German Philosophy

As a compilation of notable fragments from the writings of German philosopher G. W. F. Hegel, this audiobook functions as a helpful and intriguing introduction to the keynotes of his thought. This audiobook, comprised of short selections from Hegel's writings and organized by theme, includes a preface by Elizabeth Haldane and a foreword by Sarah Bacaller. Each Hegelian fragment includes a reference to its original source for those who want to further pursue particular selections.

This book is an new English translation of the German book Tao Te King: Das Buch vom Sinn und Leben by Richard Wilhelm. That book is, of course, a translation of the Chinese book Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese classic of philosophy and spirituality. Copies have been found dating back to 250 BCE. Yet the thoughts in it are still relevant today Lao Tzu is a legendary Chinese philosopher thought to have lived about 500 BCE. .Richard Wilhelm (1878-1930) was a highly regarded scholar of ancient Chinese literature. His translation of I Ching is still considered one of...

This complete collection brings together the full scope of Nietzsche's radical and transformative philosophy in a single, meticulously curated work.

Around the turn of the nineteenth century, a steady stream of young German poets and thinkers coursed to the town of Jena to make history. The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars had dealt a one-two punch to the dynastic system. Confidence in traditional social, political, and religious norms had been replaced by a profound uncertainty that was as terrifying for some as it was exhilarating for others. Nowhere was the excitement more palpable than among the extraordinary group of poets, philosophers, translators, and socialites who gathered in this Thuringian village.

Reason and Spirit: Exploring the Ideas of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is an accessible and engaging guide to one of philosophy’s most influential and challenging thinkers. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel shaped the course of modern thought with his bold ideas about reason, freedom, history, and the unfolding of human spirit. His vision continues to influence philosophy, politics, theology, and cultural studies today. This book introduces readers to Hegel’s life, his major works, and the revolutionary ideas that defined his system. From his famous dialectical method to his profound ...

Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Immanuel Kant and German Idealism provides an insightful exploration into the profound ideas of Immanuel Kant and the subsequent development of German Idealism. This volume examines Kant's revolutionary contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, alongside the works of key figures like Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel. Durant's accessible prose illuminates the complex theories and enduring impact of these philosophers. Ideal for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Kantian philosophy and its influence on Western thought.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Das Buch, das kein traditioneller Verlag publizieren wollte. Gelesen vom Autor. In diesem scharfsinnigen und provokanten Essay entlarvt Ulf Poschardt einen neuen Sozialcharakter, der unsere Gesellschaft prägt und lähmt: den „Shitbürger". Poschardt, einer der renommiertesten Journalisten Deutschlands, zeigt auf, wie der Shitbürger in den liberalen, saturierten Gesellschaften des Westens eine beispiellose „Hegemonie" errichtet hat.

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When reason met revolution—and changed everything Berlin, 1783. Moses Mendelssohn crafts an argument that will challenge both church and state: neither may coerce belief. May 1789. Friedrich Schiller lectures on art's civilizing power. Two months later, the Bastille falls. These texts capture the moment Enlightenment ideals met revolutionary reality. They believed ideas could change the world. They were right—and catastrophically wrong. Complete new translations of six pivotal texts: Moses Mendelssohn's Jerusalem (1783) — Judaism's challenge to state power Immanuel Kant's What is ...

Letters to a German Princess: Philosophy and Theology This selected edition of Leonhard Euler's "Letters to a German Princess," written between 1760 and 1762, focuses on letters 76 to 132. In these letters, Euler delves into philosophical and theological issues with exceptional clarity. Euler examines Leibniz-Wolff's doctrine of monads, debates the nature of forces, and reflects on the relationship between soul and body. He also addresses theological themes such as rational freedom, the problem of evil, and the nature of sensory perception. This selection provides an in-depth view of ...

In Die Kunst Recht zu behalten untersucht Arthur Schopenhauer auf scharfsinnige Weise die Techniken, mit denen Menschen in Diskussionen und Debatten versuchen, zu siegen – unabhängig davon, ob sie im Recht sind oder nicht. In 38 kunstvoll formulierten Kunstgriffen entlarvt Schopenhauer die Mechanismen rhetorischer Tricks und manipulativer Argumentationsmuster.

In diesen Aufzeichnungen ringt er mit Fragen nach Tugend, Gelassenheit und der Vergänglichkeit des Lebens – Worte, die bis heute als Schlüsseltexte der stoischen Philosophie gelten. Aurels Gedanken sind zugleich Lebensratgeber, philosophische Meditation und eindrucksvolle Zeitzeugnisse – ein Werk von unvergänglicher Bedeutung. Selbstbetrachtungen (2. Jh. n. Chr.) sind das Vermächtnis des römischen Kaisers und Philosophen Marc Aurel.

In the fall of 1784, Immanuel Kant and Moses Mendelssohn each published an essay answering the question: What is Enlightenment? Kant wrote about the courage to think for yourself. Mendelssohn distinguished between culture and enlightenment, and reflected on the tensions between individual reason and social order. This edition presents both texts in modernized English. The language has been updated for contemporary readers while preserving the full argumentative structure of the originals. An afterword by Juan Albareda places the essays in their historical context.

In the wake of white nationalist attacks, the ongoing debate over reparations, and the controversy surrounding Confederate monuments and the contested memories they evoke, Susan Neiman's Learning from the Germans delivers an urgently needed perspective on how a country can come to terms with its historical wrongdoings. Neiman is a white woman who came of age in the civil rights-era South and a Jewish woman who has spent much of her adult life in Berlin.

Discover the the life and accomplishments of Max Planck, theoretical physicist whose revolutionary discovery of energy quanta and formulation of fundamental quantum theory allowed for countless others to expand on the knowledge of atomic processes.

“Rome disturbed the balance of the world, and under its sway, a world bled. What new order will rise from this upheaval? What new form will emerge from the ashes of fallen nations?” With these lines, Johann Gottfried Herder opens a meditation that is both haunting and visionary. First published in 1788—on the eve of revolution and transformation across Europe—Ideas for a Philosophy of the History of Mankind presents not a dry account of history, but a sweeping, organic theory of human development. Herder sees history not as a linear march, but as a living, evolving dialogue between ...

Wie macht man Philosophie aus Aprikosencocktails? Für Sartre kein Problem: Er machte Philosophie aus einem Schwindelgefühl, aus Voyeurismus, Scham, Sadismus, Revolution, Musik und Sex. Sarah Bakewell erzählt mit wunderbarer Leichtigkeit, wie der Existenzialismus zum Lebensgefühl einer Generation wurde, die sich nach radikaler Freiheit und authentischer Existenz sehnte. Ihre meisterhafte Kollektivbiographie der Existenzialisten ist zugleich eine höchst verführerische Einladung, die existenzialistische Lebenskunst heute neu zu entdecken.

Few philosophers capture the imagination like Schelling. He saw the world not as a machine, but as a living story—one where nature breathes with spirit, freedom shapes destiny, and the deepest truths unfold from hidden depths. This book makes that story accessible, turning one of German Idealism’s most visionary thinkers into a guide anyone can follow. Inside these pages, readers step into a universe where light rises from darkness, creativity fuels existence, and every person carries within them the same forces that shape the world. The ideas are bold, the insights lasting, and the ...

How to Love the Universe is a new kind of science writing by an author truly enamored of the world around him. In 10 short chapters of lyrical prose - each one an ode to a breathtaking realm of discovery - Stefan Klein uses everyday objects and events as a springboard to meditate on the beauty of the underlying science.