Western Thought

From the fall of Constantinople in 1453 until the 18th century, many Western European writers viewed the Ottoman Empire with almost obsessive interest. In this path-breaking audiobook, Noel Malcolm ranges through these vital centuries of East-West interaction, studying all the ways in which thinkers in the West interpreted the Ottoman Empire as a political phenomenon - and Islam as a political religion.

Already a classic, this landmark study of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. Author Anthony Gottlieb looks afresh at the writings of the great thinkers, questions much of conventional wisdom, and explains his findings with unbridled brilliance and clarity. From the pre-Socratic philosophers through the celebrated days of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, up to Renaissance visionaries like Erasmus and Bacon, philosophy emerges here as a phenomenon unconfined by any one discipline.

Here are the great minds of Western civilization and their pivotal ideas, from Plato to Hegel, from Augustine to Nietzsche, from Copernicus to Freud. Richard Tarnas performs the near-miracle of describing profound philosophical concepts simply but without simplifying them. Ten years in the making and already hailed as a classic, The Passion of the Western Mind is truly a complete liberal education in a single volume.

Masters of Thought: A Journey Through the Great Philosophers and Their Ideas Unlock the Wisdom of the Ages Dive into the profound world of philosophy with Masters of Thought: A Journey Through the Great Philosophers and Their Ideas. This captivating exploration takes you through the lives, ideas, and enduring legacies of some of the most influential thinkers in history. From the ancient wisdom of Socrates and Aristotle to the revolutionary insights of Descartes, Kant, and Nietzsche, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the great minds that have shaped our understanding of reality, ...

From a philosopher whose magisterial history of Western thought was praised by Joseph Campbell and Huston Smith comes a brilliant new book that traces the connection between cosmic cycles and archetypal patterns of human experience. Drawing on years of research and on thinkers from Plato to Jung, Richard Tarnas explores the planetary correlations of epochal events like the French Revolution, the two world wars, and September 11. Cosmos and Psyche is a work of immense sophistication, deep learning, and lasting importance.

As one of the foremost evangelical thinkers of the twentieth century, Francis A. Schaeffer long pondered the fate of declining Western culture. Profoundly aware of the similarities modern culture shares with societies that came before, Schaeffer embarked on a journey to uncover the movements that gave rise to modern culture and resulted in the decline of the Christian worldview.

Making amends for past mistakes can result in unintended consequences. Criminologist, Maeve Rosetti, returns to the small town where she grew up, aiding in the search for her missing fifteen-year-old niece while navigating a complicated relationship with the sister she left behind. Where is Jessica? The police believe she is holed up with a friend to punish her parents, but Maeve has serious questions. A couple of off-the-grid inhabitants raise suspicion. Could one of them have kidnapped Jessica? Murdered her? Then, her brother-in-law’s strange behaviour sows a seed of doubt. And there ...

It has been proclaimed many times, but perhaps never more convincingly than now, when every news cycle seems to deliver further confirmation of a world gone mad. Is this the endgame? Author Spencer Klavan is a classicist, with a Ph.D. from Oxford, and a deep understanding of the West. His analysis: The situation is dire. But every crisis we face today, we have faced before. And we can surmount each one. Klavan brings to the West’s defense the insights of Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, and the Founding Fathers to show that in the wisdom of the past lies hope for the future.

Imagine unlocking the secrets of the universe by delving into the mind of the man who started it all. Thales of Miletus for Beginners: Understanding the Father of Western Philosophy takes you on a journey through time, straight to the origins of rational thought. This isn’t just another history book—it's your gateway to understanding the ideas that shaped the world. Curious about how one man laid the foundation for both philosophy and science? Discover the groundbreaking insights of Thales, the first philosopher to explain the world through reason rather than mythology. In this ...

This audiobook contains wisdom quotes from many renowned Western philosophers and leaders: Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Heraclitus, Marcus Aurelius, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, Sigmund Freud, Michel De Montaigne, and Friedrich Nietzsche. These quotes cover many aspects of life, such as spirituality, motivation, happiness, health, and success.

