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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
The New TranslationLudwig Wittgenstein (Author) Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein was born in Vienna in 1889 to a wealthy industrialist family and pursued an education in mechanical engineering before going on to study, and later to teach at the University of Cambridge, where he lived until his death in 1951. He is regarded by many as the greatest philosopher of the twentieth century, and his two major works, the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921) and Philosophical Investigations (published posthumously in 1953), are two of the most influential works within the history of the analytic tradition.Jan Zwicky (Introducer) Jan Zwicky is a Canadian philosopher, poet, and musician. Her poetry collections include Songs for Relinquishing the Earth, The Long Walk and Wittgenstein Elegies. Her philosophical works include Lyric Philosophy, Wisdom & Metaphor and The Experience of Meaning.Alexander Booth (Translator) Alexander Booth is a poet and literary translator living in Berlin. The recipient of support from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts and Culture, the German Translators’ Fund and PEN America, his work from the German includes books by Friederike Mayröcker, Alexander Kluge, Gerhard Rühm and Lutz Seiler.
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Either/Or
A Fragment of LifePublished in 1843, this is one of the earliest of Kierkegaard's major works. The author plays devil's advocate putting forward two opposing points of view challenging the reader to question the different alternatives. This book is written to provoke philosophical debate.
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Eroticism
Linking the underlying sexual basis of religion to death, this title offers an array of insights into incest, prostitution, marriage, murder, sadism, sacrifice and violence, as well as includes comments on Freud, Sade and Saint Theresa.
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Philosophy and Life
Exploring the Great Questions of How to LiveVivid . . . a panoramic, sweeping affair, in which Grayling draws upon Lebensphilosophie in all its forms, from the ancient Greeks to Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre to contemporary thinkers such as Martha Nussbaum, as well as poets, artists and scientists
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Why We Believe
Finding Meaning in Uncertain TimesA bold argument for the centrality of belief in our everyday lives.
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The Trouble With Being Born
E. M. Cioran (1911-1995) was one of Central Europe's most remarkable philosophers, whose thinking was influenced by pessimism and existentialism. A Romanian, he lived most of his life in Paris. His major works in Romanian include On the Heights of Despair and, in French, A Short History of Decay and Drawn and Quartered. He refused nearly every literary prize he was awarded.
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History Of Western Philosophy
History Of Western Philosophy was published in 1946. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy.
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Fear and Trembling
Soren Kierkegaard's childhood was clouded by the religious fervour of his father. Studying both theology and the liberal arts, he began to criticize the Christianity upheld by his father and look for a new set of values. He wrote no fewer than twelve major philosophical essays and his work inspires both modern Protestant theology and existentialism. In his own time, he died an object of public ridicule and scorn.
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Geister der Gegenwart
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Humanly Possible
The great humanist experiment in livingIn this exhilarating handbook Sarah Bakewell explains that a humanist philosopher is one who puts the whole living person at the centre of things . . . Bakewell finishes this bracing book by urging us to draw inspiration from these earlier men and women as we try hard to live bravely and humanly in what sometimes seems like an aridly abstract and loveless world
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Discourse on Method and Related Writings
Suitable for students who approach Descartes from the point of view of his philosophy of science.
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Mysticism and Logic
Explore the fascinating intersection of reason and intuition in Bertrand Russell's "Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays." This collection delves into fundamental questions of philosophy, examining logic, epistemology, and the nature of knowledge. Russell, a renowned philosopher, masterfully bridges seemingly disparate fields, offering insightful essays that challenge conventional thinking and invite readers to explore the depths of human understanding. From rigorous logical analysis to explorations of mystical experience, the book presents a broad spectrum of philosophical inquiry. Russell's accessible writing style makes complex ideas understandable, inviting both seasoned scholars and curious newcomers to grapple with enduring questions about reality, truth, and the limits of human perception. A cornerstone of philosophical literature, this timeless work continues to provoke thought and inspire debate, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the foundations of modern thought and the enduring power of philosophical inquiry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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