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Call Me By My True Names - The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh Call Me By My True Names - The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh; Introduction by Ocean Vuong
R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Meditations - The Philosophy Classic (Hardcover): Marcus Aurelius Meditations - The Philosophy Classic (Hardcover)
Marcus Aurelius; Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon; Introduction by Donald Robertson 1
R367 R261 Discovery Miles 2 610 Save R106 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A deluxe special edition of the ancient classic written by the Roman Emperor known as "The Philosopher" Meditations is a series of personal journals written by Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome from 169 to 180 AD. The last of the "Five Good Emperors," he was the most powerful and influential man in the Western world at the time. Marcus was one of the leaders of Stoicism, a philosophy of personal ethics which sought resilience and virtue through personal action and responsibility. Stoicism, viewed as a foundation of modern self-help, has inspired many personal development and psychotherapy approaches through to the present day. Meditations is perhaps the most important source of our modern understanding of Stoic philosophy. Its twelve books chronicle different stages of Marcus Aurelius' life and ideas. Although he ruled during the Pax Romana, the age of relative peace and stability throughout the empire, his reign was marked by near-constant military conflict and a devastating plague which killed upwards of five million people. Aurelius' writings give modern readers an unprecedented look into the "spiritual exercises" which helped him through his tumultuous life and strengthened his patience, empathy, generosity, self-knowledge and emotional health. The private reflections recorded in the Meditations were never meant to be published, rather they were a source for Marcus' own guidance and self-improvement, and jotted down by campfires or in military tents on the Roman front. The lessons, insights and perspectives contained within this remarkable work are just as relevant today as they were two millennia ago. This volume: Presents the timeless wisdom of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic philosophy, with new research on his life and times Contains valuable insights on topics such as resilience, moderation and emotional control Discusses how to live "in agreement with nature" and abide by strong ethical principles Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this attractive, high-quality hardcover volume includes: An original Introduction by Marcus Aurelius authority and Stoicism expert Donald Robertson, author of How To Think Like A Roman Emperor. A modernised, up to date version of the classic George Long translation. Meditations: The Philosophy Classic is a volume which will occupy a prominent place in any library for years to come.

The Journey - Big Panda and Tiny Dragon (Hardcover): James Norbury The Journey - Big Panda and Tiny Dragon (Hardcover)
James Norbury
R635 R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Save R133 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Book of Five Rings (Hardcover): Miyamoto Musashi The Book of Five Rings (Hardcover)
Miyamoto Musashi; Illustrated by Victor Harris
R348 R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Save R65 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Secret Subversion - Mou Zongsan, Kant, and Early Confucianism (Hardcover): Wenming Tang Secret Subversion - Mou Zongsan, Kant, and Early Confucianism (Hardcover)
Wenming Tang; Contributions by Cathy Tong
R7,468 Discovery Miles 74 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mou Zongsan (1909-1995) is one of the representatives of Modern Confucianism and an important Chinese philosopher of the twentieth century. This two-volume book critically examines the philosophical system of moral metaphysics proposed by Mou, which combines Confucianism and Kantianism philosophy. The author looks into the problems in the moral metaphysics by Mou and his systematic subversion of Confucianism on three levels: ethics, metaphysics and historical philosophy. The first volume discusses Mou's distortion of traditional Confucian ethos on the ethical level by introducing Kantian moral concept and misappropriating Kant's concept of autonomy. In the second volume the author critiques Mou's philosophical development of Confucianism in terms of conscience as ontology and historical philosophy respectively, which draws on ideas of Kant and Hegel while deviating from the classical context and tradition of Confucian thoughts. The title will appeal to scholars, students and philosophers interested in Chinese philosophy, Confucian ethics, Neo-Confucianism and Comparative Philosophy.

The Path - What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us about the Good Life (Paperback): Michael Puett, Christine Gross-Loh The Path - What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us about the Good Life (Paperback)
Michael Puett, Christine Gross-Loh
R453 R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sacred Mountains (Hardcover, New): Stikker Allerd Sacred Mountains (Hardcover, New)
Stikker Allerd
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Allerd Stikker witnessed and actively participated in the Daoist resurgence, together with the Alliance of Religions and Conservation. Strikker shares his fascination for Daoism, and explains how nature conservation is deeply rooted in its philosophy and practice. He tells the story of his cooperation with ARC in assisting Daoist masters to build the first Daoist Ecology Temple in China, and how this ecology movement has spread throughout China in recent years. He shares his joy when the Chinese government picked up on this success and officially declared that Daoism should be restored as the heart of Chinese culture, in order to overcome the ecological and societal problems that China is facing - thereby putting Daoism officially back on the map.

