Nietzsche s philosophy of history

Nietzsche's Philosophy of History

Nietzsche was unusual in his close attention to the meaning and consequences of living within a continuous temporal sequence. Jensen explores Nietzsch

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Nietzsche and Classical Greek Philosophy

This book presents a new understanding of NietzscheÂ’s view of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Through a careful study of how these philosophers appro

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'Twilight of the Idols' and Nietzsche’s Late Philosophy

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Heretical Essays in the Philosophy of History

This is a translation of Patocka's final work in which he treats prehistory through the concepts of Husserl and Heidegger. He believes the technologic

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Ancient Philosophy

Traces the important connections between the periods and individuals of more than 1200 years of philosophyÂ’s history without losing sight of the nove

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Medieval Philosophy

Updated to include recent research in the field, this exploration of medieval philosophy looks at the subjectÂ’s history, techniques and concepts. Dis

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The Dream of Enlightenment : The Rise of Modern Philosophy - Gottlieb Anthony

Anotace: The author of the celebrated The Dream of Reason vividly explains the rise of modern thought from Descartes to RousseauIn a short period - from the early 1640s to the eve of the French Revolution - Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Leibniz, and Hume all made their mark on Western thought. The Dream of Enlightenment tells their story and that of the birth of mod...

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50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know - Dupre Ben

Anotace: In a series of 50 accessible essays, Ben Dupre 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 Kno...

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Hands of Time: A Watchmaker´s History of Time. ´An exquisite book´ - STEPHEN FRY - Struthers Rebecca

Anotace: `5/5 A true joy. A work of staggering complexity and bewildering economy.` TELEGRAPH`A rattling, wonderful read.` OBSERVER`Every page glitters` SPECTATOR`Mesmerising` NEW STATESMAN`An exquisite book, beautifully put together... What a very wonderful book.` STEPHEN FRY `Absolutely gorgeous. It blew my socks off` JAY BLADES`An intensely personal, finely-tuned medi...

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Social Ghosts and the Dead of World History Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book looks at the phantasms and spirits of classical social science and philosophy, including Hegel’s ‘World-Spirit’, Weber’s ‘Verstehen’ and Marx’s phantasms and the ‘dead of world history’, exploring the relationships and interactions between those spirits and materiality across five broad themes. Building on the author’s previous work on the sociology of haunted h...

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Wealth of Nations - Smith Adam

Anotace: Adam Smith (1723-1790) was one of the brightest stars of the eighteenth-century Scottish Enlightenment. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations was his most important book. First published in London in March 1776, it had been eagerly anticipated by Smith`s contemporaries and became an immediate bestseller. That edition sold out quickly and...

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The Myth of Sisyphus - Camus Albert

Anotace: Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visio...

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The Art of War - Tzu Sun

Anotace: Previous translations of The Art of War have presented Sun Tzu`s classic from the point of view of military strategy, Chinese history, or Taoist philosophy. This translation--accompanied by the translators` in-depth essays and illuminating line-by-line commentary--offers a fresh perspective on this ancient Chinese text. Here, Sun Tzu`s strategic principles of wa...

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Heartbreak - The School of Life Press

Anotace: Almost no one gets through life without, at some point, having their heart broken. Advice at such a dark moment tends to focus on letting time do the healing. But there is also a vital role for understanding and perspective. We sometimes make our situation far worse than it needs to be through certain ideas we develop about why we`ve been left. We start to tell ...

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Analysis of Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason

Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason is one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy – not to mention one of the most challengi

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Analysis of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

More than a classic work on the history and philosophy of science, Kuhn’s 1962 book is considered by many to be one of the greatest works of the

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Eleven Rings - The Soul of Success - Jackson Phil

Anotace: The inside story of one of basketball`s most legendary and game-changing figures A New York Times bestseller During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from ...

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The Daily Stoic : 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius - Holiday Ryan

Anotace: Where can you find joy? What`s the true measure of success? How should we manage anger? Find meaning? Conquer grief? The answers to these questions and more lie at the heart of Stoic philosophy. The Daily Stoic is a compelling, accessible guide to living a good life, offering daily doses of this classic wisdom. Long the secret weapon of history`s great figures, ...

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England’s Folk Revival and the Problem of Identity in Traditional Music

Establishing an intersection between the fields of traditional music studies, English folk music history and the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze and FĂ©l

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The Eternal Tao Te Ching : The Philosophical Masterwork of Taoism and - Hoff Benjamin

Anotace: From the bestselling author of The Tao of Pooh, a uniquely authentic translation of the enduring Tao Te Ching based on the meanings of the ancient Chinese characters in use when the Taoist classic was writtenFrom Benjamin Hoff, the author of The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet, which have sold millions of copies, comes a new translation of the Tao Te Ching. The...

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C. S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man (A Macat Analysis) - Brittany Pheiffer Noble

<p>C.S. Lewis’s 1943 The Abolition of Man is a set of three essays that encapsulate some of the most important elements of good critical thinking. Lewis considers a weighty topic, moral philosophy – and more precisely how we teach it, and where morality comes from. As critics and enthusiasts for Lewis’s work alike have noted, though, he was not a philosopher as such...

