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Analysis of Henri Bergson's philosophy, first published in 1912. According to Wikipedia: "Henri-Louis Bergson (French pronunciation: [bɛʁksɔn] 18 October 18594 January 1941) was a major French philo……続きを見る

When you're out riding, things happen. If you keep at it, everything happens.... Thus goes the simple wisdom of Foster Kinn in Freedom's Rush: Tales from a Biker and His Beast. Join Foster Kinn as h……続きを見る

Pioneering biblical critic, theorist of democracy, and legendary conflater of God and nature, Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was excommunicated by the Sephardic Jews of Amsterdam in 1……続きを見る

Young Margaret Noble came under the spell of Swami Vivekananda. She came from distant Ireland to India to serve the people of this land. She was given the name of *Nivedita* as one dedicated to God.……続きを見る

'The most thought-provoking thing in our thought-provoking time is that we are still not thinking' Heidegger 'We should never allow our fears of the expectations of others to set the frontiers of ou……続きを見る

There is a lot of discussion these days about whether or not the economy is improving. Here are two facts: The economy has been very, very bad and the only way it is going to improve for you is if y……続きを見る

The 2013 edition of the New York Times bestseller revised, updated and with an important new introduction by the author. The Passion of Ayn Rand was the first full-length Ayn Rand bio……続きを見る

An Indian scientist who won fame in many countries. Eighty years ago he began the manufacture of medicines in India. A great teacher, he gave his salary to students interested in science. A great ma……続きを見る

For some people philosophy is everything. For others it’s nothing. It’s a subject that solves problems, causes arguments and even brings war. But what is philosophy, and who are the famous men and w……続きを見る

The Path to Power Series are easy reading biographies of  the founders of New Thought. They are designed to be read by all ages of readers from juvenile to adult. Imagine growing up knowing ……続きを見る

Raja Rammohun Roy has come to be called the 'Maker of Modern India. Without giving up what was good and noble in the past, he laid the foundations for a great future. He put an end to the horrible c……続きを見る

Driving a taxi, at least in San Francisco, is an ongoing experiment in self discovery. It is an eccentric job that offers very wide parameters. It gives the driver lots of leeway. It gives him the f……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents and Footnotes. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION I. PASCAL’S FAMILY AND YOUTH II. PASCAL’S SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES III. PASCAL IN THE WORLD IV. PORT ROYAL AND PAS……続きを見る

The autobiography of one of the most influential people of the modern age. This was taken from writings and letters that Darwin wrote for his family, edited by his son Francis Darwin, and published ……続きを見る

The mighty sage to whom the mountain bowed, and who drank the sea empty. He humbled the arrogant and punished the wicked. He is the symbol of man's heroism and confident strength. 続きを見る

John Grote struggled to construct an intelligible account of philosophy at a time when radical change and sectarian conflict made understanding and clarity a rarity. This book answers three question……続きを見る

"Swaraj is our birthright," thundered Tilak, the Lion of India. He founded schools and published newspapers, all for his motherland. He rotted in a distant jail at Mandalay, in Burma. He wore himsel……続きを見る

This is the second part of the two part series on Indian scientists: Part II Satyendranath Bose Vikram Sarabhai Birbal Sahani Homibhabha続きを見る

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime! In just one week, this accessible book will give you knowledge to last forever. End of chapter summaries and multiple choice questions are all designed to h……続きを見る

The Enchiridion by Epictetus "The Enchiridion", or "Handbook", is a summary of the teachings of the slave-turned-Stoic philosopher Epictetus (first century A.D.) posthumously compiled and published ……続きを見る

Readers of this decorative and informative book will find a treasure-trove of valuable information about many of the greatest thinkers ever to have shaped the Western world. Beginning with the water……続きを見る

The publisher's special commentary chapter and the author's biography are included in this version. Dostoevsky’s Brothers Karamazov is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Dosto……続きを見る

The key to intelligence is the willingness to question things. It is particularly important to be willing to question the things that most other people assume to be correct, even when they haven't m……続きを見る

Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Russell in just one hour. Bertrand Russell claimed to be driven by three great passions that drove his personal as well as hi……続きを見る

Leaving so few traces of himself behind, Thomas Aquinas seems to defy the efforts of the biographer. Highly visible as a public teacher, preacher, and theologian, he nevertheless has remained nearly……続きを見る

Confucius stands alone among the worlds greatest thinkers. Perhaps no other teacher has exerted so powerful a hold over so many people for so long. For two and a half millennia his sayings, preserve……続きを見る

Bertrand Russell’s professional philosophical reputation rests mainly on his mathematical logic and theory of knowledge. In this study, first published in 1985, however, Kenneth Blackwell considers ……続きを見る

Some say I have done a lot. I see that I’ve done too little. What have I done? I would say that I’ve done a lot, if I could put the entire world in order and make everybody happy. Now people fight ……続きを見る

Cet ouvrage, optimisé pour la lecture sur la gamme Kobo, regroupe les 7 oeuvres majeures de Jean-Jacques ROUSSEAU. Un soin tout particulier a été apporté à la mise en page et à la correction des oeu……続きを見る

Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What The Qur'an Meant, coming fall 2017. Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills brings the same fresh scholarship, lively prose, and critical appreciation that c……続きを見る