Nonfiction Philosophy

In our fast-paced society, we often overlook the needs of our inner selves. This best selling guide shows how to add depth, meaning, and spirituality to your life by nurturing the spirit. By teaching you how to sense the sacredness of everyday things, it will help you solve emotional problems, ease frustration, and gain new perspectives on what living means.

Rarely has an ancient text influenced the world as immensely as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor (161 - 180 AD). In this series of personal writings and reflections, he collects his thoughts on Stoic philosophy, exploring themes of virtue, the nature of the universe and the meaning of life. This book has stood the test of time as a cornerstone of philosophical literature and a guide to living a balanced and meaningful life.

When we talk about emotional intelligence we are actually referring to the development of the person. This topic has been on the rise for a few decades and it has proven to be useful not only on a personal level but also in the workplace. Research on the benefits of a proper development of emotional intelligence is on the increase, advising on the training of it as early as possible. Therefore, school is the most suitable environment for young children and even adolescents to get to know and to develop emotional intelligence.

Cet ouvrage part de ceux qui ont réussi à faire cristalliser une approche, une attitude, un esprit, pour offrir au lecteur la reprise des étapes majeures de l'aventure de la pensée occidentale depuis Parménide jusqu'à Sartre et Bruaire en passant par Platon, Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche ou encore Bergson.

La philosophie intrigue ou effraie ceux qui ne la connaissent pas. Elle passionne, depuis vingt-cinq siècles, beaucoup de ceux qui ont pris la peine de l'étudier, à commencer par certains des plus grands génies de l'humanité, qui ont fait son histoire et sa grandeur. C'est cette passion que le présent ouvrage veut rendre compréhensible. Il explique ce qu'est la philosophie, comment elle a évolué à travers les siècles, enfin quels sont les grands courants, dans chaque domaine, qui la traversent ou s'y affrontent.

An essay that presents theories of time and healing.

The Microsoft mogul on the positive power of intelligence and creativity.