The History of Philosophy (Paperback): A. C. Grayling The History of Philosophy (Paperback)
A. C. Grayling 1
R320 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R64 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

AUTHORITATIVE AND ACCESSIBLE, THIS LANDMARK WORK IS THE FIRST SINGLE-VOLUME HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY SHARED FOR DECADES 'A cerebrally enjoyable survey, written with great clarity and touches of wit' Sunday Times The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But there has been no comprehensive history of this great intellectual journey since 1945. Intelligible for students and eye-opening for philosophy readers, A. C. Grayling covers with characteristic clarity and elegance subjects like epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, logic, and the philosophy of mind, as well as the history of debates in these areas, through the ideas of celebrated philosophers as well as less well-known influential thinkers. The History of Philosophy takes the reader on a journey from the age of the Buddha, Confucius and Socrates. Through Christianity's dominance of the European mind to the Renaissance and Enlightenment. On to Mill, Nietzsche, Sartre, then the philosophical traditions of India, China and the Persian-Arabic world. And finally, into philosophy today.

The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback): Padmasambhava The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
Padmasambhava
R216 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R26 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Science of Non-Dual Yoga - The String Theory of Advaita S??khya (Paperback): Sam K Vy?s The Science of Non-Dual Yoga - The String Theory of Advaita Sāṃkhya (Paperback)
Sam K Vyās
R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Heart of Yoga - Developing a Personal Practice (Paperback, 2nd Edition, Revised Edition): T.K.V. Desikachar The Heart of Yoga - Developing a Personal Practice (Paperback, 2nd Edition, Revised Edition)
T.K.V. Desikachar
R576 R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Save R205 (36%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to viniyoga--yoga adapted to the needs of the individual.
- A contemporary classic by a world-renowned teacher.
- This new edition adds thirty-two poems by Krishnamacharya that capture the essence of his teachings.
Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who lived to be over 100 years old, was one of the greatest yogis of the modern era. Elements of Krishnamacharya's teaching have become well known around the world through the work of B. K. S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and Indra Devi, who all studied with Krishnamacharya. Krishnamacharya's son T. K. V. Desikachar lived and studied with his father all his life and now teaches the full spectrum of Krishnamacharya's yoga. Desikachar has based his method on Krishnamacharya's fundamental concept of "viniyoga," which maintains that practices must be continually adapted to the individual's changing needs to achieve the maximum therapeutic value.
In "The Heart of Yoga" Desikachar offers a distillation of his father's system as well as his own practical approach, which he describes as "a program for the spine at every level--physical, mental, and spiritual." This is the first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to the age-old principles of yoga. Desikachar discusses all the elements of yoga--poses and counterposes, conscious breathing, meditation, and philosophy--and shows how the yoga student may develop a practice tailored to his or her current state of health, age, occupation, and lifestyle.
This is a revised edition of "The Heart of Yoga."

Elemental Healing - A 5-Element Path for Ancestor Connection, Balanced Energy, and an Aligned Life (Hardcover): Camellia Lee Elemental Healing - A 5-Element Path for Ancestor Connection, Balanced Energy, and an Aligned Life (Hardcover)
Camellia Lee
R484 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R91 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

According to Taoist philosophy, every body—not to mention everything in the cosmos—possesses quantities of the five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Each element has an emotional component (water, for example, is associated with fear), a meridian in the body that can be worked on through somatic exercises like massage, and a moral imperative. Camellia Lee, an energy worker with a family lineage of healing going back generations to Taiwan, explains elements of Taoist philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, and other related studies through the lens of the Five Elements in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable way. This is a Five-Element plan—with plenty of exercises for introspection, healing, and enlightenment—that anyone can commit to in order to restore order to their bodies, minds, and spirits.

A Hope for Philosophy - The European Path and Chinese Opportunity (Hardcover): Ye Xiushan A Hope for Philosophy - The European Path and Chinese Opportunity (Hardcover)
Ye Xiushan; Contributions by Jian Du
R7,163 Discovery Miles 71 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As the final work by Ye Xiushan, one of the most famous philosophers and scholars of philosophy in China, this two-volume set scrutinizes the historical development of both Chinese and Western philosophy, aiming to explore the convergence between the two philosophical traditions. Combining historical examination and argumentation based on philosophical problematics, the author discusses the key figures and schools of thought from both traditions. Far from being a cursory comparison between different philosophical concepts and categories, the author discusses the logical paths and conceptual approaches of the two traditions on the same philosophical issues, thus giving insights into conceptual categories commonly used in both Chinese and Western philosophies. The two volumes illuminate the different core spirits and dilemmas of Western philosophy and Chinese philosophy, encouraging a constructive dialogue between the two and a new transformation of Chinese philosophy in itself. The title will appeal to scholars, students, and general readers interested in philosophical history, comparative philosophy, Chinese philosophy, and Western philosophy ranging over Greek philosophy, German classic philosophy, and contemporary continental philosophy.

