The question of what Wittgenstein meant by 'forms of life' has attracted a great deal of attention in the literature, yet it is an expression that Wittgenstein himself employs on only a relatively small number of occasions, and that he does not explicitly define. This Element gives a description of this concept that...

Dieser Klassiker hat unzählige Menschen für Philosophie begeistert: Ohne schweres akademisches Gepäck, leicht lesbar, anekdotenreich und humorvoll stellt Wilhelm Weischedel das Leben und Denken der großen Philosophen vor. 32 unterhaltsame Essays präsentieren Personen, Schrullen und große Ideen von der Antike bis zur...

A Novena de Natal 2025, com o tema "Acolher Jesus, o Deus da Vida", convida-nos cada dia a refletirmos sobre a presença de Jesus, como revelação plena e definitiva de um Deus que ama profundamente o ser humano. A novena nos aproxima da esperança messiânica que descreve o Deus Menino como o Messias prometido, como o ...

Amidst rising tensions affecting democracy, capitalism and planetary life, this book discusses the multiple crises, processes and conflicts reconfiguring modernity. Tracking the political, social and ecological dynamics at play, it offers a critical perspective on the forces that may redefine the futures of politica...

The Decolonial Abyss probes the ethico-political possibility harbored in Western philosophical and theological thought for addressing the collective experience of suffering, socio-political trauma, and colonial violence. In order to do so, it builds a constructive and coherent thematization of the somewhat obscurely...

Winner of the István Hont Book Prize, Institute of Intellectual History Finalist for the Cundill History Prize A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A sweeping history of the rise of personal choice in the modern world and how it became equated with freedom Choice touches virtually every aspect of our lives, fro...

What if one quiet Christmas Eve could spark the magic that makes the whole world believe? 〓 In The Night Before Christmas, Clement Clarke Moore presents the most beloved holiday poem of all timeーa lyrical, heartwarming journey filled with enchantment, anticipation, and festive cheer. This timeless classic captures...

The hugely influential book on how the understanding of causality revolutionized science and the world, by the pioneer of artificial intelligence 'Wonderful ... illuminating and fun to read' Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize-winner and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow 'Correlation does not imply causation.' For decades,...

Collected together in this exclusive boxset, the first six Bernicia Chronicles novels from Matthew Harffy. Follow the adventures of Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand as he grows from novice warrior to experienced military commander in a realm of kingdoms torn by plots, conflict and war. Featuring the critically acclaimed...

〓 "The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet." Written over 2,500 years ago, Tao Te Ching by Laozi remains one of the most profound and timeless works of spiritual philosophy ever created ー a guide to living in harmony with the Tao, the Way of Nature, and the essence of all things. Through 81 short...

Awaken your intuition, trust your vibes, and create your best life with this revised and updated edition of the self-help classic by spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette. If you want an easier, more energetically uplifting, and satisfying way of life-it all comes down to trusting your vibes. Originally published in 200...

The term Canaanite will be familiar to anyone who has even the most casual familiarity with the Bible. Outside of the terminology for Israel itself, the Canaanites are the most common ethnic group found in the Bible. They are positioned as the foil of the nation of Israel, and the land of Canaan is depicted as the p...

Wittgenstein n’a jamais dissimulé son antipathie pour la civilisation contemporaine. Mais, à la différence de beaucoup d’autres, il n’a jamais essayé d’en tirer une philosophie. Il est difficile de trouver un philosophe qui l’ait été davantage que lui dans ses relations avec une époque que, de son propre aveu, il n’...

〓 A philosopher writes to a friend ー and ends up teaching the world how to live. In Moral Letters to Lucilius, Seneca shares some of the most enduring and practical teachings of Stoic philosophy, offering guidance on how to stay steady, virtuous, and free in a turbulent world. Through 124 intimate letters addresse...

What if a simple Christmas toy could open the door to a world of magic, danger, and unforgettable adventure? ✨ In The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, E. T. A. Hoffmann invites readers into a dazzling realm where toys come to life, dreams blend with reality, and the courage of a young girl transforms everything she b...

Since its publication in 1981, Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue has been recognised as a classic. Primarily a work of moral philosophy, it also draws on sociology, classics, political science and theology to effect a unique intellectual synthesis, and its combination of erudition and challenging, even provocative a...