Philosophy
Explore our collection of philosophy books at our online bookstore, featuring the best books on philosophy, philosophical novels, and famous works on stoicism and political philosophy. Discover must-read and best-selling titles that offer deep insights into the world of philosophy.
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Chinese Alchemy: Taoism, the Power of Gold, and the Quest for ImmortalityHere in one slender volume is a basic introduction to Chinese alchemy--a tradition that dates back 5,000 years.Chinese alchemy, largely associated with Taoism, has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years, but traditionally it goes back even further to nearly 3000 BC and...
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Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan BuddhismA fresh interpretation of the dakini--a Tibetan Buddhist symbol of the feminine--that will appeal to practitioners interested in goddess worship, female spirituality, and Tantric Buddhism The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or "sky-dancer," a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests...
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Tales of the Taoist ImmortalsAs a girl growing up in Hong Kong, Eva Wong heard and memorized many tales told to her by Hong Kong's finest professional storytellers, by actors on the radio, and by her grandmother. These popular tales of the Taoist immortals were also often dramatized...
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Glimpses of AbhidharmaThe Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. In this book, Ch?gyam Trungpa shows how an examination of the formation of the ego provides us with an opportunity to develop real...
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Diamond Mind: A Psychology of MeditationBuddhism teaches that the mind is the source of 100 percent of all unhappiness: anxiety, agitation, desire, anger, grief. Through understanding how our mind works, it is possible to tame it--and to discover that happiness, wisdom, compassion, and clarity are actually inherent qualities in...
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Living at the Source: Yoga Teachings of VivekanandaThe inspirational messages collected in this book, selected from the writings and talks of Swami Vivekananda, speak directly to the concerns of contemporary men and women who seek to live a spiritual life in the midst of everyday activities. At the same time, they...
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Only Don't Know: Selected Teaching Letters of Zen Master Seung SahnHere is the inimitable Zen Master Seung Sahn up close and personal--in selections from the correspondence that was one of his primary modes of teaching. Seung Sahn received hundreds of letters per month, each of which he answered personally, and some of the best...
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The Compass of ZenA simple, exhaustive--and often hilarious--presentation of the essence of Zen by a modern Zen Master of considerable renown In his many years of teaching throughout the world, the Korean-born Zen Master Seung Sahn has become known for his ability to cut to the heart...
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The Book of Aloha: A Collection of Hawaiian Proverbs & Inspirational WisdomHere is a collection mainly from those of Hawaiian ancestry of their understanding of aloha. Some are from authors or scholars, some from famous personages, and some from cultural practitioners. In some cases the meanings or definitions are in the form of proverbs or...
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Education for Life: Preparing Children to Meet Today's ChallengesOffers a constructive and brilliant alternative to what has been called the disaster of modern education. Gives practical techniques for incorporating spiritual values into learning.Education for Life offers a constructive and brilliant alternative to what has been called the disaster of modern education. The...
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The Theory and Practice of Experimental PhilosophyIn recent years, developments in experimental philosophy have led many thinkers to reconsider their central assumptions and methods. It is not enough to speculate and introspect from the armchair–philosophers must subject their claims to scientific scrutiny, looking at evidence and in some cases conducting...
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One God: The Political and Moral Philosophy of Western CivilizationHalf of the world's most dangerous terrorist groups claim religion as their motivation. How can the word of God sanction acts of terror against human beings? How can violence become a sacred duty? This wide-ranging and insightful book asks one of the most important...
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The Dimensions of Ethics: An Introduction to Ethical Theory"This book provides an excellent, wide-ranging, highly readable introduction to ethical theory by a top-notch moral philosopher." -- Matthew H. Kramer, University of Cambridge Author: Wilfrid J. WaluchowPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 03/27/2003Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.50w x 0.60dISBN: 9781551114507About the Author...
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Character, Virtue Theories, and the VicesThis book argues that the question posed by virtue theories provides a more promising approach to moral questions than do either deontological or consequentialist moral theories. Author: Christine McKinnonPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 08/26/1999Pages: 272Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781551112251About the Author Christine McKinnon teaches philosophy at...
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Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret SupremeKashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme- Includes free downloadable audio of the original lectures. In 1971 John and Denise Hughes traveled to Kashmir, India to study Kashmir Shaivism under the world renowned Philosopher/Saint Swami Lakshmanjoo. This book is the result of the lectures he gave...
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Shiva Sutras: : The Supreme AwakeningShiva Sutras: The Supreme Awakening- Includes free downloadable audio of original lectures.- A collection of 77 aphorisms that form the foundation of Kashmir Shaivism.- The version herein contains the commentary of the 10th century philosopher and mystic Kshemeraja, and is revealed to us by...
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The Twilight Language of Gorakh BodhGorakh Bodh ("Illumination of Gorakh") is an obscure ancient Hindi text by Nath Yogis, written as an intense dialog between Gorakhnath and his Teacher, Matsyendranath. Both of these two givers of the great knowledge of yoga are considered to be immortal. The contemporary yogic...
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The Confessions of St. AugustineThe Confessions of St. Augustine By Saint AugustineAuthor: Edward Bouverie Pusey, Saint AugustinePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 06/11/2017Pages: 148Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32dISBN: 9781547215447This title is not returnable
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The Ego and His OwnThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...
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Proclus: The Elements of TheologyThe "Elements of Theology" is one of Proclus' most famous works. The translator Thomas Taylor describes the Elements thus: "This admirable work contains two hundred and eleven propositions, disposed in a scientific order, and supported by the firmest demonstrations. They begin from the super-essential...
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