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  • Understanding Kant: Concepts and Intuitions

    Understanding Philosophy, #4

    by Hercules Bantas ...
    Series Book 4 - Understanding Philosophy
    This guide examines Kant's theory of knowledge, specifically his arguments for separating human thought into concepts and intuitions. Based on the Critique of Pure Reason, this guide covers his critique of empirical and rational thought, and explains key concepts such as a priori judgements, analytic and synthetic judgements, and the difference between pure and empirical concepts. ... Read more

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  • Stoic Six Pack

    Meditations, Letters From a Stoic and More

    by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus ...
    “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusDiscourses of EpictetusSeneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epi... ... Read more

    ₹226.21 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Other Slavery

    The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

    by Andrés Reséndez ...
    NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other ... Read more

    ₹1,071.43

  • The Oxford Companion to Philosophy

    Edited by Ted Honderich ...
    Series series Oxford Companions
    Oxford University Press presents a major new edition of the definitive philosophical reference work for readers at all levels. For ten years the original volume has served as a stimulating introduction for general readers and as an indispensable guide for students; its breadth and depth of coverage have ensured that it is also read with pleasure and interest by those working at a higher level in ... Read more

    ₹806.79

  • Meditations

    by Marcus Aurelius ...
    Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. ... Read more

    ₹339.88 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Crimes Against Logic: Exposing the Bogus Arguments of Politicians, Priests, Journalists, and Other Serial Offenders

    by Jamie Whyte ...
    Uncover the truth under all the BSIn the daily battle for our hearts and minds--not to mention our hard-earned cash--the truth is usually the first casualty. It's time we learned how to see through the rhetoric, faulty reasoning, and misinformation that we're subjected to from morning to night by talk-radio hosts, op-ed columnists, advertisers, self-help gurus, business "thinkers," and, of course, ... Read more

    ₹1,670.99

  • Karma as an Educator

    by Charles Webster Leadbeater ...
    Series Book 4 - Karma
    No man can ever receive what he has not earned, and all things come to us as the result of causes which we ourselves have set in motion. If we have caused anything we have also caused its result, for the cause and the effect are like the two sides of a coin , we cannot have one without the other; indeed, the result comes upon us as part of our original action, which may be said in this case to be ... Read more

    ₹111.11

  • Simply Philosophy

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Simply
    A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to philosophy.Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This philosophy book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to philosophy on the market.Understanding Philosophy Has Never Been EasierThis illuminating reference book introduces you to the world's greatest thinkers, ... Read more

    Was ₹1,051.01 Now ₹551.64

  • The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle

    by Aristotle ...
    Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. Aristotle emphasized the importance of context to ethical behavior, and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle argued that happiness and well being is the goal of life, and that a person's pursuit of such, rightly conceived, will result ... Read more

    ₹78.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 50 Philosophy Classics

    Thinking, Being, Acting Seeing - Profound Insights and Powerful Thinking from Fifty Key Books

    by Tom Butler Bowdon ...
    For over 2000 years, philosophy has been our best guide to the experience of being human, and the true nature of reality.From Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius, Cicero and Heraclitus in ancient times to 17th century rationalists Descartes, Leibniz and Spinoza, from 20th-century greats Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean Baudrillard and Simone de Beauvoir to contemporary thinkers Michael Sandel, Peter ... Read more

    ₹551.64

  • Keywords

    A Vocabulary of Culture and Society

    by Raymond Williams ...
    Raymond Williams’ seminal exploration of the meaning of some of the most important words in the English language.First published in 1976, and expanded in 1983, KEYWORDS reveals how the meanings of 131 words – including ‘art’, ‘class’, ‘family’, ‘media’, ‘sex’ and ‘tradition’ – were formed and subsequently altered and redefined as the historical contexts in which they were used changed.Neither a ... Read more

    ₹371.10

  • The Power Within

    Unlocking A High Potential Energy Life

    by Lu Xia ...
    In a world filled with challenges and uncertainty, the pursuit of a blissful life is a universal aspiration. But true bliss begins with harmony—starting from within. In this book, Teacher Lu Xia shares profound wisdom and practical guidance on how to achieve harmony at every level: within yourself, in your family, in society, and ultimately, in the world. At the heart of this book is the concept ... Read more

    ₹343.01

  • Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous in Opposition to Sceptics and Atheists

    by George Berkeley ...
    "Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous" is a book written by George Berkeley in 1713.Three important concepts discussed in the Three Dialogues are perceptual relativity, the conceivability/master argument, and Berkeley's phenomenalism.George Berkeley (12 March 1685 – 14 January 1753) — known as Bishop Berkeley (Bishop of Cloyne) — was an Anglo-Irish philosopher whose primary achievement was ... Read more

    ₹95.37 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Think Like a Philosopher

    Get to Grips with Reasoning and Ethics

    by Anne Rooney ...
    Series series Think Like Series
    Think Like a Philosopher is a fun introduction to the main concepts of philosophy, showing how the subject has a clear, practical, and vital purpose to our daily lives and thinking. Using a Q&A format and written in an amusing, easy-to-understand style, the author explains the philosophical arguments around questions such as:• Should I eat meat?• Does God exist?• Is capital punishment wrong?• Will ... Read more

