eusebius, there was no reality without God since He was thought to be the Creator of the universe. And this view is thought to solve the questions that are left behind: What was Christ? What of those who thought that he was a mere man? What of those that thought he was the Roman General Titus?. Eusebius is, therefore, for the Christian, thought to start at the beginning. But is he? What if he was starting at the beginning of a hidden secret, not reality, not true history? What if there is a secret left buried in the past, long forgotten, and long ignored? This secret would be that of ...

The classic introduction to economic thought, now updated in time for the publication of New Ideas from Dead CEOs This entertaining and accessible introduction to the great economic thinkers throughout history? Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and more?shows how...

It has been proclaimed many times, but perhaps never more convincingly than now, when every news cycle seems to deliver further confirmation of a world gone mad. Is this the endgame? Author Spencer Klavan is a classicist, with a Ph.D. from Oxford, and a deep understanding of the West. His analysis: The situation is dire. But every crisis we face today, we have faced before. And we can surmount each one. Klavan brings to the West’s defense the insights of Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, and the Founding Fathers to show that in the wisdom of the past lies hope for the future.

Reason and Revolution: Understanding the Transformative Ideas of Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell was one of the most brilliant and courageous thinkers of the twentieth century—a philosopher, mathematician, and activist who devoted his life to truth, freedom, and reason. Reason and Revolution: Understanding the Transformative Ideas of Bertrand Russell explores the extraordinary scope of his thought, from his pioneering work in logic and mathematics to his passionate defense of peace, education, and intellectual freedom. This in-depth exploration traces how Russell reshaped philosophy ...

The history of modern Jewish thought and how it has changed over the years.

What does it mean to be Jewish in the modern world—without belief in God? Across the globe, millions of Jews define their identity through culture, ethics, and history rather than religious doctrine. Yet many wonder: Can Jewish traditions remain meaningful without faith? How do we honor our heritage while embracing reason and free thought? This book provides the answers. Inside, you’ll discover: A bold reimagining of Jewish identity—why belief is optional, but heritage, values, and community endure. Practical ways to celebrate Jewish life—holidays, life-cycle events, and traditions,...

The Light of Understanding: John Locke and the Birth of Modern Thought is an in-depth exploration of one of the most influential philosophers in history. This comprehensive and accessible study examines John Locke’s groundbreaking ideas on knowledge, personal identity, moral philosophy, politics, and religious toleration. From his revolutionary theory of the tabula rasa and his emphasis on experience as the source of knowledge to his vision of natural rights and government by consent, Locke’s philosophy helped shape the Enlightenment and the foundations of modern democracy. Readers will...