Robert Arp Books

Discover 1001 of the most important quotations from throughout history, and learn about the context behind them, with this comprehensive guide.

An introduction to the field of applied ontology with examples derived particularly from biomedicine, covering theoretical components, design practices, and practical applications.

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If you think Saddam and Satan make a kinky couple, wait till you get a load of South Park and Philosophy. Get your Big Wheels ready, because we’re going for a ride, as 22 philosophers take us down the road to understanding the big-picture issues in this small mountain town. A smart and candid look at one of television’s most subversive and controversial shows, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year Draws close parallels between the irreverent nature of South Park and the inquiring and skeptical approach of philosophy Addresses the perennial questions of the show, and the contemporary social and political issues that inspire each episode Uses familiar characters and episodes to illustrate topics such as moral relativism, freedom of expression, gay marriage, blasphemy, democracy, feminism, animal ethics, existential questions and much more makes you laugh out loud

100 ingenious hacks to make even the most complex philosophical theories easy to understand. Discover the simple way to understand and remember the most groundbreaking concepts in 3,000 years of philosophical thought. Each idea is broken down into three stages: 1) The helicopter view, which gives you an introduction to the idea, and some context around it. 2) The shortcut, which gives you the core elements of the theory, along with a range of examples that everyone can understand. 3) The hack, which is a one-liner designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept. From Kant's categorical imperative to Derrida's deconstruction, there are 100 concepts explained, ranging from empiricism to logical positivism. The perfect introduction to philosophy, this is a great new way to learn about the most important philosophical ideas and concepts that makes them easy to recall even months after reading the book.

Dieses Buch versammelt Sprichwörter, Epigramme und literarische Zitate aus aller Welt und allen Zeiten, erklärt deren Entstehungskontext und analysiert ihre tiefere Bedeutung. Von den Weisheiten des Konfuzius, der Harmonie als höchstes Ziel ansieht, bis zu Ronald Reagans Warnung vor der Zerbrechlichkeit der Freiheit werden wichtige Fragen aufgeworfen. Es ist mehr als eine bloße Sammlung von Sinnsprüchen; es bietet Interpretationsmöglichkeiten, die über den Wortlaut hinausgehen. Mit 1001 Zitaten haben Leser stets den passenden Spruch zur Hand, von prägnanten Einzeilern bis zu philosophisch anspruchsvollen Aphorismen, die zum Nachdenken über die großen Themen des Lebens anregen. Jedes Zitat wird von einem aufschlussreichen Text begleitet, der die Bedeutung und den historischen Kontext erläutert. Während viele Sprichwörter selbsterklärend sind, erfordern andere ein tieferes Verständnis der Umstände, unter denen sie geäußert wurden. Oft ist nicht der Wortlaut entscheidend, sondern der zeitliche oder gesellschaftliche Kontext. So eröffnet sich bei vielen vielzitierten Sinnsprüchen eine neue Perspektive. Fragen wie die von Voltaires Aussage über Gott laden zur Reflexion ein. Dieses Werk führt die Leser von den Quellen zu interessanten Deutungsmöglichkeiten und zeigt, wie Zitate genutzt werden, um Standpunkte zu verdeutlichen, zu motivieren oder zu überzeugen.

Drawing on a wide spectrum of topics-including politics, cosmology, the arts, philosophy and religious beliefs, 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think traces the exponential growth of human knowledge across the centuries. Ranging from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Plato to the cutting-edge theories taking shape in the twenty-first century, this book offers a wealth of stimulation and amusement for any reader with a lively and curious mind. This richly informative and entertaining book provides a wide variety of answers to those eternal questions: How was the universe created and what is the place of humans within it? How should a person live? And how can we build a just society? But 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think also includes a host of speculations that are remarkable for their sheer weirdness-from the concept of the transmigration of souls to parallel universes and the paradoxes of time travel (what happens if you travel back in time and kill your own grandfather?). Readers will discover how the Greek philosopher Zeno 'proved' a flying arrow never moves and the mathematical proof of the existence of life in other galaxies. The inspiring ideas explored range from Gandhi's theory of civil disobedience to Mary Wollstonecraft's groundbreaking advocacy of women's rights. A wide variety of cultural movements are also covered, including Neoclassicism, Surrealism and Postmodernism.

Monografia z okazji 100-lecia urodzin Św. Jana Pawła II, zawiera w sobie wspomnienia, refleksje, teksty naukowe

Ludwik Maria Grignion de Montfort kochał Maryję jak mało kto. Jest on uznawany za szczególnego apostoła i orędownika modlitwy różańcowej. Z jego Traktatu o prawdziwym nabożeństwie do Najświętszej Maryi Panny wyrosła pobożność maryjna Jana Pawła II i o. Maksymiliana Kolbego. Wraz ze św. Ludwikiem poznaj niezwykły sekret różańca świętego!

Rozważania różańcowe ze świętą, która stała się różą kwitnącą w duchowym ogrodzie Boga. Choć św. Rita nie pozostawiła po sobie ani jednego zapisanego słowa, dziś niewątpliwie jest jedną z najbardziej popularnych średniowiecznych świętych i patronką, do której zwracają się przede wszystkim osoby znajdujące się w trudnej, a nawet beznadziejnej sytuacji. Ta książka to propozycja rozważań różańcowych inspirowanych duchowością mistyczki z Casci.