The philosophy of stoicism offers valuable tools for self-control and virtue amidst modern life's chaos. Michael Moore introduces the core concepts of stoicism, tracing its origins from ancient Greek and Roman thinkers like Zeno, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius to contemporary applications. He clarifies the meaning of a virtuous life and provides practical ways to integrate these timeless ideas into daily experiences. Each chapter is designed for accessibility, featuring key ideas and famous quotes to inspire readers.
Focusing on Plato's key philosophies, Michael Moore offers an accessible exploration of his allegory of the cave, Theory of Forms, and the concept of philosopher kings. Each chapter features notable quotes from Plato, followed by discussions that connect his ideas to contemporary life and societal issues. This concise volume serves as an ideal introduction for readers looking to understand the significance of Plato's thought and its relevance today.
Exploring core philosophical ideas, this guide presents insights from great thinkers throughout history on improving life and governance. It features full-color diagrams and illustrations to simplify complex concepts, making philosophy accessible to all readers. The book aims to enhance understanding of the world through engaging visual aids and clear explanations.
Exploring fundamental philosophical questions like truth, ethics, and free will, this guide presents 50 key ideas that have shaped philosophical thought throughout history. It delves into the insights of renowned philosophers, offering accessible explanations of complex concepts such as Plato's cave, and encourages readers to engage with profound reflections that continue to influence modern thinking. This thought-provoking resource is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of philosophy and its impact on human inquiry.
The fascinating and inspiring story of how Michael Moore began his culinary journey as a Savoy Boy. Filled with humour, his story is truthful and captivating, giving an insight into the experiences and people that shaped him.
This book cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical methodology and provides readers a lesson in philosophy that keeps them engaged as they explore the fascinating history of human thought and inquisition
Początki filozofii to początki poszukiwania wiedzy w sposób obiektywny i
systematyczny. Myśliciele starożytnej Grecji i Rzymu położyli intelektualne
podwaliny pod całą późniejszą myśl Zachodu, dostarczając zadziwiającego
wachlarza koncepcji, które do dziś kształtują świat. „Filozofia starożytna w
pigułce” to przystępne wprowadzenie do tych fascynujących idei: od poglądów
Talesa i Pitagorasa na temat budowy świata, przez dyskusje Sokratesa o
moralności i cnocie, teorię idealnych form Platona, niezwykłe paradoksy
Zenona, aż po wciąż żywe i użyteczne koncepcje stoików, jak Marka Aureliusza.
Liczne diagramy oraz zwięzłe podsumowania każdego rozdziału czynią z książki
poręczne kompendium filozofii starożytnej oraz świetny punkt wyjścia do
dalszej nauki. „Wiedza w pigułce” to tłumaczenia kultowej serii
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Jung Society of Utah za „prezentację trudnych tematów w prostej formie”.
Książki z tej serii to typowe „pigułki wiedzy” – zarówno z zakresu nauk
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The image most of us have of whalers includes harpoons and intentional trauma. Yet eating commercially caught seafood leads to whales’ entanglement and slow death in rope and nets, and the global shipping routes that bring us readily available goods often lead to death by collision. We—all of us—are whalers, marine scientist and veterinarian Michael J. Moore contends. But we do not have to be. Drawing on over forty years of fieldwork with humpback, pilot, fin, and, in particular, North Atlantic right whales—a species whose population has declined more than 20 percent since 2017—Moore takes us with him as he performs whale necropsies on animals stranded on beaches, in his independent research alongside whalers using explosive harpoons, and as he tracks injured whales to deliver sedatives. The whales’ plight is a complex, confounding, and disturbing one. We learn of existing but poorly enforced conservation laws and of perennial (and often failed) efforts to balance the push for fisheries profit versus the protection of endangered species caught by accident. But despite these challenges, Moore’s tale is an optimistic one. He shows us how technologies for ropeless fishing and the acoustic tracking of whale migrations make a dramatic difference. And he looks ahead with hope as our growing understanding of these extraordinary creatures fuels an ever-stronger drive for change
Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. With helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts, biographies of famous classical philosophers from Aristotle to Cicero, and a few words on their relevance today, it provides an essential introduction to classical philosophy.
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