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The Consolation of Philosophy

par Anicius Boethius ...

Boethius was an eminent public figure under the Gothic emperor Theodoric, and an exceptional Greek scholar. When he became involved in a conspiracy and was imprisoned in Pavia, it was to the Greek philosophers that he turned. THE CONSOLATION was written in the period leading up to his brutal execution. It is a dialogue of alternating prose and verse between the ailing prisoner and his 'nurse' ... En savoir plus

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Boethius was an eminent public figure under the Gothic emperor Theodoric, and an exceptional Greek scholar. When he became involved in a conspiracy and was imprisoned in Pavia, it was to the Greek philosophers that he turned. THE CONSOLATION was written in the period leading up to his brutal execution. It is a dialogue of alternating prose and verse between the ailing prisoner and his 'nurse'
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The Courage to Be Disliked

The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

par Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga ...

“Marie Kondo, but for your brain.” —HelloGiggles“Compelling from front to back. Highly recommend.” —Marc Andreessen, venture capitalist and founder of Andreessen HorowitzReading this book could change your life.The Courage to Be Disliked, already an enormous bestseller in Asia with more than 3.5 million copies sold, demonstrates how to unlock the power within yourself to be the person you tr... ... En savoir plus

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“Marie Kondo, but for your brain.” —HelloGiggles“Compelling from front to back. Highly recommend.” —Marc Andreessen, venture capitalist and founder of Andreessen HorowitzReading this book could change your life.The Courage to Be Disliked, already an enormous bestseller in Asia with more than 3.5 million copies sold, demonstrates how to unlock the power within yourself to be the person you tr...
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On Another Planet They Can Save Me

par Lieke Marsman ...

Traduit par Sophie Collins ...

An electrifying and genre-defying memoir charting Lieke Marsman’s unflinching journey through a terminal cancer diagnosis and a raw search for meaning in a world that offers noneIn 2017, poet and novelist Lieke Marsman was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer. After being told her illness was incurable, Marsman embarks on an intellectual journey that challenges the limits of the rational, ... En savoir plus

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An electrifying and genre-defying memoir charting Lieke Marsman’s unflinching journey through a terminal cancer diagnosis and a raw search for meaning in a world that offers noneIn 2017, poet and novelist Lieke Marsman was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer. After being told her illness was incurable, Marsman embarks on an intellectual journey that challenges the limits of the rational,
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On the Happy Life

par Seneca ...

“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”- Lucius Annaeus Seneca.De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of ... En savoir plus

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“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”- Lucius Annaeus Seneca.De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of
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Meditations: A New Translation

par Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays ...

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, 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 the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning ... En savoir plus

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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, 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 the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning
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The Limits of Free Will

par Paul Russell ...

The Limits of Free Will presents influential articles by Paul Russell concerning free will and moral responsibility. The problems arising in this field of philosophy, which are deeply rooted in the history of the subject, are also intimately related to a wide range of other fields, such as law and criminology, moral psychology, theology, and, more recently, neuroscience. These articles were ... En savoir plus

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The Limits of Free Will presents influential articles by Paul Russell concerning free will and moral responsibility. The problems arising in this field of philosophy, which are deeply rooted in the history of the subject, are also intimately related to a wide range of other fields, such as law and criminology, moral psychology, theology, and, more recently, neuroscience. These articles were
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Letters From A Stoic

All Three Volumes

par Seneca ...

Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca’s Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live and enjoy life. The focus is on living a simple, stress-free life through the use of rationalism. The letters provide practical steps for people to deal with the human suffering that comes with life’s problems. Topics featured range from discussions on the shortness of life and anger to ... En savoir plus

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Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca’s Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live and enjoy life. The focus is on living a simple, stress-free life through the use of rationalism. The letters provide practical steps for people to deal with the human suffering that comes with life’s problems. Topics featured range from discussions on the shortness of life and anger to
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The Mongol Empire to The Mongol Partnership Empires: From Nomad Sovereignty to Planetary Strategy Volume I

par Bukhan Purvan Zayabat ...

