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German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche was one the most controversial figures of the 19th century. His evocative writings on religion, morality, culture, philosophy, and science were often polemic attacks against the established views of his time. First published in 1887, "The Genealogy of Morals," is a work, which follows and expands upon the principles of his previous works, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" and "Beyond Good and Evil." In a preface and...
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'The sight of suffering does one good, the infliction of suffering does one more good - this is a hard maxim, but none the less a fundamental maxim, old, powerful, and "human, all-too-human".'
In this daring and insightful work, Nietzsche lays bare the hypocrisies at the foundations of our ideas of morality. Considering ideas of good and evil, guilt and conscience, and law and violence along the way, On the Genealogy of Morals takes the reader on...
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First published in 1751, "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals" by David Hume, the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, was the enquiry subsequent to his 1748 work "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" and is often referred to as "the second Enquiry". In Hume's own opinion it was the very best of all his writings. In "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals", Hume expands upon his ideas of morality first discussed in his earlier...
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As a lawyer, Morris lives an egotistical lifestyle that has affected both his professional and personal life. With his promotion at work, Morris makes plans to propose to Ebonee, his college sweetheart who is equally successful and beautiful. His mission wouldn't be complete without the help of his sister Trina, and his best friend Jason. As time passes, Morris realizes that his well-planned life may not actually be planned, at all.
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“Rent Morals” is a book about a picture-perfect marriage that ended with a woman not knowing the man who slept in her bed for twenty years. The relationship started with an explosive first introduction where Juliet vowed to never see Michael again. Soon after, against all odds, it turned into a year of exciting courtship that involved Ohio State football games and a Carribean cruise. The couple's whirlwind dating transformed into a storybook image...
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What is morally permissible, and what is morally obligatory? These questions form the core of a vast amount of philosophical reasoning. In his Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant developed a basis for the answers. In this landmark work, the German philosopher asks what sort of maxim might function as a guide to appropriate action under a given set of circumstances. By universalizing such a maxim, would morally permissible...
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These lessons are a must for children of all ages. They are taken from real-life adventures with a Bible principle applied in every story. It is not the average Sunday school lesson, but rather it teaches God's Word for everyday living. Parents, beware. They are convicting for all ages!
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"Question with boldness even the existence of a god," Thomas Jefferson asserted, "because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." America's third president regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity, and in The Jefferson Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings from the Gospels. Discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements and dogma, this volume reflects the deist view of...
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"Trout Fishing Memories and Morals" is a collection of tales and anecdotes of the author's experiences fishing for trout, interspersed with expert tips and clear instructions. Illustrated throughout, this vintage book is highly recommended for keen trout anglers and is not to be missed by collectors of angling literature. Contents include: "Early Days", "Some Tiny Waters", "A Little Chalk Stream", "The Fishing Day", "The Evening", "The Fly Question",...
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This book is radically different from the body of literature that exists on Indian mythology. Various versions of this extraordinary text have appeared all over the world in many different languages and forms. This delightful selection of poems endeavours to preserve the essence and trenchant philosophy of the original text in a dazzlingly original and imaginative style. Men Mammals and Morals, a haunting rhapsody of imagination, part epic, part philosophy,...
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This memoir is about being a young girl (in the early 1970s) with a profound need for independence, in a very male dominated environment.Looking around, the motorbike seemed to have it all,NOW…Just buy your bike, tax and insure it, get provisional licence and hey presto...hit the go button.
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The Genealogy of Morals is a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1887. In this book, Nietzsche explores the origins and development of moral concepts and values in Western civilization. He argues that traditional morality, which he refers to as "slave morality," has its roots in the resentment and weakness of the oppressed classes, while a "master morality" based on strength and power was present in earlier cultures.
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First published in 1789, Jeremy Bentham's best-known work remains a classic of modern philosophy and jurisprudence. Its definitions of the foundations of utilitarian philosophy and its groundbreaking studies of crime and punishment retain their relevance to modern issues of moral and political philosophy, economics, and legal theory. Based on the assumption that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain, Bentham's utilitarian perspective forms a guide...
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It's 1982, and everyone is trying to "Escape From New York." Terence Devine, a charismatic Vice cop with one eye on removing his family to Florida, is caught on tape taking money from a pimp. Forced to cooperate with the district attorney's investigation into his own unit, Devine's position becomes even more precarious when he's linked to the murder of a sex worker whose customers include some of the most powerful men in the city. Despite his fevered...
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First published in 1931, this fascinating book provides a study of famous Greek satirist and rhetorician, Lucian of Samosata, as well as an analysis of the Classical Greek philosopher Plato's Symposium in the light of Lucian's criticism. An essay in popular form, whose aim is really to call attention to the Flower and Harmon translations and thereby, ultimately, to Lucian himself. "LUCIAN is a mine of entertainment, a treasury of information. He is...
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“Lay Morals, and Other Papers” is a collection of essays by Robert Louis Stevenson. It covers a variety of topics including ethics, morality, and human behavior. The essays are written in Stevenson's characteristic style, which is insightful, witty, and thought-provoking. The book provides an interesting glimpse into Stevenson's philosophical views and his reflections on the human condition.
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Collected here in this omnibus edition are Immanuel Kant's three most important works on the Metaphysics of Morals and Ethics. Included are Kant: Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Introduction to the Metaphysic of Morals, and The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics. Kant's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals is one of the most important works in modern moral philosophy. It belongs beside Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Hobbes....
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