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The Essays of Michel de Montaigne (1877) is a collection of essays and letters by Michel de Montaigne. Originally published in French as Essais (1580), this edition was translated by English poet Charles Cotton in the late-17th century and republished by William Carew Hazlitt, the grandson of renowned English essayist and critic William Hazlitt. ¿No man living is more free from this passion [of sorrow] than I, who yet neither like it in myself nor admire it in others, and yet generally the world, as a settled thing, is pleased to grace it with a particular esteem, clothing therewith wisdom, virtue, and conscience. Foolish and sordid guise!¿ In his masterful essays, Michel de Montaigne eschews the typical distancing required of the authorial voice in order to investigate public matters through a personal lens. As the subject of his own musings, he provides both a stirring self-portrait and an invaluable new voice that will resonate throughout Western literature. Unlike the Enlightenment thinkers who would follow in his footsteps, Montaigne is skeptical of the possibility of human certainty and takes an ethical stand against the European colonial project in the Americas and elsewhere. At times serious, at others tongue-in-cheek, his wide-ranging topics include conscience, politics, sorrow, solitude, fear, friendship, war, and poetry. The Essays of Michel de Montaigne were written at a crossroads in human history¿between Renaissance and Enlightenment, Catholicism and Protestantism, Montaigne argues that to look outward requires we first look within, and that the quest for happiness requires us to accept what we cannot know. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Essays of Michel de Montaigne is a classic of French philosophy reimagined for modern readers.

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HOW THE DISENCHANTMENT OF EMPIRE LED TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Nicholas of Cusa (1401¿1464), thinker, polymath, and cardinal, had a long-standing interest in Islam. To date, however, no work has satisfactorily dealt with his volatile attitude towards the Islamic faith and the Ottoman Turks. This book revisits Nicholas of Cusäs attitude towards Islam, criticizing previous work that has overlooked Cusäs involvement in preparations for a crusade, and the significance of Cusäs polemical A Scrutiny of the Koran (Cribratio Alkorani) of 1461. The book also addresses the prevailing image of Cusa as a dove of peace and champion of interreligious dialogue, and suggests an alternative and more complex picture which takes account of Cusäs crusading activities and his attitude towards Muslims and Jews.A significant new study, Nicolas of Cusa and Mohammed will appeal to students and scholars interested in the Renaissance, Humanism, church¿state relations, the history of the crusades, and Nicholas of Cusäs life and works."Nathan Ron sets the record straight about Nicholas of Cusa as so-called pioneer of ¿inter-religious dialogue¿ based on a close reading of the irenic Peace of Faith and the polemical Scrutiny of the Koran, together with his role in mounting a crusade for Pope Pius II."¿Gerald Christianson, Professor Emeritus of Church History, United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg; Past President, American Cusanus Society"Nicholas of Cusa often is presented as a champion of interreligious dialogue. This book rightly brings to the fore Cusanus¿ often harsh polemic against Islam and his role in Pius II¿s crusade against the Turks."¿Thomas Izbicki, Humanities librarian emeritus, Rutgers University

¿Es la guerra una acción contraria a la razón? Este libro surgió de la primera jornada de reflexión convocada por el Instituto de Humanidades de la Universidad Panamericana (up), en abril de 2022, para abrir una discusión seria entre profesores y alumnos, tanto de la up como de otras universidades, en torno a la guerra, so pretexto de la invasión rusa a Ucrania.En la primera sección, los autores exploran las causas históricas de la guerra, en clave antropológica y política. Es interesante la aproximación de Saúl y Llovet, quienes posan su mirada en Homero y el pensamiento clásico y, a partir de él, dialogan con la realidad bélica actual. Dicha visión se ve enriquecida por el artículo de Ruiz Velasco, quien se ocupa del tema con base en la reflexión de Álvaro d'Ors.Los trabajos de los profesores Hernández, Fernández y De Haro componen la segunda sección, en la que se intenta responder a la pregunta sobre las justificaciones morales de la guerra desde tres ópticas enriquecedoras: el control estatal que puede detonarse en aras de la preservación de la salud a propósito de la reciente pandemia, las guerras intestinas que han configurado al México moderno desde el siglo xix hasta ahora y la comprensión antropológica de la violencia en general y de la guerra en particular a partir de René Girard.Seguidamente, el libro se ocupa de la guerra desde tres momentos concretos de la historia de la filosofía: estoicismo, la escolástica y la escuela de Frankfurt. El diálogo que Ramos-Umaña, Lecón y Coronado sostienen con los autores de los que se ocupan permitirá una mejor comprensión de la guerra en nuestros días, sin perder de vista una preocupación que no pierde vigencia: ¿es posible la paz?La última sección se aleja un poco más que las anteriores de la coyuntura y aborda el tema de la guerra a partir de la experiencia estética. Literatura y música comparecen ante el conflicto bélico en cuatro capítulos cuya temática gravita en torno a Pedro Páramo, la lectura que Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda hace de Aristóteles, un puntual recorrido musical con base en Platón y una breve exploración de la posibilidad de la belleza en la guerra.Para finalizar el libro tenemos los capítulos de Abraham Martínez y de Teresa Santiago. El primero se sumerge en la estructura antropológica para descubrir si esa facultad a la que los griegos llamaron thymós, cuya función es aliarse a la razón, pero también llamar a la acción, es la responsable de nuestra naturaleza bélica.La pretensión de cada uno de los autores es dialogar. La discusión pública actual tiende al reduccionismo y a soluciones irreconciliables. En el diálogo no se busca vencer a nadie, sino comprender mejor las razones del otro y las propias, y así, juntos, intentar encontrar la verdad. Ante la esterilidad de los dogmas arrojadizos, el diálogo siempre es fértil. Así que animamos al lector a dialogar con cada uno de los autores que ofrecen aquí novedosas aportaciones, puntuales y polémicas, sobre el significado de la guerra y su sentido y a participar en la búsqueda de una respuesta a si estamos condenados a guerrear perpetuamente para buscar la paz.

