Robert Paul Wolff is an American political philosopher. An alumnus of Harvard University, he currently teaches at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is primarily known for his research on Immanuel Kant.
Emphasizing a personal connection, this book encourages readers to document their spiritual journey during the first 40 days of their relationship with the Lord. It offers a guided experience designed to foster intimacy and reflection, making it a meaningful keepsake for those seeking to deepen their faith.
Spanning four decades, this collection showcases accessible philosophical discussions tailored for students. It emphasizes critical thinking and encourages readers to engage with complex ideas in a straightforward manner. The book features a variety of topics, presenting philosophical concepts through relatable examples and thought-provoking questions, making it an ideal resource for both newcomers and those seeking to deepen their understanding of philosophy.
Set in 1930s Harlem, this semi-autobiographical novel explores the struggles of a young African American boy named John Grimes as he grapples with his identity, faith, and family dynamics. The narrative delves into the complexities of religion, race, and personal growth, weaving together the lives of John's relatives, each with their own burdens and aspirations. Through vivid storytelling, the book captures the challenges of adolescence and the quest for self-acceptance in a divided society.
Exploring the existential questions that often linger throughout life, this book delves into the search for meaning and understanding. It addresses the common human experience of seeking answers to profound queries, highlighting the journey of self-discovery and reflection. Through thought-provoking insights, it encourages readers to confront their own uncertainties and consider what truly matters in their lives.
Exploring the mindset of immigrants, this book delves into the resilience, adaptability, and innovative thinking that define their experiences. It highlights the challenges faced and the unique perspectives gained from navigating new environments. Through personal stories and practical insights, readers are encouraged to embrace change and adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving. The narrative emphasizes the importance of community, perseverance, and the transformative power of a fresh outlook on life's opportunities.
• Explores the lifestyle of indigenous peoples of the world who exist in complete harmony with the natural world and with each other. • Reveals a model of a society built on trust, patience, and joy rather than anxiety, hurry, and acquisition. • Shows how we can reconnect with the ancient intuitive awareness of the world's original people. Deep in the mountainous jungle of Malaysia the aboriginal Sng'oi exist on the edge of extinction, though their way of living may ultimately be the kind of existence that will allow us all to survive. The Sng'oi--pre-industrial, pre-agricultural, semi-nomadic--live without cars or cell phones, without clocks or schedules in a lush green place where worry and hurry, competition and suspicion are not known. Yet these indigenous people--as do many other aboriginal groups--possess an acute and uncanny sense of the energies, emotions, and intentions of their place and the living beings who populate it, and trustingly follow this intuition, using it to make decisions about their actions each day. Psychologist Robert Wolff lived with the Sng'oi, learned their language, shared their food, slept in their huts, and came to love and admire these people who respect silence, trust time to reveal and heal, and live entirely in the present with a sense of joy. Even more, he came to recognize the depth of our alienation from these basic qualities of life. Much more than a document of a disappearing people, Original Wisdom: Stories of an Ancient Way of Knowing holds a mirror to our own existence, allowing us to see how far we have wandered from the ways of the intuitive and trusting Sng'oi, and challenges us, in our fragmented world, to rediscover this humanity within ourselves.
An analysis of the foundations of the authority of the state and the problems of political authority and moral autonomy in a democracy.