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  • Leviathan

    by Thomas Hobbes ...
    'The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short'Written during the chaos of the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan asks how, in a world of violence and horror, can we stop ourselves from descending into anarchy? Hobbes' case for a 'common-wealth' under a powerful sovereign - or 'Leviathan' - to enforce security and the rule of law, shocked his contemporaries, and his book was ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Ideas of Education

    Philosophy and politics from Plato to Dewey

    There has always been a strong relationship between education and philosophy - especially political philosophy. Renewed concern about the importance and efficacy of political education has revived key questions about the connections between the power to govern, and the power to educate. Although these themes are not always prominent in commentaries, political writings have often been very deeply ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Europe in the Central Middle Ages

    962-1154

    Series series General History of Europe
    This wide-ranging introduction to medieval Europe has been updated and revised. In his popular survey Brooke explores the variety of human experience in the period. He looks at society, economy, religious life and popular religion, learning, culture, as well as political events; the rise of the Normans and the heyday of the medieval Empire. For the new edition there is increased coverage of the ... Read more

    $98.99 USD

  • Rousseau, the Age of Enlightenment, and Their Legacies

    by Robert Wokler ...
    Robert Wokler was one of the world's leading experts on Rousseau and the Enlightenment, but some of his best work was published in the form of widely scattered and difficult-to-find essays. This book collects for the first time a representative selection of his most important essays on Rousseau and the legacy of Enlightenment political thought. These essays concern many of the great themes of the ... Read more

    $50.39 USD

  • Philosophic Pride

    Stoicism and Political Thought from Lipsius to Rousseau

    Philosophic Pride is the first full-scale look at the essential place of Stoicism in the foundations of modern political thought. Spanning the period from Justus Lipsius's Politics in 1589 to Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile in 1762, and concentrating on arguments originating from England, France, and the Netherlands, the book considers how political writers of the period engaged with the ideas of ... Read more

    $45.39 USD

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  • The Game of Logic

    by Lewis Carroll ...
    *** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS***Synopsis:Over 350 ingenious problems involving classical logic: logic is expressed in terms of symbols; syllogisms and the sorites are diagrammed; logic becomes a game played with two diagrams and a set of counters. Two books bound as one. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Moby Dick(Illustrated)

    Illustrated Edition with 20 stunning illustrationsIncludes a detailed summary of the storyContains a comprehensive character listFeatures a biography of the author, Herman MelvilleMoby-Dick by Herman Melville is a timeless masterpiece that captures the thrilling adventure and philosophical depth of one man’s obsessive quest for vengeance. The story follows Ishmael, a young sailor, who joins the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Beowulf : Translated

    Beowulf is the first surviving epic written in the English language. The single existing copy of the manuscript dates from the late tenth century, although some scholars believe it dates from the first part of the eleventh century. It is found in a large volume that features stories involving mythical creatures and people. Two different scribes copied the poem, most likely using an existing copy. ... Read more

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  • The Practice and Science of Drawing

    by Harold Speed ...
    Much of the learning to practice as well as to appreciate art is concerned with understanding the basic principles. One of these principles is what Harold Speed calls "dither," the freedom that allows realism and the artistic vision to play against each other. ... Read more

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  • The Complete Brothers Grimm's Fairy Tales (over 200 fairy tales and legends)

    Enriched edition. Enchanting tales of magic, romance, and morality from classic fairy tale collection

    In "The Complete Brothers Grimm's Fairy Tales," Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm present a rich tapestry of over 200 enchanting tales that delve into the complexities of human experience, morality, and the interplay of light and dark. With their distinctive literary style that interweaves simple yet evocative language, these fairy tales capture the imagination while often holding profound lessons. The ... Read more

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  • Aristotle: The Theory of Politics

    Enriched edition. A Systematic Study of Constitutions, Citizenship, and the Ideal State in Ancient Greek Thought

    by Aristotle ...
    Translated by A.M. William Ellis ...
    Aristotle's 'The Theory of Politics' is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of government and the ideal state. Written in a systematic and analytical style, the book delves into the various forms of government, from tyranny to democracy, and examines the roles and responsibilities of citizens within each system. Aristotle's comparison of different political systems offers valuable ... Read more

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  • Plato: Complete Works (With Included Audiobooks & Aristotle's Organon)

    by Plato ...
    Plato was a philosopher in Ancient Greece. He was an essential figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition, and he founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Plato's dialogues have been used to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion and mathematics. His lasting themes ... Read more

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