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La prière (Petite bibliothèque des spiritualités)
Par Isabelle Francq. 2006
Qu'est-ce que la prière ? Pourquoi prie-t-on depuis la nuit des temps ? Y a-t-il des prières en dehors des…
religions ? Quelles différences entre la bénédiction, la vénération, l'adoration, la contemplation et l'oraison ? La méditation concerne-t-elle seulement les bouddhistes ? Quels sont les gestes, les objets et les rites qui accompagnent les prières des juifs, des chrétiens, des musulmans, des hindous et des bouddhistes ? -- 4e de couvRepresentative 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. 2000Penser sa vie
Par Fernando Savater. 2000
Un livre qui se veut une initiation à la philosophie à l'usage de tous: des jeunes, qui au collège, doivent…
en aborder l'étude et de ceux qui aspirent à en connaître les fondementsPetite méditation sur les fêtes de Noël (Thriller)
Par Anselm Grün. 1999
Connections to the world: the basic concepts of philosophy
Par Arthur Danto. 1997
A survey of modern philosophy and guide to problems in metaphysics and epistemology by a professor emeritus of philosophy at…
Columbia University. Examines the work of Plato, Berkeley, Descartes, Hume, and Wittgenstein, while exploring the topics of the singularity of philosophical thought, understanding, knowledge, and the world. 1989La pesanteur et la grâce (Agora #99)
Par Simone Weil. 1991
"Partie de la philosophie pour entrer en religion, née dans une famille d'origine juive pour se rapprocher du christianisme, Simone…
Weil a suivi un parcours étonnant qui la mènera d'un statut de jeune fille de la bourgeoisie aux confins de la plus atroce misère matérielle." Ce livre est un recueil de ses réflexions sur des thèmes variés. [SDMPenser: une irrésistible introduction à la philosophie (Champs #716)
Par Simon Blackburn. 2006
"Voici un livre qui traite des grandes questions de la vie : la connaissance, la conscience, le destin, Dieu, la…
vérité, la bonté, la justice. Il s'adresse à tous ceux qui pensent que la vie soulève effectivement de grandes questions mais ne savent pas toujours les aborder. Qui suis-je ? Pourquoi y a-t-il quelque chose plutôt que rien ? Agissons-nous toujours par intérêt ? Le monde présuppose-t-il toujours un Créateur ? Comment savoir si nos opinions sont objectives ou simplement subjectives ? Quelle différence y a-t-il entre le passé et l'avenir ? Que faire ? Et d'où vient que l'on se pose des questions aussi déconcertantes ? Un guide irrésistible dans les arcanes de la pensée, pour apprendre à vivre." -- 4e de couvRéflexions sur la guerre, le mal et la fin de l'histoire: précédé de Les damnés de la guerre
Par Bernard-Henri Lévy. 2001
Réflexion profonde du philosophe français Bernard-Henri Lévy sur la guerre. La première partie de l'ouvrage reprend les brefs récits de…
guerre publiés en version un peu plus brève dans le journal Le Monde en 2001. A ces récits font écho des "interrogations, réflexions littéraires et philosophiques" inspirées de penseurs comme Walter Benjamin, Michel Foucault, etc., sur la fascination et l'horreur de la guerreThe words we live by: the creeds, mottoes, and pledges that have shaped America
Par Brian Burrell. 1997
In this anthology of major texts that have influenced life in the United States, the author compiles works ranging from…
the Golden Rule to the Mafia initiation oath. What began as a family hobby evolved into this collection of essays revolving around popular sayingsFor love of country: debating the limits of patriotism
Par Martha Nussbaum. 1996
Explores the philosophical debate over patriotism versus global view. The author's initial essay states that our responsibilities as "citizens of…
the world" supersede national allegiances. Fifteen scholars provide responses to her thesisAll I really need to know I learned from watching Star trek
Par Dave Marinaccio. 1994
Collection of philosophical essays and humorous pearls of wisdom based on principles gleaned from the Star Trek television series. The…
author demonstrates that insights from the show can be used in real life to entertain houseguests, refrain from gossip, confront conflict, and respect individuals and diverse cultures. Some strong languageRandom acts of kindness
Par Conari Press. 1993
Anonymous narrators describe acts of kindness given or received. These stories are supplemented with quotes on the subject from well-known…
historical figures. Includes suggestions for those who want to perform unexpected good deeds. Foreword by Daphne Rose Kingma and introduction by Dr. Dawna MarkovaA 3rd serving of chicken soup for the soul: 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit
Par Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen. 1996
The authors provide even more stories to "inspire and motivate you to love more unconditionally, live more passionately, and pursue…
your heartfelt dreams with more conviction." Topics include love, parenting, attitude, and wisdom. Sequel to A Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 40454, BR 10090). BestsellerMarx
Par Peter Singer. 1980
Introductory biography of the nineteenth-century philosopher. In an effort to explain the central vision of Marx's thought, Singer discusses Marx's…
early writings and his materialist concept of history and economic theory of capital. He also assesses Marx's relevance in the late twentieth centuryMethods of logic
Par W. V Quine. 1982
A professor of philosophy states that it is his intention to "convey a precise understanding of the formal concepts of…
modern logic and to develop convenient techniques of formal reasoning." Quine's approach is to resort to novel techniques on occasion. But he uses scientific methods to arrive at his conclusions, which are, in this case, logical truths. He stresses the importance of implication in the development of one's powers of deductionHegel
Par Peter Singer. 1983
A beginner's guide to the complex ideas of the Prussian-born nineteenth-century philosopher George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Singer discusses Hegel's philosophy…
of history, his views of freedom and society, his concept of logic, and what many believe to be Hegel's most challenging work, The Phenomenology of MindOn presence: variations and reflections
Par Ralph Harper. 1991
Essays concerned with the nature and relations of being. Harper suggests that the reader consider the phenomenon of presence as…
a central theme, from which he records a set of variations based on religious, mystical, biblical, psychological, philosophical, and literary manifestations. To the question of what is meant by presence, he replies, "Think of what it is like to be alive."Aristotle
Par Jonathan Barnes. 1982
A brief introduction to the writings of an ancient Greek thinker whose ideas earned him an ardent if controversial following…
during his lifetime, dominated the Middle Ages, and continue to influence modern thought. Barnes portrays Aristotle primarily as a philosopher, who was equally respected for his scientific studies and his opinions about art and poetryThe basic writings of Bertrand Russell, 1903-1959
Par Bertrand Russell. 1961
Metaphysics as a guide to morals
Par Iris Murdoch. 1993
A playwright, prize-winning novelist, and philosopher ponders the fundamental quest for morality. Murdoch searches philosophy, particularly metaphysics, and theology for…
guidance in living a moral life. And she contemplates the determining roles that art, literature, science, politics, and nature play in the conscious choices that human beings make in daily living