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Schopenhauer is considered to be the most accessible of German philosophers. This book gives a succinct explanation of his metaphysical system, concentrating on the original aspects of his thought, which inspired many artists and thinkers including Nietzsche, Wagner, Freud, and Wittgenstein. Schopenhauer's central notion is that of the will-a blind, irrational force that he uses to interpret both the human mind and the whole of nature.

What does Plato have to do with the Christian faith? Quite a bit, it turns out. In ways that might surprise us, Christians throughout the history of the church and even today have inherited aspects of the ancient Greek philosophy of Plato, who was both Socrates's student and Aristotle's teacher. To help us understand the influence of Platonic thought on the Christian faith, Louis Markos offers careful readings of some of Plato's best-known texts and then traces the ways that his work shaped the faith of some of Christianity's most beloved theologians.

One of the world's leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world. Written in a lively, accessible, and straightforward manner, An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is illuminating for the serious student and layperson alike.

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives. In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life.

Here, leading social philosopher Roman Krznaric unearths fascinating insights and inspiration from the last 1000 years of world history that could help us confront the most urgent challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century. From bridging the inequality gap and keeping AI under control, to reviving our faith in democracy and avoiding ecological collapse, History for Tomorrow shows that history is not simply a means of understanding the past but a way of reimagining our relationship with the future.

Osho is known around the world for his pioneering contribution to meditation - the science of inner transformation - with the unique approach of his "Osho Active Meditations" acknowledging the accelerated pace of the contemporary world and bringing meditation into modern life. Based on the Seven Points of Mind Training by the 11th-century Buddhist mystic Atisha, The Book of Wisdom removes the dust of tradition that has gathered around meditation, conveying the essential science and methodology of the practice with a freshness and spontaneity that is rarely found in contemporary spiritual works.

Begin your journey toward spiritual exploration and deepen your connection with the earth. Taoism for Beginners is your easy-to-understand guide to a rich, spiritual Chinese religion and a new holistic perspective.

A hundred and fifty bite-sized insights into philosophy's greatest minds. Mini Philosophy is a fascinating journey into what some of the greatest minds of the last 2,500 years have to say about the big questions in life and why they are relevant to us today. Covering everything from Sun Tzu's strategy for winning at board games to Freud's insights into our 'death drive'; why De Beauvoir believed the mothering instinct is a myth to why Schopenhauer probably wasn't much fun at parties, these mini meditations will expand your mind (and bend it too).

Neville Goddard fue un filósofo, maestro espiritual y autor que se centró en el poder de la mente. Sus enseñanzas se basan en la espiritualidad del Nuevo Pensamiento, que combina principios de varias religiones e ideas metafísicas.

In 2014, Francis Fukuyama wrote that American institutions were in decay, as the state was progressively captured by powerful interest groups. Two years later, his predictions were borne out by the rise to power of a series of political outsiders whose economic nationalism and authoritarian tendencies threatened to destabilize the entire international order. These populist nationalists seek direct charismatic connection to “the people”, who are usually defined in narrow identity terms that offer an irresistible call to an in-group and exclude large parts of the population as a whole.

The good news is that the great thinkers from history have proposed the same strategies for happiness and fulfilment. The bad news is that these turn out to be the very things most discouraged by contemporary culture. This knotty dilemma is the subject of The Age of Absurdity - a wry and accessible investigation into how the desirable states of well-being and satisfaction are constantly undermined by modern life.

For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid epigrammatic text that reveals as much about human psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy. The influence of Sun-Tzu's text has grown tremendously in the West in recent years, with military leaders, politicians, and corporate executives alike finding valuable insight in these ancient words.

First Principles and First Values is the tip of the spear in the fight for a humane future. Establishing frameworks for a new school of thought called CosmoErotic Humanism, the book is built around forty-two propositions that provide new source code for the future of planetary culture.

In this unsettling book, Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum trace how ungoverning—the deliberate effort to dismantle the capacity of government to do its work—has become a malignant part of politics. Democracy depends on a government that can govern, and that requires what’s called administration.

No solo será filosofía sino que también hablaremos de todo. Habrá charlas casuales y temas interesantes de que hablar y todo con una taza de café.

Nieuwe medische technologie kan onze gezondheid en levenskwaliteit verbeteren, of het nu gaat over genetische testen, vruchtbaarheidsbehandelingen of AI. Ze roept ook specifieke uitdagingen en dilemma’s op, voor ons als individu en als maatschappij. Je hoort de stem van deskundigen en verhalen van echte mensen. Laat je inspireren!

"Ecos del Alma" es tu brújula filosófica en el caótico mar de la modernidad. En cada episodio, desenterramos la sabiduría de los grandes pensadores y la aplicamos a tus dilemas cotidianos, desde la búsqueda de autenticidad en las redes sociales hasta el arte de vivir con propósito en un mundo hiperconectado. No solo hablamos de filosofía; la convertimos en una herramienta práctica para transformar tu vida. Acompáñanos en este viaje fascinante donde las voces del pasado iluminan tu presente y futuro. Descubre cómo ser auténticamente tú mismo, navega los desafíos de la era digital ...

News Podcast of interest to anyone who has reason to distrust government, the media, and the Medical Industrial Complex. As we discuss the current events of the day, we will branch into topics of philosophy, spirituality, and theology... and we may even breach the topic of aliens! Willing to look through the crevices and cracks of the alternative news, sifting for the gold in the unconventional hedgelines, and asking the hard questions that need to be asked to help human consciousness to advance.

Night Cap is a social commentary that keeps is finger on the pulse of the british overseas territory known as Montserrat. Night Cap is where we dissect hard truths and grow together. Grab your favorite drink of choice, and let's talk. Live every Saturday at 9pm.

Two pastors, Matt Frost & Tom Wharin, gather in a pub to wrestle with the big questions of life, God, faith, the universe and weird drinks. Herded by their friend Karen, they tackle questions asked by friends and the audience. Contact: twopastorsinapub@gmail.com or Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub