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Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta’s bestselling debut, cast an Indigenous lens on contemporary society. It was, said Melissa Lucashenko, "an extraordinary invitation into the world of the Dreaming." Right Story, Wrong Story extends Yunkaporta’s explorations of how we can learn from Indigenous thinking. Along the way, he talks to a range of people including liberal economists, memorization experts, Frisian ecologists, and Elders who are wood carvers, mathematicians and storytellers.

We all have things we rely on going our way to help us feel calm and happy. Your partner waking up in a good mood. No traffic on the way to work. No queues at the supermarket. And no rain on your day off. But what happens when things don’t work out that way? We fall back on soothing habits. A trip to the cupboard for snacks. Scrolling on social media. A few beers or a couple of glasses of wine after a stressful day.

Tackling a key theme each month, from Happiness and Health to Money and Politics, Everyday Stoicism guides you through the calendar year to build a toolkit of simple exercises and practical ideas for how to live these values every day. So, harness the collective wisdom of the ancient Stoic philosophers today and discover the joy of everyday stoicism.

Emerging research is revealing that there is, in fact, more to the good life than the current—and even ancient—conversation suggests. This has been identified as psychological richness. Dr. Lorraine Besser, a founding investigator in these studies, shows how psychological richness helps to make our Good Lives more interesting. Interesting experiences captivate our minds, engage our thoughts and emotions, and often change our perspective. What’s interesting is different for everyone, and everyone can obtain and strengthen the skills necessary to access the interesting.

Many of us often feel challenged by the question of what gives our lives true meaning. What are we searching for? How do we know we are on the right path? In Playing Dead, Robert Sheehan shares intimate reflections on his own search for purpose, looking back at this journey so far and sharing the lessons he has learnt along the way. Meditation is at the heart of Robert's route to awakening and here he reveals how we can welcome practice into our daily lives to nurture a quiet mind and content heart.

Veteran war historian Paul Ham embarks on a journey that has never been attempted: to restore the idea of the soul to the human story and to show how belief in, and beliefs arising from, the soul/mind have driven human history. The Soul tells the story of the inner 'I', the strange essence of ourselves, and how it has been animated, immortalized, loved, armed, inflamed, enslaved, illuminated and enlightened over 250,000 years.

If you've ever experienced the blissful feeling of being fully immersed in a project, of ideas come to you naturally, or of getting lost in thought when cooking, playing music, or dancing, then you've accessed the flow state. Sometimes we stumble into it by accident, but what if you could access and unlock the healing properties of the flow state whenever you need it? Dr. Julia F. Christensen shows us how we can use the arts to alter our emotional state, tap into our ability to focus, release our creativity and improve our overall wellbeing.

In this Very Short Introduction, Marya Schechtman uses insights from philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and popular thought to consider some of the most compelling and puzzling questions about the self, including questions about what kind of object a self is if it is an object at all, what it means to be oneself and why it is important, what kinds of changes the self can and cannot survive, whether a self can be separated from its body, and what role engagement with the environment and with other selves plays in constituting and maintaining the self.

Dive into a transformative journey through the vast and intricate landscape of the mind. From ancient philosophies to cutting-edge scientific discoveries, this book takes you on a captivating voyage that illuminates the marvels of consciousness, identity, and existence. Each chapter, carefully crafted to be engaging and jargon-free, offers a fresh perspective on age-old questions while exploring new horizons of understanding. Whether you're a curious soul seeking insights into the nature of self or someone eager to delve into the intersections of science, technology, and philosophy, this ...

In Unwalled World: Belonging in a Borderless Age, readers are taken on an insightful journey exploring the concept of cosmopolitanism in the digital age. The book examines how our increasing interconnectedness is redefining our notions of identity, culture, and ethics. Unwalled World delves into topics like: The History of Cosmopolitanism: Discover the roots of cosmopolitan philosophy and its limitations. The Impact of the Internet: Learn how digital connectivity blurs geographical borders and fosters new communities. Cultural Fusion and Friction: Explore the positive and challenging ...

In an age of instant access to the past and pixel-perfect simulations, nostalgia has never felt so real…or so dangerous. Our longing for simpler times offers comfort, but can also hinder our growth. With captivating analysis and relatable storytelling, The Future Past unpacks how technology amplifies and exploits our sense of nostalgia for the past. Delve into how our brains are wired to remember, uncover how algorithms feed our cravings for the familiar, and how curated online feeds warp our perception of history. With an eye towards the future, this book examines the ways in which ...

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to relive the same life, with all its joys and regrets, for eternity? Friedrich Nietzsche, the provocative and influential philosopher, posed this existential challenge with his concept of eternal recurrence. In The Weight of Forever, we embark on a journey through Nietzsche's mind-bending idea – that time isn't a straight line, but a circle. This compelling, easy-to-understand guide unpacks: Nietzsche's life and the world that spawned his radical philosophy. The despair and exhilaration the idea of eternal recurrence can stir. How embracing ...

Çocukları düşünmeye, sorgulamaya ve gerçeği aramaya yönelten felsefi hikâyeler anlattığı çocuk kitaplarıyla çok sevilen Anooshirvan Miandji'den bu kez gençler ve büyükler için bir epistemik roman: Aromatik Adam. Her doğru gerçek midir? Çok kişi bir şeye inanırsa, o gerçek olur mu? Bilginin sınırı var mıdır? Bilginin ölçüsü nedir? Bildiğimiz her şey, her şey midir? Doğa ile doğaüstü arasındaki fark nedir? Parlayan her şey ışık mıdır? Pahalı olan her şey değerli midir? Bilinmeyeni bilmek için neden önce bilineni bilmek gerekir? Bu soruların yanıtını merak ediyorsanız, Aromatik Adam romanı dinlemenizi bekliyor.

Operating Manual for Enlightenment: Recreating Your Mind explores how we see and learn to see the world. It takes you on your own journey into what you consider reality and asks how you can make it better. This journey enters those areas you take for granted: thoughts, sensations, emotions, sense of place, and purpose. The book’s aim is not to explain, but to prepare you for change. Change that you must carry out yourself. Instant Enlightenment will tell you why you must focus on this journey, for your own sake and for the benefit of us all.

О ничтожестве и горестях жизни — труд известного немецкого философа Артура Шопенгауэра (нем. Arthur Schopenhauer, (1788–1860). Человек находится во власти безграничных желаний — ничто не в силах утолить его страсти, его потребности в обладании, так как каждый удовлетворенный порыв рождает новый. Другими выдающимися произведениями А. Шопенгауэра являются "О воле в природе", "О свободе воли", "Об основе морали", "Две основные проблемы этики", "О четверояком корне закона достаточного основания" и "Мир как воля и представление".

Ever wondered why you're here? Or if that ice cream cone was a free choice or destined from the Big Bang? If so, get ready for a mind-bending, hilarious adventure through philosophy’s greatest questions! Philosophical Puzzles & Peculiar Pickles isn't your standard stuffy philosophy textbook. It tackles the biggies – free will, the mind-body problem, existence, reality itself – but with a wink and a healthy dose of humor. Imagine Plato chatting with Bill and Ted, hilarious thought experiments, and philosophers tripped up by their own paradoxes. This book is for anyone who's ever stared...

Der vorliegende Text in Hörbuchform ist einer der früh veröffentlichten Werke Nietzsches. Darin greift er zum einen die Thematik auf, warum die geisteswissenschaftliche Bildung das Fundament von künftigen Generationen, Schullehrern und Universitätspersonal abbildet und in welcher Weise dieser Bildungs-Humanismus sich entwickeln und gedeihen, aber auch irritieren und verwirren kann und zwar sowohl Lehrende wie Lernende. Wo liegt der Ursprung unseres Bildungsverständnisses?

Wir können - unabhängig von den jeweiligen äußeren Umständen - an jedem Ort und zu jeder Zeit ein Leben in Freiheit führen. Dies ist die ermutigende Botschaft des Zen-Meisters Thich Nhat Hanh. Ein Leben in Freiheit bedeutet ein Leben in Achtsamkeit. Achtsamkeit für unsere Gefühle und Gedanken, für unser Handeln und für unsere Umgebung ist die zentrale Voraussetzung für eine selbstbestimmte Freiheit. Eine Freiheit, die wiederum Grundlage für unser Glück ist.

Embark on a profound exploration of self-identity and societal relationships through the philosophical lens of Simone de Beauvoir in " Mirrors of Alienation ". This engaging narrative delves into the intricacies of the 'Self' and the 'Other', unraveling how these concepts shape our interactions and our quest for authentic freedom. Journey through history, explore real-world scenarios, engage with critiques, and reflect on the contemporary relevance of de Beauvoir's ideas in today's sociopolitical landscape. This book invites readers into a captivating dialogue that transcends philosophical ...

Embark on a captivating journey through the metaphysical ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz with "Leibniz's Monads: Unraveling the Fabric of Reality." This thought-provoking exploration delves into Leibniz's concept of monads, simple substances that form the very essence of the universe. In easily understandable language, this book illuminates: Leibniz's life and historical context, grounding his philosophy in his time. The foundations of Leibniz's philosophy, including his critique of Cartesian and Spinozist thought. The intriguing concept of monads, their characteristics, and the ...