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The Little Book of Running - Orange Hippo!, Orange Hippo!

Anotace: This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet`s most popular exercise form.It includes running philosophy and advice on how to get more out of your daily run. From science to humour, tips to tales, it runs the reader through everything they need to know ...

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The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir - RuPaul

Anotace: From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing and personal work to date-a brutally honest, surprisingly poignant, and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance. A profound introspec...

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The Secret Teachings of All Ages - Manly Palmer Hall

<p>Embracing an expansive range of occult teachings, this vast encyclopedia unveils the arcane myths and mysteries of thousands of years of human civilization. First published in 1928, Manly Palmer Hall’s magnum opus has been meticulously reproduced in its original size in collaboration with his archives at the Philosophical Research Society.</p> <p>The ...

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Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction - Inwood Brad

Anotace: Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to re-think and re-organize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between them?This Very Short Introduction provides an introductory account of S...

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Traditional Czech Cuisine - Tradiční česká kuchyně (anglicky) - Viktor Faktor

Anotace: Use this book full of recipes to prepare a wide range of typically Czech dishes whose origins stretch far back into the past, yet have remained so popular that they are regularly consumed even today. Try your hand at everyday preparations or special dishes intended for such holidays as Easter or Christmas, a wedding feast, or simply a family celebration. Each of...

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How to Think Like a Philosopher: Scholars, Dreamers and Sages Who Can Teach Us How to Live - Cave Peter

Anotace: An entertaining guide to history`s most fascinating philosophers - from Sappho to Kant, and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir - which seeks to help us answer life`s big questions.In showing how the great philosophers of human history lived and thought - and what they thought about - Peter Cave provides an accessible and enjoyable introduction to thinking philosoph...

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The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Dorling Kindersley

Anotace: How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abs...

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The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Fatherhood, Love and Raising Great Kids - Holiday Ryan

Anotace: `Make this book a morning ritual.` - Matthew McConaughey`A simple way to ground us, to force a reflection on the choices we`re making, and the ones we want to make. And it`s not just for dads.` - Emily Oster, author, CribsheetWhat does it mean to be a great father? And how do you become one? Parenting is a role filled with meaning and purpose, but every dad need...

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Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope - Mason Mark

Anotace: From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it`s ever been-we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*ck...

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Simply AI: Facts Made Fast - Dorling Kindersley

Anotace: Combining clear labelled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things.Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial inte...

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Anish Kapoor

A comprehensive look at the artistÂ’s work on the symbology of art in the context of Hindu- Buddhism, art history, religion, faith and philosophy, in

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Los Leones

Los Leones tells the incredible story of the unique Basque club. AthleticÂ’s rich history and Basque-only philosophy causes intrigue across the footba

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Confronting the German Idealist Tradition Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book examines the philosophy of Jakob Friedrich Fries, a philosopher contemporaneous and in confrontation with Hegel. By examining Fries’ standpoint, the book attempts to reconstruct the picture of 19th-century German philosophy. In the 19th and 20th centuries, philosophers other than Kant, Fichte, Schelling and Hegel – especially Fries – had a significant influence ...

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Curriculum Histories in Place, in Person, in Practice Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book situates the Curriculum Theory Project at Louisiana State University within a larger historical framework of curriculum work, examining the practices which have sustained this type of curricular vitality over the lifetime of the field’s existence. It will appeal to both new and experienced scholars working across education foundations, urban education, philosoph...

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Newton: Kosmos, Bios, Logos - Irena Štěpánová

Anotace: Irena Štěpánová in this book explores Isaac Newton's engagement with ancient wisdom, the Hexameral tradition, Hermeticism, theology, alchemy as well as natural philosophy. In so doing, she brings together the established historiography with her own new insights. Štěpánová's study is more than a study of Newton's thought, for it contains a good dea...

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Irena Štěpánová - Newton

Irena Štěpánová in this book explores Isaac Newton’s engagement with ancient wisdom, the Hexameral tradition, Hermeticism, theology, alchemy as well as natural philosophy. In so doing, she brings together the established historiography with her own new insights. Štěpánová’s study is more than a study of Newton’s thought, for it contains a good deal of background on ancien...

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Newton: Kosmos, Bios, Logos - Irena Štěpánová

<p>Irena Štěpánová in this book explores Isaac Newton’s engagement with ancient wisdom, the Hexameral tradition, Hermeticism, theology, alchemy as well as natural philosophy. In so doing, she brings together the established historiography with her own new insights. Štěpánová’s study is more than a study of Newton’s thought, for it contains a good deal of background ...

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Aztec Myths & Tales: Epic Tales - Aveni Anthony

Anotace: This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250-200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) were Mesoamerica`s las...

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On Description - Alice Jedličková

Anotace: There are probably not many readers who would cherish their memories of writing a description at school... <br> Nevertheless, hardly anyone would deny that we cannot do without descriptions in everyday face-to-face dialogues - though only a few of us may be able to reflect on the process of describing, and to judge to what extent it is influenced by the ci...

