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What Does It All Mean by Thomas Nagel (Paperback - Oxford Univ Pr)
 

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What Does It All Mean by Thomas Nagel (Paperback - Oxford Univ Pr)
Discusses knowledge, the mind-body problem, meaning, free will, ethics, justice, and death.

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Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar... by Thomas Cathcart (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar... by Thomas Cathcart (Paperback - Reprint)
Teaches the principles and concepts of philosophy through one-liner jokes, vaudeville humor, cartoons, and limericks, in an irreverent introduction to the great philosophers and philosophical traditions, from Existentialism to Logic. Reprint.

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Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph T. Hallinan (Hardcover - Broadway Books)
 

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Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph T. Hallinan (Hardcover - Broadway Books)
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist journeys inside the workings of the imperfect human mind to examine the science behind the brain's ability to see, think, remember, and forget, accompanied by real-life anecdotes, visual puzzles, informational sidebars, and simple solutions for overcoming our maddening foibles. 30,000 first printing.

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Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (Hardcover - Plume)
 

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Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (Hardcover - Plume)
Originally published in 1943, this classic and controversial story of gifted architect Harold Roark, his struggle against conventional standards, and his violent love affair brilliantly addresses a number of universal themes, in a special edition commemorating the centennial of the author's birth. By the author of Atlas Shrugged.

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The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (Paperback - Beacon Pr)
 

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The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (Paperback - Beacon Pr)
World-renowned Zen master and spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shows how to find joy in each moment and attain greater self-understanding and peace through the practice of "mindfulness".

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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke (Paperback - Dover Pubns)
 

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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke (Paperback - Dover Pubns)
The only complete edition of enormously important classic, with authoritative editorial material by A. C. Fraser.

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The Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chodron (Paperback - Shambhala Pubns)
 

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The Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chodron (Paperback - Shambhala Pubns)
An American Buddhist nun encourages accepting everyday life and the wonders and pains of this world as the gateway to an enhanced spiritual life.

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Philosophical and Ideological Perspectives on Education by Gerald L. Gutek (Paperback - Subsequent)
 

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Philosophical and Ideological Perspectives on Education by Gerald L. Gutek (Paperback - Subsequent)
This second edition continues to examine the major schools of philosophy of education through the systems approach. It also considers the relationship of education to major ideologies such as Liberalism, Conservativism, and Marxism. The third section on Educational Theory analyzes the impact of philosophy and ideology on educational theory and practice by examining such theories as Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism, and Social Reconstructionism. Although focusing on the philosophy of education, this book provides a three-dimensional introduction to educational ideas. First, it examines the major philosophical systems and ideologies that have shaped educational thought and practice. Second, it outlines certain ideas from philosophy and ideology to illustrate how these disciplines contribute to educational theory. Third, in seeking to provide a context for educational philosophy, ideology, and theory, it includes biographical sketches of principal originators or contributors of leading ideas about education.

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Source Book in Chinese Philosophy by Chan Wing-Tsit (Paperback - Princeton Univ Pr)
 

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Source Book in Chinese Philosophy by Chan Wing-Tsit (Paperback - Princeton Univ Pr)
This Source Book is devoted to the purpose of providing such a basis for genuine understanding of Chinese thought (and thereby of Chinese life and culture, since the relationship between the two is probably more pronounced in China than in any other country).

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Philosophy for Dummies by Thomas V. Morris (Paperback - Illustrated)
 

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Philosophy for Dummies by Thomas V. Morris (Paperback - Illustrated)
Philosophy at its best is an activity more than a body of knowledge. In an ancient sense, done right, it is a healing art. It's intellectual self-defense. It's a form of therapy. But it's also much more. Philosophy is map-making for the soul, cartography for the human journey. It's an important navigational tool for life that too many modern people try to do without.

Philosophy For Dummies is for anyone who has ever entertained a question about life and this world. In a conversational tone, the book's author - a modern-day scholar and lecturer - brings the greatest wisdom of the past into the challenges that we face now. This refreshingly different guide explains philosophical fundamentals and explores some of the strangest and deepest questions ever posed to human beings, such as

  • How do we know anything?
  • What does the word good mean?
  • Are we ever really free?
  • Do human beings have souls?
  • Is there life after death?
  • Is there a God?
  • Is happiness really possible in our world?

This book is chock full of all those questions you may have long wanted to think about and talk with someone about, but have never had the time or opportunity to tackle head on. Philosophy For Dummies invites you to discuss the issues you find in the guide, share perspectives, and compare thoughts and feelings with someone you respect. You'll find lots of material to mull over with your friends or spouse, including thoughts on

  • When to doubt, and when to doubt our doubts
  • The universal demand for evidence and proof
  • The four dimensions of human experience
  • Arguments for materialism
  • Fear of the process of dying
  • Prayers and small miracles
  • Moral justification for allowing evil

The ancient philosopher Socrates (fifth century, B.C.) thought that, when it comes to the Ultimate Questions, we all start off as dummies. But if we are humbly aware of how little we actually know, then we can really begin to learn. Philosophy For Dummies will put you on the path to wising up as you steer through the experience called life.

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