Philosopher Biography

Mill's autobiography deals primarily with the life of the mind - but it is a mind which ranks as one of the most remarkable and significant of the nineteenth century. The book memorably depicts the emergence of a brilliant child prodigy, the product of an extraordinary education which both hastened his development and brought him to the brink of suicide by the age of 21.

Un egregio pensador de talla mundial. Filósofo, poeta, músico y filólogo alemán, es considerado uno de los pensadores modernos más influyentes del siglo XIX. Crítico y corrosivo, realizó una crítica exhaustiva de la cultura, la religión y la filosofía occidental, mediante la deconstrucción de los conceptos que las integran, basada en el análisis de las actitudes morales (positivas y negativas) hacia la vida.

Die Entwicklungstheorie Ernst Haeckels und insbesondere dessen "biogenetisches Grundgesetz" übten einen kaum zu überschätzenden Einfluss auf das steinersche Denken aus. Der kurze Text "Haeckel und seine Gegner" von 1900 bildet, neben seinen anderen intellektuellen Biographien über Goethe und Nietzsche, eine aufschlussreiche Quelle zum Verständnis der Entwicklung Rudolf Steiners, sowohl was sein vortheosophisches Werk angeht als auch im Hinblick auf seine spätere Esoterik.

Les Presses Universitaires de France et Frémeaux & Associés proposent cette biographie de Diogène, analysée et expliquée par Jean-Manuel Roubineau, maître de conférence en histoire ancienne et spécialiste d'histoire sociale et d'histoire du sport antique. Philosophe atypique, Diogène ne s'est interdit aucune extravagance, ne s'est soumis à aucune des conventions sociales en vigueur dans la Grèce de son temps, le IVe siècle av. J.-C.

يعدّ الكواكبي أحد رواد النهضة العربية ومفكريها في القرن التاسع عشر، وأحد مؤسسي الفكر القومي العربي، اشتهر بكتاب (طبائع الاستبداد ومصارع الاستعباد) الذي يعد من أهم الكتب العربية في القرن التاسع عشر التي تناقش ظاهرة الاستبداد السياسي.

It's no mystery how profound a role Galileo played in the Scientific Revolution. Less explored is the Italian innovator's sincere, guiding faith in God. In this exhaustively researched biography that unfolds like a page-turning novel, Mitch Stokes draws on his expertise in philosophy, logic, math, and science to attune modern ears with Galileo's controversial genius. Journey through Galileo's remarkable life: from his inquisitive childhood to his dying days, when, although blind and decrepit, he soldiered on, dictating mathematical thoughts and mentoring young proteges.

A deeply divisive figure, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) remains an enigma to this day. Infamous for his startling assertion that "God is dead", he is often misrepresented. In this illuminating account of Nietzsche's life and work, Robert Wicks skilfully navigates the controversy that continues to surround one of today’s most famous but least understood thinkers. Exploring the impact of Nietzsche's Christian upbringing and his childhood on his beliefs, Wicks demonstrates that, far from being a nihilist, Nietzsche offers a positive and understanding of human nature.

An introduction to the life and work of Rudolf Steiner, a largely undiscovered genius whose work deserves to be far better known. No acquaintance is presupposed, but experienced anthroposophists also stand to gain by listening to it.

Embark on an epic journey through the annals of time in Pyrrhus of Epirus: The Tale of a King, Warrior, and Philosopher of Ancient Greece. This masterfully crafted narrative brings to life the tumultuous era of the Hellenistic period and presents an insightful exploration into the life of one of history's most compelling figures: Pyrrhus of Epirus. Intertwining historical facts with the vibrant folklore and myths surrounding Pyrrhus, the narrative presents a multi-dimensional portrayal of the legendary figure. It doesn't just document history.

Born in Vienna into an extremely wealthy and highly cultured family, Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) grew up surrounded by art, music, and a disturbing amount of dysfunctional behavior. After studying mechanical engineering and developing an interest in aeronautics, he became obsessed with mathematics and logic, which led to his life's work exploring the relationship between language, philosophy, and reality.

How many of these famous Greek philosophers do you know? Each of these 15 gave a great contribution to history. Not only did they work on numbers, they also molded societies, cultures, philosophies, and beliefs. The philosophers may have died many years ago but their brilliance still shines until this day. Get to know these 15 famous Greek philosophers today!

يعدُّ الدكتور مصطفى محمود من أبرز مفكري القرن الواحد العشرين فبعد حصوله على شهادة الطب تفرَّغ للبحث والكتابة فألَّف ما يقارب المئة كتاب بمواضيع فكرية مختلفة علمية ودينية وفلسفية واجتماعية وسياسية كما قدَّم 400 حلقة من برنامجه الشهير العلم والإيمان على مدى ربع قرنٍ من الزمان.

Un viaje apasionante a través de la vida y el pensamiento de uno de los filósofos más destacados de su tiempo: Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Es la vida lo que tiene valor, no el haber vivido." Ralph Waldo EmersonRalph Waldo Emerson fue en su tiempo y será por siempre una fuente de inspiración infinita. Adalid de la autoconfianza y de la adopción de un sentido de felicidad moral, es ejemplo inigualable de fraternidad y humanismo.

Moses Ben Maimon, frequently called Maimonides, was a medieval philosopher who revolutionized thinking about ethics, reason, and the Jewish Torah through his emphasis on reason and evidence. His works were broadly accepted by the Sephardi Jewish community and spread across the medieval world. St. Thomas Aquinas is known as one of the most important medieval philosophers and in many respects a harbinger of the Renaissance that began to flourish across Europe in the centuries that followed his life.

Esta é uma coletânea de algumas das ideias mais importantes encontradas na obra dos filósofos, teóricos políticos, sociólogos, artistas e romancistas que acreditamos ter mais a nos oferecer nos dias de hoje.

و يختم موسى كتابه بفصل أسماه "في تبرير الحرية الفكرية" ،ويقول فيه : "إنّ التفكير لا يكون

حراً طليقاً حتى نستطيع الإفضاء به إلى غيرنا، لأنّ الفكرة طاقة أى قوة من قوى الذهن، لا تزال منحبسة شأنها شأن جميع القوى المنحبسة، تعذّب الذهن حتى تنصرف بالعمل، أيّ التصريح بالفكرة ".

Sir Isaac Newton, British natural scientist and philosopher: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

Walter Payton approached us. A restaurant project he had been eyeing; thought we might like to be his partners in this endeavor. We were extremely flattered. We were confident, but this was Walter Payton. Walter Payton was arguably the greatest athlete to ever play college and professional football. Yet, the thought of working with him in a business environment was a cause for some concern.

Voltaire, philosopher, author, genius: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

『집으로 가는 길은 어디서라도 멀지 않다』는 정확하고 간결한 글 솜씨로 법정 스님을 잇는 문장가라는 평을 듣기도 한 원철스님이 2011년 산사로 돌아간 뒤 처음 펴낸 산문집이다. 이 책은 스님의 일상과 수행, 공부, 여행 단상을 담았다. 누구나의 일상과 다를 바 없지만, 힐링과 충고에 지친 사람들에게 맑은 차 한 잔 같은 '쉼', 그리고 반짝이는 '깨우침'을 함께 느낄 수 있다.