Biografier: filosofi og samfundsvidenskab

Niccolò Machiavellis private breve kaster bedre end andre kilder lys over hans personlighed, karakter og indre liv. En læsning af disse breve vil aflive forslidte myter og klichéer om Machiavelli som ”mørkets fyrste” og den kyniske fortaler for en særlig amoralsk og skrupelløs magtpolitik, i daglig tale stemplet som ”machiavellisme”. Samtidig bringer brevene os tæt på begivenhederne i hans samtid, begivenheder, der udgør en væsentlig del af ”råstoffet” til hans hovedværker Fyrsten, Drøftelser og Krigskunsten. Oversættelsen af brevene og kommentarerne hertil baserer sig på den nye Edizione nazionale (2022), der må foretrækkes frem for alle tidligere udgivelser. Andre Machiavelli-udgivelser fra Forlaget HELIKONFyrsten (1998/2020) Drøftelser af Livius (Discorsi) (2004) Krigskunsten (2012/2020)Krig og diplomati. De mindre skrifter (2020)C. Paludan-Müller: Undersøgelse af Machiavelli som skribent (2021) Frederik den Store: Anti-Machiavel (2022)

"James Allen: Leven en Werk" is een diepgaande verkenning van het leven, de filosofie en de blijvende impact van de Britse schrijver en filosoof James Allen. Dit boek werpt een helder licht op zijn reis van persoonlijke tegenslagen naar spirituele ontwaking en zijn evolutionaire bijdragen aan het veld van persoonlijke ontwikkeling en zelfverbetering.Het boek begint met een gedetailleerde blik op Allen's vroege leven en achtergrond, inclusief zijn jeugdervaringen en de uitdagingen die hij heeft overwonnen. Het legt de nadruk op zijn zoektocht naar diepere betekenis en de invloeden die hebben bijgedragen aan zijn ontwikkeling als schrijver en filosoof.

21 år i kunstens vold – refleksioner over det at være kunstner er skrevet af Embla Kristine Asmussen. Hun beskriver gennem bogen sit liv som ung kunstner, omgivet af branchens glæder og sorger, og reflekterer over Kunstens tag i mennesket. Denne bog er ikke en klassisk selvbiografi. Det er nærmere en samling af hendes refleksioner og erfaringer med livet som kunstner."Jeg har nu levet 21 år af mit liv, og gennem alle disse år har kunsten aldrig sluppet mig. Dens tag er nærmest blevet fastere og voldsommere. Som en syl, der ikke er dræbende ved stikket, men først når den fjernes fra såret, og blodet kan pumpe ud. Ja, sådan vil jeg falde døende sammen, hvis man fjernede sylen fra mit sår. Om det er en gave eller en byrde, at jeg nu skal leve som kunstner resten af mine dage, har jeg endnu ikke fundet ud af. Men i dette nu betyder kunsten livet.”Det gamle kunstnerideal er ved at være uddateret, og måske er ideen om den ultimativt lidende kunstner ikke længere aktuel i denne evigt forandrende verden. I denne bog fremsætter Embla en teori kaldet Menneskemetoden, hvor nutidens kunstner først skal prioritere sig selv som menneske, dernæst som kunstner, og hun spørger; ”Er det ikke muligt at leve som lykkelig kunstner?”Bogen behandler livet som kunstner i et samfund, der fokuserer på intellektuel dannelse. Den omhandler balancen mellem det at være kunstner og det at være menneske. Og den belyser mistrivsel hos unge i det kunstneriske vækstlag.

Poul Sophus Vilhelm Heegaard (1835-84), i samtiden kun kaldt Sophus Heegaard var professor i filosofi ved Københavns Universitet fra 1875 til sin død. Han indledte sit faglige virke som elev af Rasmus Nielsen (1809-84) og som tilhænger af en Hegel-inspireret tænkning, som dominerede dansk filosofi fra omkring 1830 og en menneskealder frem. Men Heegaard brød siden broerne bag sig og blev en interessant overgangsskikkelse mellem den danske hegelianisme og det nybrud i dansk filosofi, der fandt sted i århundredes slutning som en del af, hvad der traditionelt kaldes det moderne gennembrud; men i modsætning til dette gennembruds hovedskikkelser, litteraten Georg Brandes (1842-1927) og filosoffen Harald Høffding (1843-1931) var det ikke Søren Kierkegaards kritik af den danske hegelianisme, men udviklingen i engelsk filosofi, som lå bag Heegaards brud med den hegelske tænkning.

A National Bestseller!"Read this book to connect with your highest self.” —Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet“We need more awe in our lives, and Dacher Keltner has written the definitive book on where to find it.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again“Awe is awesome in both senses: a superb analysis of an emotion that is strongly felt but poorly understood, with a showcase of examples that remind us of what is worthy of our awe.” —Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of How the Mind Works and RationalityFrom a foremost expert on the science of emotions, a groundbreaking and essential exploration into the history, science, and greater understanding of aweAwe is mysterious. How do we begin to quantify the goose bumps we feel when we see the Grand Canyon, or our utter amazement when we watch a child walk for the first time? Until recently, there was no science of awe, that feeling we experience when we encounter vast mysteries that transcend our understanding of the world. Revolution­ary thinking, though, has shown how humans have survived over the course of evolution thanks to our capacities to cooperate, form communities, and create culture—all of which are spurred by awe.In Awe, Dacher Keltner presents a sweeping investigation and deeply personal inquiry into this elusive feeling. Revealing new re­search alongside an examination of awe across history, culture, and within his own life, Keltner shows us how cultivating awe in our ev­eryday lives leads us to appreciate what is most humane in our human nature. At turns radical and profound, brimming with enlightening and practical insights, Awe is our field guide for how to place this emotion as a vital force within our lives.

