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Franz Kafka: The Best Works

by Franz Kafka ...

This ebook compiles Franz Kafka's greatest writings, including novels, novellas, short stories and parables such as "Amerika", "The Trial", "The Metamorphosis", "The Castle", "In the Penal Colony", "A Hunger Artist" and "The Great Wall of China". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) ... Read more

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This ebook compiles Franz Kafka's greatest writings, including novels, novellas, short stories and parables such as "Amerika", "The Trial", "The Metamorphosis", "The Castle", "In the Penal Colony", "A Hunger Artist" and "The Great Wall of China". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)
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Stoic Six Pack

Meditations, Letters From a Stoic and More

by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus ...

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusDiscourses of EpictetusSeneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epi... ... Read more

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“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusDiscourses of EpictetusSeneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epi...
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The Philosophy Book for Beginners

A Brief Introduction to Great Thinkers and Big Ideas

by Sharon Kaye ...

"A truly delightful and wonderfully compact introduction to philosophy's key questions and major thinkers from ancient times to the present day." —William Irwin, general editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture seriesWho are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that's philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners ... Read more

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"A truly delightful and wonderfully compact introduction to philosophy's key questions and major thinkers from ancient times to the present day." —William Irwin, general editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture seriesWho are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that's philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners
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Write Away

One Writer's Approach to the Novel

by Elizabeth George ...

Here's what I tell mystudents on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: Youwill be published if you possess three qualities—talent, passion, anddiscipline.In Write Away, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to knowabout how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craftand gives helpful ... Read more

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Here's what I tell mystudents on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: Youwill be published if you possess three qualities—talent, passion, anddiscipline.In Write Away, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to knowabout how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craftand gives helpful
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Logically Fallacious

The Ultimate Collection of Over 300 Logical Fallacies (Academic Edition)

by Bo Bennett, PhD ...

This book is a crash course in effective reasoning, meant to catapult you into a world where you start to see things how they really are, not how you think they are. The focus of this book is on logical fallacies, which loosely defined, are simply errors in reasoning. With the reading of each page, you can make significant improvements in the way you reason and make decisions. Logically Fallacious ... Read more

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This book is a crash course in effective reasoning, meant to catapult you into a world where you start to see things how they really are, not how you think they are. The focus of this book is on logical fallacies, which loosely defined, are simply errors in reasoning. With the reading of each page, you can make significant improvements in the way you reason and make decisions. Logically Fallacious
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Theodicy

by G.W. Leibniz ...

Theodicy, in its most common form, is the attempt to answer the question of why a good God permits the manifestation of evil. Theodicy attempts to resolve the evidential problem of evil by reconciling the traditional divine characteristics of omnibenevolence, The term was coined in 1710 by German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in his work, Théodicée. ... Read more

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Theodicy, in its most common form, is the attempt to answer the question of why a good God permits the manifestation of evil. Theodicy attempts to resolve the evidential problem of evil by reconciling the traditional divine characteristics of omnibenevolence, The term was coined in 1710 by German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in his work, Théodicée.
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Comprendre et expliquer

cours de philosophie

by Hubert Grenier ...

C'est en expliquant que l’on comprend pour de bon. Ainsi le professeur s'apercevra devant ses difficultés à expliquer de l’imperfection de sa compréhension. Ce qu'il explique mal, il ne le comprenait pas bien. Quel contraste entre la lenteur méritoire, laborieuse de l'explication qui prend du temps, ne prendra jamais assez de temps, et la soudaineté d'une compréhension qui risque toujours d'être ... Read more

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C'est en expliquant que l’on comprend pour de bon. Ainsi le professeur s'apercevra devant ses difficultés à expliquer de l’imperfection de sa compréhension. Ce qu'il explique mal, il ne le comprenait pas bien. Quel contraste entre la lenteur méritoire, laborieuse de l'explication qui prend du temps, ne prendra jamais assez de temps, et la soudaineté d'une compréhension qui risque toujours d'être
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Shop Class as Soulcraft

An Inquiry into the Value of Work

by Matthew B. Crawford ...

**A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands“This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett, author of The Craftsman**Called “the sleeper hit of the publishing season” by The Boston Globe, Shop Class as ... Read more

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**A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands“This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett, author of The Craftsman**Called “the sleeper hit of the publishing season” by The Boston Globe, Shop Class as
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The Atheist’s Guide to Christmas

Edited by Ariane Sherine ...

42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season.When the Atheist Bus Campaign was first launched, over £150,000, was raised in four days – enough to place the advert 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' on 800 UK buses in January 2009. Now dozens of atheist writers, comedians and scientists ... Read more

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42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season.When the Atheist Bus Campaign was first launched, over £150,000, was raised in four days – enough to place the advert 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' on 800 UK buses in January 2009. Now dozens of atheist writers, comedians and scientists
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50 Philosophy Classics

Thinking, Being, Acting Seeing - Profound Insights and Powerful Thinking from Fifty Key Books

by Tom Butler-Bowdon ...

