This is the first single-authored critical engagement with the major works of Zygmunt Bauman. Where previous books on Bauman have been exegetical, here an unwavering light is shone on key themes in the sociologist's work, exposing serious weaknesses in... Zobraziť viac
Der Historiker Rutger Bregman setzt sich in seinem Buch mit dem Wesen des Menschen auseinander. Anders als in der westlichen Denktradition angenommen ist der Mensch nicht böse, sondern, so Bregman, im Gegenteil... Zobraziť viac
Der Leitfaden zum spirituellen Erwachen! Jetzt...Es gibt nur diesen Moment. Und darin liegt unsere Kraft. Denn das Jetzt ist der Eingang zu unserer tiefsten inneren Glückseligkeit, zu ewigem Sein... Zobraziť viac
If a dog could write a book of philosophy, what would it contain? ... Zobraziť viac
Now widely available in English for the first time, this is Carlo Rovelli's first book: the thrilling story of a little-known man who created one of the greatest intellectual revolutions... Zobraziť viac
For the last two centuries, Western philosophy has developed in the shadow of Hegel, whose influence each new thinker tries in vain to escape. As a consequence, Hegel's absolute idealism has become the bogeyman of philosophy, ... Zobraziť viac
This volume provides an insight into the world of the Carolingian monks and clerics who created the fascinating liturgical organism known as the Liturgy of the Hours. It recounts the creative process behind a specific part of the Gregorian Office... Zobraziť viac
The words of the ancient Chinese sages are as timeless as they are wise... Zobraziť viac
Our lives are shaped by questions: they are how we connect, persuade and flourish. But we live in a world that wants answers. Questions are engines of learning, catalysts for connection, and drivers of change. They direct our attention and make us... Zobraziť viac
The first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras—the basic text for classical yoga—are examined in this spiritual guide to the practice of yoga. Foundational to all yogic thought, they are considered to be the guidelines to the yoga way of... Zobraziť viac
In Traversal, Maria Popova traverses the border between life and death, chance and choice, chemistry and consciousness: what makes a body a person? What makes a planet a world? How do we safeguard our love of truth from our lust for power?... Zobraziť viac
Monografie Narcissism, Man and God: A Theological-Anthropological Reflection on Identity in Narcissistic Culture přináší interdisciplinární analýzu fenoménu narcismu jako jednoho z určujících znaků současné západní kultury. Autoři zkoumají narcismus... Zobraziť viac
"Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Bentham, Mill: all thought seriously about the role of animals in our lives. But not until Tom Regan published "The Case for Animal Rights did the world possess a theory of the rights of animals. When philosophy... Zobraziť viac
The illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest works of European art and literature. We are dazzled by them and recognize their crucial role in the transmission of knowledge... Zobraziť viac
You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you... Zobraziť viac
Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really... Zobraziť viac
Are you ready to talk?Why have disagreements become so flammable?Why are progressive people calling for censorship in comedy?How has the so-called 'transgender debate' become so toxic and what can we do to help?How is our empathy being manipulated by ... Zobraziť viac
Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives... Zobraziť viac
For nineteenth-century Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt, the Italian Renaissance was nothing less than the beginning of the modern world - a world in which flourishing individualism and the competition for fame radically transformed science... Zobraziť viac
Find out how to use your birth horoscope to enhance and transform every area of your life. In Astrology, you'll see how to cast and read your own birth chart; how to interpret the zodiac signs, the sun, moon and other planets, and the astrological ... Zobraziť viac