    ₹118.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How Philosophy Works

    The concepts visually explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK How Stuff Works
    Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this ebook is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy.A clear and accessible guide to philosophy, How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and ... Read more

    Was ₹1,997.96 Now ₹840.74

  • 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know

    A complete introduction to the key concepts and movements in philosophy

    by Ben Dupre ...
    Series series 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
    In a series of 50 accessible essays, Ben Dupré introduces and explains the philosophical questions around knowledge, consciousness, identity, ethics and justice that have engaged the minds of thinkers from the Ancient Greeks to the present day.From Plato's cave to virtue ethics; theories of punishment to animal rights, 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the ... Read more

    ₹315.99

  • The Rational Optimist

    How Prosperity Evolves

    by Matt Ridley ...
    Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction 2011.Life is on the up.We are wealthier, healthier, happier, kinder, cleaner, more peaceful, more equal and longer-lived than any previous generation. Thanks to the unique human habits of exchange and specialisation, our species has found innovative solutions to every obstacle it has faced so far.In ‘The Rational Optimist’, acclaimed ... Read more

    ₹347.85

  • Bewusstsein und Freier Wille

    Die grossen Fragen der Philosophie

    Edited by Spektrum der Wissenschaft ...
    Series Book 2 - Gehirn und Geist - Rätsel Mensch
    In diesem zweiten Heft der Gehirn und Geist-Reihe "Rätsel Mensch" dreht sich alles um Bewusstsein und Willensfreiheit – für viele die faszinierendsten Probleme der Hirnforschung und Philosophie. John Searle, der 82-jährige Denker von der University of Berkeley (Kalifornien), brütet darüber schon seit mehr als einem halben Jahrhundert. Er beklagt, dass auf diesem Gebiet immer noch "viel Unsinn" ... Read more

    ₹544.00

  • 哲学家讲故事（大全集）

    by 缘中源 ...
    哲学是无所谓入门的，更没有所谓的初学者和专业者之分。维特根斯坦曾经说过： “一部严肃且伟大的哲学著作，完全可以用笑话写成。”哲学之所以可以写成笑话、故事或者寓言，那是因为所有的哲学问题和哲学思考都源于人类的生活本身，只不过我们是“日用而不知”罢了。只要你是一个用心的人，从哲学的故事中有所感悟，你就是一个哲学家。 ... Read more

    ₹166.98 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Perspektivismus

    Neue Beiträge aus der Erkenntnistheorie, Hermeneutik und Ethik

    Edited by Hartmut von Sass ...
    Series series Blaue Reihe
    Dass alles eine Frage der Perspektive sei, scheint selbst kaum mehr eine Frage der Perspektive zu sein. Die Vorschussplausibilität dieser Position verdeckt jedoch die Differenzen innerhalb des Perspektivismus. Zum einen kann damit die Gebundenheit unserer Sichtweisen gemeint sein, die je nach Standort wechseln; zum anderen kann zum Ausdruck gebracht werden, dass unterschiedliche Annahmen, ... Read more

    ₹1,999.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 101 Amazing Philosophical Quotes

    by Jack Goldstein ...
    Are you looking for a meaningful quote to add into your presentation? Or do you want to seek philosophical inspiration every day from the great and the good? If so, then this is the book for you. Contained within are 101 amazing philosophical quotes from all walks of life - from luminaries such as Socrates and Einstein all the way to unexpected sources including video games and the musical world. ... Read more

    ₹226.21 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Alternate Possibilities and Moral Responsibility / Alternative Möglichkeiten und moralische Verantwortung. Englisch/Deutsch

    [Great Papers Philosophie] – Frankfurt, Harry G.

    by Harry G. Frankfurt ...
    Translated by Julius Schälike ...
    Series series Reclams Universal-Bibliothek
    Ist eine Person nur dann verantwortlich für das, was sie getan hat, wenn sie auch etwas anderes hätte tun können, wenn sie andere Handlungsmöglichkeiten, wenn sie Alternativen gehabt hätte? Harry Frankfurts berühmtes Paper von 1969 argumentiert gegen diese uns eigentlich einleuchtende Annahme – und seitdem wird über Frankfurt Cases und Frankfurt Counterexamples gestritten.Die Reihe »Great Papers ... Read more

    ₹559.00

  • Thinking Ethically

    A Handbook for Making Moral Choices

    by Scott Gelfand, Ph.D., J.D. ...
    Do we really need to be divided from those whose opinions are different from our own? And are there ways that we can overcome these differences and divisions?Exploring a variety of moral issues through engaging, real-life examples—including promise keeping, lying, adultery, favoring our friends and loved ones, harming innocent people for the good of the majority, the obligation to give to charity, ... Read more

    ₹1,511.10

  • Geschichte und Kritik der Grundbegriffe der Gegenwart

    by Rudolf Eucken ...
    Der deutsche Nobelpreisträger hat es sich in diesem Werk zur Aufgabe gestellt, zur Würdigung und Kritik des Geisteslebens der Gegenwart beizutragen. Die leitenden Begriffe bieten dafür einen geeigneten Ansatzpunkt, weil in ihnen die Eigentümlichkeit von Denken und Streben zu einem greifbaren Ausdruck gelangt: eine zusammenfassende Geschichte der Begriffe muss für die genetische Begreifung der ... Read more

    ₹1,099.00