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Meditations

par 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. ... En savoir plus

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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

par Gordon Marino ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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The Philosopher's Handbook

Essential Readings from Plato to Kant

Modifié par Stanley Rosen ...

An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher's Handbook features the writings of some of the world's most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen's collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes, ... En savoir plus

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An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher's Handbook features the writings of some of the world's most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen's collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes,
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Apologie de Socrate

par PLATON ...

Dans ce dialogue court et accessible de Platon, c’est de la mort de Socrate qu’il est question et à travers lui, de la figure du philosophe. Cet livre irradie toujours l’ensemble de la philosophie.Cette édition : Traduction de l'oeuvre originale réalisée par Emile CHAMBRY, lequel a inséré une Notice sur la vie de Platon ainsi qu'une analyse de l'oeuvre. ... En savoir plus

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Dans ce dialogue court et accessible de Platon, c’est de la mort de Socrate qu’il est question et à travers lui, de la figure du philosophe. Cet livre irradie toujours l’ensemble de la philosophie.Cette édition : Traduction de l'oeuvre originale réalisée par Emile CHAMBRY, lequel a inséré une Notice sur la vie de Platon ainsi qu'une analyse de l'oeuvre.
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Studies in Words

par C. S. Lewis ...

Language—in its communicative and playful functions, its literary formations and its shifting meanings—is a perennially fascinating topic. C. S. Lewis's Studies in Words explores this fascination by taking a series of words and teasing out their connotations using examples from a vast range of English literature, recovering lost meanings and analyzing their functions. It doubles as an absorbing ... En savoir plus

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Language—in its communicative and playful functions, its literary formations and its shifting meanings—is a perennially fascinating topic. C. S. Lewis's Studies in Words explores this fascination by taking a series of words and teasing out their connotations using examples from a vast range of English literature, recovering lost meanings and analyzing their functions. It doubles as an absorbing
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The Essential Works of Voltaire

Enriched edition. Philosophical Writings, Novels, Historical Works, Poetry, Plays & Letters

par Voltaire, Joel Foster ...

Traduit par Tobias Smollett, William F. Fleming, William Walton ...

In 'The Essential Works of Voltaire, readers are invited to delve into the captivating world of one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment period. This collection includes a diverse range of prose, poetry, and philosophical treatises, showcasing Voltaire's wit, intelligence, and satirical edge. Through his works, Voltaire critiques the social, religious, and political norms of his ... En savoir plus

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In 'The Essential Works of Voltaire, readers are invited to delve into the captivating world of one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment period. This collection includes a diverse range of prose, poetry, and philosophical treatises, showcasing Voltaire's wit, intelligence, and satirical edge. Through his works, Voltaire critiques the social, religious, and political norms of his
... En savoir plus
A Treasury of Kahlil Gibran

par Kahlil Gibran ...

Traduit par Anthony R. Ferris ...

Passionate and spiritual writings uncovering the philosophical foundations of one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkersKahlil Gibran's works are known throughout the world for their lyrical grandeur, wisdom, and insights drawn from the everyday sufferings of man. This nine-book collection captures one of modern history's titanic literary figures at his best. Texts such as "The Secret of the ... En savoir plus

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Passionate and spiritual writings uncovering the philosophical foundations of one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkersKahlil Gibran's works are known throughout the world for their lyrical grandeur, wisdom, and insights drawn from the everyday sufferings of man. This nine-book collection captures one of modern history's titanic literary figures at his best. Texts such as "The Secret of the
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau : Oeuvres complètes et annexes (annotées, illustrées)

Du contrat social, Les Confessions, Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes, Rêveries du promeneur solitaire ...

par Jean-Jacques Rousseau ...