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On Description

There are probably not many readers who would cherish their memories of writing a description at school… Nevertheless, hardly anyone would deny that we cannot do without descriptions in everyday face-to-face dialogues – though only a few of us may be able to reflect on the process of describing, and to judge to what extent it is influenced by the circumstances surrounding...

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On Description - Alice Jedličková

<p>There are probably not many readers who would cherish their memories of writing a description at school…</p><p>Nevertheless, hardly anyone would deny that we cannot do without descriptions in everyday face-to-face dialogues – though only a few of us may be able to reflect on the process of describing, and to judge to what extent it is influenced by th...

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O filosofii dějin (978-80-747-4097-8)

Elektronická kniha - autor Jacques Maritain, 176 stran Studie O filosofii dějin (vydaná anglicky v New Yorku roku 1957 a francouzsky v Paříži roku 1959) je jediný spis, který Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) věnoval výslovně filosofii dějin. Titul knihy „O filosofii dějin“ (anglicky On the Philosophy of History, francouzsky Pour une philosophie de l’histoire) naznačuje, že ...

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O filosofii dějin

Titul knihy „O filosofii dějin“ (anglicky On the Philosophy of History, francouzsky Pour une philosophie de l’histoire) naznačuje, že Maritain nechtěl napsat ani soustavné pojednání o filosofii dějin, ani ve vlastním slova smyslu úvod do této disciplíny, který by mapoval veškerou její problematiku. Jeho cílem bylo ukázat možnost a platnost určitých filosofických zákonů, k...

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O filosofii dějin

Studie O filosofii dějin (vydaná anglicky v New Yorku roku 1957 a francouzsky v Paříži roku 1959) je jediný spis, který Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) věnoval výslovně filosofii dějin. Titul knihy „O filosofii dějin“ (anglicky On the Philosophy of History, francouzsky Pour une philosophie de l’histoire) naznačuje, že Maritain nechtěl napsat ani soustavné pojednání o filosof...

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O filosofii dějin - Jacques Maritain

<p>Studie O filosofii dějin (vydaná anglicky v New Yorku roku 1957 a francouzsky v Paříži roku 1959) je jediný spis, který Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) věnoval výslovně filosofii dějin. Titul knihy „O filosofii dějin“ (anglicky On the Philosophy of History, francouzsky Pour une philosophie de l’histoire) naznačuje, že Maritain nechtěl napsat ani soustavné pojednání ...

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Metakunsthistorie - Jakub Stejskal

Anotace: "Kultura", "styl", "forma", "obraz", "médium", "kontext" nebo "materiál" jsou pojmy, s kterými běžně operujeme, když přemýšlíme o minulých i současných uměleckých dílech. Tato kniha je určená všem těm, jež zajímá myšlenkové podloží těchto pojmů a to, jakou roli hrály a hrají v akademických i n...

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Metakunsthistorie - Pojmy a dojmy uměleckohistorické představivosti - Jakub Stejskal

<p> "Kultura", "styl", "forma", "obraz", "médium", "kontext" nebo "materiál" jsou pojmy, s kterými běžně operujeme, když přemýšlíme o minulých i současných uměleckých dílech. Tato kniha je určená všem těm, jež zajímá myšlenkové podloží těchto pojmů a to, jakou roli hrály a hrají v akademických i n...

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Aztec Myths - Jackson J. K.

Anotace: Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica`s last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural phi...

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Analects - Konfucius Konfucius

Anotace: Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon...

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The Analects - Confucius

<p>Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life.Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers...

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Chineasy Travel - Noma Bar

Chineasy® Travel presents over 100 of the most used and useful Chinese characters, phrases and sentences for travellers, wherever they may find themselves in the Chinese-speaking world. Ingeniously illustrated throughout by Noma Bar, this guide breaks down the essentials in six themed chapters, from reading directions and using public transport, to ordering food off a men...

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Kuděj 2017/2

<p>Časopis pro kulturní dějiny<br />Z obsahu<br /> Platón mezi Mayi: několik poznámek k vnímání transcendence; Plato among the Maya: some notes on the perception of transcendence Jan Kapusta<br /> Koloběh smyslového: bdění a vjem, spánek a sen; The cycle of senses: waking and sense-perception, sleep and dream Karolína Jiráková<br /> Vztah pra...

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Strom v umění / Let it Grow Again! - Miroslav Ha?ák

<p>Ústředním tématem zcela výjimečné publikace se stal strom a jeho podoby i proměny v dějinách umění napříč staletími. Strom jako jeden z nejfrekventovanějších uměleckých, ale i sakrálních motivů podněcuje naši fantazii, ale zároveň je i nenahraditelným zdrojem obživy a materiálu. Je konstantou, k níž se v umění neustále vracíme. Nemohou si ho přivlastnit ani holan...

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Fundamental Painting - Claudia Rajlich

Anotace: Fundamental Painting (1975): Lessons in Minimalist Painting is the first account of this 1970s current and its role in the history of 20th century painting. The term Fundamental Painting was coined by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam as the title of a 1975 exhibition that sought to highlight a new kind of painting emerging on both sides of the Atlantic. It was bui...

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