Personal Philosophy

People over the course of humanity’s long lifetime have wondered about our proclivity towards evil. What makes us evil? Are we evil by choice or by nature? How can a man become evil? These provocative questions are at the forefront of philosophical discussions all around the world. The author explains in detail, with examples through the ages, how and why man turns to evil and explore the consequences of evil actions.

Recognizing the power of the new and trying to understand and promote the conditions that make it possible, the Greeks were the first to write about innovation and even the first to record a word for forging something new. In short, the Greeks "invented" innovation itself - and they still have a great deal to teach us about it. How to Innovate is an engaging introduction to key ideas about - and examples of - innovation and creative thinking from ancient Greece. Armand D'Angour provides lively new translations of selections from Aristotle, Diodorus, and Athenaeus.

Even with a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree, you may still be uneducated in the most important aspects of your life...Do you have this burning and unquenchable feeling that, even with all your years of being taught how to live and what to think and do, you still don’t actually know much about the things you need to know about? The truth is, the education system of our westernised economic and political sphere doesn’t prepare us for the real challenges of life - it simply guides us into becoming a “successful” employee.

Este libro práctico reúne 99 máximas del genio alemán y su aplicación práctica a todos los entornos y situaciones del día a día. Tanto para el mundo de la empresa como para el ámbito personal, la filosofía de Nietzsche es altamente efectiva para hallar salida a cualquier encrucijada. Cada capítulo se abre con un aforismo, seguido de una interpretación en clave práctica de Allan Percy, que servirá de ayuda para tomar decisiones, recuperar el aliento, enderezar el rumbo perdido, y relativizar la importancia de las cosas que nos suceden durante la jornada.

In this manual, you can learn the history, the philosophy, the schools of thought, the principles, the meditation, the yoga and the benefits that led that common mortal to have a more acute, open and pure thought towards the world around us, of his own inner world and in the relationship with others, and apply it yourself in everyday life. By learning these principles, you will be able to manage in the best way what happens to you and be able to reach, with constancy, that serenity that is so lacking in today's society.

In this incredible audiobook, you will learn the secret to applying Stoicism into your everyday life. After a quick and easy walk-through into Stoic history, theology, and psychology, you will dive deep into learning key methods of Stoicism that you can implement today to give you real results.

From America's most beloved comedic actress and the star of Desperate Housewives comes a personal, heartfelt, and often very funny manifesto on life, love, and the lessons we all need to learn, and unlearn, on the road to happiness.

Delve into the profound reflections of Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor, through his timeless work—"Meditations." This enduring collection captures a lifetime of wisdom and a philosophy rooted in self-reflection, personal virtue, and an unwavering sense of duty. Written during moments of solitude amidst a life engulfed in warfare and statecraft, these writings reveal the mind of a philosopher-king striving to live according to nature and reason.

What is creative genius, where does it come from, and how can we unleash it in ourselves? These are the questions explored in the ground-breaking new book, Higher Self Expression by Jeff Carreira. We all know that there are some people who demonstrate a capacity for extraordinary creative genius that sets them apart. They articulate things that have never been known before and become the transformative visionaries of history.

Discover a treasury of wisdom that transcends the ordinary in "101 Original Inspirational Quotes That Make You Think." These original insights are not the echo of popular sentiments, but rather the documentation of the author's unique inspiration, vision and passion. They offer a fresh perspective on leadership, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Five years ago, I asked myself: Was I living or just existing? This led me on a journey of deep research and discovery, both of the outer world around me and my own inner world. I realized a lack of understanding leads to a lack of fulfillment and purpose in life, so this audiobook is an honest assessment of hard-hitting questions about beliefs and traditions we as a species have held for eons.

Arbeit ist das halbe Leben? Das sieht New-Work-Expertin Kira Marie Cremer anders und beschreibt in ihrem Kurzsachbuch die Bedeutung von New Work für die moderne Arbeitswelt. Kira ist Beraterin, Podcasterin und Speakerin. In ihrem ersten eigenen Hörbuch teilt sie praxisnahe Beispiele und spannende Insights aus ihrem beliebten Podcast, indem sie mit Gäst*innen aus unterschiedlichen Branchen über neue Arbeitsmodelle, Unternehmenskultur, Diversity, New Leadership u. v. m. spricht.

The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from about the fifth century BCE. The work contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline. It also stresses the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort.

La banalidad del bien pone énfasis en la palabra y trivializa la acción. El coraje cede su puesto a la molicie y el amor propio al autodesprecio. Los valores mercuriales del capitalismo anímico–disrupción, volatilidad, incertidumbre–obligan a flotar con la corriente, impidiendo echar raíces. En la cultura de la agitación–concepto desarrollado brillantemente por Jorge Freire–el ciudadano participativo, sometido a estados de excepción sucesivos, se convierte en su propia caricatura. ¿Será que cuando el bien no se sustancia en la vida buena no queda otra cosa que el buenismo?

This book will help anyone who is interested in learning more about death, coping with a loss, approaching death, or explaining death to a child. It is an exploratory journey that includes multiple viewpoints, including Steve Jobs' embrace of his death, Ray Kurzweil's striving for immortality, and Joseph Campbell's view of death as the "ornament of life". The book looks at death from the perspectives of atheists, Christians, and Tibetan Buddhists, among many others.

The consequences of adopting the cynical but popular worldview are many, including needless pessimism, missed investment opportunities, and - surprisingly - even poorer health. Yet An Embarrassment of Riches provides a powerful antidote. Green begins with a robust survey of the many ways our lives are becoming longer, easier, safer, healthier and more prosperous. He then embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of the ideas and the many men and women - both living and dead - who are still enriching our lives today.

Erwecke den Stoiker in Dir – 30 Tage, 30 ÜbungenKennst Du Personen, die sich von Dingen im Außen nur schwer beeinflussen lassen? Personen, die auch Krisen und Herausforderungen mit einer stoischen Gelassenheit begegnen? Willst Du praktische Tools in die Hand bekommen, mit denen Du Deinen Alltag bereichern kannst?Erfahre in diesem praxisorientierten Stoizismus-Ratgeber ...... welche Tugenden der Stoa existieren und warum diese solch eine Bekanntheit erlangt haben... wie Du das Zepter des Handelns in der Hand behältst, statt Deinen geheimen Gelüsten zu verfallen.

Minimalism will set you free. Minimalism is an idea that can be used for good living. It is a tool that leads to blissful liberation from whatever fear has come to plague the human population over time. It also offers freedom from the very world we have created about ourselves as consistent consumers. It allows us to stop worrying about everything. We have a choice to take control of our lives and become fulfilled.

While people used to conceal the fact that they were gay or lesbian to protect themselves from stigma and discrimination, it is now commonplace for people to "come out" and encourage others to do so as well. Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are systematically examines how coming out has moved beyond gay and lesbian rights groups and how different groups wrestle with the politics of coming out in their efforts to resist stigma and enact social change. It shows how different experiences and disparate risks of disclosure shape these groups' collective strategies.

The antidote to those cotton-candy platitudes that are all too familiar to anyone who’s ever worn a mortarboard, Wheelan’s 10 head-turning aphorisms - backed up by a PhD in public policy and extensive social science research - set the record straight. Readers everywhere agreed, turning a Dartmouth Class Day speech that had gone viral into a best-selling book.