Perspectives on Maimonides - Philosophical and Historical Studies (Paperback, New edition): Joel L. Kraemer Perspectives on Maimonides - Philosophical and Historical Studies (Paperback, New edition)
Joel L. Kraemer
R867 Discovery Miles 8 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'For many years to come it is likely to remain a major reference volume for students of Maimonides.' Sarah Stroumsa, Jewish Quarterly Review 'These studies, however disparate, provide us with convincing evidence of the continuing importance of Maimonides' philosophy.' Marvin Fox, Times Literary Supplement 'Surely one of the best surveys both of Maimonides and of his historical context . . . an important contribution.' Oliver Leaman, Le'ela 'It is very apposite to have it now in paperback: less expensive, it will allow students to possess a volume that will acquaint them with high standards of scholarship, showing at the same time that although so much has been said and written about Maimonides, it is still possible to come up with new and interesting insights into his life and works, which continue to be interpreted very differently by different scholars.' Gad Freudenthal, Journal of Religious History Leading scholars have combined forces to produce this volume on the philosophy and legal views of Moses Maimonides (1138-1204) and the historical context in which he worked. The philosophical section examines Maimonides' ethical doctrine; his paradoxical life-style; his Guide of the Perplexed; his attitude to mysticism; his use of language; and his theory of astronomy. The legal section deals with law and medicine, the relation of Maimonides' legal thought to the Talmud; his doctrine of a just war; and his theory of redemption and Messianism. The history section examines Maimonides' accession to the position of head of the Jewish community in its historical context, at the time of the rise of the 'Ayyubid dynasty under Saladin. Contributors: Joel L. Kraemer, Lawrence V. Berman, Joshua Blau, Gerald J. Blidstein, Joseph Drory, Andrew S. Ehrenkreutz, Ithamar Gruenwald, Steven Harvey, Warren Zev Harvey, Arthur Hyman, Alfred L. Ivry, Tzvi Langermann, Ralph Lerner, Jacob Levinger, Aviezer Ravitsky, Isadore Twersky, Michael Winter

Living Zen - A Practical Guide to a Balanced Existence (Paperback): Seth Zuih? Segall Living Zen - A Practical Guide to a Balanced Existence (Paperback)
Seth Zuihō Segall
R387 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Spirit of the Warrior - 3-Book paperback boxed set (Mixed media product): Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Inazo Nitobe The Spirit of the Warrior - 3-Book paperback boxed set (Mixed media product)
Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Inazo Nitobe
R772 Discovery Miles 7 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Absence: On the Culture and Philosophy of the Far East (Paperback): Han Absence: On the Culture and Philosophy of the Far East (Paperback)
Han
R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Western thinking has long been dominated by essence, by a preoccupation with that which dwells in itself and delimits itself from the other. By contrast, Far Eastern thought is centred not on essence but on absence. The fundamental topos of Far Eastern thinking is not being but 'the way' (dao), which lacks the solidity and fixedness of essence. The difference between essence and absence is the difference between being and path, between dwelling and wandering. 'A Zen monk should be without fixed abode, like the clouds, and without fixed support, like water', said the Japanese Zen master D gen. Drawing on this fundamental distinction between essence and absence, Byung-Chul Han explores the differences between Western and Far Eastern philosophy, aesthetics, architecture and art, shedding fresh light on a culture of absence that may at first sight appear strange and unfamiliar to those in the West whose ways of thinking have been shaped for centuries by the preoccupation with essence.

Light on Pranayama - The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing (Paperback, Epub Edition): B. K. S. Iyengar Light on Pranayama - The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing (Paperback, Epub Edition)
B. K. S. Iyengar 3
R340 R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Save R44 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The definitive guide to yogic breathing from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world's most respected yoga teacher. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar's unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of 'yoga for all', which has made it into a worldwide phenomenon. His seminal book, 'Light on Yoga', is widely called 'the bible of yoga' and has served as the source book for generations of yoga students around they world. In 'Light on Pranayama', he establishes the same definitive level of authority on the art of breathing. For the serious yoga practitioner, the study of Pranayama is an essential. This work, from the most respected yoga teacher in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar, offers the most comprehensive and instructive work available in the world. With 190 photos of B.K.S. Iyengar himself, the book highlights a progressive 200-week practice, highlighting the best techniques and the common errors in them.

