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Philosophy
A Selection From the Discourses of Epictetus with the Enchiridion [hardcover] George Orwell
PhilosophyA Selection From the Discourses of Epictetus with the Enchiridion [hardcover] George Orwell
Eric Arthur Blair, Better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
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Psychology, Science
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume (H.B)
A man in a fit of anger, is actuated in a very different manner from one who only thinks of that emotion. If you tell me, that any person is in love, I easily understand your meaning, and form a just conception of his situation; but never can mistake that conception for the real disorders and agitations of the passion. When we reflect on our past sentiments and affections, our thought is a faithful mirror, and copies its objects truly; but the colours which it employs are faint and dull, in comparison of those in which our original perceptions were clothed. It requires no nice discernment or metaphysical head to mark the distinction between them. -from “Of the Origin of Ideas” David Hume may well be the most significant philosopher ever to write in the English language: his arguments dramatically influenced both scientific and religious thinking, and much of what he wrote-particular concerning free will, political theory, and religion-still sounds startlingly modern. This 1748 treatise is the great thinker’s thinking on thinking. What can we know, and how can we be sure we really know it? Is there ever any “truth” outside of what we experience inside our own heads? Does experience lead to knowledge, or does experience in fact foil and fool our understanding of the world? Deeply empiricist and skeptical, Hume’s ideas continue to be reflected in everything from modern psychology to modern science fiction.
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Religion & Philosophy
Ecce Homo by Friedrich Nietzsche (H.B)
In late 1888, only weeks before his final collapse into madness, Nietzsche (1844-1900) set out to compose his autobiography, and Ecce Homo remains one of the most intriguing yet bizarre examples of the genre ever written. In this extraordinary work Nietzsche traces his life, work and development as a philosopher, examines the heroes he has identified with, struggled against and then overcome – Schopenhauer, Wagner, Socrates, Christ – and predicts the cataclysmic impact of his ‘forthcoming revelation of all values’. Both self-celebrating and self-mocking, penetrating and strange, Ecce Homo gives the final, definitive expression to Nietzsche’s main beliefs and is in every way his last testament.
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Nature by R.W Emerson (Hardcover)
Nature by R.W Emerson is a seminal work in american Work in American literature that articulates the philosophy of transcendentalism.hat does our nature writing say about us, and more urgently, what would it say without us? Tom Comitta investigates these questions and more in The Nature Book, a “literary supercut” that arranges writing about the natural world from three hundred works of fiction into a provocative re-envisioning of the novel. With fiction’s traditional background of flora and fauna brought to the fore, people and their structures disappear, giving center stage to animals, landforms, and weather patterns―honored in their own right rather than for their ambient role in human drama. The Nature Book challenges the confines of anthropocentrism with sublime artistic vision, traversing mountains, forests, oceans, and space to shift our attention toward the magnificently complex and interconnected
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Nyaya The Science Of Thought By Champat Rai Jain (Hardcover)
Nayan The Science of Thought is a Comprehensive exploration of the ancient indian shool of philosophy know as nayan , The work delves into the logical and epistemological foundations of nyaya, Presentiong its profound insights into the nature of knowledge, reasoning, and reality. Naya, which translates to “Logic” Or “rule,” Is one of the six classical schools of hindu philosophy. It is renowne for its rigorous analytical approach and its emphasis on debate, logic, and systematic thinking. This book Provides an in depth tsudy of the key concepts, principles, and methods of Nyaya, including its theories of perception, inference, cmparison, and testimony.
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Religion & Philosophy
On Liberty by John Stuart Mill (H.B)
Discussed and debated from time immemorial, the concept of personal liberty went without codification until the publication of this enduring work which applies an ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state which to this day remains well known and studied. Mills (1806-1873), a British economist, philosopher, and ethical theorist whose argument does not focus on “the so-called Liberty of the Willbut Civil, or Social Liberty: the nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual” asks and answers provocative questions relating to the boundaries of social authority and individual sovereignty. He declares that there is “one very simple principle” regarding the use of coercion in society one may only coerce others either to defend oneself or to defend others from harm. Mill puts forth his basic argument in favor of liberty for the individual as long as it harms no one else. Setting forth the value of liberty of opinion and liberty of action, he emphasizes the importance of individuality versus the “tyranny of the majority” and highlights the positive effects of liberty on all people and on society, as freedom enables progress and prevents social stagnation. He details the appropriate level of authority society ought to have over the individual societys obligation to protect people incapable of exercising their own freedom. On Liberty remains one of the most influential studies on the nature of individual liberty and its role in a democratic society.
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Religion & Philosophy
Politics: A Treatise on Government by Aristotle (H.B)
In The Politics Aristotle addresses the questions that lie at the heart of political science. How should society be ordered to ensure the happiness of the individual? Which forms of government are best and how should they be maintained? By analysing a range of city constitutions – oligarchies, democracies and tyrannies – he seeks to establish the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and to decide which are the most effective, in theory and in practice. Like his predecessor Plato, Aristotle believed that the ideal constitution should be good in itself and in accordance with nature, and that it is needed by man – ‘a political animal’ – to fulfil his potential. A hugely significant work, which has influenced thinkers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas and Machiavelli, The Politics remains an outstanding commentary on fundamental political issues and concerns, and provides fascinating insights into the workings and attitudes of the Greek city-state.
