A lively and accessible introduction to the Greek and Roman origins of our political ideasIn The Birth of Politics, Melissa Lane introduces the reader to the foundations of Western political thought, from the Greeks, who invented democracy, to the Romans, who created a republic and then transformed it into an empire.
»Logica come scienza storica«, das 1950 erschienene Hauptwerk Galvano Della Volpes, das für eine ganze Generation von italienischen Philosophen schulbildend war, gehört zu den wichtigsten Werken des europäischen Marxismus der Nachkriegszeit.
How Eastern religions are commodified in the modern world, and why it matters ';An expansive book, covering the intersection of mysticism and capitalism illuminating.
When we know who we truly are, rather than who we take ourselves to be, we will realize that we are indeed the hero of our story and that we need not look to others or the world to find our heart's desire.
The unique combination of Zen, spirituality, philosophy and psychology, presented through an inspiring story, will have the reader rereading this book and uncovering new insights each time.
Oft schon totgesagt, erweist sich die "Frankfurter Schule" als erstaunlich überlebensfähig, ja es gibt Anzeichen dafür, dass sie gerade von einer jungen Generation neu rezipiert und fortgesetzt wird.
In The Critique of Practical Reason, Immanuel Kant develops the foundation of moral philosophy by asking how reason can determine the will independently of inclination, advantage, or empirical desire.
Cultivate willpower, self-respect and focus in an age of distraction: book 2 in the New York Times-bestselling Stoic Virtues series 'Ryan Holiday is among the most psychologically wise writers I know' ANGELA DUCKWORTH, bestselling author of GritTo master anything, we must first master ourselves: our emotions, thoughts and actions.
Discover the power, confidence and purposethat come with courage: book 1 in the New York Times-bestselling Stoic Virtues series 'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us' Matthew McConaughey Courage is a powerful force that enables us to overcome obstacles, fight for what's right, serve others, drive change - and, ultimately, become who we were truly meant to be.
Seit ihren Anfängen in der Vorsokratik wurden in der griechischen Philosophie Reflexionen über das Träumen sowie zu den spirituellen und natürlichen – den physikalischen, physiologischen und psychologischen – Entstehungsursachen angestellt, die sich etwa auch in der Verwendung des Traumes als Metapher niederschlugen.
The most comprehensive and authoritative collection of Kierkegaard quotations ever publishedWhy I so much prefer autumn to spring is that in the autumn one looks at heavenin the spring at the earth.
