The EU referendum in the UK and Trump’s victory in the USA sent shockwaves through our democratic systems. In Democracy and Its Crisis A. C. Grayling investigates why the institutions of representative democracy seem unable to hold ... Zobraziť viac
A renowned philosopher challenges long-held views on just wars, ethical conduct during war, why wars occur, how they alter people and societies, and more... Zobraziť viac
Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s superpowers and wealthiest corporations have... Zobraziť viac
The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But since the long-popular classic Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy... Zobraziť viac
Designed to be read as narrative and also to be dipped into for inspiration, encouragement and consolation, The Good Book offers a thoughtful, non-religious alternative to the many people who do not follow one of the world\'s great religions. Instead,... Zobraziť viac
What happened to the European mind between 1605, when an audience watching Macbeth at the Globe might believe that regicide was such an aberration of the natural order that ghosts could burst from the ground, and 1649, when a large crowd, ... Zobraziť viac
In very recent times humanity has learnt a vast amount about the universe, the past, and itself. But through our remarkable successes in acquiring knowledge we have learned how much we have yet to learn... Zobraziť viac
O Ludwigu Wittgensteinovi se mluvívá jako o jednom z největších filozofů 20. století, jeho texty však současně bývají charakterizovány jako složité a temné. Tato kniha nabízí úvod do Wittgensteinova myšlení přístupný i lidem bez filozofického vzdělání... Zobraziť viac
The three biggest challenges facing the world today, in A. C. Grayling's view, are climate change, technology and justice... Zobraziť viac
From the eminent philosopher, an authoritative exploration of the great questions of how to live... Zobraziť viac
Historie a morální odkaz spojeneckého bombardování německých a japonských civilních cílů. V průběhu druhé světové války bombardovalo americké a britské letectvo mnoho německých a japonských měst... Zobraziť viac
In very recent times humanity has learnt a vast amount about the universe, the past, and itself... Zobraziť viac
The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars... Zobraziť viac
Democracy is under threat. Discover the forces eroding freedom and civil liberties and bold solutions to reclaim our future. An urgent call to defend what matters. Zobraziť viac
The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But since the long-popular classic, Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy, ... Zobraziť viac
The three biggest challenges facing the world today, in A. C. Grayling's view, are climate change, technology and justice... Zobraziť viac
In this summation of a lifetime thinking and writing about these great questions, A. C. Grayling explores with clarity and depth the ideas that each of us must use in answering it for ourselves... Zobraziť viac
