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"In this luminous narrative, the story of the Moon traverses time and space, rendering a range of human experiences--from the beliefs of ancient cultures to the science of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, from the obsessions of colorful 19th-century 'selenographers' to the astronauts of Apollo and now, Artemis. Still as Bright also traces Christopher Cokino's own lunar pilgrimage. With his backyard telescope, he explores the surface of the Moon,...
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These informative Essays are writings of alternative political and philosophical ideas - ideas that are thoughts which may be uppermost in our minds when we deal with questions about our extraordinary existence on this Planet. This vale of tears, and laughter - the agony, and the ecstasy.Though man has made extraordinary leaps and bounds in all technologies as well as know-how, and is proven also to be self-sacrificing in many instances at his best...
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Science has made remarkable progress in uncovering the mysteries of our world. But what is science, and how do we know what we know? This book aims to explore the philosophy of science, examining the fundamental assumptions, methods, and principles that underpin scientific inquiry.Starting with a historical overview of the development of science, the book will explore key philosophical questions that arise in the context of scientific research. For...
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Get the Summary of Thinknetic's Critical Thinking and Logic Mastery in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Critical Thinking and Logic Mastery" by Thinknetic is a comprehensive guide that emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in various aspects of life, including the workplace, education, and personal decision-making. The book underscores the challenges of balancing work and personal life, and how critical...
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Get the Summary of Brigid Delaney's Reasons Not to Worry in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times" by Brigid Delaney presents a modern exploration of Stoicism as a means to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary life. Delaney's journey into Stoicism begins with a study from Exeter University, which leads her to participate in Stoic Week, an...
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Desde los orígenes de la humanidad, el ser humano ha procurado mejorar sus condiciones de vida y el bienestar de sus congéneres mediante la ciencia y la técnica aplicadas a su propia existencia y a la realidad que lo circunda. En las últimas décadas, gracias al desarrollo científico y tecnológico, hemos experimentado un crecimiento acelerado, que seguramente devendrá exponencial, de las posibilidades que nos ofrecen las denominadas tecnologías...
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Dive into the essence of thought and the marvel of consciousness in The Anatomy of Mind. This book explores the intriguing questions of what constitutes a mind and how thinking operates, proposing a compelling hypothesis on what it means to be a thinker. Beyond theoretical exploration, it delves into the practical implications of understanding our mind's mechanics, shedding light on how such knowledge can enrich our interactions with ourselves and...
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Every step in life presents an opportunity to reflect on the past journey. Having worked on diverse issues over many years, I now cherish the progress made towards envisioned goals.
Admission into an institution aligned with one's core purpose and vision is a proud milestone. As I look back, I am reminded that the seeds we once planted with history as our guide now blossom as illuminating milestones.
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Known as 'the angriest black man in America', Malcolm X was one of the most famous activists to ever live. Going beyond biography, Black Minded examines Malcolm X's philosophical system, restoring his thinking to the pantheon of Black Radical Thought.
Michael Sawyer argues that the foundational concepts of Malcolm X's political philosophy - economic and social justice, strident opposition to white supremacy and Black internationalism - are often...
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Ce livre s'intéresse à une rencontre: celle de deux philosophes, mais aussi celle de deux siècles et de deux régimes de pensée. Leibniz (1646-1716) et Diderot (1713-1784) appartiennent à deux traditions en apparence opposées: on associe généralement la pensée leibnizienne aux grands systèmes métaphysiques du XVIIe siècle, et celle de Diderot à la mise en pièces de ces édifices par la voie d'une philosophie expérimentale radicalement...
12) The New Tao
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Taoism is an ancient faith of China. It would begin with ancient philosophers like Chuang Chou, Lao Tzu, and others. It would create an idea called Tao. It can mean anything like the Way, Nature, order, life, God, the right way of things, and much more. Its idea underlies martial arts, Chinese philosophy, and indeed Chinese civilization. It is a fascinating word with rich meanings. Here in this book, we will study Tao through philosophical,...
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In this important work, Jim Kanaris provides a unique approach to the study of religion, aiming to alleviate the methodological and ideological barriers that divide philosophers, theologians, and social scientists. This is a "philosophy of religion" for a wider audience than that designation usually circumscribes, and, for that reason, Kanaris opts for the broader "philosophy of religious studies." He hybridizes insights principally from the works...
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Get the Summary of Douglas Harding's On Having No Head in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Douglas Harding's "On Having No Head" recounts a profound realization during a walk in the Himalayas, where he discovered his lack of a head, replaced by a boundless void that encompassed everything. This insight led to a sense of peace and unity, as he no longer perceived a separation between himself and the world. Harding...
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La Gran Política de Nietzsche busca reponer en su lugar a un autor capital del pensamiento contemporáneo y someter a crítica gran parte de las lecturas actuales que se hacen del mismo. Así como en la Segunda Guerra Mundial se buscó falsear a Friedrich Nietzsche para acercarlo al régimen nazi, en la posguerra se intentó rescatarlo en forma a-política como un supuesto autor humanista (Walter Kaufmann, Bernard Williams, Alexander Nehamas) y desde...
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Love of Knowledge: Foundations, Inquiries, and Paradigms for Transformation by Tarthang Tulku opens with an investigation into "technological knowledge," the patterns of knowing we all rely on, including the all-important distinction between the public and the private realms. The inquiry then shifts to the role of the self as the one who knows. Part Three of the book investigates a way of knowing in which there are no fixed positions, while Part Four...
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Frequentemente llamado "El fundador de la filosofía moderna" y el "padre de la matemática moderna", René Descartes es considerado uno de los pensadores más importantes e influyentes en la Historia del Pensamiento Occidental, habiendo inspirado a contemporáneos y a varias generaciones de filósofos posteriores. Los expertos afirman que, a partir de Descartes, se inauguró el racionalismo de la Edad Moderna. En este valioso eBook, el lector podrá...
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In The Philosophy of Change, the distinguished scholar of Chinese philosophy Chung-ying Cheng advances our understanding of the Yijing by analyzing its philosophy in comparison to Western philosophical traditions. Cheng focuses on critically comparing philosophies of science, religion, and metaphysics in Leibniz, Whitehead, Neville, and Cobb alongside classical Chinese views on reality, divinity, knowledge, and morality. The book begins and ends with...
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Kaizen is a Japanese management philosophy that emphasises continuous improvement in all aspects of an organisation's operations. The philosophy can be applied to various industries, including manufacturing, service delivery, healthcare, education, and sports. Key aspects of the Kaizen approach include employee engagement, data-driven decision-making, and the promotion of standardised processes. By adopting the mindset of Kaizen, organisations can...
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The use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART)-in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, and gestational surrogacy-challenges contemporary notions of what it means to be parents or families. Camisha A. Russell argues that these technologies also bring new insight to ideas and questions surrounding race. In her view, if we think of ART as medical technology, we might be surprised by the importance that people using them put on race, especially...
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