Philosophy Knowledge

Madness, sexuality, power, knowledge—are these facts of life or simply parts of speech? In a series of works of astonishing brilliance, historian Michel Foucault excavated the hidden assumptions that govern the way we live and the way we think. The Archaeology of Knowledge begins at the level of things aid and moves quickly to illuminate the connections between knowledge, language, and action in a style at once profound and personal. A summing up of Foucault's own methodological assumptions, this book is also a first step toward a genealogy of the way we live now.

In The Voice of Knowledge, don Miguel Ruiz reminds us of a profound and simple truth: The only way to end our emotional suffering and restore our joy in living is to stop believing in lies, mainly about ourselves.

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.

Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. These and other AI applications raise complex ethical issues that are the subject of ongoing debate. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible synthesis of these issues.

The world's best introduction to philosophy, Knowledge, Reality, and Value explains basic philosophical problems in epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, such as: How can we know about the world outside our minds? Is there a God? Do we have free will? Are there objective values? What distinguishes right actions from wrong actions? The text clearly explains the most important arguments about these things, and it does so a lot less boringly than most books written by professors.

The Arabic legacy of science and philosophy has long been hidden from the West. British-Iraqi physicist Jim Al-Khalili unveils that legacy to fascinating effect by returning to its roots in the hubs of Arab innovation that would advance science and jump-start the European Renaissance.

“A witty, learned, authoritative survey of philosophical thought.” —The New York Times Book Review The first authoritative and accessible single-volume history of philosophy to cover both Western and Eastern traditions, from one of the world’s most eminent thinkers The story of...

Theosophy for Beginners: Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of the Masters, Symbols, and the Path to Spiritual Awakening is your comprehensive guide to the timeless spiritual philosophy known as Theosophy. Whether you’re new to metaphysical teachings or seeking a deeper understanding of the universe and your place within it, this accessible book offers clear insights into the esoteric principles that have inspired generations of seekers. Explore the profound teachings of Helena Blavatsky, the origins of the Theosophical Society, and key concepts like karma, reincarnation, and the divine nature ...

Prepare to fortify your inner self: ✓ When will you finally stand up for what you deserve? ✓ Where exactly do you seek? ✓ Happiness? ✓ Build strength? ✓ In what ways might we confront our fears? ✓ Cope with a loved one's passing? ✓ What about those negative ideas that keep popping into your head? This is precisely what the great philosophical schools of antiquity were all about: instructing students in the art of living, which is something that traditional schooling fails to achieve. Reading this book will provide you a foundation in stoic philosophy & the tools you need to ...

This reissue of Thomas Sowell’s classic study of decision making, which includes a preface by the author, updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Anointed. Sowell, one of America’s most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making—a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency but our very freedom.

An Enriching and Impactful Book for Parents, Teachers, Students, School Administrators, And the Educated Person Whatever your present status on the academic ladder, Educational Thoughts from Legends is for you. This book is a unique collection of condensed thoughts, ideas, and beliefs from educational legends. These thoughts are intellectual, philosophical, educationally inspiring, and endowed with seeds of greatness. The approach in this book is the use of quotes and their amplifications with further ones that are informed, holistic, and enable a satisfying grasp of the subject matter. The...

Quantum physics is notable for its brazen defiance of common sense. (Think of Schrödinger's Cat, famously both dead and alive.) An especially rigorous form of quantum contradiction occurs in experiments with entangled particles. Our common assumption is that objects have properties whether or not anyone is observing them, and the measurement of one can't affect the other. Quantum entanglement rejects this assumption, offering impeccable reasoning and irrefutable evidence of the opposite. Is quantum entanglement mystical, or just mystifying?

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.

E. D. Hirsch, author of The Knowledge Deficit, draws on recent findings in neuroscience and data from France to provide new evidence for the argument that a carefully planned, knowledge-based elementary curriculum is essential to providing the foundations for children's life success and ensuring equal opportunity for students of all backgrounds. In the absence of a clear, common curriculum, Hirsch contends that tests are reduced to measuring skills rather than content, and that students from disadvantaged backgrounds cannot develop the knowledge base to support high achievement.

The Open Mind: Karl Popper and the Philosophy of Critical Inquiry explores the groundbreaking ideas of one of the twentieth century’s most influential philosophers. From his revolutionary concept of falsifiability to his defense of the open society, Karl Popper reshaped how we think about knowledge, freedom, and truth. This deeply engaging and accessible book traces Popper’s journey from early Vienna to his enduring influence on science, democracy, and human understanding. Readers will discover how Popper’s ideas about fallibility, rational criticism, and moral responsibility continue...

This book explores the limits of perception, the traps of intuition and prejudice, the illusions of objectivity, and the chains of history that bind every act of thought. Here, knowledge is not a shining monument but a lantern in fog—its light flickering, its shadows multiplying. Creation, far from pure, emerges as a paradox: invention born of fragments, originality stitched from memory, progress inseparable from destruction. In this book, philosophy meets satire, science confronts ambition, and art wrestles with the weight of necessity.

Knowledge and Power: Understanding the Enduring Ideas of Francis Bacon explores the revolutionary thought of one of history’s most important philosophers. Francis Bacon, often called the father of modern science, reshaped the way humanity approaches knowledge, truth, and progress. His vision of experimentation, observation, and inductive reasoning laid the foundations for the scientific method and inspired centuries of discovery. This engaging book guides readers through Bacon’s life and work, from his critique of human bias and the “Idols of the Mind” to his bold belief that ...

Step into one of the most profound and enduring stories in the history of philosophy. The Allegory of the Cave Explained takes you deep into Plato’s timeless metaphor for truth, knowledge, and the human condition. From the shadows on the wall to the blinding light of the sun, this book unpacks each stage of the allegory with clarity, depth, and practical insight. You will explore Plato’s life and historical context, the meaning behind each symbolic element, and how his message about perception and reality resonates more strongly than ever in today’s information-saturated world. With ...

Unlock the mysteries of how science really works with Philosophy of Science Explained: Understanding Knowledge, Method, and the Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. This comprehensive guide takes readers beyond the surface of scientific facts and into the deeper questions about what science is, how it generates knowledge, and why it matters. From the logic of discovery to the ethical challenges of modern technology, this book offers a clear and engaging introduction to one of philosophy’s most fascinating fields. Perfect for beginners, students, and lifelong learners, it explores timeless ...

A seminal work of scientific and philosophical exploration. Ever since the Greeks coined the language we commonly use for scientific description, mythology and science have developed separately. But what if we could prove that all myths have one common origin in a celestial cosmology? What if the gods, the places they lived, and what they did are but ciphers for celestial activity, a language for the perpetuation of complex astronomical data?