Moral Minds

The purpose of this book is twofold: first, to elucidate the logic, principles, and significance of the Declaration of Independence as the embodiment of the American mind; and, second, to shed light on what John Adams once called the "real American Revolution"; that is, the moral revolution that occurred in the minds of the people in the 15 years before 1776.  

Escape the enemy's deadly trap! The Bait of Satan exposes one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God— offense. Most people who are ensnared by the bait of Satan don’t even realize it. Don’t be fooled! You will encounter offense, and it’s up to you...

It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the...

Czeslaw Milosz Explained: Exile, Moral Witness, Poetry of History, Totalitarianism, Faith and Doubt, Memory, Identity, and the Search for Meaning in a Fractured World is a powerful and deeply engaging exploration of one of the twentieth century’s most important literary and philosophical voices. This book brings Milosz's complex ideas to life, guiding readers through his experiences of war, exile, and intellectual resistance while revealing how his poetry and essays continue to speak to modern readers searching for truth and meaning. Spanning themes such as totalitarianism, moral ...

The Stoic classic you’ve always wanted to read—finally written in English that today’s reader can actually enjoy. Have you ever started reading Letters from a Stoic, only to find yourself rereading the same paragraph over and over because the language felt distant, formal, or difficult to follow? You’re not alone. For nearly two thousand years, Seneca’s letters have transformed the lives of emperors, leaders, entrepreneurs, military commanders, psychologists, and millions of readers searching for greater resilience, emotional control, and inner peace. Yet for many modern readers, ...

In Just Hear Me Out, philosopher Colin Marshall describes a persuasive method that is both effective and ethical. Rather than share a flurry of tips for how to win friends and influence people, Marshall invites us to take up persuasion as fundamentally civil work, good both for our conscience and our communities. Real-world persuaders such as Jane Addams, Daryl Davis, and Fred Rogers show us an ethical route, he argues, to changing hearts through patience, respect, and compassion.

Most people sense that something is missing. You can read widely, think deeply, and still feel divided—between what you know and how you live, between your ideals and your habits. Neo-Confucianism was built to solve exactly this problem. It is not just a philosophy. It is a system for aligning your inner life with the structure of reality itself. This book makes that system clear—and usable. Understand the powerful concepts of principle (li) and vital force (qi)—and how they shape everything from the universe to your everyday decisions Discover why Neo-Confucian thinkers insisted that...

From the bestselling authors of The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby, this book guides parents through the principles of Montessori to enhance their children's development and foster respectful relationships with their families and the world. When children are given independence, the...

Modern society presents itself as free, rational, and democratic—but is it truly governed by conscience, or by convenience? Morals – Dilemma for the Anesthetised Mind is a philosophical examination of the fragile balance between the individual, the State, Religion, and the pressures of consumer-driven society. It questions whether modern liberal democracies empower moral autonomy or quietly erode it in exchange for comfort, stability, and compliance. At the heart of the work lies a central tension: how much responsibility does the individual retain in a world that increasingly delegates...

She was rebuilt from a backup. Now she has to decide if the dead deserve a second death. Dunya Halloran flies salvage for a living and keeps her grief at a careful distance, because the version of her that felt things fully did not survive whatever happened eleven days before her last backup. When the ancient colony ship Tessellate comes home after six thousand years with 40,000 sleepers and a plea for shelter, the Concord that governs Hesper sees only a mind-plague wearing human faces. They order the ship steered into the sun. Dunya is the only pilot in position to do it. Aboard the dying ...

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 B.C.-43 B.C.) is one of the seminal figures in the history of Western philosophy, politics, and letters. On Moral Ends (De Finibus) is considered by many to be his most important work in philosophy. In a series of stimulating dialogues, Cicero seeks to answer the question "What is humanity's Ultimate Good?" by examining the ethical systems of three different schools of thought. In so doing, he reveals powerful and startling truths about wisdom, virtue, and our deepest desires. Quintus Curtius is the pen name of attorney and translator George J. Thomas.

