Lectures on the History of Moral Philosophy
Lectures on the History of Moral Philosophy - University tex...
Economic Analysis; Moral Philosophy and Public Policy
This 2006 book shows through accessible argument and numerou...
The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosop...
The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy - ...
The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosop...
The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy - ...
Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy
Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy - Univ...
A System of Moral Philosophy: In Three Books
A System of Moral Philosophy: In Three Books - University te...
A System of Moral Philosophy: In Three Books
A System of Moral Philosophy: In Three Books - University te...
The Elements Of Moral Philosophy
The Elements of Style
Some acclaim for previous editions: Buy it, study it, enjoy it. Its as timeless as a book can be in our age of volubility. The New York Times No book in shorter space, with fewer words, will help any writer more than this persistent little volume. The Boston Globe White is one of the best stylists and most lucid minds in this country. What he says and his way of saying it are equ...
The New Mythic Tarot
From the time of its first publication in 1986, The Mythic Tarot has sold over a million copies in dozens of countries. Now, for this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, the text has been revised, brought up to date and the deck completely reillustrated by internationally renowned artist, Giovanni Caselli. The New Mythic Tarot brings together all the elements that made the original version s...
Knowing the Score - How Sport teaches us about Philosophy (and Philosophy about Sport)
A tour de force that provides fresh insight not only into the nature of sport, but cooperation, the mind, altruism, teamwork, leadership, tribalism and ritualism. Its a book that every sports fan should read, and every sports writer should absorb Matthew Syed David Papineaus book is an important contribution to our thinking about sports, society, psychology, and moral philosophy. But it...
The Elements of Style Illustrated
The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The books mantra make every word tell is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint on how to make a turn of phrase clearer, or a reminder on how to ...
The Way of Whisky - A Journey Around Japanese Whisky
Winner of the Andre Simon John Avery award This book is incredible Alex Kratena An in-depth, personal journey around Japans whisky distilleries. Award-winning author and Japanese whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells their story and unveils the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and how it relates to many Japanese concepts. Dave looks at the history and output of...
Kant - Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
Published in 1785, Immanuel Kants Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals ranks alongside Platos Republic and Aristotles Nicomachean Ethics as one of the most profound and influential works in moral philosophy ever written. In Kants own words, its aim is to identify and corroborate the supreme principle of morality, the categorical imperative. He argues that human beings are ends in themse...
The Moosewood Restaurant Table - 250 Brand-New Recipes from the Natural Foods Restaurant That Revolutionized Eating in A...
The Moosewood Restaurant Table, the newest cookbook from Americas most beloved natural foods restaurant, brings the restaurants millions of fans up-to-date with whats going on in the famous Ithaca NY kitchen that started a revolution in the way we eat. With the restaurant now in its fifth decade, the Moosewood chefs continue to remain faithful to the farm-to-table philosophy that has governe...
The Last Wolf & Herman
In The Last Wolf, a philosophy professor is mistakenly hired to write the true tale of the last wolf of Extremadura, a barren stretch of Spain. His miserable experience is narrated in a single, rolling sentence to a patently bored bartender in a dreary Berlin bar. In Herman, a master trapper is asked to clear a forests last noxious beasts. Herman begins with great zeal, although in time he ...
The Feng Shui Box
Discover how to harness auspicious energy, using the ancient art of feng shui. The Feng Shui Box is packed with information showing you how to apply this ancient wisdom to your home and your life. Find out how to read your environment and what you can do to improve it. Is the chi (life energy) flowing smoothly? Is there a balance of yin and yang? Are the elements in harmony? Are there an...
Complete Artist's Manual - The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing
The definitive artists reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition. The Complete Artists Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, colour composition and media the ultimate artists bible. In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exerc...
Lord Of Misrule - The Morganville Vampires Book Five
Morganville. Texas. Just south of normal. In the college town of Morganville, vampires and humans coexist in (relatively) bloodless harmony. Then comes Bishop, a master vampire who threatens to abolish all order, revive the forces of the evil dead, and let chaos rule. But Bishop isnt the only threat. Violent black clouds promise a storm of devastating proportions. As student Claire Danve...
The Infidel and the Professor - David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought
The story of the greatest of all philosophical friendshipsand how it influenced modern thought David Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime he was attacked as the Great Infidel for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith was a revered professor of moral philosophy, and is ...
A History of Western Philosophy - And Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to ...
Hailed as lucid and magisterial by The Observer, this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one-volume work on the subject of Western philosophy. Considered to be one of the most important philosophical works of all time, the History of Western Philosophy is a dazzlingly unique exploration of the ideologies of significant philosophers throughout the agesfrom Plato and Aristotle th...
The Republic
One of the greatest works of philosophy and political theory ever produced, Platos The Republic has shaped western thought for thousands of years, remaining as relevant today as when it was first written in the Ancient Greece. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Desmond lee with a new introduction by Melissa Lane. Platos Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western...
Why Buddhism is True - The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
From one of Americas most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer-and the reason we make other people suffer-is that we dont see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative...
The Power Of Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is a popular and athletic type of yoga developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, one of the great modern gurus. In this book, Kino MacGregor, one of Joiss disciples, explains Ashtangas history and tradition; the essential connection of breath, posture, and gaze that is the core of the practice; how Ashtanga philosophy manifests in dietary and lifestyle choices; and how Ashtanga is funda...
The Huxtaburger Book - The art and science of the perfect burger
The definitive guide to the hippest (and most delicious) burger in town! The Huxtaburger Book examines the elements that make up the ultimate burger: the perfect squishy bun; a pickle that has just the right amount of tang and crunch; the exact quantity of mayo and ketchup to deliver maximum flavour without over-powering the burger; and the ultimate wagyu beef pattie thats meaty, juicy and umam...
William Krisel's Palm Springs - The Language of Modernism
This first major monograph chronicling the work and architectural philosophy of William Krisel features examples and insights from Krisels own papers, culled from his personal collection as well as the extensive archives of the Getty Research Institute. Krisels architectural drawings and renderings, as well as many archival photographs, highlight examples of his custom homes, mass-produced hou...
Why Buddhism is True - The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
New York Times Bestseller From one of Americas greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. Robert Wright famously explained in The Moral Animal how evolution shaped the human brain. The mind is designed to often delude us, he argued, about ourselves and about the world. And it is des...
Yoga Of The Subtle Body
Yoga of the Subtle Body unites practical somatic concepts and wisdom teachings in this guide to the anatomy of the physical, mental, emotional, and subtle bodies. Tias Little is a master teacher, and he brings his precise instruction to the wisdom teachings and philosophy of hatha yoga. He offers us a guided tour of the bodys structure and physical anatomy, then uses this new structural awarenes...
The New York Trilogy - Faber Modern Classics
The New York Trilogy is perhaps the most astonishing work by one of Americas most consistently astonishing writers. The Trilogy is three cleverly interconnected novels that exploit the elements of standard detective fiction and achieve a new genre that is all the more gripping for its starkness. It is a riveting work of detective fiction worthy of Raymond Chandler, and at the same time a profoun...