In what remains one of his most seminal papers, Freud considers the incompatibility of civilisation and individual happiness, and the tensions between the claims of society and the individual. We all know that living in civilised ... Zobraziť viac
For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike - either free and equal, or thuggish and warlike... Zobraziť viac
The debut self-help book from Vicky Pattison, on how to quash your inner doubts, overcome fear and live a happier life... Zobraziť viac
The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Think Like a Monk offers a revelatory guide to every stage of romance, drawing on ancient wisdom and new science... Zobraziť viac
Though the revised edition of "A Theory of Justice, published in 1999, is the definitive statement of Rawls's view, so much of the extensive literature on Rawls's theory refers to the first edition. This reissue makes the first edition once again... Zobraziť viac
In Hearth and Horizon Prof. Kohák combines narrator’s skills with a scholar’s erudition to produce for his readers a rich tapestry of Czech thought and fortunes since the rebirth of the Czech nation at the dawn of modernity. He provides them with... Zobraziť viac
Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes... Zobraziť viac
More than ever before, we live in a culture that excoriates inactivity and demonizes idleness. Work, connectivity and a constant flow of information are the cultural norms, ... Zobraziť viac
Kniha zkoumá filosofické ustavování novodobé národní totožnosti na příkladu českého národního obrození v posledních dvou staletích. Autor poskytuje propojené úvody do nedávných českých dějin a do filosofické problematiky národní totožnosti. Zobraziť viac
The Freakonomics books have come to stand for challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions. Now Levitt and Dubner have turned what they've learned into ... Zobraziť viac
Earth is not our only home. We have lived many lives in unusual environments before deciding to journey here and learn the lessons of Earth. The memories of these soul journeys are recorded in our subconscious... Zobraziť viac
At a time of existential global challenges, we need our best brainpower to solve them.So how do we create genius environments... Zobraziť viac
If I was absolutely certain about all things, I would spend my life in anxious misery, fearful of losing my way. But since everything and anything is always possible, the miraculous is always nearby and wonders shall never, ever cease... Zobraziť viac
A man named Saul is sent to search for some lost donkeys and on the way is named king of his people. The queen of a remote African realm travels for three years with her multitudinous retinue to meet the king of Jerusalem and pose him a few riddles... Zobraziť viac
There are currently no books on Catholic higher education that offer a theological foundation for academic freedom. This book presents a theologically grounded understanding of academic freedom that builds on, extends, and completes the prevailing... Zobraziť viac
Neil Elliott offers an interpretation of Paul''s letter to the Romans in the context of Roman imperial ideology, setting it alongside Roman works and bringing to the text recent insights from classical studies, rhetorical criticism, postcolonial... Zobraziť viac
Why has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are his key ideas? What can he still teach us today? The Lyceum in Athens, now a ruin, has a claim to be the most significant place in human history.... Zobraziť viac
In his landmark bestseller The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within. Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices... Zobraziť viac
