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Follow the renowned novelist's journey to his own peace. Leo Tolstoy was born to an aristocratic Russian family, became a world-famous influential novelist, and then chose to lead the simple life of a peasant. Dating from this last part of his life, Tolstoy's influential book, What I Believe, takes readers along on the path to a life modeled literally on Jesus Christ's "Sermon on the Mount" and the teachings of the Gospels. In revealing and frank...
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Every step in life presents an opportunity to reflect on the past journey. Having worked on diverse issues over many years, I now cherish the progress made towards envisioned goals.
Admission into an institution aligned with one's core purpose and vision is a proud milestone. As I look back, I am reminded that the seeds we once planted with history as our guide now blossom as illuminating milestones.
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Have Not Charity is a fascinating and profound investigation into deep and important concepts which have become obscure in modern times: sin and virtue. Alexandr Korol examines what motivates people in their actions, how goals and behaviours align, and how these are all affected both for good and ill both by virtue and by sin. He seeks to show that many 'good' deeds are in fact motivated by sin.
This is a true modern work of ethics, in the classical...
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Putting the ethical tools of philosophy to work, Ellen K. Feder seeks to clarify how we should understand "the problem" of intersex. Adults often report that medical interventions they underwent as children to "correct" atypical sex anatomies caused them physical and psychological harm. Proposing a philosophical framework for the treatment of children with intersex conditions-one that acknowledges the intertwined identities of parents, children, and...
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The philosopher and founder of the Philosophical Library explores the nature of human thought, motivation, and logic.
In The Art of Thinking, philosopher Dagobert D. Runes lays out his views on the relationship between logic and emotion. He argues that the human thought process is essentially alike from one person to another-and that if it was not, society would cease to function. What accounts for our diversity of views, however, is the role emotion...
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Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of the human capacity to overcome adversity and thrive in the midst of uncertainty. This book is more than a guide; it is a fellow traveler on the path to a more resilient, meaningful and rewarding life. Through its pages, the reader discovers a treasure trove of wisdom, from the psychological foundations of resilience to the daily practices that strengthen our ability to face challenges with courage...
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This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the wisdom of the ancient Stoics and how to apply it to their own lives. It is an invaluable guide to developing resilience and self-control in the face of opposition, and an important reminder of the Stoic's message of finding peace and contentment in the face of adversity. From the practical advice of Seneca and Epicurus to the more abstract musings of Marcus Aurelius, the book...
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Essays on Suffering-Focused Ethics is a collection of 34 essays that explore various questions related to the reduction of suffering. Some of the essays provide novel arguments in favor of suffering-focused moral views, while others explore urgent practical questions about how we can best reduce the torment of sentient beings. Taken together, these essays make the case for a principled yet nuanced approach to the prevention of extreme suffering.
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In the labyrinth of self-interest, we find the tension between individual aspirations and collective well-being. This ebook delves into the multifaceted nature of self-interest, examining its impact on individuals, societies, and the world at large. We explore the ethical frameworks that guide our choices, emphasize the importance of individual responsibility, and foster a shift towards a more interconnected and equitable society. This comprehensive...
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The "Philosophical Dialogues with my Friend Pi" are an intellectual experiment, with which the author wanted to carry out an incursion into the field of artificial intelligence, to try to elucidate what the current limits of this technology are, and find out to what extent point a machine can emulate one of the most outstanding characteristics of the human condition: the ability to reason from a philosophical point of view. Throughout these pages,...
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La ética es el campo de la filosofía que trata determinar el sentido y las normas del obrar del hombre. Toda ciencia humanística - social, al estudiar la conducta sociocultural y sus determinantes, está relacionada con la ética. Entre la psicología y la ética existe una interdependencia mutua, ya que el desempeño del psicólogo debe basarse por principios éticos; a su vez los hallazgos de la psicología en una ética. Aunque no se lo pretenda,...
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¿Cuál es el origen de la visión compasiva que el ciudadano tiene de sí mismo, siempre sufriente y engañado? A través de capítulos breves, Mónica Beatriz Bornia nos lleva a reflexionar sobre la responsabilidad que nos cabe respecto de los gobernantes que elegimos y sienta postura respecto de las soluciones posibles para hacer de la sociedad un lugar "vivible". Nos conduce a un espejo que nos mostrará quién es el ciudadano y no quedará margen...
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Plato is both one of the great philosophers of ancient Greece and the brightest disciple of Socrates. Among his works is a series of titles collectively called Socratic dialogues. In these dialogues, certainly, Plato's most prominent work is The Republic (Politeia in the original Greek). It was written around 380 BC and is particularly rich in philosophical, political, and social terms. The central concern is the search for a formula that ensures...
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"We should be grateful to Schopenhauer for managing to express the truth about life so beautifully." -Alain De Botton, author of The Consolations of Philosophy
"Schopenhauer's philosophy has had a special attraction for those who wonder about life's meaning, along with those engaged in music, literature, and the visual arts." -Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Essential Schopenhauer delivers the first comprehensive English anthology...
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In 'Plato: Literary Analysis", the renowned philosopher and scholar of classical philosophy delves deeply into the works of the Greek master to unravel the complex interconnections and underlying themes that run through Plato's seven tetralogies. In this masterful work, the author conducts a meticulous critical analysis of the philosopher's major works, exploring everything from Socratic dialogues to Plato's metaphysical and ethical speculations....
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Peter Singer is the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University and the recipient of the Berggruen Prize for ideas that shape human self-understanding. His books include Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, and The Life You Can Save.
Provocative essays on real-world ethical questions from the world's most influential philosopher
Peter Singer is often described as the world's most influential...
18) ÉTHICS: Spinoza
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Baruch Spinoza was a Dutch philosopher, one of the great rationalists and philosophers of the 17th century within the so-called Modern Philosophy, alongside René Descartes and Gottfried Leibniz. Spinoza believed that God was the mechanism that moved the Universe, and that the biblical texts were nothing more than symbols that dispense with any rational approach. According to his view, the texts contained therein do not translate the reality that...
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The philosophy of stoicism advocated living a virtuous life in harmony with nature, with the goal of achieving happiness. Although stoicism flourished in the third century bce, the core values of its philosophy-to live and behave ethically in accordance with rules of the natural order-are still relevant today.
This omnibus anthology includes a selection of works by three of the greatest Stoic philosophers:
• The complete Meditations of the Roman...
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This is a collection of miscellaneous notes by the author of The Immaterial Structure of Human Experience, The Limits of Reason, and The Thinking Process. These thoughts represent an exploration of spiritual and creative concerns, covering such topics as literature, art, philosophy, and human behavior.
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