As a clairaudient and angelic channel with over 30 years of experience, Linda West is a best-selling author and expert in the science of frequencies, manifesting, and the law of attraction. In her latest audiobook, she helps lovers of “the secret” to actually use the science of the law of attraction. It is full of real magic and real secrets, and you will get the practical and simple steps for using the law of attraction.

Prepare to dive deep into the origins of Western philosophy, where the seeds of rational thought and scientific inquiry were first planted. In Thales & Zeno: Unveiling the Roots of Western Thought, you will explore the groundbreaking ideas of two of history’s most influential thinkers, Thales of Miletus and Zeno of Elea. This isn’t just another philosophy book—it’s your gateway to understanding the minds that shaped the intellectual world as we know it. Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Wisdom: Discover how Thales, the "Father of Western Philosophy," dared to explain the world through ...

The co-editors of Gnosis magazine explore the many esoteric traditions that Western culture has to offer. While terms from Eastern spiritual practices such as Zen, mantra, and karma have become part of our daily lexicon, the traditions of Western spirituality have been largely unexplored by people searching for non-mainstream routes to spiritual experience. But for those who identify with Western culture, Western religious traditions have their own wisdom teachings that are more suitable to their needs and expectations.

Love has long occupied a central and intricate position in philosophical inquiry, captivating thinkers across diverse intellectual traditions from antiquity to the modern era. Philosophers in Western, Eastern, and Arab traditions have not merely endeavored to categorize love into its various forms—be it romantic (eros), platonic (philia), or selfless (agape)—but have also interrogated its ethical dimensions, metaphysical foundations, and existential import. As both an intensely subjective phenomenon and a universal human preoccupation, love serves as a profound locus of philosophical ...

The New Year means a second chance at happiness for Kate and Paul. It’s the last wedding for the Charles Town brides. Will everything go as planned, or is a terrible heartbreak about to change everything? Ever since the death of her husband, Kate Woods has been in survival mode, just trying to hold things together for their daughter, Holly. She never even considered looking for another chance at love, until Paul Bryant walked into her life. Paul lost his wife tragically when illness struck while he was out of the state at work, and he never even got to say goodbye. He wanted to keep his ...

The Struggle for Liberty gives us vintage Ralph Raico in his roles of lecturer and professor. In these lectures he weaves together the daily life of the past, competing intellectual traditions, the history of the modern state, and the international background to create a broad and compelling narrative. He pulls no intellectual punches, presenting a complex story in such a way that his mastery of learned disputes from a hundred, or from five hundred, years ago reaches us as living, breathing history. Ralph Raico, a student of Ludwig von Mises, was a historical revisionist in the best sense ...

Well known for her thought provoking and expressive poetry, this writer continues to shine with her play on words and expressive language that will evoke profound emotions from her readers. She reaches the core by masterfully enhancing all senses while bringing her story to life. This author has always kept the culture of her beautiful homeland island alive through her extensive career in the arts; dance and music which she uses to captivate all the colors. Whether dark and gloomy or vibrant and celebratory - you feel it. She connects with her readers by addressing real world dilemmas, ...

This book is a curated collection of inspired insights on A Course in Miracles, written by Paul West. It represents a portion of his profound sharing of over 2 million words, created over more than 20 years of ACIM study and practice. Paul has gifted the ACIM community with a treasure-trove of insightful writings, teachings and deep study of the course. Originally written as blog posts and articles, these works are given with a more casual, conversational, and yet sincere tone. This edition focuses on the topic of The Mind, including the power of the mind, the split mind, sanity and ...

Drawing from a wide array of materials, Ian C. Hope refutes earlier charges of a lack of professionalization in the antebellum American army and an overreliance on the teachings of Swiss military theorist Antoine de Jomini. Instead, Hope shows that inculcation in West Point's American military curriculum eventually came to provide the army with an officer corps that shared a common doctrine and common skill in military problem solving.

All alone after the loss of her beloved mother and father, at the tender age of seventeen and with nothing left to her but the memories, Lois James answers an advertisement that promises a husband to care for her and a new life in Wichita. While on the train between Las Animas and Dodge City, she meets and makes friends with a kindly, middle aged gentleman whom she learns is a cattle baron of sorts with major holdings in the area around Wichita. With the two of them hitting it off right from the start, Lois learns of the recent loss of Charles’ wife and daughter. However, at that time, ...