Philosophy

Whether you’re looking for proof of alien life or seeking the meaning of life here on Earth, you’ll find that the domain of philosophy and the realm of the weird converge in surprising ways via the six lectures of From Aliens to Bigfoot: A Philosopher’s Guide to the Strange. Guided by Dr. Frank Cabrera and Dr. Megan Fritts, you’ll dive into some of the most bizarre—and most philosophically fascinating—wonders of the world.

«Come può l'attenzione che si presenta all'arte diventare un atto d'amore, o qualcosa di simile?» È la domanda da cui nasce questa raccolta di saggi, conversazioni e riflessioni di Maggie Nelson sui temi che hanno plasmato il suo percorso intellettuale e umano nell'arco di oltre vent'anni. Come l'amore è una descrizione delle illuminazioni che l'incontro con l'«altro» può donare a ognuno di noi e assieme l'autoritratto di una stagione della vita animata da una caotica e vorace curiosità.

Federico Faggin is one of the greatest luminaries of high technology alive today. A physicist by education, he is the inventor of the microprocessor and the MOS silicon gate technology, both of which underlie the modern world's entire information technology. With the knowledge and experience of a lifetime in cutting-edge fields, Federico now turns his attention to consciousness and the nature of reality, sharing with us his profound insights on the classical and quantum worlds, artificial intelligence, life and the human mind.

Why do some leaders maintain their power through every crisis while others fall at the first sign of conflict? In The Art of War, Niccolò Machiavelli reveals that the secret to lasting success lies in the cultivation of a disciplined citizenry. Structured as a dialogue between a seasoned commander and young aristocrats, this work critiques the reliance on mercenaries and advocates for a return to the strategic ideals of Rome. Unlike The Prince, this text focuses on the practical and philosophical organization required for a society to survive and thrive.

Why do some leaders command absolute loyalty while others fall into ruin? The answer lies in a cold, hard truth Niccolò Machiavelli spoke centuries ago: the world is not as we wish it to be, but as it truly is. The Prince is the ultimate manual for strategic survival. By dissecting the fundamental questions of leadership—Is it better to be loved or feared? How does one master Fortune?—Machiavelli provides a roadmap for those who refuse to be victims of circumstance.

Warum Klettern, wenn man auch abstürzen kann? Wie wurde aus dem Klettern eigentlich ein Sport? Und was hat das Erklimmen eines Berges mit Individualität zu tun? Ist Solo-Klettern Wahnsinn oder moralisch vertretbar? Was kann man vom Scheitern am Berg lernen? Und ist es ethisch richtig, Haken in den Fels zu schlagen? Wie sieht es überhaupt mit dem Naturschutz aus? Und warum macht Klettern so frei und so glücklich?

In our busy and hurried lives, we are losing the ability to be inactive. Human existence becomes fully absorbed by activity – even leisure, treated as a respite from work, becomes part of the same logic. Intense life today means first of all more performance or more consumption. We have...

The author is widely regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century and a brilliant writer and commentator on social and political affairs. What I Believe offers a lucid and concise insight into the author's thinking on issues that preoccupied him throughout his life...

The enduring wisdom of the Tao Te Ching can become a companion for your own spiritual journey. Reportedly written by a sage named Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most succinct―and yet among the most profound―spiritual texts ever written. Subtle enough to study...

A data-driven, scientific account of our need for speed—exploring a wide range of topics including evolution, transportation, and technology In a world obsessed with efficiency, perhaps nothing is valued as highly as being fast. Some of our greatest achievements include building planes that...

Discover one of the most powerful philosophical works ever written, now in a clear and truly listenable modern English edition. On the Shortness of Life by Seneca is more than an ancient essay. It is a direct and timeless reflection on how we waste our lives, and how we can reclaim them. Written nearly 2,000 years ago, Seneca confronts a question that still defines modern life: Why does life feel so short? His answer is simple and unsettling: Life is not short. We make it short. What makes this edition different?

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Thus Spoke Zarathustra is Friedrich Nietzsche’s visionary philosophical masterpiece, a bold and poetic exploration of human potential, self-overcoming, morality, power, and the search for meaning beyond conventional values. Through the prophetic voice...

