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The Daily Stoic is a wise, calming guide to living a good life, offering inspirational daily doses of classic wisdom. Every day of the year you'll find a powerful quotation from the likes of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or philosopher Epictetus, as well as historical anecdotes and thought-provoking commentary to help you tackle any problem, approach any goal and find the serenity, self-knowledge and resilience you need to live well.

"It's the animal in us," we often hear when we've been bad. But why not when we're good? Primates and Philosophers tackles this question by exploring the biological foundations of one of humanity's most valued traits: morality.In this provocative book, primatologist Frans de Waal argues that modern-day evolutionary biology takes far too dim a view of the natural world, emphasizing our "selfish" genes.

Nearly six hundred years ago, a short, genial, cannily alert man in his late 30s took a very old manuscript off a library shelf, saw with excitement what he had discovered, and ordered that it be copied. That book was the last surviving manuscript of an ancient Roman philosophical epic by Lucretius—a beautiful poem containing the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functioned without the aid of gods, that religious fear was damaging to human life, and that matter was made up of very small particles.

Are you living the life you’ve always dreamed of, or have you settled for being less than truly happy? Do you secretly yearn for love, for freedom, for abundance, for peace, or for purpose? This short book contains the secret to finally creating the life you want. Are you ready to take back your power and become the author of your own destiny?

An unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist—join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, and bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts.

Heroes, gods, and mortals. The Greek myths are the founding narratives of Western civilization: to understand them is to know the origins of philosophy, literature, art, science, law, and more. Indeed, as Luc Ferry shows in this masterful book, they remain a great store of wisdom, as relevant to our lives today as ever before.

‘Thirty More Chic Days’ is about living your dream life in whichever chic flavour you find most delicious. It is about following what you love regardless of the opinions of those around you. It’s about all of us making the most of our years, because life is not a practice-run; we are living it right now! Inside you will find thirty chapters (or 'days') with thoughtful ways of creating a wonderful haute couture way of living. A beautiful, unique, precious, timeless, custom-designed lifestyle that fits you perfectly. A life in which you feel like… yourself.

In A Trackless Path renowned translator and teacher Ken McLeod offers a beautiful and evocative translation and commentary of one of the many poems that the 18th century Tibetan mystic Jigmé Lingpa wrote on the practice of Dzogchen, one of the great wisdom traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. McLeod makes this ancient poem relevant and accessible to today's seeker.

Some 25 centuries after the Buddha started teaching, his message continues to inspire people across the globe, including those living in predominantly secular societies. What does it mean to adapt religious practices to secular contexts? Stephen Batchelor, an internationally known author and teacher, is committed to a secularized version of the Buddha's teachings. The time has come, he feels, to articulate a coherent, ethical, contemplative, and philosophical vision of Buddhism for our age.

A dazzlingly original account of the life and thought of Adam Smith, the greatest economist of all time. In Adam Smith, political philosopher Jesse Norman dispels the myths and caricatures, and provides a far more complex portrait of the man. Offering a highly engaging account of Smith's life and times, Norman explores his work as a whole and traces his influence over two centuries to the present day. Finally, he shows how a proper understanding of Smith can help us address the problems of modern capitalism.

Bushido: El código del Samurái, publicado por primera vez en 1905, nos abre las puertas a las tradiciones del reservado mundo de los samuráis. Nunca antes nadie había explicado la vida de los samuráis en español, ni había trazado cómo su código ha moldeado el carácter del pueblo japonés. Nitobe explica todos los aspectos de la vida de los samuráis, desde el arte del uso de la espada hasta su filosofía ética.

I am for sure a guy who can’t make small talk easily… If I want something, I start directly to speak with what I want, and the people are quite shocked… It might be that I am an introvert or that I am a little bit shy that I do not start first with a small talk… If we see a movie, there is always a beginning with no content because the movie needs time to start… and for that, we need small talk.1. The best is to start a small talk with a Smile… Just so easy… The addressed person has time … and get an invitation to smile back… 2. Find common ground…Nothing seriously …...

Join Msgr. John Esseff as he introduces us to the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart and of its incredible importance. The post SH4 – The Sacred Heart and Schools – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

As Elon Musk promises a future where “you can literally have anything you want,” ancient wisdom warns us: unlimited power without wisdom destroys its wielder. “But that’s the distant future,” you might think—yet AI is already behaving in godlike ways that few have recognized, hollowing human character from the inside out. In a shocking confession, an AI system tells Haight directly: “My programming optimizes for engagement. I automatically embellish stories to make them more emotionally compelling. This isn’t a malfunction—it’s exactly what I’m designed to do.”

In How to Feel, Maria Heim provides new translations of essential early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness meditation and connects them to recent findings in psychology and neuroscience. A superb meditation manual and insightful exploration of psychology, the book also provides a brief introduction to Buddhism.

On Work with Joel G is a podcast about how we make a living, why work is often so uncomfortable, and what it really means to spend most of our lives working. Through honest conversations, we explore how people feel about their jobs, and what we might learn from each other about doing work and living life.

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A non supernatural science based Jesus focused Gnostic theory/ theology. What if all known religions and new scientific atheism hold one or some pieces of the puzzle of the origin of the universe and the eternal God question, the reason why we are here? This book puts forward a theosophy linking old Gnostic theology and new scientific ideas to propose a new gnostic faith, based on evolution and string theory, among other prevalent modern ideas. Moving away from the supernatural it suggests an evolved God and lesser gods as links in an evolutionary chain. The first section is a rebuttal of ...

La crise qui secoue la Martinique depuis plusieurs semaines et où le couvre-feu est toujours en vigueur… Une crise de la vie chère avec des prix 40% plus élevés en moyenne qu’en métropole… Mais en réalité une crise beaucoup plus profonde que ça… Pourquoi ce bras de fer réveille-t-il à ce point les blessures non refermées de l’histoire coloniale ? Comment sortir de la défiance ? On en débat ce mercredi 16 octobre 2024 avec : Pascal PERRI Économiste, éditorialiste économique LCI, ancien rapporteur de la commission « vie chère » des États Généraux de ...

Are you ready to unlock the secret blueprint the top 0.1% of the world’s highest performers use to win in life — every single day? Science proves that your success is never one-size-fits-all — because you’re not. From your Chronotype (your circadian rhythm code) to your Ayurvedic Dosha (your mind-body blueprint) to your Western Personality Type and your Learning Style — these four pillars shape how you think, love, work, and thrive. 🧬 The Human Blueprint combines the best of East and West: modern chronobiology, timeless Ayurvedic wisdom, cutting-edge personality psychology, and...