Life Examined

Author : Nick Garside,Jonathan Lavery,Charles Wells
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781770487185

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Life Examined is an anthology of carefully edited readings designed to serve as an introduction to many of the fundamental concepts of ethical and socio-political thought. It includes primary sources from a variety of traditions, with selections that range chronologically from ancient times through to the present day. These readings have been thoughtfully selected, edited, and contextualized to provide students with opportunities to sharpen their capacities for critical and theoretical reflection. The book begins with three key texts that frame the historical discourse. Subsequent chapters are organized around ethical themes and theoretical questions that have animated debates throughout the ages, including the nature of practical rationality, scientific reasoning, wisdom, the law, equality, power, violence, and identity.

Author : Robert Nozick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1990-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780671725013

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An exploration of topics of everyday importance in the Socratic tradition.

Author : Stephen Grosz
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780393349320

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The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves by Stephen Grosz Pdf

An easy to understand overview of the process of psychoanalysis with illustrative examples.

Author : Astra Taylor
Publisher : The New Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781595584472

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Examined Life by Astra Taylor Pdf

This accompaniment to Taylor's documentary film of the same name, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2008, is a peripatetic effort to bring philosophy to the streets. Taylor speaks with today's most influential thinkers in settings that give meaning and inspiration to the discussions. Most notable are Peter Singer's thoughts on ethics and consumption in the middle of busy Fifth Avenue, Michael Hardt's talk of revolution in a rowboat in Central Park, and Slavoj iek strolling through a garbage dump while criticizing environmentalism. There are also appearances by Cornel West, Avital Ronell, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Martha Nussbaum, and Judith Butler. Both the book and the film attempt to make philosophy approachable, and the majority of the discussions here do just that. Taylor, for better or worse, refrains from any overarching theme or commentary, although her interactions with these thinkers do go beyond mere interviews to productive philosophical debates. As in life, in the end it is the walks and the fruitful conversations that are important. Recommended for public libraries. [Look for the DVD review in a future issue.Ed.]Steven Chabot, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Toronto Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Author : James Hollis, Ph.D.
Publisher : Sounds True
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781683640486

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Living an Examined Life by James Hollis, Ph.D. Pdf

How do you define “growing up”? Does it mean you achieve certain cultural benchmarks—a steady income, paying taxes, marriage, and children? Or does it mean leaving behind the expectations of others and growing into the person you were meant to be? If you find yourself in a career, place, relationship, or crisis you never foresaw and that seems at odds with your beliefs about who you are, it means your soul is calling on you to reexamine your path. With Living an Examined Life, James Hollis offers an essential guidebook for anyone at a crossroads in life Here this acclaimed author guides you through 21 areas for self-inquiry and growth—such as how to exorcise the ghosts of your past, when to choose meaning over happiness, how to construct a mature spirituality, and how to seize permission to be who you really are With his trademark eloquence and insight, Dr. Hollis offers a potent resource you’ll return to time and again to energize and inspire you on your journey to create a life of personal authority, integrity, and fulfillment.

Author : Luis E. Navia
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781616140861

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Socrates by Luis E. Navia Pdf

Philosopher Luis E. Navia presents a compelling portrayal of Socrates in this very readable and well-researched book, which is both a biography of the man and an exploration of his ideas.

Author : James Miller
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1429957166

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Examined Lives by James Miller Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 We all want to know how to live. But before the good life was reduced to ten easy steps or a prescription from the doctor, philosophers offered arresting answers to the most fundamental questions about who we are and what makes for a life worth living. In Examined Lives, James Miller returns to this vibrant tradition with short, lively biographies of twelve famous philosophers. Socrates spent his life examining himself and the assumptions of others. His most famous student, Plato, risked his reputation to tutor a tyrant. Diogenes carried a bright lamp in broad daylight and announced he was "looking for a man." Aristotle's alliance with Alexander the Great presaged Seneca's complex role in the court of the Roman Emperor Nero. Augustine discovered God within himself. Montaigne and Descartes struggled to explore their deepest convictions in eras of murderous religious warfare. Rousseau aspired to a life of perfect virtue. Kant elaborated a new ideal of autonomy. Emerson successfully preached a gospel of self-reliance for the new American nation. And Nietzsche tried "to compose into one and bring together what is fragment and riddle and dreadful chance in man," before he lapsed into catatonic madness. With a flair for paradox and rich anecdote, Examined Lives is a book that confirms the continuing relevance of philosophy today—and explores the most urgent questions about what it means to live a good life.