The Mongol Empire to Partnership Empires: From Nomad Sovereignty to Planetary Strategy is a revolutionary three-volume historical vision and strategic blueprint that reframes the rise and fall of the Mongol world as more than conquest—it was a global strategy in motion, rooted in dignity, rights, and reason. These are not just Western values. These are the three human discoveries—long before ... En savoir plus

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The Mongol Empire to Partnership Empires: From Nomad Sovereignty to Planetary Strategy is a revolutionary three-volume historical vision and strategic blueprint that reframes the rise and fall of the Mongol world as more than conquest—it was a global strategy in motion, rooted in dignity, rights, and reason. These are not just Western values. These are the three human discoveries—long before
... En savoir plus
Stoic Six Pack 8

The Peripatetics

par George Grote, Alexander Grant, Elbert Hubbard, William De Witt Hyde, Diogenes Laërtius, George Malcolm Stratton ...

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”- Aristotle.Just as the Stoics were named for the stoa or porch in Athens where they congregated, the Peripatetic school - known in its day simply as the Peripatos - took its moniker from the peripatoi or covered walkways of the Lyceum where its members met. (A similar Greek word peripatetikos refers to the act of walking, and after Aristotle's death, a legend ... En savoir plus

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“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”- Aristotle.Just as the Stoics were named for the stoa or porch in Athens where they congregated, the Peripatetic school - known in its day simply as the Peripatos - took its moniker from the peripatoi or covered walkways of the Lyceum where its members met. (A similar Greek word peripatetikos refers to the act of walking, and after Aristotle's death, a legend
... En savoir plus
The Courage to Be Ordinary

Discover Your Surprising Superpower for a Thriving Life

par Ichiro Kishimi ...

Discover the surprising superpower you already have to activate a thriving life—from the 15-million-copy New York Times bestselling author of the Japanese self-help phenomenon, The Courage to Be Disliked.What if the quest to be special is actually preventing you from living your best life?We’re taught early on to pursue greatness and set ourselves apart. But beneath this universal desire to be ... En savoir plus

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Discover the surprising superpower you already have to activate a thriving life—from the 15-million-copy New York Times bestselling author of the Japanese self-help phenomenon, The Courage to Be Disliked.What if the quest to be special is actually preventing you from living your best life?We’re taught early on to pursue greatness and set ourselves apart. But beneath this universal desire to be
... En savoir plus
Le zodiaque, clé de l'homme et de l'univers

par Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov ...

Collections series Izvor (FR)
« Les astres inclinent, ils ne déterminent pas »Les astres exercent-ils une influence sur notre vie ? L’auteur nous explique qu’à notre naissance nous entrons dans l’enceinte du zodiaque, et à cet instant, est pris une sorte cliché « photographique ». Mais, comme le précise l’auteur, « plus intéressant encore est de voir dans l’astrologie un système de symboles qui nous permet de comprendre les ... En savoir plus

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« Les astres inclinent, ils ne déterminent pas »Les astres exercent-ils une influence sur notre vie ? L’auteur nous explique qu’à notre naissance nous entrons dans l’enceinte du zodiaque, et à cet instant, est pris une sorte cliché « photographique ». Mais, comme le précise l’auteur, « plus intéressant encore est de voir dans l’astrologie un système de symboles qui nous permet de comprendre les
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Les lois de la morale cosmique

par Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov ...

Collections series Œuvres complètes
La morale, fondement de l’empathie universelle.Nous entendons et employons souvent des mots comme « hasard », «malchance », « injustice » : tout cela inspire un sentiment de chaos, de nature aveugle. Qu’en est-il réellement ? Il existe un lien entre toutes les créatures vivantes, comme il existe un lien entre toutes les cellules du corps physique. Tous nos gestes, actes, paroles, émotions et ... En savoir plus

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La morale, fondement de l’empathie universelle.Nous entendons et employons souvent des mots comme « hasard », «malchance », « injustice » : tout cela inspire un sentiment de chaos, de nature aveugle. Qu’en est-il réellement ? Il existe un lien entre toutes les créatures vivantes, comme il existe un lien entre toutes les cellules du corps physique. Tous nos gestes, actes, paroles, émotions et
... En savoir plus
The Courage to Be Happy

Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day

par Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga ...

