Wisdom Philosophy

Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast with a sense of humor or someone who's tired of being told your emotions are "irrational judgments," Stoic This delivers ancient wisdom with modern wit and just the right amount of mockery.

One of the most well-known personalities of his day, Oscar Wilde charmed and beguiled readers and audiences with his eloquent and biting observations, his smart quips, and the witticisms peppering his own speech and the speech of his characters. The Wisdom of Oscar Wilde collects both his best-loved quotes and longer excerpts, revealing a man wise to human nature and his times, and never shy with his searing comments on men, women, art, behavior, children, politics, youth, and other topics.

In Idries Shah's Wisdom of the Idiots, the "idiots" are Sufis, called this because their wisdom penetrates to a depth which renders it inaccessible to the merely intelligent or academically knowledgeable. The stories of the Sufis are tools prepared for a specific purpose. On this level the movements of the characters in a story portray psychological processes, and the story becomes a working blueprint of those processes.

For education leaders who believe that all students deserve the premium education that only some currently experience, Shattering Inequities: Real-World Wisdom for School and District Leaders shows how your leadership can provide equitable outcomes for our most vulnerable students. Chapters include examples of actual equity leaders and leadership lessons as easily retrievable equity hooks—memory cues of complete, complex, and nuanced leadership takeaways.

El arte del buen vivir, como manifiesta expresamente su autor, Arthur Schopenhauer uno de los más grandes e influyentes filósofos del siglo XIX, procura dar lección sobre el modo de tener una vida lo más genuina y feliz posible, una de las aspiraciones humanas primigenias y anterior a cualquier meditación filosófica o en torno a ella, pero cuyo logro resulta realmente arduo para aquellos que desean prescindir de toda reflexión y pauta para alcanzar el tan codiciado objetivo.

About 1,000 years ago, the great Indian pandit and yogi, Dipamkara Shrijnana (Atisha), was invited to Tibet to reestablish the Buddhadharma which had been suppressed and corrupted for almost two centuries. One of Atisha's main accomplishments in Tibet was his writing of the seminal text A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, in which he extracted the essence of all 84,000 teachings of the Buddha and organized them into a clear, steplike arrangement that makes it easy for any individual practitioner to understand and practice the Dharma. This genre of teachings is known as lam-rim, or steps of the path, and forms an essential part of every school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Mindfulness meets execution...at work. The wisdom of 13 Eastern sages, augmented by modern research on workplace influence, is the basis for profound yet practical advice on getting things done without force. The Art of Quiet Influence shows anyone how to use influence, a key mindfulness principle, to get things done. Through the classic wisdom of 13 Eastern sages (especially the Buddha), relevant insights from influence research, and anecdotes and advice from 25 contemporary experts, Davis lays out a path for becoming a 'mainspring,' an unobtrusive yet powerful influencer.

Esta obra te permitirá sumergirte en los principios milenarios del estoicismo, adaptados para la sociedad actual, explicado de forma simple y clara, dejando de lado todas las complejidades en las que se basan otros libros. A través de ejemplos prácticos y ejercicios introspectivos, aprenderás a manejar los problemas más comunes que enfrentas en tu día a día.

Somehow, deeply conservative assumptions about how children behave and how parents raise them have become the conventional wisdom in our society. It's widely assumed that parents are both permissive and overprotective, unable to set limits and afraid to let their kids fail. We're told that young people receive trophies, praise, and A's too easily, and suffer from inflated self-esteem and insufficient self-discipline. However, complaints about pushover parents and entitled kids are actually decades old and driven, it turns out, by ideology more than evidence.

Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva—pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service—feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 30 million strong community become the world's Good Samaritan? What is it about their values that makes so many of them do so much good? And how is it that they're also able to channel so much joy and laughter while serving others?

Discover the timeless power of Plato’s philosophy and how it can transform your modern life. In this accessible and engaging guide, The Wisdom of Plato explores the key ideas of one of history’s greatest thinkers and shows you how to apply them to everyday challenges—from personal growth and relationships to politics and ethical leadership. Through clear explanations and practical examples, this book unpacks Plato’s core teachings: the World of Forms, the Allegory of the Cave, the nature of justice, the balance of the soul, Platonic love, and the role of the philosopher in society. ...

