Thought Society

A “landmark book” (Robert J. Sternberg, president of the American Psychological Association) by one of the world's preeminent psychologists that proves human behavior is not “hard-wired” but a function of culture."

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.

The Craftsman explores the relation between the hand and the head. Richard Sennett argues that working with physical things stimulates people to think. Craftsmanship, says Sennett, names the basic human impulse to do a job well for its own sake, and good craftsmanship involves developing skills and focusing on the work rather than ourselves. The computer programmer, the doctor, the artist, and even the parent and citizen all engage in a craftsman's work. In this thought-provoking book, Sennett explores the work of craftsmen past and present.

Vividly written, The Infidel and the Professor is a compelling account of a great friendship of two towering Enlightenment thinkers that had great consequences for modern thought. David Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime, he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith was a revered professor of moral philosophy and is now often hailed as the founding father of capitalism.

Why do we, as humans, believe what we believe? How do we make sense of our history, our politics, of the world today and our place in it? How do our leaders make decisions, whether it’s to alleviate poverty or to fight a global pandemic? The answers to these questions are driven by the grand narratives that dominate human thought the world over, without us even realising it. Narratives that emanate from the human need to navigate an overwhelming and contradictory world by making stories to frame the chaos. By storytelling itself. In The Spell, David Buckham and Robyn Wilkinson set out to ...

What does it take to change the world? The “epic adventure” (Booklist) of a band of unlikely heroes on a quest to save one innocent life who may end up saving us all. For decades, Judge Margot Burr-Nadir has worked tirelessly, case by case, to administer justice from the federal bench of the...

Intellectual History for Modern Life: How Major Ideas from Philosophy, Science, and Culture Continue to Shape Contemporary Thinking BOOK 6: Information, Technology, and the Future of Thought: How Media, Data, and Artificial Intelligence Are Reshaping Human Thinking explores one of the most important intellectual shifts of the modern era: how the tools we use to store, share, and process information are changing the way human beings think. From the earliest forms of communication to artificial intelligence systems that now generate language and make decisions, this book traces the deep ...

Faith and Order: Understanding the Enduring Influence of John Calvin on Religion, Society, and Thought is an in-depth exploration of one of history’s most transformative thinkers and the far-reaching impact of his ideas. John Calvin was not only a theologian but also a system builder, educator, and social reformer whose vision shaped the moral, intellectual, and political foundations of the modern world. From his early life in France and his rise to prominence in Geneva to the creation of his monumental Institutes of the Christian Religion, Calvin sought to unite faith, reason, and ...

A harrowing exploration of the uniquely dangerous experience of men whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another—from the bestselling author of The Perfect Storm. "Incisive ... absorbing ... original." —New York Times Book Review Sebastian Junger turns his brilliant and...

Love is always available to us. Unfortunately, more often than not, our limiting beliefs get in the way. After hoping and failing time and again to meet a partner whose mere presence resonates within our soul, a hindering internal monologue begins to take shape.

Why has there been such an explosion of discussion about sex in the West since the 17th century? Here, one of France's greatest intellectuals explores the evolving social, economic, and political forces that have shaped our attitudes toward sex. In a book that is at once controversial and seductive, Michel Foucault describes how we are in the process of making a science of sex which is devoted to the analysis of desire, rather than the increase of pleasure.

Explores the archetypal and classical male ideal found in ancient societies around the world Examines some of the problems facing men in the world today and shares practices to develop yourself in the face of these problems Provides techniques for developing your thinking and focus...

Thoughts in Words: Essays and Poems by Constantina Ionescu is a compelling collection of reflections on faith, society, human dignity, and the moral trials of contemporary life. Bringing together 57 essays and 11 poems, this volume is rooted, for the most part, in Romanian realities – in the tensions, disappointments, and contradictions of everyday life as observed by the author with sincerity and moral urgency. Yet these pages are never limited to a local frame. From specifically Romanian experiences, Constantina Ionescu draws conclusions that speak to universal human concerns: the ...

Justice, Power, and Society: Exploring the Foundations of Moral and Political Theory is a clear and engaging guide to the ideas that have shaped human thought for centuries. From Plato’s vision of the just republic to Aristotle’s ethics of civic virtue, from social contract theory to Enlightenment ideals of liberty and rights, from utilitarianism to Marxist critiques of inequality, this book explores how great thinkers have answered the timeless questions: What is justice? Why should we obey laws? How can power be made legitimate? Moving beyond the classics, this book also examines the ...

Thought Access is your entry to more. This access will grant you thought forms that assist you on your Earth adventure and guide you to experience all that you are, have been, and will be. This book is a direct link to the most powerful thoughts in the mental world, where all change begins. Thought Access connects you to the highest version of yourself, which already exists within your own mind and gives you the energy to bring that state to life in the physical world.

Intellectual History for Modern Life: How Major Ideas from Philosophy, Science, and Culture Continue to Shape Contemporary Thinking BOOK 2: Faith, Authority, and the Medieval Mind: How Religion, Tradition, and Power Shaped Knowledge and Social Order explores the intellectual world that shaped Europe for nearly a thousand years and continues to influence modern life in ways many readers do not realize. Far from being an age of ignorance or blind obedience, the medieval period developed powerful systems of thought about truth, authority, morality, and meaning. This book reveals how religion, ...

This edition of The Secret Door to Success has a new, creative flair! Immediately following each chapter is a short, theatrical exercise. So teens, young adults, and thespians of all ages can act out an affirmation that embodies the positive message in each chapter. A fun way to practice the principles herein! The more we practice, the more it sticks. You do not have to have any prior acting experience in order to do these exercises. All you have to do is believe....

Intellectual History for Modern Life: How Major Ideas from Philosophy, Science, and Culture Continue to Shape Contemporary Thinking BOOK 3; The Birth of the Modern World: How the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment Changed How We Think explores one of the most important intellectual turning points in human history. Modern assumptions about individuality, reason, scientific knowledge, political rights, tolerance, and personal meaning did not arise naturally. They were constructed through centuries of conflict, debate, innovation, and cultural upheaval. This book traces how early ...

Environmental Thought and Ecological Philosophy: Deep Explorations of Humanity’s Relationship with Nature BOOK 2: The Web of Life: Ecological Thinking, Systems Theory, and the Interconnected Nature of Reality explores one of the most important intellectual shifts of the modern age: the movement from seeing the world as a collection of isolated parts to understanding it as a dynamic web of relationships. Drawing on ecology, systems theory, and environmental philosophy, this book reveals how life, society, and the natural world are shaped by interdependence, feedback, and complexity. Rather...

We live in the most comfortable era of human history — yet rarely has life felt so empty. The Price of Comfort is a profound exploration of modern ease and its hidden costs. With poetic clarity and philosophical insight, Radu Niculescu examines how our pursuit of convenience, safety, and stability quietly erodes vitality, meaning, and connection. From the cars that isolate us to the screens that numb us, from digital pleasures to spiritual shortcuts, this book reveals how comfort—though soothing—can also sedate the human spirit. In eight deeply reflective chapters, Niculescu guides ...