In this follow-up to the international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked, discover how to reconnect with your true self, experience true happiness, and live the life you want.What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny?Already a major Japanese bestseller, this eye-opening and accessible follow-up to the “compelling” (Marc Andreessen) international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked ... En savoir plus

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In this follow-up to the international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked, discover how to reconnect with your true self, experience true happiness, and live the life you want.What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny?Already a major Japanese bestseller, this eye-opening and accessible follow-up to the “compelling” (Marc Andreessen) international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked
... En savoir plus
Conscious

A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind

par Annaka Harris ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"If you’ve ever wondered how you have the capacity to wonder, some fascinating insights await you in these pages.” --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of OriginalsAs concise and enlightening as Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this mind-expanding dive into the mystery of consciousness is an illuminating meditation ... ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"If you’ve ever wondered how you have the capacity to wonder, some fascinating insights await you in these pages.” --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of OriginalsAs concise and enlightening as Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this mind-expanding dive into the mystery of consciousness is an illuminating meditation ...
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Determined

A Science of Life without Free Will

par Robert M. Sapolsky ...

**The instant New York Times bestseller“Excellent . . . Outstanding for its breadth of research, the liveliness of the writing, and the depth of humanity it conveys.” –Wall Street JournalOne of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, mounts a devastating scientific and philosophical case against free will—an argument with profound consequences**Robert Sapolsky’s Behave, ... En savoir plus

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**The instant New York Times bestseller“Excellent . . . Outstanding for its breadth of research, the liveliness of the writing, and the depth of humanity it conveys.” –Wall Street JournalOne of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, mounts a devastating scientific and philosophical case against free will—an argument with profound consequences**Robert Sapolsky’s Behave,
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Quantum Physics Made Me Do It

A Simple Guide to the Fundamental Nature of Everything

par Jeremie Harris ...

**WINNER OF THE 2024 NON-FICTION KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE SCIENCE WRITERS AND COMMUNICATORS OF CANADA AWARDAn entertaining and accessible dive into the riveting world described by quantum mechanics, from physicist, AI risk expert, and Hollywood “alternative reality” consultant Jérémie Harris.**Are human beings immortal? Are apples conscious? Do our legal systems make ... En savoir plus

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**WINNER OF THE 2024 NON-FICTION KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE SCIENCE WRITERS AND COMMUNICATORS OF CANADA AWARDAn entertaining and accessible dive into the riveting world described by quantum mechanics, from physicist, AI risk expert, and Hollywood “alternative reality” consultant Jérémie Harris.**Are human beings immortal? Are apples conscious? Do our legal systems make
... En savoir plus
A Thousand Brains

A New Theory of Intelligence

par Jeff Hawkins ...

A "fascinating book" that will revolutionize our understanding of the brain and the future of AI (Financial Times)For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence?Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses maplike structures to build a model of the world—not just one model, but hundreds of ... En savoir plus

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A "fascinating book" that will revolutionize our understanding of the brain and the future of AI (Financial Times)For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence?Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses maplike structures to build a model of the world—not just one model, but hundreds of
... En savoir plus
The Malaise of Modernity

par Charles Taylor ...