In the vast expanse of human consciousness, a realm exists where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, leading us astray from our true path to happiness. This transformative book draws on the ancient wisdom of mindfulness to serve as your guide back to the path of conscious living. Through mindful awareness, we illuminate the darkness, clearing the emotional dust from our soul's mirror to reveal the world and ourselves with newfound clarity. Mindfulness teaches us that the mind's flexibility is the key to our liberation. As we explore the practice, we learn the art of unlearning...

Unlock the secrets of two profound paths to enlightenment with "Spiritual Paths: Pure Land and Shingon Buddhism." This comprehensive guide combines "Pure Land Buddhism: A Beginner's Guide" and "Shingon Buddhism: A Beginner's Guide" into one enlightening volume, perfect for those eager to explore the depth and beauty of these rich traditions. Immerse yourself in the simplicity and devotion of Pure Land Buddhism. Discover how faith, recitation, and the embrace of the Buddha's compassion can lead you to ultimate liberation. Feel the serenity wash over you as you connect with timeless wisdom ...

Wrestling with fear doesn't have to be a negative experience. This book offers an approach to life that unlocks a new way of thinking and being in the world, one that leads directly through the center of the anxieties we seek to avoid. Written in the style of an owner's manual, a guide to being human, Burkett focuses on areas of pain and anxiety as they tend to manifest for modern people: feelings of unworthiness, and issues surrounding sex, money, failure, and even death.

Qual é o caminho para a verdadeira felicidade? Como encontrar propósito na vida? Como lidar com nossas emoções e superar perdas irreparáveis? A filosofia dos estoicos pode nos dar as respostas para essas perguntas. Nesta abordagem prática à filosofia estoica, Ryan Holiday e Stephen Hanselman oferecem um guia para cultivarmos, dia após dia, a arte de viver. Ao apresentar uma seleção primorosa de citações de estoicos ilustres como Sêneca, Epicteto e Marco Aurélio, os autores nos instigam a expandir nossa compreensão do mundo e a nos permitir experimentar novas maneiras de agir e pensar.

Unlock the doors to the past and embark on a journey through the minds that shaped centuries of philosophical thought. Cassiodorus and Ockham: Masters of Medieval Wisdom is your gateway to understanding the profound legacies of two towering figures in medieval philosophy, presented in one indispensable volume. Engage with the Intellectual Titans: Immerse yourself in the worlds of Cassiodorus and William of Ockham. Their groundbreaking contributions to philosophy, theology, and education are essential to grasping the evolution of Western thought. Explore Timeless Insights: Cassiodorus’ ...

Filled with inspirational quotes... ... this is the book you wish your parents gave you. Have you ever questioned what you believe to be true? Many unasked questions are answered from nine topics: Leadership, Morality, Logic, Facts, Liberty, Criticism, Character, Education, and Politics. Do you regret not asking a parent, grandparent, or mentor about certain life lessons? Get this book now for the answers. TRIGGER WARNING This book contains unapologetic content that could be emotionally and intellectually challenging to the reader. If you are easily triggered, this book provides the ...

Faith and Fortitude: Echoes of Wisdom from Islam and Stoicism takes readers on a unique comparative journey through two profound traditions that have shaped human thought and conduct for centuries. Drawing on authentic Islamic teachings and classical Stoic philosophy, this book explores how each system addresses the universal human quest for inner peace, moral excellence, and resilience amidst life’s trials. From the Stoic concept of apatheia to the Islamic ideal of zuhd, and from Marcus Aurelius’ reflections to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, this work thoughtfully contrasts ...

A compelling investigation into one of our most coveted and cherished ideals, and the efforts of modern science to penetrate the mysterious nature of this timeless virtue. We all recognize wisdom, but defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a dramatic history of wisdom, from its sudden emergence in four different locations (Greece, China, Israel, and India) in the fifth century B.C. to its modern manifestations.

In this inspiring and incisive offering, Barry Magid uses the language of modern psychology and psychotherapy to illuminate one of Buddhism's most powerful and often mysterious technologies: the Zen koan. What's more, Magid also uses the koans to expand upon the insights of psychology (especially self-psychology and relational psychotherapy) and open for the listener new perspectives on the functioning of the human mind and heart.