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Religion & Philosophy
System of The Vedanta by Dr. Paul Deussen (Hardback)
- ISBN-13 : 978-8182475595
- Vedanta is an astika or one of the sixth school of Hindu philosophy meaning “the end of the vedas”. This beautiful book takes you on a spiritual journey to get an in depth learning of Vedanta. It begins with the basics of Vedanta, its aim and objectives, people who qualify to study it, its authentic sources and esoteric and exoteric doctrine of vedanta. It further takes a deep route into the Theology or the doctrine of Brahaman, Cosmology or the doctrine of the World, Psychology or the doctrine of the soul, Samsara or the doctrine of transmigration of the soul and finally ends at “Moksha” or the teaching of liberation
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Tao Te Ching By Lao Tzu (Hardcover)
Discover the profound teachings of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching in this convenient Pocket Classics edition. This ancient Chinese philosophical text offers timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature and achieving inner peace. A pocket-sized guide to enlightenment. 1. Lao Tzu’s revered work, “Tao Te Ching,” in a portable Pocket Classics edition 2. Explore the profound teachings on living in harmony with the Tao 3. Discover wisdom on simplicity, balance, and achieving inner peace 4. Perfect for those seeking spiritual guidance and philosophical insights 5. A compact and accessible companion for daily contemplation and personal growth.
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Religion & Philosophy
The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche(Classic Edition Hardcover)
- ISBN-13 : 978-8182476370
- Dimensions : 22 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Page : 154 pages
- The Birth of Tragedy a book by German philosopher Friedrick Nietzsche, first published in 1872 as Die Geburt der Tragodie aus dem Geiste der Musik. A speculative rather than exegetical work examines the origins and development of poetry, specifically Greek Tragedy. Nietzsche argues that Greek Tragedy arose out of the fusion of what he termed Apollonian and Dionysian elements – the former representing measure. restraint, and harmony and the latter unbridled passion- and that Socratic rationalism and optimism spelled the death of Greek Tragedy. The Final part of the book is a rhapsody on the rebirth of tragedy from the spirit of Richard Wagner’s Music. Greeted by stony silence at first, the book became the object of heated controvery for those who mistook it for a conventional work of classical scholarship. It remains a classic in the history of aesthetics.
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Philosophy
The City of God by Saint Augustine & Bishop of Hippo Volumes 1 & 2 set (Hardback)
- Page : 972
- ISBN : 978-9394885127
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 6.5 cm
The City of God” is Saint Augustine’s highly influential work of Christian philosophy. This expansive theological work provided an articulate defense of Christianity against the claims that it lead to the downfall of Rome in the years preceding its publication. It outlines a citizenship that goes beyond the worldly, the political, and the self centered, instead focusing on a place where the inhabitants are devout, God-focused, and seeking grace. In examining history with a clear perception of good and evil, Augustine was in effect interpreting human actions in relation to eternity. He contrasts earthly and heavenly cities to great effect, in addition to inspecting pagan religions, Greek philosophers like Plato, and the Bible. A monumental influence upon Augustine’s contemporaries,
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The Joyful Wisdom (“la Gaya Scienza”) By Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (Hardcover)
Coming soon, PhilosophyThe Joyful Wisdom (“la Gaya Scienza”) By Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (Hardcover)
Nietzsche’s poetry and philosophy to vivid comprehension. Initially published in 1882 and also known by its alternate title The Gay Science, the arguments within this book are primarily occupied with the philosophical concept that God has died. It is in this publication that Nietzsche first makes his famous statement that God is dead; a phrase which was to become associated with the philosopher during and after his lifetime. For his own part, Nietzsche identifies these writings as being of an intensely personal nature, the poems within expressing feelings at the core of his being. Definitively part of the philosopher’s middle period, this work encapsulates the praise of science and intellectual prowess which characterized Nietzsche in the early 1880s. A strong alignment with skepticism and a commitment to innovation with the scientific method, are strongly praised by the philosopher.
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The Social Contracts By Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Hardcover)
Rousseau’s explosive cry for human liberty helped to spark the French Revolution and has haunted our discussions of how we should rule one another ever since – seen as both a blue-print for political terror and as a fundamental statement of democracy.
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Religion & Philosophy
Thoughts on Life and Religion ( An Original Classic Edition) by F. Max Müller (Hardback)
Religion & PhilosophyThoughts on Life and Religion ( An Original Classic Edition) by F. Max Müller (Hardback)
- ISBN-13 : 978-8182476554
- Page : 150 pages
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.3 cm
- “That is the returning to God which in reality is never concluded on earth but yet leaves behind in the soul a divine home sickness, which never again cease”. “while the river of life glides along smoothly, river; only the landscape on either bank seems to change.” F Max Muller
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