V předloženém svazku nabízíme překlad vybraných pasáží vrcholného díla Isaaca Newtona (1643–1727) Matematické principy přírodní filozofie (1687). Newton v něm završil vývoj raně novověké fyziky, astronomie a přírodní... Zobraziť viac
Řecko-české komentované vydání jedné z nejvýznamnějších raně křesťanských apologií. Zobraziť viac
Devět studií z antické filosofie věnovaných naukám o duši, poznání a světě u Hérakleita, Parmenida a starých pythagorejců, Platóna a Aristotela, ve stoicismu a u Plótina. Kniha sleduje jednu z vývojových linií antické filosofie, která... Zobraziť viac
Kniha sestává ze tří tematicky provázaných esejů, jejichž filozofickou spojnici představuje materialistická koncepce duchovní skutečnosti. Kalivoda otevírá marxismus různým myšlenkovým tradicím, strukturalismu... Zobraziť viac
The much-beloved and most widely read of Mertons works, "New Seeds of Contemplation" covers a diverse range of subjects including faith, spiritual wonder, "the night of the senses," and renunciation... Zobraziť viac
A brand-new translation of a philosophical classic of the ancient world, The Teaching of Ptahhatp, written in Egypt 4,000 years ago... Zobraziť viac
One of our most brilliant minds offers a sweeping intellectual history that argues for the reclamation of culture's value. Culture is a defining aspect of what it means to be human. Defining culture and pinpointing its role in our lives is not... Zobraziť viac
For many decades, the proponents of `artificial intelligence' have maintained that computers will soon be able to do everything that a human can do. In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on... Zobraziť viac
Banned by the Freud institute in Vienna, this controversial lecture eventually became Edward Said's final book. "Freud and the Non-European" builds on Said's abiding interest in the psychoanalyst's work to examine Freud's ... Zobraziť viac
What is the nature of things? Must I think my own way through the world? What is justice? How can I be me? How should we treat each other? ... Zobraziť viac
You know her name, you know her story. Just not the right one... Within the depths of the Underworld the formidable snake-haired Gorgon has finally had enough. Tired of being eternally and unjustly brandished a villain, Medusa has found the courage to... Zobraziť viac
Scholastická teologie jako svébytný způsob zpracování a tradování teologické látky ovládala univerzity od jejich vzniku až na práh moderní doby. Setkání s ní se tak nevyhne nikdo, kdo se zabývá duchovním světem středověku a... Zobraziť viac
'Yes, what is Dionysian? - This book provides an answer - "a man who knows" speaks in it, the initiate and disciple of his god.' The Birth of Tragedy (1872) is a book about the origins of Greek tragedy and its relevance to the German culture of its... Zobraziť viac
While it has been pointed to time and again by governments and pundits promoting laissez-faire economics, the Wealth of Nations actually shows that Adam Smith viewed ... Zobraziť viac
On Obligations was written by Cicero after the murder of Julius Caesar to provide principles of behaviour for aspiring politicians. Though written for first-century Romans it has been adopted as a guide to political conduct in every major era in the... Zobraziť viac
Ten brief essays on how reading and meaningfully engaging with literature can help us live better, more purposeful lives. How do we live successfully? How do we live fully?... Zobraziť viac
'Delightful' Steven Pinker | 'A joy to read' David Crystal | 'Gulp it down' Lucy Mangan | 'A gem' Simon GarfieldSwamp or bog? Guilt or shame? Clementine or tangerine? We like to think that we choose our words with care, but are we using them with any... Zobraziť viac
Discover the art of mindfulness through words, phrases, haikus and photographs that reflect the stillness and meditative nature of Japanese culture.; Living in today's frenetic world, I often feel disconnected – from reality, from people and from ... Zobraziť viac
Following his best-selling A Philosophy of Walking Gros explores the philosophy of disobedience. The world is out of joint, so much so that disobeying should be an urgent act for everyone. In this provocative essay, Frédéric Gros explores the roots of... Zobraziť viac
A philosopher explains why the search for identity is meaningless, and how we should escape the self. Modern life encourages us to pursue the perfect identity. Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influe Zobraziť viac
