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By Michel Onfray. 2002
On peut philosopher en charentaises, tranquille, sans mettre en jeu le monde comme il va ; on peut aussi user…
de la philosophie comme de la dynamite - en nietzschéen. C'est ce que propose Michel Onfray dans cet Antimanuel qui interroge philosophiquement le monde réel à partir de questions très contemporaines : l'esclavage généré par les sociétés libérales, les nouvelles limites de la liberté dessinées par le Net, la possible production génétique de monstres, la haine généralisée pour l'art contemporain, la passion du mensonge chez les politiciens, etc. [...] -- 4e de couvBy Anthony Quinton. 1999
A survey of the life and work of Edinburgh philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), the central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.…
During his prolific career, Hume produced influential works in philosophy, religion, political science, economics, and history, all characterized by clarity, skepticism, and an unwavering commitment to truth. 1999By Ralph Charles Sutherland Walker. 1999
By Ronald Hayman. 1999
By Marcus Aurelius. 2002
Ethical and spiritual reflections by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180), written during his last decade. Advice and insights…
on daily conduct, leadership, and personal integrity. Modern English translation and introduction by Gregory Hays. 2002By Michael Ayers. 1999
By Roger Rosenblatt. 2002
Author and PBS commentator identifies the "core values of the country, along with all the oddities and nonsense that make…
us us." In a series of brief, upbeat essays, Rosenblatt reflects on the Constitution, freedom of speech, liberalism, religion, political leadership, and the beauty of the American landscape. Some strong language. 2002By Armand M Nicholi. 2002
Although confirmed atheist Freud (1856-1939) and converted Christian Lewis (1898-1963) did not debate each other while alive, the author (himself…
a psychiatrist and professor) examines their beliefs and behaviors through their published work, autobiographies, and private correspondence to determine how they arrived at conflicting conclusions. Some descriptions of sex. 2002By Bruce Kuklick. 2001
Traces the growth of philosophical thinking in the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century. Describes traditions…
and explores the intentions of such thinkers as theologian Nathaniel William Taylor, metaphysician Josiah Royce, instrumentalist John Dewey, and postmodern pragmatist Richard Rorty, within the social matrix. 2001By Ralph Warner. 1996
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally important…
factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews with retirees illustrate the importance of this approachIncludes instructions for balancing spending with what is needed for early retirement, structuring an income stream, choosing and setting up…
a prosperity plan, creating a private utopia, fully funding investment vehicles, retiring early even with kids at home, and making money last as long as you do. 1999By Peter Richardson. 1993
Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and computers. Highlights job options such as an audio engineer, a research…
analyst, and a computer programmer. For senior high and older readersBy Laure Adler. 2008
"Son nom est connu dans un cercle d'initiés qui la considèrent comme une icône de la pensée contemporaine et qui…
se ressourcent régulièrement dans ses écrits. Je fais partie de ces personnes qui, par les hasards d'une amitié, à l'adolescence, ont eu la chance de tomber sur La Pesanteur et la Grâce, et, comme bon nombre d'étudiants, je le suppose, j'ai appris par coeur certains fragments qui résonnaient en moi comme des aphorismes de sagesse et de compréhension du monde. Pendant des années ce livre de chevet fut pour moi comme la boussole du marin au milieu de l'océan déchaîné. [...] Aujourd'hui, nous avons besoin de la pensée de Simone Weil, de sa clairvoyance, de son courage, de ses propositions pour réformer la société, de ses fulgurances, de ses questionnements, de son désir de réenchanter le monde." -- Extraits de la préfaceBy Geneviève Rodis-Lewis. 1998
Biography of the seventeenth-century French philosopher. A professor at the Sorbonne examines Descartes's intellectual characteristics and psychological makeup and the…
influence of cultural events on his development. Draws on his correspondence and writings to explain his philosophical method and contributions to mathematics. 1998By Raimond Gaita. 2000
A philosopher's inquiry into the foundations of moral responsibility in the face of injustice and evil. Draws on the work…
of Hannah Arendt, Simone Weil, George Orwell, Primo Levi, and Iris Murdoch to examine such issues as murder, racism, genocide, the Holocaust, and prospects for a universal ethics. 2000By Robert Solomon. 1997
Portrays the evolution of philosophical ideas and trends from ancient times to postmodern thinking, which arose after World War II.…
Traces the development of key ideologies and movements, explaining their meanings, relationships, and historical significanceBy Martin Yate. 1992
Explains how to promote yourself on paper in order to obtain job interviews by depicting a strong and positive image.…
The author gathered the most successful letters to illustrate what makes a great opening missive. Also includes sample rejection, acceptance, resignation, and thank you letters. Additional resources for job information includedBy Simon Blackburn. 1999
A primer "for people who want to think about the big themes: knowledge, reason, truth, mind, freedom, destiny, identity, God,…
goodness, justice." Explains the philosophical approaches of Plato, Descartes, Leibniz, Kant, and other major thinkers, drawing examples from everyday life to clarify complex issues. 1999By Roger Scruton. 1998
By Thomas Lynch. 2000
Meditative essays on matters of life and death, composed by a poet/funeral director. He explains that he has time on…
his hands because he doesn't play golf, doesn't drink (anymore), and is "married to an Italian." In "The Way We Are" he discusses his family's addiction--alcoholism. Some strong language. 2000