philosophy

Through literature and art, film and philosophy, philosopher Shahidha Bari unveils the surprising and subconscious ways what we wear communicates with us, about us, and for us. 'Dressed' is about the hidden power of clothes in our culture and our daily lives, addressing the deepest questions of who we are, how we frame ourselves, and how we choose to face the world.

"French philosopher Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) said that facing our mortality is the only way to learn the art of living. He was right. This book is about what we can learn from COVID-19, as individuals but also collectively. It argues that this crisis could change our lives for the better, ushering in a more just society"--OCLC.

Argues how to obtain success through a warrior mindset in the form of a story about a down-on-his-luck coach who is visited and given advice by five notable coaches from throughout history.

"[The author] takes readers on a meditative journey into the psyche of a hunter--from addressing the paradox of hunting as conservationism to exploring the egos of hunters to detailing the hunt itself"--Provided by publisher.

Contains two short pieces by seventeenth-century writer Francis Bacon, including "New Atlantis," a utopian story about a mythical land called Bensalem; and "The Great Instauration," an introduction to Bacon's thought on scientific method.

Explores the origins and evolution of human societies, and examines how farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization developed. Discusses myths surrounding prehistory and how they have influenced the modern world's ideas about history. Includes maps.

The author discusses ways to heal the rift between people and nature.

Nietzsche's devastating demolition of religion would have seismic consequences for future generations. With God dead, he envisages a brilliant future for humanity- one in which individuals would at last be responsible for their destinies. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

Using interviews from hundreds of strangers of different ages in more than forty countrys, the author asks them to share their most personal stories and insights about love, raising questions such as: How does your upbringing influence your relationships?; Does love at first sight exist?; Why do people cheat, and more.

"The recent wave of statues, building names, and other monuments memorializing figures like Christopher Columbus and Confederate generals being removed from public spaces and college campuses has brought the reassessment of historical figures to the fore. It has raised questions about whom we choose to venerate; how historical narratives form; and whether it is best to erase problematic figures from the historical record, present a new interpretation on them, or attempt to be as unbiased as possible by contemporary attitudes when regarding them. Readers will learn more about this timely and complicated issue through a wide range of perspectives"--Provided by publisher.