William - Philosophy 3

For Socrates, philosophy, was the study of how to lead one's life, and for Wittgenstein, `philosophy leaves everything as it is.' Throughout this book, the work of the ancients is set in the context……続きを見る

A thought-provoking philosophical book that compels the readers to ponder over it. With aphoristic sentences that intensifies thought processes this is an engrossing piece. Extremely absorbing!続きを見る

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic for Time magazine comes the tremendously controversial, yet highly persuasive, argument that our devotion to the largely unexamined myth of egalitarian……続きを見る

The Gnostics and Their Remains is an illustrated, expansive treatise on Gnosticism. Its history, sources, theology, and more are thoroughly discussed, with the original illustrations interspersed th……続きを見る

William Walker Atkinson was an influential member of the New Thought movement. He was one of the first people to write about the Law of Attraction. Long before Rhonda Byrne discovered 'The Secret' t……続きを見る

Suppose that God exists: what difference would that make to the world? The answer depends on the nature of God and the nature of the world. In this book, William E. Mann argues in one new and sixtee……続きを見る

William James believed that events could not be catalogued simply as a series of facts, but had to be considered through the lens of experience. Thus each person affects and modifies their own reali……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "William Minto (10 October 1845 - 1 March 1893), Scottish man of letters, was born at Auchintoul, Aberdeenshire. He was educated at the University of Aberdeen, and spent a ye……続きを見る

This rare book contains an introduction to William James's ideas of philosophical pragmatism. Written in the highly readable and enjoyable style James is renowned for, this book will appeal not only……続きを見る

Originally published in 1990. Examining epistemic justification, truth and logic, this book works towards a holistic theory of knowledge. It discusses evidence, belief, reliability and many philosop……続きを見る

Universal Human Rights brings new clarity to the important and highly contested concept universal human rights. The Charter of the United Nations commits nearly all nations of the world to promote, ……続きを見る

Taking Parenting Public makes a compelling case that parenting has become dangerously undervalued in America today. It calls for a new investmentーboth personal and publicーinto the work of raising ……続きを見る

After preparing to lead a quiet life as a teacher and scholar of political theory, William Galston has spent the past quarter century crossing the boundaries between academia and public life, includ……続きを見る

Heidegger's Being and Time: Critical Essays provides a variety of recent studies of Heidegger's most important work. Twelve prominent scholars, representing diverse nationalities, generations, and i……続きを見る

This is the first work to combine an introduction to Augustine's Confessions with a larger outline of his mature theology. Mallard provides guidance for reading the narrative Confessions (Books I–IX……続きを見る

Insults are part of the fabric of daily life. But why do we insult each other? Why do insults cause us such pain? Can we do anything to prevent or lessen this pain? Most importantly, how can we over……続きを見る

No doubt the years hunting monsters and saving the universe have had their toll on the Winchesters, but their toughest and most gruesome battles are contained in this book. Think Lucifer was diaboli……続きを見る

It is a small book written for readers without an in depth background in philosophy, especially existentialism. It is an examinnation of the interface between Christian meditation and Zen Buddhism. ……続きを見る

"The Will to Believe" is a lecture by William James, initially published in 1896, which defends, in certain cases, the adoption of a belief without prior evidence of its truth. In particular, James ……続きを見る

"Although targeted for men, MEN, SEX + FOOD was an enjoyable and eye-opening read for me as a woman. I appreciate how the book is written in 'guy-to-guy' conversation which gave me a peek into how m……続きを見る

Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet’s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays Features a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original serie……続きを見る

Both classical and modern accounts of justice largely overlook the question of how the communities within which justice applies are constituted in the first place. This book addresses that problem, ……続きを見る

This book offers a detailed utilitarian analysis of the ethical issues involved in war. Utilitarianism and the Ethics of War addresses the two basic ethical questions posed by war: when, if ever, ar……続きを見る

Life, Love, Breath: Tiny Thoughts - Vol 1-3 is a short collection of contemplations to peruse. Constructed in a simple style, 'Life, Love, Breath' is an interesting group of poems making this little……続きを見る

A married person falls deeply in love with someone else. A man of average income feels he cannot be truly happy unless he owns an expensive luxury car. A dieter has an irresistible craving for ice c……続きを見る

A married person falls deeply in love with someone else. A man of average income feels he cannot be truly happy unless he owns an expensive luxury car. A dieter has an irresistible craving for ice c……続きを見る

This early work by William Lyon Phelps was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Appreciation' is an essay about the how to appreciate……続きを見る

These early works by William Lyon Phelps were originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Collection of Classic Essays……続きを見る

For a thing to be real, it must be able to communicate with other things. If this is so, then the problem of being receives a straightforward resolution: to be is to be in communion. So the fundamen……続きを見る

This critical study of Karl Barth's Christian theological ethics discusses Barth's controversial and characteristically misunderstood ethics of divine command. The surprising relation of his 'divine……続きを見る