In his philosophical reflections on the art of lingering, acclaimed cultural theorist Byung-Chul Han argues that the value we attach today to the vita activa is producing a crisis in our sense of time. Our attachment to the vita activa creates an imperative to work which degrades the human being...

«Cara Liviuccia, non preoccuparti per me. Ho raramente il mal di testa piccolo, mentre quello grande l'ho avuto solo sabato mattina, legato alla cena della notte precedente. Del resto, esiste la grazia di stato di cui sono testimone ormai da tanti anni...». Il mittente di questa lettera del 1960 è Giulio Andreotti e il destinatario è sua moglie Livia.

A clear-eyed look at thinking straight in a world crowded with noise, bias, and misinformation. “Fake news.” “Alternative facts.” “Post-truth.” Misinformation is everywhere, sparking public confusion and polarization. In Truth, best-selling author Michael Shermer cuts through the...

Dieses Nachschlagewerk enthält ALLE 14 Neville Goddard Bücher auf Deutsch, die zwischen 1939 und 1966 veröffentlicht wurden. Zusätzlich enthalten sind die deutschen Übersetzungen der Abschriften seiner Kursvorlesungen (Fünf Lektionen) aus dem Jahre 1948, die Radiovorträge (Sender KECA) aus dem Jahre 1951 und das Neville Goddard Buch: Der kreative Einsatz der Vorstellungskraft (1952) von Margaret Ruth Broome, einer persönlichen Studentin Neville Goddards. Neville Goddard kann am besten als erleuchteter Mystiker und Hermetiker bezeichnet werden.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. On the Shortness of Life is one of Seneca’s most powerful and practical reflections on time, mortality, distraction, ambition, and the art of living with purpose. In this classic Stoic essay, Seneca argues that life is not truly short; rather, people...

You know the feeling. You're calm, clear, handling life well — and then something small happens and you're completely caught. The reaction rises before you can stop it. The old pattern shows up, right on cue. You know better, and you still get caught. The Dancing Monkey and Living the Way of Zen follows our beloved Monkey as he steps out into the world — transformed, awakened, and thoroughly, endearingly human. In 21 short stories, he navigates the moments we all recognise: the pull of old habits, the sting of a careless word, the quiet satisfaction of needing to be right.

Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a leading authority on Roman Stoicism, has carefully chosen and skillfully translated passages that exemplify the key themes of the Meditations, from everyday irritations such as encountering difficult people to existential worries such as the fear of death. How to Be Stoic also features a substantial and authoritative introduction and the original Greek text. The result is perhaps the most accessible edition of the Meditations available.

First published in 1836, this book-length essay is considered to be the foundational text of the Transcendentalist movement in America. Emerson's ideas and philosophy are developed in detail over the course of an introduction and eight chapters organized by topic.

The Manifesto of the Communist Party by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels is one of the most influential political and philosophical texts of the modern era. This historic work presents a powerful analysis of class struggle, capitalism, labor, revolution, and social change, making it essential...

A poetic treasury of spiritual insight, The Language of the Soul uncovers the original meanings of words to help us remember what it means to be fully alive This program is read by the author. For poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo, words have always been more than tools for...

How did a remote desert people change the course of world history? In the seventh century AD, the Eastern Roman Empire collapsed—defeated by the rising power of Arabia. How did this happen? And why then? In this gripping new history, Nick Holmes offers a fresh view of the end of the Ancient...

A spectre is haunting fear. We are constantly confronted with apocalyptic pandemics, world war, the climate catastrophe. Images of the end of the world and the end of human civilization are conjured up with ever greater urgency. Anxiously, we face a bleak future. Preoccupied with crisis...

Em algum momento homens e mulheres se perdem no caminho da vida. É quando se perguntam sobre o real sentido de viver e, apesar de imersos em inseguranças e medos de mudar, sentem que é hora de trocar as lentes da alma para enxergar sob novas perspectivas. Nesta obra, Ingrid Guerra Azevedo compartilha experiências que Isabel, testemunha viva desse processo, atravessa durante o seu despertar de consciência, livre de religiões/filosofias, ao mesmo tempo permeado por diversos elementos que as compõem.