Collections series The CBC Massey Lectures
In Malaise of Modernity, Charles Taylor focuses on the key modern concept of self-fulfillment, often attacked as the central support of what Christopher Lasch has called the culture of narcissism. To Taylor, self-fulfillment, although often expressed in self-centered ways, isn't necessarily a rejection of traditional values and social commitment; it also reflects something authentic and valuable ... En savoir plus

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In Malaise of Modernity, Charles Taylor focuses on the key modern concept of self-fulfillment, often attacked as the central support of what Christopher Lasch has called the culture of narcissism. To Taylor, self-fulfillment, although often expressed in self-centered ways, isn't necessarily a rejection of traditional values and social commitment; it also reflects something authentic and valuable
... En savoir plus
On Liberty (Mobi Classics)

par John Stuart Mill ...

On Liberty is a philosophical work by 19th century English philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1859. To the Victorian readers of the time it was a radical work, advocating moral and economic freedom of individuals from the state.Perhaps the most memorable point made by Mill in this work, and his basis for liberty, is that "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is ... En savoir plus

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On Liberty is a philosophical work by 19th century English philosopher John Stuart Mill, first published in 1859. To the Victorian readers of the time it was a radical work, advocating moral and economic freedom of individuals from the state.Perhaps the most memorable point made by Mill in this work, and his basis for liberty, is that "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is
... En savoir plus
The Enchiridion

par Epictetus ...

"No man is free who is not master of himself."“Of all existing things some are in our power, and others are not in our power.”The Enchiridion or ‘Manual’ of Epictetus is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice from the 2nd-century Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus. The focus is on applying philosophy in daily life. The primary theme is that one should accept what happens.The manual has played a ... En savoir plus

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"No man is free who is not master of himself."“Of all existing things some are in our power, and others are not in our power.”The Enchiridion or ‘Manual’ of Epictetus is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice from the 2nd-century Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus. The focus is on applying philosophy in daily life. The primary theme is that one should accept what happens.The manual has played a
... En savoir plus
The Gay Science

With a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of Songs

par Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Traduit par Walter Kaufmann ...

The book Nietzsche called "the most personal of all my books." It was here that he first proclaimed the death of God—to which a large part of the book is devoted—and his doctrine of the eternal recurrence.Walter Kaufmann's commentary, with its many quotations from previously untranslated letters, brings to life Nietzsche as a human being and illuminates his philosophy. The book contains some of ... En savoir plus

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The book Nietzsche called "the most personal of all my books." It was here that he first proclaimed the death of God—to which a large part of the book is devoted—and his doctrine of the eternal recurrence.Walter Kaufmann's commentary, with its many quotations from previously untranslated letters, brings to life Nietzsche as a human being and illuminates his philosophy. The book contains some of
... En savoir plus
Thus Spoke Zarathustra

par Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Traduit par R. J. Hollingdale ...

'Enigmatic, vatic, emphatic, passionate . . . Nietzsche's works together make a unique statement in the literature of European ideas' A. C. GraylingNietzsche was one of the most revolutionary thinkers in Western philosophy, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra remains his most influential work. It describes how the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from his solitude in the mountains to tell the ... En savoir plus

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'Enigmatic, vatic, emphatic, passionate . . . Nietzsche's works together make a unique statement in the literature of European ideas' A. C. GraylingNietzsche was one of the most revolutionary thinkers in Western philosophy, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra remains his most influential work. It describes how the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from his solitude in the mountains to tell the
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The Will to Meaning

Foundations and Applications of Logotherapy

par Viktor E. Frankl ...

From the author of Man's Search for Meaning, one of the most influential works of psychiatric literature since Freud.Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl is known as the founder of logotherapy, a mode of psychotherapy based on man's motivation to search for meaning in his life. The author discusses his ideas in the context of other prominent psychotherapies and describes the techniques he uses with ... En savoir plus

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From the author of Man's Search for Meaning, one of the most influential works of psychiatric literature since Freud.Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl is known as the founder of logotherapy, a mode of psychotherapy based on man's motivation to search for meaning in his life. The author discusses his ideas in the context of other prominent psychotherapies and describes the techniques he uses with
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Midlife

A Philosophical Guide

par Kieran Setiya ...

Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle ageHow can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with ... En savoir plus

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Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle ageHow can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with
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