Few philosophers or theologians exerted as much influence on the shape of medieval thought as Thomas Aquinas. He ranks amongst the most famous of the Western philosophers and was responsible for almost single-handedly bringing the philosophy of... Zobraziť viac
This collection of essays contains work by a group of prominent philosophers, economists, political scientists, and legal theorists, all of whom address a variety of fundamental questions about democracy: How effective is it? How stable can it be in a... Zobraziť viac
This extensively revised and updated second edition draws upon recent scholarship to present a comprehensive overview of the development of Buddhism in Asia and the West. Detailed references to secondary literature and a section on web resources make... Zobraziť viac
Svět jako vůle a představa: „Co v ní má být řečeno,“ píše v předmluvě ke knize Schopenhauer, „je jedna jediná myšlenka. – Onu myšlenku pokládám za to, co se tak dlouho hledalo pod jménem filosofie a co právě proto historicky.. Zobraziť viac
Po 161 letech od Schopenhauerovy smrti se českému čtenáři dostává poprvé do rukou ucelené vydání autorova díla Parerga a paralipomena I, jež německému voluntaristovi vynesla svého času popularitu a pozitivně ovlivnila široké... Zobraziť viac
„Všichni víme, co je to nejvyšší, i dítě to ví, nejprostší člověk i ten nejmoudřejší, všichni víme, co je věc nejvyšší a všichni stejně, neboť to je, smím-li to tak říci, úkol, který je nám všem uložen. Za jednu tichou... Zobraziť viac
How should Western democracies respond to the many millions of people who want to settle in their societies? Economists and human rights advocates tend to downplay the considerable cultural and demographic impact of immigration on host societies.... Zobraziť viac
Consume less and celebrate more for inner peace and ecological integrity. Consumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, ... Zobraziť viac
Metaphysical Graffiti explores the philosophical themes prevalent in the music of the classic rock era. Each chapter is a detailed study of a classic rock performer or ensemble, applying insights from philosophers ancient and modern... Zobraziť viac
Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet sadly, too often, this inborn curiosity is not developed and, as they grow up... Zobraziť viac
'This is Christian hope: the certainty of walking towards something that exists, not something I hope might be there... Zobraziť viac
Real, honest, and shared from personal experience, Tanya Rad and Raquelle Stevens wrote The Sunshine Mind with the modern woman in mind. Each of the 100 devotions offers faith, hope, strength, and peace to encourage and inspire you to become the... Zobraziť viac
Undeniably iconoclastic, and doggedly practical where others were abstract, the late Richard Rorty was described by some as a philosopher with no philosophy. Rorty was skeptical of systems claiming to have answers, seeing scientific and aesthetic ... Zobraziť viac
The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast 'On Purpose', distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps anyone can take every... Zobraziť viac
This invaluable interpretive tool, first published in 1937, is now available for the first time in a paperback edition specially aimed at students of Chinese Buddhism.Those who have endeavored to read Chinese texts apart from the apprehension of a... Zobraziť viac
Penguin presents the CD edition of Heroes written and read by Stephen Fry. Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart... Zobraziť viac
Beautifully produced in traditional hand binding and with 150 illustrations and artworks of key popes, this book will fascinate anyone interested in inspiring religious figures from St Peter to Leo XIV. Zobraziť viac
In this volume, some of todaya s most distinguished philosophers survey the whole field of ethics, from its origins, through the great ethical traditions, to theories of how we ought to live, arguments about specific ethical issues, and the nature of... Zobraziť viac
A "Great Minds" edition of a scientific classic that ranks alongside Galileo, Newton and Darwin, and continues to inspire and enlighten. Zobraziť viac
The long-awaited new book on the essence of Zen practice from the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind “Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.” In this long-overdue book from one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the last... Zobraziť viac