Nouvelle édition enrichie : Les oeuvres complètes de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, dans une édition de référence augmentée de près de 3000 notes, d’analyses, d’illustrations et d'annexes et accompagnée d'une préface exclusive de L. G. Deschard. L'ouvrage a été conçu pour un confort de lecture et de navigation optimal sur votre liseuse. Il contient 93 titres.Contenu détaillé :ŒUVRE LITTÉRAIRE: Julie ou La ... En savoir plus

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Nouvelle édition enrichie : Les oeuvres complètes de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, dans une édition de référence augmentée de près de 3000 notes, d’analyses, d’illustrations et d'annexes et accompagnée d'une préface exclusive de L. G. Deschard. L'ouvrage a été conçu pour un confort de lecture et de navigation optimal sur votre liseuse. Il contient 93 titres.Contenu détaillé :ŒUVRE LITTÉRAIRE: Julie ou La
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The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle

Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

par Marcus Aurelius, Plato, Aristotle ...

In the long history of philosophy and literature, few have been so widely read and admired as the great thinkers of Greece and Rome. For modern audiences, this eBook bundle—which collects the Modern Library editions of three classics: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, Selected Dialogues of Plato, and The Basic Works of Aristotle—is the perfect introduction to the foundation of modern knowledge. ... En savoir plus

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In the long history of philosophy and literature, few have been so widely read and admired as the great thinkers of Greece and Rome. For modern audiences, this eBook bundle—which collects the Modern Library editions of three classics: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, Selected Dialogues of Plato, and The Basic Works of Aristotle—is the perfect introduction to the foundation of modern knowledge.
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The Essential Writings of Machiavelli

par Niccolo Machiavelli ...

Traduit par Peter Constantine ...

Collections series Modern Library Classics
FINALIST--2008 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZEIn The Essential Writings of Machiavelli, Peter Constantine has assembled a comprehensive collection that shows the true depth and breadth of a great Renaissance thinker. Refreshingly accessible, these superb new translations are faithful to Machiavelli’s original, beautifully crafted writings.The volume features essays that appear in English for the first time, ... En savoir plus

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FINALIST--2008 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZEIn The Essential Writings of Machiavelli, Peter Constantine has assembled a comprehensive collection that shows the true depth and breadth of a great Renaissance thinker. Refreshingly accessible, these superb new translations are faithful to Machiavelli’s original, beautifully crafted writings.The volume features essays that appear in English for the first time,
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Understanding Kant: Concepts and Intuitions

Understanding Philosophy, #4

par Hercules Bantas ...

Collections Livre 4 - Understanding Philosophy
This guide examines Kant's theory of knowledge, specifically his arguments for separating human thought into concepts and intuitions. Based on the Critique of Pure Reason, this guide covers his critique of empirical and rational thought, and explains key concepts such as a priori judgements, analytic and synthetic judgements, and the difference between pure and empirical concepts. ... En savoir plus

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This guide examines Kant's theory of knowledge, specifically his arguments for separating human thought into concepts and intuitions. Based on the Critique of Pure Reason, this guide covers his critique of empirical and rational thought, and explains key concepts such as a priori judgements, analytic and synthetic judgements, and the difference between pure and empirical concepts.
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The Last Unknowns

Deep, Elegant, Profound Unanswered Questions About the Universe, the Mind, the Future of Civilization, and the Meaning of Life

par John Brockman ...

Discover the universe's last unknowns—here are the unanswered questions that obsess "the world's finest minds" (The Guardian)Featuring a foreword by DANIEL KAHNEMAN, Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and SlowThis is a little book of profound questions (only questions!)—unknowns that address the secrets of our world, our civilization, the meaning of life. Here are the deepest riddles ... En savoir plus

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Discover the universe's last unknowns—here are the unanswered questions that obsess "the world's finest minds" (The Guardian)Featuring a foreword by DANIEL KAHNEMAN, Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and SlowThis is a little book of profound questions (only questions!)—unknowns that address the secrets of our world, our civilization, the meaning of life. Here are the deepest riddles
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Big Ideas in Brief

200 World-Changing Concepts Explained In An Instant

par Ian Crofton ...

