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The study of ancient Greek history has been central to the western conception of history since the Renaissance. The Muse of History traces the shifting patterns of this preoccupation in the last three centuries, in which each generation has reinterpreted the Greeks in the light of their contemporary world, through times of revolution, conflicting ideologies and warfare. It aims to offer a new history of Greek historiography from the Enlightenment to the present, and to acknowledge the continuing spiritual importance of the ancient Greeks for European culture.

過去から学び、未来を予測する――教養としての「哲学」＆「近現代史」講座　振り返ってみると、20世紀は「全体主義と世界大戦の時代」でした。

［本書の構成］はじめに第1章　青春の学生運動　第2章　青春の高度経済成長　第3章　青春の昭和文化・社会風俗　第4章　新たな時代を切り拓いた人物たち

「国の借金は1000兆円を超える。日本人1人あたり800万円以上の借金を背負っている計算になる。子や孫の世代にツケを残さないためにも消費増税は不可欠だ」ーー

「外務省のラスプーチン」と呼ばれ、対ロシア外交にその異能ぶりを発揮した外交官・佐藤優氏による『SAPIO』の人気連載「インテリジェンス・データベース」の単行本化です。

The current discussion among liberals in America is that democracy is at stake if Donald J. Trump Sr. wins the American presidency in 2024. But the almost unexamined question is whether America was ever a democracy. This book examines the common definition of the word "democracy" and argues that it is a meaningless word, and does not describe the political reality in America.

This book is a distillation of the author's reflections on decades of clinical experience and much travelling around the world. He tries to convey a lot in as few words as possible. It is hoped that each maxim will be the stimulus to deep refection on the part of the listener.

In this era of unprecedented environmental crisis, it's no longer enough to simply admire nature – we must fundamentally rethink our relationship with it. "A Philosophy for the End of Nature - Rethinking Humanity in the Anthropocene" challenges the traditional Western ideas that have placed humans above the natural world, leading us down a dangerous path of exploitation. This thought-provoking book delves into the philosophical roots of the Anthropocene, the proposed geological epoch defined by humanity's profound impact on Earth's ecosystems.

Have you ever wondered how a babbling baby transforms into a master of words? In this engaging and accessible exploration of language acquisition, we dive into the revolutionary ideas of Noam Chomsky. His theory of a Language Acquisition Device (LAD) and Universal Grammar suggests that humans are born with an innate blueprint for understanding language.

This book is an exploration of original, critical, and creative thinking through the lens of my creative philosophy. It delves into the very essence of what it means to be human and provides a rational, abstract, and methodical examination of reality. Philosophy, the love of wisdom, is the guiding principle behind this journey of reflection, self-expression, and enlightenment. THINK is a bold and inspiring call to free our minds and embrace original thinking.

Philosophical Puzzles & Peculiar Pickles isn't your standard stuffy philosophy textbook. It tackles the biggies – free will, the mind-body problem, existence, reality itself – but with a wink and a healthy dose of humor. Imagine Plato chatting with Bill and Ted, hilarious thought experiments, and philosophers tripped up by their own paradoxes.

The second volume in the Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte.

Dive into the heart of philosophy with "Beyond Buzzwords: Unveiling Philosophy's Hidden Meanings," a journey designed to strip away the complexities of philosophical jargon and reveal the profound ideas that shape our world and ourselves. From the essence of truth and the fabric of reality to the depths of morality and the contours of beauty, this book explores the foundational concepts that underpin our lives, thoughts, and interactions.

Have you ever wondered how the world came to be the way it is? Philosophy, often seen as abstract and irrelevant, secretly holds the answers. "Philosophy Unleashed - How Revolutionary Ideas Changed the World" takes you on an eye-opening journey through history, showcasing how the ideas of great thinkers fueled revolutions, shaped laws, and continue to influence every aspect of our lives.

In "Behind the Modern Mythos," embark on a transformative journey through the unseen narratives that quietly sculpt our beliefs, behaviors, and the society at large. This thought-provoking book peels back the layers of modern life to reveal the ancient yet ever-present myths that guide us—on progress, success, individualism, digital existence, binary oppositions, and the universal quest for meaning.

Wie gewinne ich ein Streitgespräch? Unter den deutschen Philosophen nimmt Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860) die Rolle eines Idealisten ein, der von Platon und Kant zu seiner eigenen Erkenntnistheorie fand. Wie man aus Streitgesprächen als Sieger hervorgeht, das ist das Kernthema des vorliegenden Werkes. Eristische Dialektik, das ist die Technik des Diskutierens, und mit seinen 38 rhetorischen Kunstgriffen, die Schopenhauer präsentiert, soll jede Debatte gewonnen werden können. Gefunden wurde das fertige Manuskript ohne Überschriften im Nachlass Schopenhauers.

In a world buzzing with Bitcoin and blockchain, the age-old concept of money is undergoing a radical transformation. Crypto Conundrum isn't just another crypto explainer. It delves into the philosophical heart of a revolution that's reshaping everything we thought we knew about money, trust, and the power structures of our economic systems.

In "Life is real only then, when I am" Gurdjieff gives answers to the fundamental human questions: how do I really live and what are the requirements to lead a real life? What is reality? What is existence? Has every man a given I or what must he do to acquire a real I? First of all, we have to accept that we are not awake, but asleep. The vast majority of mankind never awakens through its whole life. Only those are given the chance to become awake, who fight for it with their whole hearts and beings.

History remembers the giants of Early Modern philosophy – Descartes, Locke, Leibniz. But behind the scenes, a revolution of the mind was brewing. In salons, letters, and sometimes disguised publications, women were wrestling with the same questions about reality, science, and society as their more famous male counterparts. Uncover the hidden world of women like Margaret Cavendish, a Duchess whose bold theories and flamboyant persona defied expectations, or Anne Conway, wrestling with the profound connection between mind and universe.

Dive into the unsettling and fascinating world of the "uncanny valley," where the lines between human and machine blur to the point of discomfort. In this thought-provoking exploration, we'll examine the ethical implications of hyperrealistic AI, the robots, virtual influencers, and deepfakes that are shaping our world right now.