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Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers.
YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.
As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power up your focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness. The text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough.
The challenges are based on ancient philosophical ideas - such as 'shame attacking', facing your fears, and appreciating the small things in life - as well as the ancient arts of Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong and meditation. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.
Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!
Explore philosophy through thought-provoking questions for teens
If you like to ask deep questions about the world around you, then you already think like a philosopher. This book presents philosophy through fascinating questions you may have already thought about, like: Can we prove the existence of a God? What are minds, really? How can we be sure about anything? Ponder all these ideas and many more as you learn core philosophy concepts and strengthen your critical thinking skills.
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Ponder life's biggest questions with this teen-friendly choice in philosophy books.
The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato. -Alfred North Whitehead
You'd never know Athens was locked in a life-or-death struggle from the tranquil and leisurely philosophical discussion that unfolds through the pages of the Republic ...Plato's masterpiece continues to inform our questions and our thinking when it comes to being, truth, beauty, goodness, justice, community, the soul, and more. -From Dr. Littlejohn's Introduction
On the way back from a festival, Socrates is waylaid by some friends who compel him to go home with them. There he and his companions engage in a long discussion about whether it is worse to suffer evil or to commit it. Far from being dry or abstract, Plato's dialogue is full of practical questions about the nature of justice, education, power, and virtue, and it ends with two of the most vivid myths ever devised by man.
This Canon Classic is translated clearly by Benjamin Jowett, and unlike all other works of philosophy, it's actually fun to read. The Canon Classics series presents the most definitive works of Western literature in a colorful, well-crafted, and affordable way. Unlike many other thrift editions, our classics are printed on thicker text stock and feature individualized designs that prioritize readability by means of proper margins, leading, characters per line, font, trim size, etc. Each book's materials and layout combine to make the classics a simple and striking addition to classrooms and homes, ideal for introducing the best of literary culture and human experience to the next generation.
This Worldview Edition features an introduction divided into sections on The World Around, About the Author, What Other Notables Said, Setting, Characters, & Plot Summary, Worldview Analysis, and 21 Discussion Questions & Answers.
Over two-thousand years ago, the angels declared, 'Christ is Risen!' And the whole world changed. But if it was two-thousand years ago, how can we really know it happened? Couldn't it just have been a legend passed on down for generations, maybe because it gave people comfort? If you've ever wondered this, just be sure you're not alone, and many, many people before you have asked the same question. In fact, it's a good thing you're willing to ask these questions, because it means you care about the answers, you care about what you have based your faith on.
In this book, the first in a series on apologetics, you will find not only the answers to how you can be sure of Christ's Resurrection, as researched by so many people before you, but also we hope to open your eyes to the approach to apologetics, the way we answer these often challenging questions about our faith. A healthy, honest scepticism has its place within faith-in fact, asking such questions and searching sincerely for answers can make your faith even stronger than it would be if you hadn't. So never be afraid to look deeper.
Socrates was a plain man in both dress and manner. He possessed a sharp point of view that placed him in an unusual and sometimes challenging place in a society that did not appreciate individualism. Yet it was that individualism that made him so special.
Socrates was the teacher of young, receptive men of ancient Athens, Greece, and he was beloved by his students. His students Plato and Xenophon introduced the world to him and to his concepts and ideas. They wanted the world to understand who their great teacher Socrates was.
In book two of our series, Be A Great Thinker, we will examine Socrates's life and philosophies. We will focus on what made Socrates such a unique and dominant force and how his remarkable life and fascinating death changed the course of western philosophy.
What Socrates brought to the world was a new way to question everything. We will show you how he created critical thinkers through his methods while embracing individualism. His ideas have helped others to live their best life, and through this book, we will show you how his words still resonate in today's more complex world.
Take a journey with us into the thoughts and philosophy of Socrates and discover how this great teacher, a man who lived a couple of thousand years ago, still has a profound impact on today's impressionable minds.
Is the world we see around us really there? Is it ever right to do something wrong? Is beauty just a matter of opinion? Should everyone in society be paid the same amount? Are miracles possible? If you find questions like these fascinating, you are a philosopher. And if you are a philosopher, this book is for you.
The book is aimed at intelligent children aged 9 to 14 and their parents or teachers. At the front are thirty philosophy puzzles, like the ones above, written for the young people themselves. These are followed by commentaries giving parents and teachers more background on each question. The book can be used by a young person on their own, or as a resource for adults leading discussions.
The puzzles are divided into sections on six major areas of philosophy: epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of science, social & political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. Each starts with a discussion between Philip and Phoebe, an argumentative brother and sister, followed by what one or more famous philosophers have said on the topic. Then there are three tricky questions, with which the reader can test family, friends, and teachers, and finally one or more websites for research. The adult commentaries on each puzzle are located in a separate section at the back of the book.