Author : David A. White
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000489583

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The Examined Life by David A. White Pdf

In this book, the follow-up to the best-sellingPhilosophy for Kids, Dr. David White delves deeper into the philosophical questions kids (and adults) care about deeply. Through vibrant discussions and debate, the book offers ways teachers can help students grapple with age-old questions about the nature of friendship (Aristotle), time (Augustine), knowledge (Plato), existence of God (Aquinas), perception (Berkeley), freedom and society (Rousseau), and many more. The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 presents primary source readings that will encourage discussion and debate; Part 2 offers easy-to-use activities that focus on the direct application of philosophy to areas such as critical thinking, language, and the arts; and Part 3 offers a unique perspective just for teachers—a philosophical look at how teachers can become more reflective philosophers themselves. This is an excellent teachers' handbook for using advanced philosophy in the classroom. Grades 7-12

Author : Jonathan Reisman, M.D.
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250246615

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The Unseen Body by Jonathan Reisman, M.D. Pdf

"A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman's experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body. The way he thinks about the body and medicine—the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain—is extraordinary!" —Mary Roach In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D.—a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist—brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds helps to diagnose heart attacks, how the body is made mostly of mucus, not water, and how urine carries within it a tale of humanity’s origins. Through his offbeat adventures in healthcare and travel, Reisman discovers new perspectives on the body: a trip to the Alaskan Arctic reveals that fat is not the enemy, but the hero; a stint in the Himalayas uncovers the boundary where the brain ends and the mind begins; and eating a sheep’s head in Iceland offers a lesson in empathy. By relating rich experiences in far-flung lands and among unique cultures back to the body’s inner workings, he shows how our organs live inextricably intertwined lives—an internal ecosystem reflecting the natural world around us. Reisman offers a new and deeply moving perspective, and helps us make sense of our bodies and how they work in a way readers have never before imagined.

Author : John Kekes
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780271044743

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Author : David Friedrich Strauss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044020672176

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The Life of Jesus, Critically Examined by David Friedrich Strauss Pdf

David Friedrich Strauss's Das Leben Jesu kritisch bearbeitet (1835) brought about a new dawn in Biblical criticism by applying the 'myth theory' to the life of Jesus. Strauss treated the Gospel narrative like any other historical work, and denied all supernatural elements in the Gospels. Das Leben Jesu created an overnight sensation and Strauss became embroiled in fierce controversy. This earliest English version of 1846 was translated by the novelist George Eliot, and was her first published book.

Author : Michael Schwalbe
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0190620668

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The Sociologically Examined Life by Michael Schwalbe Pdf

While the usual introductory sociology text emphasizes defining key concepts in the field, the rigidity of this structure creates a need for a text that teaches real-world application of these concepts. The Sociologically Examined Life: Pieces of the Conversation prides itself on being an"anti-text," a tool that demonstrates how to recognize and utilize sociological thinking in the real world. The conversational writing encourages discussion - and debate - over ideas that are provocative and personal, and pushes students to think critically about what makes them feel the way theydo. The Sociologically Examined Life draws from examples that are culturally relevant to today's students, and encourages students to apply sociological thinking to their everyday lives and to reflect on their own roles as active players in the social world.

Author : George Steiner
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0300080956

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Errata by George Steiner Pdf

One of our most noted and controversial thinkers, Steiner draws on episodes from his life to explore the central ideas and themes of his thinking and writing over seven decades, from languages to Homer to Jewishness.

Author : James Harpur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Autobiographical poetry, English
ISBN : 1909747874

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The payphone trap -- Helots -- Illyria -- Hermit -- Ithaca.

Author : Karan Singh
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789353570248

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An Examined Life by Karan Singh Pdf

An Examined Life is a collection of writings from politician and scholar Karan Singh. There are momentous events here drawn from Jammu and Kashmir's history, as well as essays and letters on subjects ranging from political science to active politics, metaphysics and spirituality to Hinduism as a way of life. The essays, particularly, often anecdotal, feature important figures in contemporary history and offer insight into the years following Independence that set the tone for the world's largest democracy. While his official correspondence with Jawaharlal Nehru over three decades casts light on the political turmoil in Kashmir post accession to India, his letters to Indira Gandhi address a dark period in contemporary history - the 1975 Emergency, and the events before and after. The anthology also contains select poems and excerpts from his travelogues and novel set in Kashmir.