Contemporary Philosophy

No wonder Elias Canetti described it as "one of the few great and perfect works of the poetic imagination written". The Metamorphosis remains one of the best works of fiction in history. It is the story of a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, who wakes up to find himself being transformed to an insect-like creature. The story unfolds into one of the greatest short fiction stories ever written.

When university student Guido van Thool accidentally bumps into the beautiful ballerina Anna Zweig in Loti's café, it sets them off on a whirlwind of romance of ballet concerts, anti-globalisation marches and love trysts in bluebell woods. Paralleling their lives, however, is that of Judge Jeremiah Delahyde, and the government minister Bartholomew Smythe. These parallel lives collide on New Year's Eve when the drunken judge knocks Anna down in his car with fatal consequences. How does one retaliate against a corrupt and powerful, politically appointed high court judge?

Writing with clarity and precision, within Pierre Viret the Theologian author Jean-Marc Berthoud examines the life and theology of this forgotten giant of the Reformation. Addressing both Viret’s writing and its theological and philosophical implications, he provides poignantly relevant applications to the contemporary moral battles of our own day. Within these pages Berthoud analyzes Pierre Viret’s thought on how man attains a true knowledge of God as well as how the world and history are to be viewed through this knowledge. Drawing on a work written by Douglas Kelly, Berthoud then ...

Classic Kafka. Versatile actor Chris Hendrie brings this interesting, odd and unusual tale to vivid life. This unabridged novella is the bizarre story of a young man, Gregor Samsa, who is mysteriously and instantaneously transformed into a monstrous cockroach. Need I say more?

"Breaking the Chains” takes readers on an enlightening journey through the fascinating world of law and its philosophical foundations. With clear, engaging language and an absence of jargon, this book makes the complex subject of legal philosophy accessible to everyone. Explore the historical development of legal systems from ancient civilizations to contemporary perspectives. Delve deep into the key philosophical concepts of justice, rights, duty, and responsibility, and discover the nature of law as a social construct. Gain insights into different legal systems and their functions, from...

Deconstructing Realities: Navigating the Philosophical Echoes of Derrida" offers an accessible and engaging journey through the ideas of Jacques Derrida and his philosophical successors. This book demystifies complex concepts and presents them in a way that appeals to both seasoned scholars and curious newcomers. Each chapter delves into the work of a different thinker, exploring how they have extended, challenged, and reinterpreted Derrida's groundbreaking ideas on deconstruction, language, and identity. From Michel Foucault’s exploration of power and knowledge to Judith Butler’s ...

The fragile but strong friend next door, in search of love, inner beauty and whatever else the life and a trip to India will dedicate her. Stefania through the latter will explore costumes, customs, traditions, and the different religions that coexist with related Divinity, ascetics and celebrations. Finally she will know the Essence. It will be like retiring in a beautiful and unspoiled glimpse of Nature, where there is nothing and no one but the encounter and profound communion with one's self.

Dive into the enigmatic world of Jacques Derrida with "Fractured Foundations: Challenging Derrida's Deconstruction," a compelling and accessible exploration of one of the most influential philosophical movements of the 20th century. This book invites readers of all backgrounds to unravel the complex tapestry of deconstruction, a theory that has reshaped our understanding of language, literature, ethics, and politics. In "Fractured Foundations," we journey through the intellectual roots of Derrida's thought, from the genesis of deconstruction to its profound impact on literary theory and ...

Una nuova ricerca poetica sull'umanità e sulle sue tracce disseminate. I temi trattati vanno dalla vita quotidiana, all'amore, alla bellezza e al viaggio sia esteriore che interiore, non sempre dai risvolti positivi ma anche critici. Il preludio forse di un nuovo lavoro non poetico.