Philip West taught students aged 8 to 18 for many years in a variety of schools. He has a degree in Natural Sciences, and a PhD in Philosophy and related subjects, both from Cambridge University. The puzzles originated in a popular Philosopher of the Week competition which he ran at Westminster Under School. They were subsequently published in a well-known children's magazine and trialed successfully by FUNdays Club in Wiltshire, UK.
Is the world we see around us really there? Is it ever right to do something wrong? Is beauty just a matter of opinion? Should everyone in society be paid the same? Are miracles possible? If you find questions like these fascinating, you are a philosopher. And if you are a philosopher, this book is for you.
This book is aimed at classes of intelligent children aged 9 to 14. It contains thirty philosophy puzzles, like the ones above, divided into sections on: epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of science, social & political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.
Each puzzle starts with a discussion between Philip and Phoebe, an argumentative brother and sister, who take opposite sides on some important issue. Then follows a commentary, which explains what one or more famous philosophers have said on the topic in the past. Finally, there are related questions to discuss and one or more websites for research.
This edition is intended for class use, so each introductory discussion can be read without its commentary being seen. It is accompanied by another, intended for teachers and parents, that contains extra commentary giving further philosophical background, plus suggestions about the questions at the end of each puzzle.
Philip West taught students aged 8 to 18 for many years in a variety of schools. He has a degree in Natural Sciences, and a PhD in Philosophy and related subjects, both from Cambridge University. The puzzles originated in a popular Philosopher of the Week competition which he ran at Westminster Under School in London.
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a seminal work of political philosophy that offers profound insights into power, leadership, and governance. Immerse yourself in this influential treatise and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of politics and the art of ruling.
Are there any things it is impossible to know? What is the point of punishing people? What was there before the Big Bang? Is a perfect forgery as good as an original painting? Are good intentions more important than being successful? If you find questions like these fascinating, you are a philosopher. And if you are a philosopher, this book is for you.
Like its predecessor, Just Think, this book is aimed at intelligent children aged 9 to 14 and their parents and teachers. At the front are thirty more philosophy puzzles, like the ones above, written for the young people themselves. These are followed by commentaries giving parents and teachers more background on each question. The book can be used by a young person on their own, or as a resource for adults leading discussions.
The puzzles are divided into sections on six major areas of philosophy: ethics, language & epistemology, social & political philosophy, philosophy of science, aesthetics, and logic. Each starts with a discussion between Philip and Phoebe, an argumentative brother and sister, followed by what some philosophers have said on the topic. Then there are three tricky questions, with which the reader can test family, friends, and teachers, and finally one or more websites for research. The adult commentaries on each puzzle are in a separate section at the back of the book.
Philip West taught students aged 8 to 18 for many years in a variety of schools. He has a degree in Natural Sciences, and a PhD in Philosophy and related subjects, both from Cambridge University. The puzzles originated in a popular Philosopher of the Week competition which he ran at Westminster Under School.
We live in a mysterious world. Just as philosophy strives to unravel this mystery by employing logical thinking, the arts explore the wonder of existence with heart, feeling, and beauty.
Wisdom for Singers and Philosophers invites us on an aphoristic journey of discovery and insight through the world of singing, the arts generally, and philosophy. Each aphorism offers us a space and a time for reflection, where its meaning can be revealed to us in ever more personal ways. By opening yourself to recording your own thoughts, observations, intuitions, and even objections to these compelling aphorisms, you too can be opened to new levels of understanding of singing, the arts, and philosophy.
Allow Wisdom for Singers and Philosophers to be your personal guide to artistic and philosophical living. It will provide to those devoted seekers of beauty and truth a path for honest intellectual, emotional, and spiritual reflection.
The Story of Our World provides a modern, open-minded perspective on the big questions of life: how we got here, where we're headed, and what we can and should do about it. The purpose of the book is to promote reasonable, practical and healthy beliefs and values that support and strengthen democracy, freedom and personal fulfillment in life, all of which are essential to maintaining peace, balance and rationality in our highly diversified and increasingly integrated global society.
In particular, The Story of Our World strongly promotes ethical enlightenment and individual empowerment in the face of the dangerous and enduring legacy of our highly hierarchical and authoritarian cultural heritage. At the same time, the book argues that humble (not too specific or dogmatic) forms of spirituality are entirely rational, and healthy, both for individuals and for our global society as a whole.
