Author: Nili Alon Amit Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527587371 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 174
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This volume brings together researchers to analyse and describe the concept of happiness in its various appearances in the history of thought. They trace its journey from the very first writings in Greek literature and historiography, through early Greek philosophy, Classical, Hellenistic and Neoplatonic philosophers, 10th century Christian manuscript writings, early and late medieval mysticism to the medieval Hindu philosophy of liberation, early modern philosophy and contemporary positive psychology. As the volume shows, happiness appears in many forms, all connected with the human sense of approaching oneness with the world or with the divine.
Author: Carl Sagan Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101201835 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 316
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“Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read.” —Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith “A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so.” —Kurt Vonnegut Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.
Author: Jake Camp Publisher: ISBN: 9781948920148 Category : Languages : en Pages : 274
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A sunset wedding in Kona. An ugly secret discovered on an iPhone. Experimental philosophical marriage counseling. Time travel. Diver Neurons and Angel Neurons separated by Sea and Sky. Banshee and the Sperm Whale takes the reader on a journey into the unconscious mind of Martin, a biracial chef from Denver who suffers from a particular kind of overabundance. Along the way, a modern allegory unfolds, and everyday notions about self-knowledge, the nature of good and evil, and possibility of finding meaning and spiritual significance in the face of inexorable uncertainty are turned inside-out.
Author: Nili Alon Amit Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527575152 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 135
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This book follows in the footsteps of great thinkers on human happiness, from the Hebrew Bible, through Greek philosophy, medieval mysticism, early modern philosophy, 19th century transcendentalism, the 20th century Harlem Renaissance and early Hebrew poetry, to contemporary writings. As active participators in the ongoing process of creation, we can amend the world and make it a stable, safe place for all. This can be done through curiosity and learning, connecting with the divine and nature, activism for the oneness of all, or by the simple awareness of our significant standing as individuals and as a society in a unique and wonderful system of humanity and the divine. The text includes primary sources on happiness in their original ancient languages: Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek, along with their scholarly translations into English.
Author: Sissela Bok Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300168438 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 309
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Examines the nature of happiness, discussing how it has been treated in philosophy and religion and by the modern disciplines of psychology, economics, and neurocience, and considers the place of individual happiness within the context of modern life.
Author: R. Jay Magill Jr. Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393084191 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 268
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“A serious and engaging cultural history painted on an admirably large canvas.”—Laura Kipnis, New York Times Book Review What do John Calvin, Sarah Palin, Jean-Jacques Rosseau, and Bon Iver have in common? A preoccupation with sincerity. With deep historical perspective and a brilliant contemporary spin, R. Jay Magill Jr. tells the beguiling tale of sincerity’s theological past, its current emotional resonance, and the deep impact it has had on the Western soul. At a time when politicians are scrutinized less for the truth of what they say than for how much they really mean it, Sincerity provides a wide-ranging examination of a moral ideal that remains a strange magnetic north in our secular moral compass.
Author: Harold Hewitt Jr Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1349215473 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 254
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In 1989 John Hick published his Gifford Lectures under the title An Interpretation of Religion, a work which provided important new insights about the nature of the world's religions. Soon after, a group of scholars from around the world gathered in Claremont, California to discuss, analyze and criticize An Interpretation of Religion. This book is a written record of those proceedings - including Hick's responses - that serves to clarify both Hick's position as well as the issues which concern his critics.
Author: Mark C. Taylor Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 9780520041769 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 314
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Taylor (humanities and religion, Williams College, Massachusetts) reconsiders the two philosophers based on the notion that all modern philosophy lies between the poles of their thought. He has added a new introduction to the 1980 original edition.
Author: S. Vijay Mallikraj Publisher: Beyondline Publisher ISBN: 9395659718 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 146
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"New Paradigms in Management" is a seminal edited volume that represents a significant contribution to the field of management studies. The book explores innovative and evolving paradigms within the management discipline, addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities faced by organizations in a dynamic and competitive environment. Each paper delves into critical aspects of management, ranging from strategic planning, organizational behavior, and human resource management to technological advancements, marketing strategies, and financial management.
Author: Nili Alon Amit
Author: Carl Sagan
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Author: Nili Alon Amit
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Author: R. Jay Magill Jr.
Author: Harold Hewitt Jr
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