A Place Called Home: Quilting a Life of Joy on the Colorado Plateau is a place-based creative non-fiction memoir at its heart. It is a collection of stories about how finding my "place" was essential to finding my happiness. It is a template for others to find their own happiness within natural and human communities, inspired by a love of a place that calls them home."In Janet Ross's memoir, you'll find plenty of adventure, decades of environmental history, insights into place-based educational philosophy, and warm portraits of a lifetime of encounters with the people of the West. But her goal here is personal-celebrating the panels in her life's quilt, a life richly rooted in the redrock canyons of the Colorado Plateau.Her quilting mentor taught her, 'perspective is every-thing.' In this book, Ross does her mentor proud. By 'pressing the seams of this place into her life, ' she found the perspective she has been seeking for a lifetime." - Stephen Trimble, editor of Red Rock Stories: Three Generations of Writers Speak on Behalf of Utah's Public Lands and The Capitol Reef Reader "Janet Ross has a crucial story to tell about what it means to create not only a sense of place in the rural Southwest, but embody and foster an ethic of place. Through the metaphor of quilting, she shows how one creates a meaningful life by piecing together what appear to be disparate fabrics into a cohesive whole. Janet Ross's story belongs to the tradition of western women from Mary Austin to Maureen Whipple to Ellen Meloy. What this woman knows about independence and interdependence in the name of community and social change, we need to hear." - Terry Tempest Williams, author of Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place "A Place Called Home is a warm, cuddly quilt to wrap yourself inside of. It's also a rip-roaring account of remarkable life experiences. Hard to believe that one woman has managed to pack this many adventures into one life. From deep in the city to deep in the wilderness, Janet has woven all these experiences into a life of commitment to home on the Colorado Plateau and to the important role sense of place plays in finding happiness." - David Sobel, Professor Emeritus, Education Department, Antioch University New England and author of Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities "If our lives are patchwork quilts, how many panels represent home? Janet Ross spent her life seeking and finding her home place, loving and listening to the Colorado Plateau, creating outdoor experiences that taught countless diverse students how to appreciate, understand, and love the land. It's a life well lived, and Janet has sewn together a place-based memoir well worth reading." - Toby McLeod, Director, Sacred Land Film Project "I loved reading about Emma's Happiness Museum and Janet's descriptions made it come alive, as well as her pleasure in knowing an exceptional woman. The sustained metaphor of quilting really works; since I quilt it really spoke to me, and on other levels as well - growing up, family, her view of the world. This is a quality piece of work of which the author can be proud." - Ann Zwinger (in memoriam), author of Wind in the Rock: The Canyonlands of Southeastern Utah "As a metaphor and organizing principle, the quilt works well...Janet carries it throughout in a way that makes sense and holds the book together." - Ellen Meloy (in memoriam), author of The Anthropology of Turquoise: Reflections on Desert, Sea, Stone, and Sky

"Roger Garaudy was for many years at the centre of the French Communist Party but was eventually expelled for his liberal views. In the Seventies he developed a project to bring Marxism and Christianity together, to include all humanity in a project to set all people free. What emerges from Garaudy's project is a very modern Marxism, with its emphasis on the individual, its ecological politics, and in its insistence on religion as central to human emancipation. Although Garaudy himself became frustrated by the West and converted to Islam in 1982, ending his life discredited in the West, it is certainly possible that Garaudy's project represents a good, perhaps even the best, starting point for Marxism in today's world"--

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of William Shakespeare, the iconic English playwright, poet, and actor whose unparalleled literary genius continues to captivate hearts and minds across centuries. In this meticulously researched biography, journey through the life and times of the 'Bard of Avon,' whose works have forever shaped the landscape of literature. From his humble beginnings in Stratford-upon-Avon to his unparalleled rise as the pre-eminent dramatist of his era, Shakespeare's journey is a testament to the power of language and creativity. His legacy, often hailed as the greatest in the English language, comprises an impressive array of 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and other poetic verses that remain as poignant and relevant today as they were during his time. Shakespeare's enigmatic life, marked by his marriage to Anne Hathaway and his association with the Lord Chamberlain's Men, unfolds against the backdrop of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. His ability to craft enduring tales spanning genres-from comedies and histories to tragedies like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet-reveals his profound understanding of the human experience. His collaborations with fellow playwrights further illuminate his role in shaping the dramatic landscape. As an actor, writer, and visionary, Shakespeare's influence continues to reverberate across literature, theater, and even language itself. His works, translated into countless languages and performed on stages worldwide, epitomize the timeless beauty of his prose. The biography also explores the intriguing mysteries surrounding his private life, sparking debates about his true identity, sexuality, and religious beliefs. This biography stands as a tribute to the man who transformed the art of storytelling, and whose legacy remains as vibrant and enduring as ever. Discover the life behind the legendary figure, delve into the tales that have stood the test of time, and uncover the essence of William Shakespeare-the true master of words.

A series of articles contributed by the Author expressing scenarios depicting possible factual, Fictional, Educational, Philosophical, Instructional, Science, and a touch of sensitivity: You be the Judge...

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This fascinating autobiography offers not a success story; nor a paean to the resilience of the human spirit; nor a search for identity constrained by class, race, and gender or the other usual suspects; nor a tearjerker that engenders in the Western reader a sense of superiority or schadenfreude. Rather, it is a tale of the joys and hardships of simple living, of an enduring curiosity about the world, of teachers and friends, of marriage and divorce, of Chinese and American societies, of tofu and jalapeños, of character flaws and personality quirks, of humbug and folly.