Philosophy

For more than seven centuries the Mumonkan has been used in Zen monasteries to train monks and to encourage the religious development of lay Buddhists. It...

In the End of Faith, Sam Harris delivers a startling analysis of the clash between reason and religion in the modern world. He offers a vivid, historical to...

The author of the popular new English version of "Tao te Ching" brings his gift for bringing new life into ancient sacred texts to one of the world's grea...

Infinity Is A Concept That Fascinates Everyone From A Seven-year-old Child To A Maths Professor. So Remarkable And Strange Is It That Contemplating It Has D...

This volume brings together the major political writings of Mary Wollstonecraft in the order in which they appeared in the revolutionary 1790s. It traces ...

“Patocka’s contribution to philosophy and, in particular, to post-Heideggerian thought has shaped the European debate about the future of philosophy and...

In the spirit of the mega-selling On Bullshit, philosopher Aaron James presents a theory of the asshole that is both intellectually provocative and existen...

What existed before the Universe was created? Where does self-worth come from? Do the ends always justify the means?The Philosophy Book answers the most pr...

This guide brings Chinese astrology back to its ancient roots, providing all the information you need for understanding one of the world's oldest systems o...

Designated One of the 100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the 20th century, here is a verbatim reprinting of the 1946 first edition, with all its inhere...

This landmark book on human sexuality makes the sacred lovemaking techniques of the East fully comprehensible to Western readers. Elegantly illustrated, it ...

Tidying Expert Marie Kondo's Follow-up To Her Best-selling Book, The Life-changing Magic Of Tidying Up, Is An Illustrated Master Manual On Her Renowned Konm...

The Bestselling Author Probes The Ultimate Meaning Behind Today's Increasing Reports Of Ufos, Alien Abduction, Crop Circles, And Other Unexplained Phenomena...

As its title suggests, Philosophy: Mirrors of Human Nature introduces the subject of philosophy by providing an historical survey of the most significant t...

Immigration is one of the most polarizing issues in contemporary politics. It raises questions about identity, economic well-being, the legitimacy of state ...

By Ronnie L. Littlejohn. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [207]-214) And Index.Categories: Religion & SpiritualityOther Eastern Religions & S...

This book consists of two parts: the essay "The Idea of Public Reason Revisited," first published in 1997, and "The Law of Peoples," a major reworking of ...

Frustrated by an epidemic of misbehavior, corporate management teams are going back to the idea that personal character and individual responsibility are t...

The Emotions Occupy A Central Place In Human Life. At The Same Time, They Present Deep Philosophical Problems That Have Preoccupied Philosophers Such As Ari...

Framing the evolution of post-Enlightenment philosophy, Contemporary Thought begins with a discussion of the British Empiricists and Kant's analysis of the...

The creation sings to us with the visual beauty of God’s handiwork. But what of man-made art? Much of it is devoid of sacred beauty and is often rejected ...

Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ulti...

Descartes's Meditations On First Philosophy, The Fundamental And Originating Work Of The Modern Era In Western Philosophy, Is Presented Here In Donald Cress...

INSCAPES OF THE CHILD'S WORLD won the 1987–88 Best Book Award from the Canadian Guidance and Counseling Association.Categories: Medical Books PsychologyGe...

The Renowned Work By The English Political Philosopher Examines The Structure Of Society And Legitimate Government, Arguing For A Social Contract And Rule B...

Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant transla...

Discover the strategies to quiet your traumas and struggles… and build a life full of joy and peace.Do you ever get the sense that you have an unseen side...

Among The Most Important And Influential Philosophical Works In Western Thought: Euthyphro, Exploring The Concepts And Aims Of Piety And Religion; Apology, ...

Rich distillation of the timeless precepts of extremely influential Chinese philosopher and social theorist. Includes "Concerning Fundamental Principles,"...

The Disinterested Witness is a detailed, contextual, and interpretive study of the concept of saksin (or that which directly or immediately perceives) in A...

'the Chinese Believe That Before You Can Conquer A Beast, You Must First Make It Beautiful.' This Chinese Proverb Has Been The Key To Sarah Wilson Understan...

Edited By Stanton Marlan. Includes Bibliographical References.Categories: Medical Books Psychology MovementsJungian

Reeves (philosophy, U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) wrote and presented these dialogues as part of a humanities course at Reed College in Portland, Oreg...

How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading compr...

In The Moral Habitat, Barbara Herman offers a new and systematic interpretation of Kant's moral and political philosophy. The study begins with an investiga...

Examines The Meaning Of Justice In A Variety Of Situations And Asks The Reader To Morally And Politically Reflect On Each Topic. Doing The Right Thing -- Th...

R.E. Allen's superb new translations of four Socratic dialogues—Ion, Hippias Minor, Laches, and Protagoras—bring these classic texts to life for modern ...

AN ANCHOR BOOKS ORIGINALAs more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphe...

All investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health are now required to receive training about the ethics of clinical research. Based on a course...

the Matrix Conveys The Horror Of A False World Made Of Nothing But Perceptions. Based On The Premise That Reality Is A Dream Controlled By Malevolent Forc...

This is the first introductory textbook of its kind devoted to philosophy of psychiatry, offering a thorough and accessible investigation of the conceptual ...

Divine Comedy: Aristophanes' Critique Of Zeus -- A Note On The Translation -- Birds -- Peace -- Wealth. Three Plays Translated By Wayne Ambler And Thomas L....

The Prince (Italian: Il Principe) is a 16th-century political treatise, by the Italian diplomat and political theorist, Niccolò Machiavelli. From correspon...

Publisher's Description -- Hunger Is As Old As History Itself. Indeed, It Appears To Be A Timeless And Inescapable Biological Condition. And Yet Perceptions...

Isaiah Berlin Was One Of The Leading Thinkers Of Our Time And One Of Its Finest Writers. The Proper Study Of Mankind Brings Together His Most Celebrated Wri...

First published in 1998. The emphasis upon differences, plurality and multiculturalism has led to an outpouring of information that has been interpreted by ...

“Enlightenment does exist,” internationally renowned author and meditation master Jack Kornfield assures us. “Unbounded freedom and joy, oneness with ...

Beginning with a focus on the ethical foundations of caregiving in health and expanding towards problems of ethics and justice implicated in a range of issu...