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Putting the ethical tools of philosophy to work, Ellen K. Feder seeks to clarify how we should understand "the problem" of intersex. Adults often report that medical interventions they underwent as children to "correct" atypical sex anatomies caused them physical and psychological harm. Proposing a philosophical framework for the treatment of children with intersex conditions-one that acknowledges the intertwined identities of parents, children, and...
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"A Guide to Ethical Considerations in Various Professions" is a comprehensive exploration of ethical frameworks across diverse fields. Spanning from the foundational principles of ethics to the nuanced considerations within professions such as medicine, law, education, journalism, engineering, social work, business, science, environmental conservation, public service, psychology, nonprofits, technology, research, military, sports, entertainment, and...
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The book has resulted from research into the area of how a person's leadership approach develops. We still do not know why a person displays a particular leadership approach, that is, why some leaders are perceived as "good" (ethical, motivational etc) and others "bad" (oppressive, dictatorial etc). While there are numerous theories and extensive research in the leadership field that describe leadership there has been very few, if any, to suggest...
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The "Philosophical Dialogues with my Friend Pi" are an intellectual experiment, with which the author wanted to carry out an incursion into the field of artificial intelligence, to try to elucidate what the current limits of this technology are, and find out to what extent point a machine can emulate one of the most outstanding characteristics of the human condition: the ability to reason from a philosophical point of view. Throughout these pages,...
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Ce livre est un guide complet conçu pour aider les lecteurs à comprendre, évaluer et réduire leur consommation électrique de manière efficace et durable. À travers des conseils pratiques, des astuces simples et des stratégies éprouvées, ce livre offre aux lecteurs les outils nécessaires pour économiser de l'énergie, réduire leurs factures d'électricité et contribuer à la préservation de l'environnement.En explorant les principes...
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Peter Singer is the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University and the recipient of the Berggruen Prize for ideas that shape human self-understanding. His books include Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, and The Life You Can Save.
Provocative essays on real-world ethical questions from the world's most influential philosopher
Peter Singer is often described as the world's most influential...
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"Breaking Chains, Building Habits: A Roadmap to Unleashing Your Best Self" is a transformative guide that navigates the intricate journey of personal growth and empowermentThis book serves as a compass for individuals seeking to liberate themselves from self-imposed limitations, cultivate empowering habits, and embark on a profound voyage toward unleashing their fullest potential Beginning with the exploration of mental constraints and the dismantling...
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"A Seminary Co-Op Notable Book of the Year" "A Prospect Book of the Year: Lives" "A FiveBooks Best Philosophy Book of the Year" David Edmonds is a writer and philosopher whose many critically acclaimed books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He is the author of The Murder of Professor Schlick and Would You Kill the Fat Man? (both Princeton) and the coauthor, with John Eidinow, of the international bestseller Wittgenstein's Poker....
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"Kleptocracy: The Theft of Nations" is a journey into this hidden world. We will dissect the mechanisms of grand corruption – the shell companies, the offshore havens, the enablers who sanitize stolen wealth. From Russia's oligarchic clans to the patronage networks of India, we'll unravel the systems that allow the powerful to siphon off billions while their citizens stagnate.This book isn't merely an exposé; it's a call to arms. We'll explore...
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This poignant philosophy about the human capacity for love in the face of tragedy from the New York Times–bestselling author is as relevant today as it was when it was first broadcast.
Transcribed from a series of recorded conversations streamed over German public radio in 1970, the profound ideas and thoughts collected in this volume represent a lifetime of the renowned psychoanalyst and social philosopher's explorations into human emotion...
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Révélés par son disciple Sophrony, la vie et les écrits de Silouane (1866-1938), moine russe du mont Athos, ont touché le coeur et changé l'existence d'innombrables personnes, bien au-delà des frontières de l'Église orthodoxe et même du christianisme. C'est que le starets, canonisé en 1987 par le patriarcat oecuménique de Constantinople, qui a affronté l'athéisme militant et traversé le désespoir, est un témoin lumineux de la miséricorde...
12) The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended; Evidences of Its Truth Produced, and Argument
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If you want to go deeper in your faith. If you want your understanding of doctrine to be strengthened. If you want to be inspired by a leading revivalist. If you want to be provoked to prayer. If you want to learn to reason well with Scripture. If you want to learn from one of the greatest preachers of all time. If you want any of these things, then you should read Jonathan Edwards.
Jonathan Edwards' Original Sin delves deeply into this fundamental...
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Connu pour son engagement face à Hitler, qui lui coûta la vie, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pasteur et théologien, a toujours lié prière et action. Pasteur de paroisse, puis chargé de la formation des jeunes pasteurs de l'Église Confessante, il a composé de nombreuse prières, en prose et en vers. Elles témoignent d'une profonde spiritualité. Nombre d'entre elles sont d'autant plus émouvantes qu'elles ont été rédigées en cellule,...
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Hermann Cohen is often held to be one of the most important Jewish philosophers of the nineteenth century. Paul E. Nahme, in this new consideration of Cohen, liberalism, and religion, emphasizes the idea of enchantment, or the faith in and commitment to ideas, reason, and critique-the animating spirits that move society forward.
Nahme views Cohen through the lenses of the crises of Imperial Germany-the rise of antisemitism, nationalism, and secularization-to...
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Long before Peyton and Eli Manning achieved phenomenal success in football, two other Manning brothers, Edward and William, achieved equal success in business. Learn how Edward and William turned a humble 1908 Seattle's Pike Place Market coffee and tea stand in into a regional restaurant and food services empire. With “Manning's - A Success Formula”, entrepreneurs and business practitioners alike can quickly understand the steps needed to make...
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La luz también está en la oscuridad. Este no es el típico libro de autoayuda que te dice qué hacer para ser feliz con soluciones rápidas. Es una provocación para mirar de frente a lo importante, aquello que la mayoría busca evitar. "La sedación constante con estímulos y positividad forzada da paso a la tristeza de descubrir que el mundo real es frío y no tiene compasión por tus emociones." Un viaje intelectual y espiritual que desafía...
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Reexamining Emmanuel Levinas's essays on Jewish education, Claire Elise Katz provides new insights into the importance of education and its potential to transform a democratic society, for Levinas's larger philosophical project. Katz examines Levinas's "Crisis of Humanism," which motivated his effort to describe a new ethical subject. Taking into account his multiple influences on social science and the humanities, and his various identities as a...
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"Dive into the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius with 'Notes on the Book 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius.' In this insightful collection, readers will discover a curated selection of notes that distill the profound philosophy and reflections found within Aurelius' classic work, 'Meditations.' Offering clarity and context to Aurelius' musings on life, virtue, and the human condition, these notes serve as a valuable companion for both seasoned students...
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This exciting essay focuses on the explanation and analysis of Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics, one the most influential works in history and whose understanding, due to its complexity and depth, escapes comprehension on a first reading.Whether you have already read The Nicomachean Ethics or not, this essay will allow you to immerse yourself in each and every one of its meanings, opening a window to Aristotle's philosophical thought and his true...
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In a world fractured by betrayal and mistrust, "Rebuilding Trust: Redemption's Echoes" offers a captivating journey into the heart of human resilience and redemption. Delve into a narrative that transcends mere storytelling, immersing readers in a thought-provoking exploration of trust, deception, and the enduring power of hope.Through seven meticulously crafted chapters, author [Author's Name] masterfully navigates the aftermath of betrayal, illuminating...
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