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  • Meditations

    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

    R54,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R175,13

  • Stoic Six Pack

    Meditations, Letters From a Stoic and More

    “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

    R36,35 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Marx: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Karl Marx in just one hour.Karl Marx's philosophical critique of capitalism and his solution of communism directly led to the formation of the communist state in the Soviet Union. Whilst this great venture has now all but completely failed, Marx’s philosophy has proved to be arguably the most influential of the twentieth ... Read more

    R52,08

  • Socrates: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Socrates in just one hour.Socrates is widely renowned as one of the founders of Western philosophy, despite the fact that his ideas survive largely through the work of his pupil Plato. Socrates’ dialectic – a method of aggressive questioning – was the forerunner of logic; he used it to cut through the pretentions of his ... Read more

    R52,08

  • 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

    R19,90 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Great Philosophers

    The Lives and Ideas of History's Greatest Thinkers

    by Stephen Law ...
    Since the beginning of time mankind has struggled with the big questions surrounding our existence. Whilst most people have heard of Socrates, Machiavelli and Nietzsche, many are less clear on their theories and key concepts.In The Great Philosophers, bestselling author Stephen Law condenses and deciphers their fundamental ideas. Avoiding the technical jargon and complex logic associated with most ... Read more

    R248,27

  • Wittgenstein: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Wittgenstein in just one hour.Ludwig Wittgenstein saw himself as ‘the last philosopher’. In his view, philosophy in the traditional sense was finished. A superb logician, Wittgenstein distrusted language and sought to solve the problems of philosophy by reducing them to the purest form of logic. Everything else – metaphysics, ... Read more

    R52,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason

    This antiquarian book contains Immanuel Kant's seminal philosophical treatise, 'Critique of Pure Reason'. Arguably one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy, this text is a must-have for students of, and anyone interested in philosophy, making for a worthy addition to any personal collection. It was originally published in 1791, and was followed by the 'Critique of Practical ... Read more

    R162,25 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Philosophy

    The Great Thinkers

    by Philip Stokes ...
    'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.'- AristotleThis illustrated guide showcases the major philosophers of the western tradition. Concise and informative, it provides an ideal introduction to their lives, ideas and the effect those ideas have had on the wider world.Both easy-to-use and a stimulating read, this book is an ideal reference for ... Read more

    R127,67

  • Sartre: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Sartre in just one hour.Here is a concise, expert account of Jean-Paul Sartre’s life and philosophical ideas – entertainingly written and easy to understand. Also included are selections from Jean-Paul Sartre’s work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Sartre in the context of the broader scheme of ... Read more

    R52,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Philosopher's Handbook

    Essential Readings from Plato to Kant

    Edited by Stanley Rosen ...
    An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher's Handbook features the writings of some of the world's most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen's collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes, ... Read more

    R105,33

  • Philosophy

    A Beginner's Guide

    From philosophy's founding fathers - Thales, Socrates, Plato... to great minds of the post-modern era - Satre, Ayer, Feyerabend... this concise new guide presents 100 of the world's most influential thinkers. Arranged from the ancient world to the present day, each philosopher's key ideas, notable works and pronouncements are encapsulated in a series of succinct biographies, accompanied by ... Read more

    R139,60

  • Kierkegaard: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Kierkegaard in just one hour.Although Kierkegaard was not a philosopher in the academic sense, he produced what many people expect of philosophy. He didn’t write about the world, he wrote about life – how we live and how we choose to live, particularly focussing on the individual and the notion of his (or her) existence. ... Read more

    R45,87 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aristotle: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Aristotle in just one hour.The philosophy of Aristotle dominated Western thought for over a thousand years. He had a mind that mastered all disciplines from mathematics to politics and had a continuing impact on every sphere of knowledge he touched. Above all, Aristotle is credited with the founding of logic. He divided human ... Read more

    R45,87 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • This Book Will Make You Think

    Philosophical Quotes and What They Mean

    by Alain Stephen ...
    Series Book 14 - I Used to Know That
    We may have heard of Socrates, Plato, Descartes and Nietzsche, but what did they believe? What were their famous aphorisms? This Book Will Make You Think: Philosophical Quotes and What They Mean explains as simply as possible the ideas behind the world's most highly regarded philosophers, examining their beliefs and presenting choice quotes that succinctly distil their most famous theories.Written ... Read more

    R47,49

  • The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Wisehouse Classics Edition)

    MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of ... Read more

    R18,27

  • Mastering Logical Fallacies

    The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

    "If I have learned anything in ten years of formal debating, it is that arguments are no different: without a good understanding of the rules and tactics, you are likely to do poorly and be beaten."—HENRY ZHANG, President of the Yale Debate AssociationYour argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made ... Read more

    R262,88 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Confucius: Philosophy in an Hour

    Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Confucius in just one hour.Here is a concise, expert account of Confucious’s life and philosophical ideas – entertainingly written and easy to understand. Also included are selections from Confucious’s work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Confucious in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy. ... Read more

    R45,87

  • The Ayn Rand Lexicon

    Objectivism from A to Z

    by Ayn Rand ...
    Series Book 4 - Ayn Rand Library
    A prolific writer, bestselling novelist, and world-renowned philosopher, Ayn Rand defined a full system of thought--from epistemology to aesthetics. Her writing is so extensive and the range of issues she covers so enormous that those interested in finding her discussions of a given topic may have to search through many sources to locate the relevant passage. The Ayn Rand Lexicon brings together ... Read more

    R359,94

  • Apologie de Socrate

    L’Apologie de Socrate est un dialogue socratique de Platon.Dans l’Apologie de Socrate, Platon rapporte les plaidoyers de Socrate lors de son procès en -399 à Athènes qui déboucha sur sa condamnation à mort. La défense se déroule en trois parties, toutes en lien direct avec la mort. Socrate se défend devant les juges, mais aussi devant toute la cité d’Athènes (composant le Tribunal de la Cité). Il ... Read more

    R18,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Routledge Dictionary of Philosophy

    First published in 1976, the Dictionary of Philosophy has established itself as the best available text of its kind, explaining often unfamiliar, complicated and diverse terminology. Thoroughly revised and expanded, this fourth edition provides authoritative and rigorous definitions of a broad range of philosophical concepts.Concentrating on the Western philosophical tradition, The Routledge ... Read more

    R647,96

  • The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy

    Series series Oxford Quick Reference
    This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear and concise definitions, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, ... Read more

    R263,80

  • Tu so, als ob dich nichts stört Das ist sehr mächtig

    "Weisheit beginnt, wenn du aufhörst, dem nachzujagen, was nicht gefangen werden kann

    by Heinz Duthel ...
    Series Book 13 - "Zen und Buddhismus-Lehren" (Ebook Nummer 1-536)
    Einführungstext für Buchumschlag und Online-Shops Tauchen Sie ein in die tiefgründigen Weisheiten des Zen und Buddhismus – eine Reise zu innerem Frieden, Klarheit und Erleuchtung. In Zen und Buddhismus-Lehren führt Heinz Duthel, ein angesehener Gelehrter der orientalischen Philosophie, die Leser in die Essenz dieser zeitlosen Traditionen ein. Von der Kunst des Zazen (Meditation) bis hin zur ... Read more

    R119,00