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He wondered how best to cultivate qualities that make us better individuals within a society. Plato parlays this chaos into a recipe for living a good life, the building blocks of which are outlined in this book. Each of Plato's works is discussed, and important parallels to modern life are made with lessons you can draw from.

In the wake of two foiled assassination attempts while Donald Trump was campaigning for President, many of his supporters claimed Trump's survival was an act of Divine intervention, and a sign that Trump was favored by God. In his victory speech, Trump alluded to this. But his survival prompts other questions: Why did God spare Trump, but not the retiree sitting behind him? Why couldn't God have spared everyone that day? And if God is truly omnipotent, why do so many children die in gun violence every year?

This book presents a timely and significant addition to the ongoing discourse around the ethical implications of AI in general, as well as the new and disruptive AI technologies, such as generative AI platforms like ChatGPT.

This book uncovers the deep, often overlooked connection between Friedrich Nietzsche and the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra. At the heart of Nietzsche's boldest philosophy lies a hidden dialogue-one shaped by Zarathustra's teachings on transformation, cosmic order, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. As Nietzsche confronts the collapse of traditional morality and the search for meaning beyond religion, the voice of Zarathustra echoes through his work, offering fire, clarity, and vision.

In this thought-provoking book, Tobias Leenaert leaves well-trodden animal advocacy paths and takes a fresh look at the strategies, objectives, and communication of the vegan and animal rights movement. He argues that, given our present situation, with entire societies dependent on using animals, we need a very pragmatic approach. How to Create a Vegan World contains many valuable ideas and insights for both budding advocates for animals and seasoned activists, organizational leaders, and even entrepreneurs.

How can you live a happy and fulfilled life? By following the philosophy of Stoicism, which teaches you how to focus on what is in your power and detach from what is not in your power. In this book, you will learn how to practice the stoic wisdom in your daily life, to become more calm, content and resilient. This book is not a dry theory, but a vivid guide that helps you master the art of stoic living. Listen to it and become your best self.

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a timeless political treatise that explores the dynamics of power, leadership, and statecraft. Written in the early 16th century, this concise yet provocative work offers pragmatic advice to rulers on how to gain, maintain, and consolidate authority, often advocating for realism over idealism. Machiavelli examines historical examples and human behavior to present strategies that prioritize effectiveness over morality, making the book both influential and controversial.

“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of philosophical reflections written by the Roman Emperor during moments of solitude and self-examination. Rooted in Stoic philosophy, the work explores themes such as self-discipline, mortality, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue amidst the burdens of leadership. This edition features the classic English translation by Meric Casaubon, whose 17th-century prose preserves the gravity, elegance, and moral clarity of the original text.

How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times is a sharp, witty, and thought-provoking guide that uncovers the timeless patterns of misery perfected by royalty and continued by modern society. From the crushing burden of expectations to the endless pursuit of more, this book reveals why chasing happiness is a losing game—and how breaking free from the cycle requires a completely different approach.

Bestselling author, human rights activist, political scientist, and filmmaker Jason Jones draws from his heart-pounding, boots-on-the-ground stories in war-torn countries and leaves no stone unturned in exposing the real narrative of our time that the media often ignores.

Grayson Quay deftly overturns the lies of transhumanism and cautions listeners about the dystopian brave new world that has already arrived and will only get worse. And yet, he argues, transhumanism has more to do with philosophy than technology. The seeds of transhumanism were all there in the various isms of centuries past, but, under the harsh light of twenty-first-century science, they’re growing as never before.

Der Sklavenaufstand in der Moral beginnt damit, dass das Ressentiment selbst schöpferisch wird und Werthe gebiert: das Ressentiment solcher Wesen, denen die eigentliche Reaktion, die der That, versagt ist, die sich nur durch eine imaginäre Rache schadlos halten. Während alle vornehme Moral aus einem triumphierenden Ja-sagen zu sich selber herauswächst, sagt die Sklaven-Moral von vornherein Nein zu einem "Außerhalb", zu einem "Anders", zu einem "Nicht-selbst": und dies Nein ist ihre schöpferische That.

O livro "Devaneios sobre a atualidade do Capital" é uma compilação - revista e atualizada - de uma série de conferências do professor Clóvis de Barros Filho - Autor dos Best Sellers "A Vida que Vale a Pena ser Vivida" e "A Filosofia explica as grandes questões da humanidade" - sobre o...

Este corto pero interesante ensayo del filósofo norteamericano Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), está entre las obras que más han influido en el expresidente de EE.UU, Barak Obama, quien reiteradamente ha recomendado su lectura a jóvenes y emprendedores. Autosuficiencia (1841) es, además, uno de los ensayos más significativos de su autor, desde el punto de vista filosófico y humanístico.

In Arguing for a Better World, philosopher Arianne Shahvisi shows us how to work through thorny moral questions by examining their parts in broad daylight, equipping us to not only identify our own positions but to defend them as well. This book demonstrates the relevance of philosophy to our everyday lives, and offers some clear-eyed tools to those who want to learn how to better fight for justice and liberation for all.

Los sabios de todos los tiempos dejan algunos de sus más profundos pensamientos dentro de Fragmentos. Una obra corta que ofrece al lector una herramienta de reflexión que trasciende las épocas; donde diferentes preguntas filosóficas abordaron a los hombres que no poseían las comodidades que acostumbramos hoy en día, pero se cuestionaban las mismas interrogantes. El conocimiento, la vida, la divinidad siguen siendo constantes dentro de las preocupaciones humanas, por lo que parar un momento de la vida cotidiana y reflexionar al respecto, nunca es un desperdicio.

Sinds mensenheugenis is het kwaad een kernthema in het religieuze en wijsgerige denken. Zo vertellen de verhalen in Genesis over de zondeval en over de moord van Kain op Abel. De inbedding van het kwaad binnen het joods-christelijke denken over zonde, schuld, vergeving en verlossing is sinds de Verlichting steeds losser geworden. Maar tot de dag van vandaag blijft het kwaad een stevig verankerd fenomeen in het menselijk bewustzijn en het bestaan. In dit hoorcollege toont Jaap Goedegebuure aan dat het kwaad er simpelweg is.

Two experienced educators offer an up-to-date introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective that covers the four major areas of philosophical thought: epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and ethics. Written from an analytic perspective, the book introduces key concepts and issues within the main areas of philosophical inquiry in a comprehensive yet accessible way, inviting listeners on a quest for goodness, truth, and beauty that ultimately points to Jesus as the source of all.

En medio del caos y de la guerra, el emperador romano Marco Aurelio escribe a diario sus meditaciones. Es su forma de hallar la paz interior, concentrar fuerzas y no olvidar lo aprendido. «Ser igual a la roca sobre la que rompen incesantemente las olas», escribe.

The Five Great Philosophies of Life by William De Witt Hyde is a profound and enlightening exploration of five ancient philosophies. This book explores the wisdom that has shaped how we understand and explore "the meaning of life". Hyde invites the listener to dive deep into these five philosophies, uncovering their thought-provoking and practical applications and how to survive in a world that's out of control.