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Warrior of the light: a manual
Par Paulo Coelho. 2003
A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his…
childhood. There he is inspired to write about the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to The Alchemist (BR 14874). 2003Conditions of love: the philosophy of intimacy
Par John Armstrong. 2003
Hume
Par Anthony Quinton. 1999
A survey of the life and work of Edinburgh philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), the central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.…
During his prolific career, Hume produced influential works in philosophy, religion, political science, economics, and history, all characterized by clarity, skepticism, and an unwavering commitment to truth. 1999Kant
Par Ralph Charles Sutherland Walker. 1999
Nietzsche
Par Ronald Hayman. 1999
Meditations
Par Marcus Aurelius. 2002
Ethical and spiritual reflections by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180), written during his last decade. Advice and insights…
on daily conduct, leadership, and personal integrity. Modern English translation and introduction by Gregory Hays. 2002Locke
Par Michael Ayers. 1999
Where we stand: 30 reasons for loving our country
Par Roger Rosenblatt. 2002
Author and PBS commentator identifies the "core values of the country, along with all the oddities and nonsense that make…
us us." In a series of brief, upbeat essays, Rosenblatt reflects on the Constitution, freedom of speech, liberalism, religion, political leadership, and the beauty of the American landscape. Some strong language. 2002The question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud debate God, love, sex, and the meaning of life
Par Armand M Nicholi. 2002
Although confirmed atheist Freud (1856-1939) and converted Christian Lewis (1898-1963) did not debate each other while alive, the author (himself…
a psychiatrist and professor) examines their beliefs and behaviors through their published work, autobiographies, and private correspondence to determine how they arrived at conflicting conclusions. Some descriptions of sex. 2002A history of philosophy in America, 1720-2000
Par Bruce Kuklick. 2001
Traces the growth of philosophical thinking in the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century. Describes traditions…
and explores the intentions of such thinkers as theologian Nathaniel William Taylor, metaphysician Josiah Royce, instrumentalist John Dewey, and postmodern pragmatist Richard Rorty, within the social matrix. 2001Descartes: his life and thought
Par Geneviève Rodis-Lewis. 1998
Biography of the seventeenth-century French philosopher. A professor at the Sorbonne examines Descartes's intellectual characteristics and psychological makeup and the…
influence of cultural events on his development. Draws on his correspondence and writings to explain his philosophical method and contributions to mathematics. 1998A common humanity: thinking about love and truth and justice
Par Raimond Gaita. 2000
A philosopher's inquiry into the foundations of moral responsibility in the face of injustice and evil. Draws on the work…
of Hannah Arendt, Simone Weil, George Orwell, Primo Levi, and Iris Murdoch to examine such issues as murder, racism, genocide, the Holocaust, and prospects for a universal ethics. 2000A passion for wisdom: a very brief history of philosophy
Par Robert Solomon. 1997
Portrays the evolution of philosophical ideas and trends from ancient times to postmodern thinking, which arose after World War II.…
Traces the development of key ideologies and movements, explaining their meanings, relationships, and historical significanceThink: a compelling introduction to philosophy
Par Simon Blackburn. 1999
A primer "for people who want to think about the big themes: knowledge, reason, truth, mind, freedom, destiny, identity, God,…
goodness, justice." Explains the philosophical approaches of Plato, Descartes, Leibniz, Kant, and other major thinkers, drawing examples from everyday life to clarify complex issues. 1999An intelligent person's guide to philosophy
Par Roger Scruton. 1998
Bodies in motion and at rest: essays
Par Thomas Lynch. 2000
Meditative essays on matters of life and death, composed by a poet/funeral director. He explains that he has time on…
his hands because he doesn't play golf, doesn't drink (anymore), and is "married to an Italian." In "The Way We Are" he discusses his family's addiction--alcoholism. Some strong language. 2000Graceful simplicity: toward a philosophy and politics of simple living
Par Jerome Segal. 1999
Philosopher and political activist advocates a return to the simple life but stresses that government policy often intrudes. Contends that…
our consumer society needs to change because meeting basic human needs often requires a high level of income. Explores elements of a philosophy of simple livingJourney to Ixtlan: the lessons of Don Juan
Par Carlos Castaneda. 1991
A record of the author's initiation into the mysteries of sorcery through the teachings of Don Juan, the Yaqui Indian…
sorcerer. Castaneda tells of approaching wisdom through hallucinogens and physical and mental exercises, and describes some of his visions and insight. 1972An enquiry concerning human understanding
Par David Hume. 1988
Originally written in 1748, Hume's discourse explores how we come to understand and have knowledge of our world. He questions…
whether sensory perceptions are shaped by outside influences and whether characteristics of the mind play a significant role in how concepts such as probability, necessity, and miracles are understoodRepresentative texts by major philosophers grouped into six categories: social and political thought, religion, art and culture, metaphysics, epistemology, and…
science. Each section is prefaced with an introduction to the topic. Includes excerpts from works by Aristotle, Hobbes, Augustine, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Hegel, Wittgenstein, Descartes, Kuhn, and Ayala, among others. 2000