Collections series IN MINUTES
Big Ideas in Brief provides an accessible and easily understood tour of 200 key concepts that really matter. The ideas covered come from a wide range of subjects - Philosophy, Religion, Science, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and the Arts. A series of short and lively articles accompanied by 100 illustrations introduce a host of diverse topics, all explained simply and ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Big Ideas in Brief provides an accessible and easily understood tour of 200 key concepts that really matter. The ideas covered come from a wide range of subjects - Philosophy, Religion, Science, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and the Arts. A series of short and lively articles accompanied by 100 illustrations introduce a host of diverse topics, all explained simply and
... En savoir plus
L'Être et le Néant de Jean-Paul Sartre

Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis

par Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisC’est durant la « drôle de guerre » que Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) élabore cette somme d’« ontologie phénoménologique » qui paraît en 1943 sous le titre de L’Être et le Néant.Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour tout savoir sur L'Être et le Néant de Jean-Paul SartreChaque fiche de lecture présente une ... En savoir plus

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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisC’est durant la « drôle de guerre » que Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) élabore cette somme d’« ontologie phénoménologique » qui paraît en 1943 sous le titre de L’Être et le Néant.Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour tout savoir sur L'Être et le Néant de Jean-Paul SartreChaque fiche de lecture présente une
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Philosophy

par Philip Stokes ...

'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.'- AristotleThis illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world.Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for ... En savoir plus

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'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.'- AristotleThis illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world.Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for
... En savoir plus
Angels and Us

par Mortimer J. Adler ...

A wonderfully enlightening work on the affinities between angels and human beings.Mortimer Adler has always been ahead of his time. In 1982, before the current revival of interest in angels, Dr. Adler published "The Angels and Us," an engaging look at the various images and hierarchies of angels (including guardian angels). Dr. Adler, the bestselling author of "Ten Philosophical Mistakes," ... En savoir plus

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A wonderfully enlightening work on the affinities between angels and human beings.Mortimer Adler has always been ahead of his time. In 1982, before the current revival of interest in angels, Dr. Adler published "The Angels and Us," an engaging look at the various images and hierarchies of angels (including guardian angels). Dr. Adler, the bestselling author of "Ten Philosophical Mistakes,"
... En savoir plus
Kant: Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

Collections series Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
Published in 1785, Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals ranks alongside Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as one of the most profound and influential works in moral philosophy ever written. In Kant's own words, its aim is to identify and corroborate the supreme principle of morality, the categorical imperative. He argues that human beings are ends in themselves ... En savoir plus

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Published in 1785, Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals ranks alongside Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as one of the most profound and influential works in moral philosophy ever written. In Kant's own words, its aim is to identify and corroborate the supreme principle of morality, the categorical imperative. He argues that human beings are ends in themselves
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Keywords

A Vocabulary of Culture and Society

par Raymond Williams ...

Raymond Williams’ seminal exploration of the meaning of some of the most important words in the English language.First published in 1976, and expanded in 1983, KEYWORDS reveals how the meanings of 131 words – including ‘art’, ‘class’, ‘family’, ‘media’, ‘sex’ and ‘tradition’ – were formed and subsequently altered and redefined as the historical contexts in which they were used changed.Neither a ... En savoir plus

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Raymond Williams’ seminal exploration of the meaning of some of the most important words in the English language.First published in 1976, and expanded in 1983, KEYWORDS reveals how the meanings of 131 words – including ‘art’, ‘class’, ‘family’, ‘media’, ‘sex’ and ‘tradition’ – were formed and subsequently altered and redefined as the historical contexts in which they were used changed.Neither a
... En savoir plus
The Basic Works of Aristotle

par Aristotle ...

