Real Philosophy

Real Philosophy for Real People is an answer to those philosophies that prize theory over truth, to any metaphysics that cannot account for itself, to anthropologies that are unworthy of the human person, and to ethical systems that reduce the great dignity and destiny of the human person.

Many contemporary political thinkers are gripped by the belief that their task is to develop an ideal theory of rights or justice for guiding and judging political actions. But in Philosophy and Real Politics, Raymond Geuss argues that philosophers should first try to understand why real political actors behave as they actually do. Far from being applied ethics, politics is a skill that allows people to survive and persue their goals.

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book Review An Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review Longlisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Longlisted for Goodreads Choice Award Every...

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past...

Since 2001 over a half of million have claimed Jedi as their religion. Does Jediism exist? Is there such thing as a real Jedi Religion? We explore the validity of this new way to approach old questions.

The Trolley Problem Explained: Understanding the Philosophy, Ethics, and Real-World Impact of Moral Decision-Making is your comprehensive guide to one of the most fascinating and influential thought experiments in moral philosophy. From its origins in the work of Philippa Foot and Judith Jarvis Thomson to its modern applications in medicine, artificial intelligence, law enforcement, and military ethics, this book explores the trolley problem from every angle. Each chapter offers a unique perspective—philosophical, psychological, and cultural—ensuring a deep and well-rounded ...

Someone suggested to me that I write a follow-up to my book, Why Trump? I never stopped publishing articles online about the right wing and how to respond to it, but that someone was correct; I needed to do more. It is now two years after Why Trump? Some things have changed, but the underlying situation remains the same. The right wing is still turning the United States into a two-tiered society, and worse, there is no effective opposition to the right wing. America isn’t the way it is because Trump is president. Trump is president because America is the way it is.

The Lacanian Dictionary of Psychoanalysis is not merely a glossary of terms; it is an intellectual map for those who wish to traverse the complex topography of Jacques Lacan’s thought. With depth, clarity, and literary precision, Deivede Eder Ferreira — one of South America’s leading psychoanalytic thinkers, philosopher, and founder of the Brazilian Association of Philosophy and Psychoanalysis (ABRAFP) — invites readers into the heart of one of the most revolutionary and enigmatic theories of the human mind. Each concept, from the Real to the Mirror Stage, from Objet a to the Name-...

You're doing everything right and somehow still drowning. You're exhausted from the invisible emotional labor of managing everyone else's feelings and the constant pressure to perform. You’ve carried the mental load, swallowed your emotions, second-guessed your needs, and pushed through burnout because the world kept asking for more. You've tried the productivity hacks and morning routines, but nothing seems to touch the crushing mental load or the anxiety. You’ve tried to stay calm, be reasonable, keep everyone happy, and hold everything together—only to feel unseen, exhausted, ...

Men of the Code is a handbook for men who want to live life to the fullest with character, honor, and integrity. This inspiring book examines the current state of men's character and ethics, and teaches you how to hold yourself to a higher standard. This is more than a book on character and ethics. This hard-hitting book goes much deeper into why you should hold yourself to a higher standard and exactly how to do that. This amazing book guides men and boys through the character traits that should be integrated into every man's life! It teaches you exactly how to develop and live by your own...

In 2001, Quamé, the author of the book The Power of Letting Go, made a huge life decision to leave his Ph.D. program to start a music recording company in Los Angeles. He returned to his former neighborhood located in the Crenshaw District, where he reunited with neighborhood friends as well as making new connections from Hollywood to Calabasas. Falling on hard times from homelessness to a health crisis, Quamé learned priceless lessons from people he interacted with, self-help books and the "do or die" environment of Crenshaw. Upon realizing that the path he was on did not reflect the "...

What do you do when life stops making sense? You start asking better questions. The Existential Mind is a powerful 2-in-1 guide to the deepest—and most unsettling—truths about being human. In one volume, you’ll find two complete books designed for beginners who are curious, overwhelmed, or just plain tired of pretending they’ve got it all figured out. This isn’t abstract philosophy meant for dusty shelves. It’s real, relevant, and razor-sharp insight for anyone standing at the crossroads of freedom, anxiety, and absurdity. Learn how thinkers like Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, ...

Does the real world, defined as a world of objects that exist independent of human interests, concerns, and cognitive activities, really exist? Jan Westerhoff argues that we have good reason to believe it does not. His discussion considers four main facets of the idea of the real world, ranging from the existence of a separate external and internal world (comprising various mental states congregated around a self), to the existence of an ontological foundation that grounds the existence of all the entities in the world.

This is the third volume in the All and Everything series, consisting of four books. These audiobooks are written according to entirely new principles of logical reasoning and strictly directed toward the solution of the following three cardinal problems. The third volume deals with the assistance of the arising, in the mentation, and in the feelings of the listener, of a veritable, non-fantastic representation not of that illusory world which they now perceive, but of the world existing in reality.

Atheistic and agnostic writers are aggressively attacking traditional religious beliefs. Philosopher and prolific writer Peter Kreeft is up to the challenge in this work of popular apologetics aimed at both teens and adults. The masterful Kreeft tackles 16 crucial issues about the deeper meaning of life. The questions that Kreeft explores range from, "Is faith reasonable?" "Can you prove there is a God?" and "Why is Jesus different?" to "Why is sex so confusing?" "Why is there evil?" and "Why must we die?"

Most philosophy sounds wise in a quiet room. The test is what remains when the room gets loud. VirtueCoded turns practical philosophy into personal architecture: structures that help truth, courage, restraint, responsibility, and care survive contact with pressure. Across work, money, leadership, relationships, burnout, and fatherhood, Jedakiah Roper asks a demanding question: What does your life prove you believe? These essays reject borrowed routines and polished slogans in favor of principles tested against real constraints, and against more than a hundred and sixty cited sources.

Many people talk about Donald Trump. Some people love him, and some people hate him. Some people try to explain why people love or hate Trump. Despite the copious conversation and plenteous explanations, there’s a lack of clarity about why people support Trump. Neither academia nor the political pundits can adequately explain the phenomenon that is Trump.

With simple and direct language, the author shares stories from his personal experience. Throughout a life rich in events, spent in many countries around the world. Seek to extract, from all his anecdotes and advice, whatever fits you best. Use all his life experiences as reference points for your own growth. Revisit the brief essence of many concepts in philosophy and psychology, politics and society, religion and culture. So that you, in turn, are capable of having logical and rational discussions with cultured and intelligent people. Master simple elements of the art of conversation and ...

What if the theology of Jesus was not the same as the theology later constructed about Jesus? Jesus of Nazareth preached the Kingdom of God, radical compassion, forgiveness, humility, care for the marginalized, and transformation in the present moment. Yet within generations, Christianity’s center of gravity shifted from the message Jesus taught toward doctrines concerning Jesus’s identity, sacrificial death, resurrection, and role in salvation. In The Secret Gospel: The Real Theology of Jesus Christ, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan Al-Nu’man VIII undertakes an ambitious ...

For education leaders who believe that all students deserve the premium education that only some currently experience, Shattering Inequities: Real-World Wisdom for School and District Leaders shows how your leadership can provide equitable outcomes for our most vulnerable students. Chapters include examples of actual equity leaders and leadership lessons as easily retrievable equity hooks—memory cues of complete, complex, and nuanced leadership takeaways.