Philosophy Ethics

A Message to Garcia is an inspirational essay that was was wildly popular, which has sold over 40 million copies, and has been translated into 37 languages. The essay celebrates the initiative of a soldier who is given a daunting mission. He does not object, ask questions, or request help but simply finds a way to accomplish it. Through this essay Hubbard encourages the reader to apply this attitude to his own life as a sure way to success.

Gaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher of the first century AD. He has been referred to as the Roman Socrates and is also remembered for being the teacher of Epictetus. He taught philosophy in Rome during the reign of Nero and so was sent into exile in 65 AD, returning to Rome only under Galba. Twenty-one of his lectures survive together with a few fragmentary notes from others, all of which are contained in this narration.

Epictetus was one of the main voices of the philosophy of the Stoa, and as such most influentia. His "Enchiridion", or handbook, is a manual for practical philosophy. It offers carefully worded instructions for an ethical, sustained way of life. A very old text - but true to this very day and age!

Gate of Choice marks the conclusion to a movement that began with Third Circle Theory, which has awakened millions since its release in 2013. Now Pejman Ghadimi introduces us to the conclusion that critics have called the book that will awaken mankind in the 21st century. While the subjects inside are controversial and even uncomfortable for most to confront, The Gate of Choice stands on its own a powerful way to make sense of our existence here on Earth, its greater purpose, and why we as a civilization and a species are not immune to extinction.

When you possess a confident outlook, you perform at your highest level. When you believe in yourself, the people you rely on, and something ultimately greater than yourself, you will be able to do what you once thought was impossible. Confidence is a function of lifestyle, driven by a guiding set of principles. Listen to this audiobook and discover what Tim learned from his grandmother Billye - concepts handed down from the masters of motivation.

Mogel’s sage advice on parenting young children has struck a chord with thousands of readers and made her one of today’s most trusted parenting authorities. Now, in a longawaited followup, Mogel addresses the question she hears most frequently: what to do when those children become teenagers, their sense of independence and entitlement grows, the pressure to compete and succeed skyrockets, and communication becomes fraught with obstacles.

O filósofo alemão faz uma crítica à moral vigente, analisando os princípios ocidentais desde Sócrates; além das ideologias religiosas, como compaixão e igualdade; da filosofia; da ciência e da arte. É considerada uma das obras mais incisivas sobre a origem dos nossos conceitos morais, ao questionar o valor da moral, e representa o auge da psicologia social de Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Dividida em três tratados, este livro atemporal tem um significado inestimável.

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (1785) is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most important in the field. Kant examines the core concepts and principles of moral theory, showing that they are normative for rational agents. He aspires to lay bare the fundamental principle of morality and prove that it applies to us. Kant offers the argument that the rightness of an action is determined by the character of the principle that a person chooses to act upon.

In Pedagogy of Freedom Paulo Freire travels ever more deeply into the territory where learning and activism are the essence of human life. This profound book shows why an engaged way of learning and teaching is central to the creation of the individual, culture, and history. This book displays the striking creativity and profound insight that characterized Freire's work to the very end of his life—an uplifting and provocative exploration not only for educators, but also for all that learn and live.

Valerie Tiberius introduces you to a way of thinking about your goals that enables you to reflect on them effectively throughout your life. She illustrates her approach with vivid examples, many of which are drawn from her own life, ranging from the silly to the serious, from shopping to navigating prejudice. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness, reminding us of the profound influence other people have on our lives, our goals, and how we should pursue them.

Zaratustra se presenta como el profeta supremo fuente de sabiduría, un ermitaño que vive recluido en la montaña, donde a lo largo de su retiro reflexiona sobre la vida y la naturaleza del hombre. Cuando siente que es el momento adecuado, decide regresar al mundo para comunicar el fruto de su conocimiento. Así, esta obra narra los discursos que Zaratustra pronuncia entre los hombres para anunciar su nueva doctrina.

Mientras iba a presentarse ante la Asamblea por las acusaciones de Meleto, Sócrates se encontraría con su viejo amigo Eutifrón, con quién empezaría una charla casual respecto a los motivos que llevaron a cada uno a juicio; sin imaginar que, a lo largo de su conversación, iniciaría un improvisado debate moral respecto a lo piadoso y lo injusto.

Epicteto acreditava que a meta principal da filosofia é ajudar as pessoas comuns a enfrentar positivamente os desafios cotidianos e a lidar com as inevitáveis perdas, decepções e mágoas da vida. A arte de viver prega a liberdade pessoal e a serenidade e demonstra que virtude e felicidade estão estreitamente relacionadas.

How to live a morally decent life in the midst of today's constant, complex choices In a world of often confusing and terrifying global problems, how should we make choices in our everyday lives? Does anything on the individual level really make a difference? In Catastrophe Ethics, Travis Rieder...

La proclamación neoliberal de la libertad se manifiesta en realidad como un imperativo paradójico: sé libre. Domina una economía de la supervivencia en la que cada uno es su propio empresario. El neoliberalismo, con sus desinhibidos impulsos narcisistas del yo y del rendimiento, es el infierno de lo igual, una sociedad de la depresión y el cansancio compuesta por sujetos aislados.

**WINNER OF THE RABBI SACKS BOOK PRIZE 2025** Fiercely divisive times call for radically different arguments. In our age of seemingly irreconcilable differences, argument is increasingly seen as a plague to be avoided or a contest to be won. Daniel Taub, an experienced peace negotiator and...

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 rethink and reorganize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between them? This Very Short Introduction provides an introductory account of Stoic philosophy, and tells the story of how ancient Stoicism survived and evolved into the movement we see today.

In this short book, Roger Scruton presents an original and radical defense of human uniqueness. Confronting the views of evolutionary psychologists, utilitarian moralists, and philosophical materialists such as Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett, Scruton argues that human beings cannot be understood simply as biological objects.

"Tratado sobre la tolerancia" es una obra escrita por Voltaire en 1763 en la que se defiende la importancia de la tolerancia religiosa y la libertad de conciencia. En el tratado, Voltaire critica el fanatismo religioso y la violencia que se ejerce en nombre de la religión, y defiende la necesidad de separar la religión de la política.

Bhagavad Gita distilled. Authentic, unbiased, and thorough. One hundred percent spiritual. Zero percent religion. Includes the recitation of Sanskrit Slokas. Secrets for success, happiness, abundance, peace, and liberation from material bondage. Authentic, spiritual, and scientific. Nothing religious about it. Expect to receive divine love and God's grace, and prepare yourself for a total and positive life transformation.