Divine Stories and Heartfelt Prayers Dive into a world where ancient wisdom meets modern souls. This book is a sacred sanctuary, a treasure trove of stories touching the heart and praying that ignite the spirit. Explore the Depths of Divine Tales Embark on a journey through enchanting narratives across cultures, traditions, and time. Be captivated by the timeless tales that carry profound lessons, awakening your inner wisdom. Connect with the Sacred Immerse yourself in the power of heartfelt prayers that transcend words, bridging the gap between the earthly and the divine. Each prayer is a ...

What if human nature is not something to be conquered—but something good, fragile, and waiting to be cultivated? More than two thousand years ago, Mencius offered one of the most hopeful and demanding visions in all of philosophy. Known as the “Second Sage” of Confucian thought, he taught that every person carries the first small beginnings of virtue: compassion, shame, respect, and wisdom. These beginnings are not finished virtues. They are sprouts. And like all living things, they must be protected, nourished, and grown. Mencius for Beginners is a clear, engaging introduction to one...

When Seattle attorney Merlyn Adams dives off a commuter ferry to save a drowning infant, she never expected to surface as a mermaid. But a single moment inside a rainbow rewrites her DNA, and destroys everything she’s built. Her prestigious law firm fires her. Her almost-fiancé walks away. And when the Australian mermaids who promised sisterhood learn what she really is, they don’t welcome her, they declare her the most dangerous creature alive. They call her the Dark Queen, a mythic tyrant whose reign destroyed an entire civilization thousands of years ago. Now they want her gone. So ...

Humanity is racing to create machine intelligence vastly smarter than the human brain. We will succeed. Blending accessible philosophy with the latest in AI developments, Mind Crime: The Moral Frontier of Artificial Intelligence forces listeners to grapple with the moral questions we can no longer afford to ignore. Are we prepared for the consequences of artificial superintelligence? Will humanity's survival be threatened, perhaps within years? Is digital consciousness possible? Are we sleepwalking into horrific moral catastrophe?

In this highly original book, Russell Blackford discusses the intersection of science fiction and humanity’s moral imagination. With the rise of science and technology in the 19th century, and our continually improving understanding of the cosmos, writers and thinkers soon began to imagine futures greatly different from the present. Science fiction was born out of the realization that future techno-scientific advances could dramatically change the world.

You didn’t start like this. But nursing changed you anyway. The Nurse Who Sees Too Much is not a burnout book. It’s a recognition book. This is for the nurse who notices everything now. Who can’t turn their brain off. Who scans rooms, people, exits, tone. Who jokes darker than they used to. Who feels more guarded, sharper, quieter and doesn’t know when that happened. This book names what nursing does to your mind without romanticizing it or minimizing it. Inside, you’ll find why: Normal stopped feeling normal Caring started to cost you Relaxing feels impossible Sleep doesn’t ...

In this “vivid and companionable memoir of a remarkable life” (The New Yorker), an outspoken, Christian reproductive justice advocate and abortion provider reveals his personal and professional journeys in an effort to seize the moral high ground on the question of choice and reproductive...

When you think about morality/ethics, what comes to your mind? Is good and evil a matter of opinion? Is it for cultures to decide what is right and wrong? Integrating moral philosophy with positive psychology, Rational Empathy explains why these popular notions of morality are wrong. Morality, as explained in this book, is based on empathy and derived through sheer logic! But why is morality important in the first place? Understanding morality helps us maximize happiness in our lives and bring more happiness to people whom we interact with or influence. Morality, philosophy and psychology ...

How do Americans bypass the increasingly dangerous influence of a sharp decline in individual and collective intellects? How does America regain intellectual and technological leadership on the world stage? Accomplished author and retired Brigadier General Hall unlocks the answers in his newest book. Unwilling to watch the world — America, in particular — decrease its individual and collective intellects, Brigadier General Wayne Michael Hall's newest book presses decision makers to empower the human mind to outpace enemies and guide the wonders that technologies bring.