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“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of philosophical reflections written by the Roman Emperor during moments of solitude and self-examination. Rooted in Stoic philosophy, the work explores themes such as self-discipline, mortality, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue amidst the burdens of leadership. This edition features the classic English translation by Meric Casaubon, whose 17th-century prose preserves the gravity, elegance, and moral clarity of the original text.

Grayson Quay deftly overturns the lies of transhumanism and cautions listeners about the dystopian brave new world that has already arrived and will only get worse. And yet, he argues, transhumanism has more to do with philosophy than technology. The seeds of transhumanism were all there in the various isms of centuries past, but, under the harsh light of twenty-first-century science, they’re growing as never before.

Bestselling author, human rights activist, political scientist, and filmmaker Jason Jones draws from his heart-pounding, boots-on-the-ground stories in war-torn countries and leaves no stone unturned in exposing the real narrative of our time that the media often ignores.

Turn daily chaos into calm mastery—without giving up your busy life. In Keep Calm and Stoic On: 10 Stoic Techniques to Conquer Modern Stress, performance coach Harper Caldwell distills the hard-won wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus into a field-tested game plan you can start using today.

Moralities for Life are thoughts that roam through everyone's mind at one time or another. They are concerns everyone once has had and remained with them until they became a part of what one intrinsically is. People often contemplate and wonder about ethics, friendships, society, religion, politics, relations, romance, faith, emotions, reactions, interactions, sexuality and the like. This book encompasses those concerns and much more. It projects their sensitivities in a neutral sense that is inclusive, yet bears in mind humanity as a whole. Those moralities have transpired from ...

This book presents a timely and significant addition to the ongoing discourse around the ethical implications of AI in general, as well as the new and disruptive AI technologies, such as generative AI platforms like ChatGPT.

This book uncovers the deep, often overlooked connection between Friedrich Nietzsche and the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra. At the heart of Nietzsche's boldest philosophy lies a hidden dialogue-one shaped by Zarathustra's teachings on transformation, cosmic order, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. As Nietzsche confronts the collapse of traditional morality and the search for meaning beyond religion, the voice of Zarathustra echoes through his work, offering fire, clarity, and vision.

In this thought-provoking book, Tobias Leenaert leaves well-trodden animal advocacy paths and takes a fresh look at the strategies, objectives, and communication of the vegan and animal rights movement. He argues that, given our present situation, with entire societies dependent on using animals, we need a very pragmatic approach. How to Create a Vegan World contains many valuable ideas and insights for both budding advocates for animals and seasoned activists, organizational leaders, and even entrepreneurs.

How can you live a happy and fulfilled life? By following the philosophy of Stoicism, which teaches you how to focus on what is in your power and detach from what is not in your power. In this book, you will learn how to practice the stoic wisdom in your daily life, to become more calm, content and resilient. This book is not a dry theory, but a vivid guide that helps you master the art of stoic living. Listen to it and become your best self.

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a timeless political treatise that explores the dynamics of power, leadership, and statecraft. Written in the early 16th century, this concise yet provocative work offers pragmatic advice to rulers on how to gain, maintain, and consolidate authority, often advocating for realism over idealism. Machiavelli examines historical examples and human behavior to present strategies that prioritize effectiveness over morality, making the book both influential and controversial.

In Truth Matters, Cornel West and Robert P. George address a range of social issues on which Americans today are bitterly divided. Their book models robust intellectual engagement and civil discourse as they explore vital questions surrounding the idea of truth and its foundational role in our lives.

In a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives—including the current U.S. administration—there is a push for wider accessibility for artificial procreation options. But is IVF truly the gift for infertile couples that it’s perceived to be?

¿Y si el placer no fuera un capricho, sino una forma profunda de sabiduría? Carpe Diem no es un manual de autoayuda ni una lista de consejos rápidos para ser feliz. Es una invitación radical a pensar el placer como una filosofía de vida. En estas páginas, Lucas Bracco rescata la tradición hedonista —de Epicuro a Nietzsche, de Aristipo a los filósofos contemporáneos— para mostrar que buscar el placer no es egoísmo ni superficialidad, sino un arte profundo: el arte de vivir con conciencia, libertad y plenitud. Desde el placer estético hasta el bienestar emocional, desde el gozo...

How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times is a sharp, witty, and thought-provoking guide that uncovers the timeless patterns of misery perfected by royalty and continued by modern society. From the crushing burden of expectations to the endless pursuit of more, this book reveals why chasing happiness is a losing game—and how breaking free from the cycle requires a completely different approach.

Pero hoy, cuando la imparable globalización que todo lo homogeneiza ha suscitado como reacción la reivindicación de indigenismos agraviados, ningún debate cultural es más candente y delicado que el de la apropiación cultural. En este pertinente ensayo, Jens Balzer plantea este complejo debate ilustrándolo con experiencias generacionales y con la historia contemporánea de la música ligera, que a cualquier lector le resultarán familiares.

Why do we crave what we know we shouldn’t? Why does that first bite, secret glance, or forbidden thrill always taste the sweetest? Naughty by Nature: Why We Can’t Stop Chasing Pleasure peels back the sheets on human desire—exploring the science, psychology, and everyday mischief of what it means to chase a good time (even when it lands us in trouble). With wit as sharp as temptation itself, JD Arden dives into guilty pleasures, everyday highs, addictive lows, and all the delicious contradictions in between. From the joy of little taboos to the madness of losing control, this book asks...

Why do we keep asking machines to be more like us—while quietly fearing they’ll succeed? JD Arden takes a razor-sharp, philosophical, and at times hilarious journey through our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence. From the myth of the “empathetic chatbot” to the absurdities of asking Alexa for love advice, this book dissects the lies we tell ourselves about AI, empathy, and the uncomfortable truths at the heart of our tech-obsessed age. Are bots just mirrors for our own needs and insecurities? Can an algorithm ever really say “I’m sorry” and mean it? Do we want ...

Why do we lie—even when we know we shouldn’t? In Power of Lying, JD Arden exposes the truth behind our fondness for fibbing, from innocent white lies to dangerous deceptions. Blending philosophy, psychology, and real-world stories, Arden uncovers how lying shapes our lives, relationships, and societies. This is a witty, sharp, and unflinching look at the lines we cross—sometimes for power, sometimes for love, and sometimes just to survive.

Der Sklavenaufstand in der Moral beginnt damit, dass das Ressentiment selbst schöpferisch wird und Werthe gebiert: das Ressentiment solcher Wesen, denen die eigentliche Reaktion, die der That, versagt ist, die sich nur durch eine imaginäre Rache schadlos halten. Während alle vornehme Moral aus einem triumphierenden Ja-sagen zu sich selber herauswächst, sagt die Sklaven-Moral von vornherein Nein zu einem "Außerhalb", zu einem "Anders", zu einem "Nicht-selbst": und dies Nein ist ihre schöpferische That.

About the only reason Winslow “Hanger” Strickland enrolled in and occasionally attended classes at Ridgeview College was so he could play on his intramural football team of which he was the quarterback. Then, the Ridgeview Campus newspaper, in a special edition, announced that Stephan Kahn Kohelth, one of the wealthiest, most respected, and powerful men in the nation had accepted the Wordsworth Lectureship invitation for the fall semester. This great event was not to be missed and Hanger was certainly not going to. There was only one problem for him. In order to attend the lectures ...