For over 2000 years, philosophy has been our best guide to the experience of being human, and the true nature of reality.From Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius, Cicero and Heraclitus in ancient times to 17th century rationalists Descartes, Leibniz and Spinoza, from 20th-century greats Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean Baudrillard and Simone de Beauvoir to contemporary thinkers Michael Sandel, Peter ... Read more

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For over 2000 years, philosophy has been our best guide to the experience of being human, and the true nature of reality.From Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius, Cicero and Heraclitus in ancient times to 17th century rationalists Descartes, Leibniz and Spinoza, from 20th-century greats Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean Baudrillard and Simone de Beauvoir to contemporary thinkers Michael Sandel, Peter
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Profiles in Corruption

Abuse of Power by America’s Progressive Elite

by Peter Schweizer ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Washington insiders operate by a proven credo: When a Peter Schweizer book drops, duck and brace for impact.For over a decade, the work of six-time New York Times bestselling investigative reporter Peter Schweizer has sent shockwaves through the political universe by exposing high-level political corruption.Clinton Cash revealed the Clintons’ international money flow, ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Washington insiders operate by a proven credo: When a Peter Schweizer book drops, duck and brace for impact.For over a decade, the work of six-time New York Times bestselling investigative reporter Peter Schweizer has sent shockwaves through the political universe by exposing high-level political corruption.Clinton Cash revealed the Clintons’ international money flow,
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The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Wisehouse Classics Edition)

by Marcus Aurelius ...

MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of ... Read more

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MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of
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Aristotle: The Complete Works

by Aristotle ...

This ebook contains Aristotle's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the ... Read more

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This ebook contains Aristotle's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the
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Mastering Logical Fallacies

The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

by Michael Withey ...

"If I have learned anything in ten years of formal debating, it is that arguments are no different: without a good understanding of the rules and tactics, you are likely to do poorly and be beaten."—HENRY ZHANG, President of the Yale Debate AssociationYour argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made ... Read more

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"If I have learned anything in ten years of formal debating, it is that arguments are no different: without a good understanding of the rules and tactics, you are likely to do poorly and be beaten."—HENRY ZHANG, President of the Yale Debate AssociationYour argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made
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Passion of the Western Mind

Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View

by Richard Tarnas ...

"[This] magnificent critical survey, with its inherent respect for both the 'Westt's mainstream high culture' and the 'radically changing world' of the 1990s, offers a new breakthrough for lay and scholarly readers alike....Allows readers to grasp the big picture of Western culture for the first time."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEHere are the great minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas, ... Read more

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"[This] magnificent critical survey, with its inherent respect for both the 'Westt's mainstream high culture' and the 'radically changing world' of the 1990s, offers a new breakthrough for lay and scholarly readers alike....Allows readers to grasp the big picture of Western culture for the first time."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEHere are the great minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas,
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On Truth and Untruth

Selected Writings

by Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Series Book 36 - Harper Perennial Modern Thought
“We continue to live within the intellectual shadow cast by Nietzsche.”—New York Times Book ReviewReissued for the age of "fake news," On Truth and Untruth charts Nietzsche’s evolving thinking on the nature of truth, which has exerted a powerful influence over modern and contemporary thought. This original collection of German philosophy features the complete text of the celebrated early essay “On ... Read more

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“We continue to live within the intellectual shadow cast by Nietzsche.”—New York Times Book ReviewReissued for the age of "fake news," On Truth and Untruth charts Nietzsche’s evolving thinking on the nature of truth, which has exerted a powerful influence over modern and contemporary thought. This original collection of German philosophy features the complete text of the celebrated early essay “On
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Basic Writings of Existentialism

Edited by Gordon Marino ...

Series series Modern Library Classics
Edited and with an Introduction by Gordon MarinoBasic Writings of Existentialism, unique to the Modern Library, presents the writings of key nineteenth- and twentieth-century thinkers broadly united by their belief that because life has no inherent meaning humans can discover, we must determine meaning for ourselves. This anthology brings together into one volume the most influential and commonly ... Read more

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Edited and with an Introduction by Gordon MarinoBasic Writings of Existentialism, unique to the Modern Library, presents the writings of key nineteenth- and twentieth-century thinkers broadly united by their belief that because life has no inherent meaning humans can discover, we must determine meaning for ourselves. This anthology brings together into one volume the most influential and commonly
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Baruch Spinoza : Oeuvres complètes et annexes (annotées, illustrées)

L'Éthique, Traité théologico-politique, Court traité, Traité de la réforme de l'entendement ...

by Baruch Spinoza ...