Edited by Richard McKeon, with an introduction by C.D.C. ReevePreserved by Arabic mathematicians and canonized by Christian scholars, Aristotle’s works have shaped Western thought, science, and religion for nearly two thousand years. Richard McKeon’s The Basic Works of Aristotle—constituted out of the definitive Oxford translation and in print as a Random House hardcover for sixty years—has long ... En savoir plus

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Edited by Richard McKeon, with an introduction by C.D.C. ReevePreserved by Arabic mathematicians and canonized by Christian scholars, Aristotle’s works have shaped Western thought, science, and religion for nearly two thousand years. Richard McKeon’s The Basic Works of Aristotle—constituted out of the definitive Oxford translation and in print as a Random House hardcover for sixty years—has long
... En savoir plus
Stoicism: A Detailed Breakdown of Stoicism Philosophy and Wisdom from the Greats

Stoicism Philosophy and Wisdom

par George Tanner ...

Collections series Stoicism Philosophy and Wisdom
Stoicism, one of the oldest, Western philosophical schools, has enchanted scholars and the general public alike for over two thousand years. Where some accounts of human nature and the particularly human good fall short by the reduction of human being to physical or psychical phenomena, Stoicism's power lies in engaging with the whole range of human experience, addressing rationality, emotion, ... En savoir plus

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Stoicism, one of the oldest, Western philosophical schools, has enchanted scholars and the general public alike for over two thousand years. Where some accounts of human nature and the particularly human good fall short by the reduction of human being to physical or psychical phenomena, Stoicism's power lies in engaging with the whole range of human experience, addressing rationality, emotion,
... En savoir plus
Philosophy

A Beginner's Guide

par Peter Cave ...

Collections series Beginner's Guides
Philosophy, the “love of wisdom”, is the product of our endless fascination and curiosity about the world – the child of wonder. Through it, we seek to answer the most fundamental of questions: How do we know what we know? Does God exist? What is beauty? How should we live our lives? What am I?In this exhilarating tour, Peter Cave navigates all the main topics of philosophy with verve and clarity. ... En savoir plus

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Philosophy, the “love of wisdom”, is the product of our endless fascination and curiosity about the world – the child of wonder. Through it, we seek to answer the most fundamental of questions: How do we know what we know? Does God exist? What is beauty? How should we live our lives? What am I?In this exhilarating tour, Peter Cave navigates all the main topics of philosophy with verve and clarity.
... En savoir plus
The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle

par Aristotle ...

Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. Aristotle emphasized the importance of context to ethical behavior, and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle argued that happiness and well being is the goal of life, and that a person's pursuit of such, rightly conceived, will result ... En savoir plus

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Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. Aristotle emphasized the importance of context to ethical behavior, and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle argued that happiness and well being is the goal of life, and that a person's pursuit of such, rightly conceived, will result
... En savoir plus
The Dao De Jing

Laozi's Book of Life: A New Translation from the Ancient Chinese

par J H. Huang ...

A groundbreaking and superlatively accurate new translation of Laozi’s The Dao De Jing, from the bestselling translator of The Art of War, promising to be the first English edition based on direct translation from the oldest known copies of the ancient Chinese text.One of the most significant and popular books in the history of human thought, a cornerstone of Eastern philosophy, and China’s ... En savoir plus

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A groundbreaking and superlatively accurate new translation of Laozi’s The Dao De Jing, from the bestselling translator of The Art of War, promising to be the first English edition based on direct translation from the oldest known copies of the ancient Chinese text.One of the most significant and popular books in the history of human thought, a cornerstone of Eastern philosophy, and China’s
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How to Be an Epicurean

The Ancient Art of Living Well

par Catherine Wilson ...

A leading philosopher shows that if the pursuit of happiness is the question, Epicureanism is the answerEpicureanism has a reputation problem, bringing to mind gluttons with gout or an admonition to eat, drink, and be merry. In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern ... En savoir plus

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A leading philosopher shows that if the pursuit of happiness is the question, Epicureanism is the answerEpicureanism has a reputation problem, bringing to mind gluttons with gout or an admonition to eat, drink, and be merry. In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern
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