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The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism
by Ron Suskind  Publisher Comments From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Ron Suskind comes a startling look at how America lost its way and at the nation's struggle, day by day, to reclaim the moral authority upon which its survival depends. From the White...
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The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation
by Marian Wrig Edelman Synopsis Founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund--and bestselling author--Edelman looks back on what has been done, and what still needs to be done, to make the nation and world safe and fair for all children....
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Spinoza
by Michael Della Rocca Publisher Comments Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was one of towering philosophers of the Seventeenth century. Renowned for his metaphysics, he also made significant contributions to understanding the human mind, the emotions, moral philosophy, and political philosophy...
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The Best Buddhist Writing 2008 (Best Buddhist Writing)
by Melvin Mcleod Synopsis Eclectic and thought-provoking, The Best Buddhist Writing 2008 is the fifth volume in this annual series that brings together the year's most notable literature, inspired by Buddhist philosophy and practice. Selected by the editors of the Shambhala Sun...
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The Modern Philosophical Revolution: The Luminosity of Existence
by David Walsh Publisher Comments The Modern Philosophical Revolution breaks new ground by demonstrating the continuity of European philosophy from Kant to Derrida. Much of the literature on European philosophy has emphasized the breaks that have occurred in the course of two centuries...
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Fathoming the Cosmos and Ordering the World: The Yijing (I Ching, or Classic of Changes) and Its Evolution in China (Richard Lectures)
by Richard J. Smith Publisher Comments Fathoming the Cosmos and Ordering the World is the first full-length study in any Western language of the development of the Yijing in China from earliest times to the present. Drawing on the most recent scholarship in both Asian and Western languages...
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Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy 2ND Edition Rev
by Simon Blackburn Publisher Comments The Gambler's Fallacy, the Dirty Hands Argument, Pascal's Wager--philosophical terms can be both intriguing and baffling. Now, eminent philosopher Simon Blackburn offers the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of philosophy available in a single...
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Illness: The Cry of the Flesh (Art of Living)
by Havi Carel Synopsis What is illness? Is it a physiological malfunction or a social label? Is it simply the absence of health? How do our physical, social, and emotional worlds change when we become ill? Havi Carel addresses these questions by interweaving a personal account...
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Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far
by Amy Grant Publisher Comments One of America’s most popular music artists shares beautiful pieces of an unforgettable human mosaic, revealing pieces of a life in progress. With her unmistakable voice and honest lyrics, Amy Grant has captured a unique place in American music. As...
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Why Faith Matters
by David Wolpe Publisher Comments Judging by today's bestseller lists, one would think that religion is either irrational or extreme. What's missing is a genuine debate between the atheists and fanatics; someone to point out that religion has value in the modern world. Why Faith Matters...
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Existentialism (Beginner's Guides)
by Thomas E. Wartenberg Synopsis Existentialism is one of few philosophical terms that pervades modern culture, cropping up in movies such as the Matrix and Fight Club, and yet most people don't really know exactly what it means. Using key concepts--including Freedom and the Absurd...
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The Way of the Buddha: The Illustrated Dhammapada
by Rubin Museum Of Art Publisher Comments The Dhammapada, a core text for Buddhists all over the world, consists of more than 400 sayings from Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Here, in a handsome and giftable format, The Way of the Buddha presents the complete text of F. Max Mü...
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The Quest for Wisdom in Plato and Carl Jung; a Comparative Study of the Healers of the Soul.
by Martha C Beck Book News Annotation Beck (philosophy, Lyon College) proves her significant knowledge of both Jung and Plato in this rigorous treatment of both, presented by topic. Beck begins with the concept of self-knowledge, describing how Jung approaches the conscious, unconscious...
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Introducing Philosophy: A Graphic Guide to the History of Thinking (Introducing)
by David Robinson Synopsis A clear guide to some of the most complex questions ever asked and who asked them. All the key arguments and ideas of all the significant philosophers of the Western world from Heraclitus to Derrida are covered in this comprehensive introduction. What is...
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Psycho-Physical Dualism Today: An Interdisciplinary Approach
by Alessandro Antonietti Synopsis Philosophers and scientists have recently been showing renewed interest in dualistic conceptions of the human mind, owing to growing acknowledgment of the failings of materialism and reductionism in contemporary philosophical and scientific thought. This...
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A Dictionary of Buddhism (Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Damien Keown Publisher Comments New dictionary covering beliefs, doctrines, practices, major texts and history....
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Popular Culture and Philosophy #35: Star Trek and Philosophy: The Wrath of Kant
by Jason T. (edt) Eberl Publisher Comments Philosophy and space travel are characterized by the same fundamental purpose: exploration. An essential guide for both philosophers and Trekkers, Star Trek and Philosophy combines a philosophical spirit of inquiry with the beloved television and film...
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Privacy: A Manifesto
by Wolfgang Sofsky Publisher Comments What ever happened to privacy? The simple right to be left alone? Surveillance cameras track our movements. Governments monitor our phone calls, e-mails, and Internet habits. Insurance companies know what drugs we take. Banks and credit agencies keep...
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Subjectivity and Selfhood: Investigating the First-Person Perspective (Bradford Books Bradford Books)
by Dan Zahavi Publisher Comments What is a self? Does it exist in reality or is it a mere social constructandmdash;or is it perhaps a neurologically induced illusion? The legitimacy of the concept of the self has been questioned by both neuroscientists and philosophers in recent years...
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Trust: Self-Interest and the Common Good
by Marek Kohn Publisher Comments Trust--whether between parents and children, merchants and shoppers, or citizens and their government--lies at the very heart of our relationships, our society, and our everyday lives. This vividly written compact book reveals how modern thinkers...
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