Russian Orthodoxy Resurgent is the first book to fully explore the expansive and ill-understood role that Russia's ancient Christian faith has played in the fall of Soviet Communism and in the rise of Russian nationalism today.
In Natural Rights and the New Republicanism, Michael Zuckert proposes a new view of the political philosophy that lay behind the founding of the United States.
Why equality cannot be conditional on a shared human ';nature' but has to be for allFor centuries, ringing declarations about all men being created equal appealed to a shared human nature as the reason to consider ourselves equals.
For the first time, the full story of the conflict between two of the twentieth century's most important thinkers-and the lessons their disagreements continue to offerTwo of the most iconic thinkers of the twentieth century, Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) and Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997) fundamentally disagreed on central issues in politics, history and philosophy.
An invitation to readers from every walk of life to rediscover the impractical splendors of a life of learningIn an overloaded, superficial, technological world, in which almost everything and everybody is judged by its usefulness, where can we turn for escape, lasting pleasure, contemplation, or connection to others?
A superb new edition of Epictetus's famed handbook on Stoicism-translated by one of the world's leading authorities on Stoic philosophyBorn a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c.
Believing Philosophy introduces Christians to philosophy and the tools it provides believers, helping them understand, articulate, and defend their faith in an age of unbelief.
An exploration of cuteness and its immense hold on us, from emojis and fluffy puppies to its more uncanny, subversive expressionsCuteness has taken the planet by storm.
This book is a concise philosophical meditation on Iago and the nature of evil, through the exploration of the enduring puzzle found in Shakespeare's Othello.
In the years between the Revolutionary War and the drafting of the Constitution, American gentlemen-the merchants, lawyers, planters, and landowners who comprised the independent republic's elite-worked hard to maintain their positions of power.
Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest oratorAll of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision.
A collection of insightful and revealing quotations on a wide range of subjects from the father of modern politicsNiccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) is the father of modern political thought, but he is also one of the greatest writers of the Renaissance and his wisdom and style extend far beyond politics to encompass a compelling philosophy of life as well.
In recent years, North American and European nations have sought to legally remake religion in other countries through an unprecedented array of international initiatives.
The essential guide to the life, thought, and legacy of Adam SmithAdam Smith (1723-90) is perhaps best known as one of the first champions of the free market and is widely regarded as the founding father of capitalism.
A major new account of one of the leading philosopher-statesmen of the eighteenth centuryEdmund Burke (1730-97) lived during one of the most extraordinary periods of world history.
A fascinating exploration of our past, present, and future relationship with foodFor the first time in human history, there is food in abundance throughout the world.
A groundbreaking theory of what makes the human mind uniqueThe Recursive Mind challenges the commonly held notion that language is what makes us uniquely human.
From the author of Think, an enlightening and entertaining exploration of narcissism and self-esteemEveryone deplores narcissism, especially in others.
A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living-ranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agricultureWhether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields of ancient Greek and Roman literature.
What we can learn about fostering innovation and creative thinking from some of the most inventive people of all times-the ancient GreeksWhen it comes to innovation and creative thinking, we are still catching up with the ancient Greeks.
How religious ritual united a growing and diversifying Roman RepublicMany narrative histories of Rome's transformation from an Italian city-state to a Mediterranean superpower focus on political and military conflicts as the primary agents of social change.
Als 1929 der dritte Teil von Ernst Cassirers »Philosophie der symbolischen Formen«, die »Phänomenologie der Erkenntnis«, erschien, waren damit nicht alle für diesen Band verfassten Texte publiziert: Der eigentlich vorgesehene Schlussabschnitt fand darin keinen Platz mehr.
Neuübersetzung ins Deutsche: Utopia, ein kleines, wahres Buch, nicht weniger nützlich als vergnüglich, darüber, wie die Dinge in einem Staat sein sollten, und über die neue Insel Utopia, ist ein belletristisches Werk und eine gesellschaftspolitische Satire von Thomas More, das in lateinischer Sprache geschrieben und 1516 veröffentlicht wurde.
*A Waterstones, Financial Times and New Statesman Book of the Year*'A tremendous book, timely, wise, authoritative and clear' Stephen Fry'The most excellent book substantive and beautifully expressed suggestions for improving almost everything James O'Brien 'Clear, brave, compelling' David Miliband'Inspiring .
Provocative essays on real-world ethical questions from the world's most influential philosopherPeter Singer is often described as the world's most influential philosopher.
For the first time, the full story of the conflict between two of the twentieth century's most important thinkers-and the lessons their disagreements continue to offerTwo of the most iconic thinkers of the twentieth century, Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) and Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997) fundamentally disagreed on central issues in politics, history and philosophy.
An intellectual history of the late Roman Republicand the senators who fought both scholarly debates and a civil warIn The Roman Republic of Letters, Katharina Volk explores a fascinating chapter of intellectual history, focusing on the literary senators of the mid-first century BCE who came to blows over the future of Rome even as they debated philosophy, history, political theory, linguistics, science, and religion.
Pasamos mucho tiempo pensando acerca de los grandes retos de la vida cuando realmente son los pequeños detalles los que pueden cambiar absolutamente todo.
El presente estudio se centra en la fundamentación de una escala ecológica en la conceptualización de la justicia de Nancy Fraser y la tradición normativa y crítica de la justicia social.