The Secret Symmetry of Maimonides and Freud (Paperback): Nathan Szajnberg The Secret Symmetry of Maimonides and Freud (Paperback)
Nathan Szajnberg
R941 Discovery Miles 9 410 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Secret Symmetry of Maimonides and Freud presents the parallels between The Guide of the Perplexed and The Interpretation of Dreams, considering how Maimonides might be perceived as anticipating Freud's much later work. In this volume, Nathan M. Szajnberg suggests that humankind has secrets to hide and does so by using common mechanisms and embedding revealing hints for the benefit of the true reader. Using a psychoanalytic approach in tandem with literary criticism and an in-depth assessment of Judaica, Szajnberg demonstrates the similarities between these two towering Jewish intellectual pillars. Using concepts of esoteric literature from the Torah and later texts, this book analyses their ideas on concealing and revealing to gain a renewed perspective on Freud's view of dreams. Throughout, Szajnberg articulates the challenges of reading translated works and how we can address the pitfalls in such translations. The book is a vital read for psychoanalysts in training and practice, as well as those interested in Judaica, the history of ideas and early Medieval studies.

Medieval Philosophy - A Contemporary Introduction (Paperback): Andrew W Arlig Medieval Philosophy - A Contemporary Introduction (Paperback)
Andrew W Arlig
R1,073 Discovery Miles 10 730 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book presents a new, contemporary introduction to medieval philosophy as it was practiced in all its variety in Western Europe and the Near East. It assumes only a minimal familiarity with philosophy, the sort that an undergraduate introduction to philosophy might provide, and it is arranged topically around questions and themes that will appeal to a contemporary audience. In addition to some of the perennial questions posed by philosophers, such as "Can we know anything, and if so, what?", "What is the fundamental nature of reality?", and "What does human flourishing consist in?", this volume looks at what medieval thinkers had to say, for instance, about our obligations towards animals and the environment, freedom of speech, and how best to organize ourselves politically. The book examines certain aspects of the thought of several well-known medieval figures, but it also introduces students to many important, yet underappreciated figures and traditions. It includes guidance for how to read medieval texts, provokes reflection through a series of study questions at the end of each chapter, and gives pointers for where interested readers can continue their exploration of medieval philosophy and medieval thought more generally. Key Features Covers the contributions of women to medieval philosophy, providing students with a fuller understanding of who did philosophy during the Middle Ages Includes a focus on certain topics that are usually ignored, such as animal rights, love, and political philosophy, providing students with a fuller range of interests that medieval philosophers had Gives space to non-Aristotelian forms of medieval thought Includes useful features for student readers like study questions and suggestions for further reading in each chapter

Marie Kondo's Kurashi at Home - How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life (Hardcover): Marie Kondo Marie Kondo's Kurashi at Home - How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life (Hardcover)
Marie Kondo
R838 R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Save R120 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tao Te Ching (Paperback): Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
Lao Tzu; Translated by Stephen Addiss, Stanley Lombardo; Introduction by Burton Watson
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This translation captures the terse and enigmatic beauty of the ancient original and resists the tendency toward interpretive paraphrase found in many other editions. Along with the complete translation, Lombardo and Addiss provide one or more key lines from the original Chinese for each of the eighty-one sections, together with a transliteration of the Chinese characters and a glossary commenting on the pronunciation and meaning of each Chinese character displayed. This greatly enhances the reader's appreciation of how the Chinese text works and feels and the different ways it can be translated into English.

The Art of War (Hero Classics) (Paperback): Sun Tzu The Art of War (Hero Classics) (Paperback)
Sun Tzu
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
The Art of Quiet Influence - Timeless Wisdom for Leading Without Authority (Paperback): Jocelyn Davis The Art of Quiet Influence - Timeless Wisdom for Leading Without Authority (Paperback)
Jocelyn Davis
R339 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Anyone can be a quiet influencer. But not everyone knows how. "A tremendous and relevant read!" Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust Drawing on the enduring wisdom of the Buddha, Confucius, Rumi, Gandhi and others, The Art of Quiet Influence shows anyone, not just bosses, how to use influence without authority, a key mindfulness principle, to get things done at work and in life. Through the classic wisdom of 12 Eastern sages, relevant insights from influence research, and anecdotes and advice from 25 contemporary experts, Davis lays out a path for becoming a "mainspring," the unobtrusive yet powerful influencer first introduced in her book The Greats on Leadership. Organized around three core influence practices - Invite Participation, Share Power, and Aid Progress - readers will learn how to take mindfulness practice "out of the gym and onto the field," while gaining the confidence and practical know-how to be influential in whatever role they occupy.

The Way of the Warrior - Deluxe Silkbound Editions in Boxed Set (Hardcover): Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Inazo Nitobe The Way of the Warrior - Deluxe Silkbound Editions in Boxed Set (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Inazo Nitobe
R1,106 Discovery Miles 11 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Each a best-selling title in its own right, these three classic Far Eastern texts are about much more than war and being a warrior, including ideas of leadership, virtue and disciple which remain relevant to conduct in business and in life today, and giving them a much broader appeal.

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