Découvrez les oeuvres complètes de Spinoza dans une nouvelle édition 2019 enrichie de plus de 350 notes explicatives, de gravures originales et de nombreuses annexes.Traductions : Paul Janet, Emile SaissetVous y trouverez 14 titres spécifiquement mis en forme pour votre liseuse :- Court traité sur Dieu l'homme et la béatitude- Les principes de la philosophie de Descartes- Traité de la réforme de l ... Read more

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Découvrez les oeuvres complètes de Spinoza dans une nouvelle édition 2019 enrichie de plus de 350 notes explicatives, de gravures originales et de nombreuses annexes.Traductions : Paul Janet, Emile SaissetVous y trouverez 14 titres spécifiquement mis en forme pour votre liseuse :- Court traité sur Dieu l'homme et la béatitude- Les principes de la philosophie de Descartes- Traité de la réforme de l
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Platon : Oeuvres complètes et annexes (annotées, illustrées)

La République, Le Banquet, Apologie de Socrate, Criton, Gorgias...

by Platon Platon ...

Nouvelle édition 2020 des oeuvres complètes de Platon traduites par Victor Cousin incluant plus de 1300 notes explicatives, des introductions, des annexes biographiques et critiques, des gravures anciennes.L'édition contient 43 titres :Contenu détaillé:— EUTHYPHRON ou de la Sainteté— APOLOGIE DE SOCRATE— CRITON ou du Devoir— PHEDON ou de l’Âme— THEETETE ou de la Science— PHILEBE ou du Plaisir— ... Read more

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Nouvelle édition 2020 des oeuvres complètes de Platon traduites par Victor Cousin incluant plus de 1300 notes explicatives, des introductions, des annexes biographiques et critiques, des gravures anciennes.L'édition contient 43 titres :Contenu détaillé:— EUTHYPHRON ou de la Sainteté— APOLOGIE DE SOCRATE— CRITON ou du Devoir— PHEDON ou de l’Âme— THEETETE ou de la Science— PHILEBE ou du Plaisir—
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Traité sur la Tolérance

suivi de Lettre sur la tolérance de John Locke

by Voltaire ...

Deux essais philosophiques fondateurs et essentiels pour comprendre notre société actuelle.Le Traité sur la tolérance est une œuvre polémique de Voltaire publiée en 1763. Destinée à stigmatiser le fanatisme religieux, c’est un texte majeur de la philosophie des Lumières. Au départ, un fait divers de 1762 : Jean Calas est protestant, comme toute sa famille sauf un de ses fils. Le fils est retrouvé ... Read more

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Deux essais philosophiques fondateurs et essentiels pour comprendre notre société actuelle.Le Traité sur la tolérance est une œuvre polémique de Voltaire publiée en 1763. Destinée à stigmatiser le fanatisme religieux, c’est un texte majeur de la philosophie des Lumières. Au départ, un fait divers de 1762 : Jean Calas est protestant, comme toute sa famille sauf un de ses fils. Le fils est retrouvé
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The Other Slavery

The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

by Andrés Reséndez ...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other ... Read more

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other
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L'appel au monde du Dalaï-Lama

L'éthique est plus importante que la religion

by Dalai Lama ...

Dans son appel au monde, le dalaï-lama pose les bases d'une nouvelle éthique séculière, fondatrice d'un siècle pacifique. Les réponses ne viendront pas des religions, mais de l'enracinement des hommes dans une éthique qui surmonte les différences. Ce texte rédigé par un homme modeste qui a marqué notre époque donne du courage tout en présentant les défis à relever. ... Read more

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Dans son appel au monde, le dalaï-lama pose les bases d'une nouvelle éthique séculière, fondatrice d'un siècle pacifique. Les réponses ne viendront pas des religions, mais de l'enracinement des hommes dans une éthique qui surmonte les différences. Ce texte rédigé par un homme modeste qui a marqué notre époque donne du courage tout en présentant les défis à relever.
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. ... Read more

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Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.
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Ethics

The Essential Writings

by Gordon Marino ...

Series series Modern Library Classics
In Ethics: The Essential Writings,** philosopher Gordon Marino skillfully presents an accessible, provocative anthology of both ancient and modern classics on matters moral. The philosophers represent 2,500 years of thought—from Plato, Kant, and Nietzsche to Alasdair MacIntyre, Susan Wolf, and Peter Singer—and cover a broad range of topics, from the timeless questions of justice, morality, and ... Read more

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In Ethics: The Essential Writings,** philosopher Gordon Marino skillfully presents an accessible, provocative anthology of both ancient and modern classics on matters moral. The philosophers represent 2,500 years of thought—from Plato, Kant, and Nietzsche to Alasdair MacIntyre, Susan Wolf, and Peter Singer—and cover a broad range of topics, from the timeless questions of justice, morality, and
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