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Life Savor helps life glisten and sparkle again, guiding you to see life anew as the wonder-filled chance to exist that it truly is. - Tanya V
Life Savor deftly combines philosophy, psychology and even a bit of poetry to offer an inspiring and grateful view of human life. I'll keep this with some of my favorite books about life. - Susan H. (Amazon Customer) Life Savor: Treasuring Our Gift of Life is a philosophic, poetic and practical answer to the question of why we should live at all, how we can live well, and what this glorious thing called life is all about.
Life Savor provides the opposite of suicidal thoughts, inspiring you with reasons to live, reasons to love life and an entire philosophy of gratitude based on your chance to exist.
Life Savor is a thoughtful handbook for living well and cherishing every moment. It offers deep truths and a positive philosophy on how to love life, navigate complexities, and savor beauty. With insightful quotes and wise words, it empowers readers to embrace vulnerability, find their purpose, and live with confidence.
Discover a new slant on life as you explore the abundant potential of every day. From managing stress to finding inner peace, the book provides practical advice for intentional living and personal transformation. Whether you're experiencing a midlife crisis or seeking motivation, these pages offer big answers and valuable lessons for a happier, more fulfilling life. The book encourages readers to slow down, appreciate the moment, and cultivate a sense of awe for the wonderful world around them. Celebrate life's precious moments. Live each day as if it's your last. Ponder insights into human nature and the quest for true happiness. This is a beacon of hope for those facing depression or existential angst, providing coping skills and reasons to live. Change your life. Build a life worth living. Here's your roadmap to a meaningful and fulfilling existence. Embrace the joy of living and celebrate the beauty of being human with this inspiring book about life's purpose and possibilities. Illustrated with moving photos and compelling quotations, Life Savor is a beautiful book of wisdom that will be cherished and reread by you and your loved ones for years to come. To learn more about Life Savor, visit life-savor.c
This book analyzes the various schools of thought, both political and religious, puts them through a logical analysis of the facts, and answers the following questions: Which are the most beneficial political systems for the majority of people? Which political system has failed every time it has been applied? Why is there a separation of church and state? Is it possible to discuss religion? If there is one God, why are there so many religions? Which are the religious writings that claim to be of God? Are we able to discern among these writings which one holds the Truth? What is Truth? What does the True word of God really say? What does the word of God say about our history and our future?
This book is about blatantly presenting the facts on politics and religion. It begins by presenting the philosophical schools of thought over our entire history, which sprouted the different political and religious movements. The discussion then centers on the political ideologies present today, such as communism, socialism, liberalism, libertarianism, and free trade. Then it chooses a few countries as representatives for each of these political ideologies and takes them through a simple analysis. The analysis consists of comparing the economic wealth, the liberties, and the desire to immigrate for the citizens of each of these countries. The results of this analysis will surprise many.
The discussion then centers onto religion. There is a logical progression that concludes that when we say religion, we really mean the writings about God. But then we are in a conundrum because there should be one God, yet there are many writings about God. So, the next step is to analyze the writings that claim to be the Word of God. Do they answer questions such as: How did everything get created? Why do we sin? Since sin separates us from God, what are we expected to do to get back into good graces with God? To determine the True Word of God, we should ask ourselves, which one is more credible? Which one makes more sense? Which one would I deposit my faith in?
The next question this book attempts to answer is: does politics and God ever converge? It uses the separation of church and state argument as illustration on how a change of values over time affects the liberties that were once bastions revered in the entire world.
What about those that do not believe in God? Well, the book engages in a long but informative discussion on the science-based arguments that support creationism. It also presents the arguments from a Buddhist point of view finding the weakness in their logic.
How will things be near the end according to the Word of God? The Word of God is well known for its prophecies. This book takes key predictions of the future from different prophets to provide an idea of what is to come. It also analyzes the Apocalypse to translate its symbolism into simple terms. You will be surprised to learn what it says.
You'd never know Athens was locked in a life-or-death struggle from the tranquil and leisurely philosophical discussion that unfolds through the pages of the Republic ...Plato's masterpiece continues to inform our questions and our thinking when it comes to being, truth, beauty, goodness, justice, community, the soul, and more. -F rom Dr. Littlejohn's guide
The Worldview Guides from the Canon Classics Literature Series provide an aesthetic and thematic Christian perspective on the most definitive and daunting works of Western Literature. Each Worldview Guide presents the big picture (both the good and the bad) without neglecting the details. Each Worldview Guide is a friendly literary coach - and a treasure map, and a compass, and a key - to help teachers, parents, and students appreciate, critique, and begin to master the classics.
The bite-size WGs are divided into these ten sections (with some variation due to genre): Introduction, The World Around, About the Author, What Other Notables Said, Setting, Characters, & Argument, Worldview Analysis, Quotables, 21 Significant Questions & Answers, and Further Discussion & Review.