An Exploration into the Intricacies of Human ConsciousnessEmbark on a captivating journey through the labyrinth of the human mind, as this groundbreaking book takes you on an enlightening expedition into the depths of human consciousness.Unveiling the enigmatic phenomena that shape our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, this remarkable work offers a comprehensive analysis of the inner workings of the human mind.With meticulous precision and profound insights, this compelling exploration delves into the intricate mechanisms that govern our cognition, shedding light on the fascinating processes that underlie our every thought and action.From the kaleidoscope of sensory experiences to the complex interplay of memories and beliefs, this thought-provoking study unravels the mysteries of human consciousness, providing a fresh perspective on our shared human experience.Written with unparalleled clarity, this book appeals to both the curious reader seeking a deeper understanding of the mind and the seasoned scholar looking to expand their knowledge in the field of psychology and philosophy.Prepare to be captivated by the profound insights and intellectual rigor of this seminal work, as it illuminates the hidden recesses of our own minds and challenges our perception of what it means to be human.Discover the keys to unlocking the secrets of human cognition and immerse yourself in this extraordinary journey of self-discovery. Are you ready to embark on an adventure into the vast landscape of the human mind?

Le Livre peut orner l'esprit et meubler l'érudition, il instruit , forme et informe l'humanitél.es grands auteurs deviennent de grands rédacteurs ou de fameux écrivains ,Puisque la lecture embellit et illumine le cerveau humain .Lisons!Marie Jacquedesse Raymond Rémy

"Philip Smallwood celebrates the emotional power and enduring wisdom of Samuel Johnson's literary criticism, showing how the abyss of the heart informs its powerful life"--

"Have you ever wondered what life would look like if you woke up happy every day, satisfied, feeling fulfilled and energized? This may seem impossible to most, considering all the daily news from around the world. Every spiritual discipline talks of what we call "enlightenment," but finding it continues to bewilder many seekers. Dr. Elizabeth Cantey, leader of the Jacksonville Center for Spiritual Living in Florida, has walked many paths in her search and ultimately realized that enlightenment-the feeling of wholeness and peacefulness-is very hard to find if you keep looking for the solution outside of yourself. In her new book, LIVING ENLIGHTENED: The Joy of Integrating Spirit, Mind and Body she writes, "My life didn't change much in the external world of my affairs. Most would say my life is somewhat ordinary. But my inner life . . . wow!" Join Elizabeth and learn how to find the wholeness from within, an integration of spirit, mind and body. You'll discover that the enlightened live in the world, but are not affected by the world. Instead, they affect the world around them. The enlightened create the changes they wish to see rather than being subjected to the changes of others. What a powerful place to stand in and live from . . . and wake up to every day"--

In showing how the great philosophers of human history lived and thought - and what they thought about - Peter Cave provides an accessible and enjoyable introduction to thinking philosophically and how it can change our everyday lives. With a lightness of touch, he addresses questions such as: Is there anything 'out there' that gives meaning to our lives? Does reality tell us how we ought to live? What indeed is reality and what is appearance - and how can we tell the difference?This book paints vivid portraits of an assortment of inspiring thinkers: from Lao Tzu to Avicenna to Iris Murdoch; from Hannah Arendt to Socrates and Plato to Karl Marx; from Kierkegaard and Nietzsche to Sartre to Samuel Beckett - and let us not forget Lewis Carroll for some thought-provoking fantasies and Ludwig Wittgenstein for the anguishes of a genius. As well as displaying optimists and pessimists, believers and non-believers, the book displays relevance to current affairs, from free speech to abortion to the treatment of animals to our leaders' moral character.In each brief chapter, Cave brings to life these often prescient, always compelling philosophical thinkers, showing how their ways of approaching the world grew out of their own lives and times and how we may make valuable use of their insights today. Now, more than ever, we need to understand how to live, and how to understand the world around us. This is the perfect guide.

Kierkegaards Denken steht ohne Frage in Kontinuität zur Epoche der klassischen deutschen Philosophie. Dass es aber nicht nur Fichte, Schelling und Hegel waren, die für Kierkegaard eine Rolle gespielt haben, sondern er sich vielmehr explizit in die gedankliche Nachfolge Jacobis stellt, ist bisher nahezu unbemerkt geblieben. Insbesondere in den ,Philosophischen Brocken' und in deren ,Abschließender unwissenschaftlicher Nachschrift' bilden die Referenzen auf Jacobi systematisch entscheidende Gelenkstellen in der Entwicklung und argumentativen Entfaltung der dort präsentierten Position einer existenziellen Ethik. In der ,Nachschrift' installiert Kierkegaard eine ausführliche Diskussion von Jacobis Figur eines Salto mortale, von der her er sowohl seine Handlungs- als auch seine Kommunikationstheorie einer ,indirekten Mitteilung' entwirft. Diese so spezifizierte Ethik der ,Nachschrift' ist vor allem aber bereits in den ,Brocken' mithilfe von Jacobis Argument eines wesentlichen Unterschieds der Begriffe von Grund und Ursache modalontologisch fundiert worden. Erst vor dem Hintergrund dieser Auseinandersetzung mit Jacobi ist Kierkegaards schriftstellerische Tätigkeit als der einheitliche Versuch zu verstehen, die Freiheit und Verantwortung des Einzelnen gegen eine verabsolutierte Rationalität in Stellung zu bringen.

The story begins with Folly, praising herself endlessly, arguing that life would be dull without her. Praise of Folly is a satirical attack on superstitions and other traditions of European society and the Western Church.