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On Consolation - Finding Solace in Dark Times (Paperback): Michael Ignatieff On Consolation - Finding Solace in Dark Times (Paperback)
Michael Ignatieff
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

As read on BBC Radio 4's 'Book of the Week', a timely, moving and profound exploration of how writers, composers and artists have searched for solace while facing loss, tragedy and crisis, from the historian and Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Michael Ignatieff. 'This erudite and heartfelt survey reminds us that the need for consolation is timeless, as are the inspiring words and examples of those who walked this path before us.' Toronto Star When we lose someone we love, when we suffer loss or defeat, when catastrophe strikes - war, famine, pandemic - we go in search of consolation. Once the province of priests and philosophers, the language of consolation has largely vanished from our modern vocabulary, and the places where it was offered, houses of religion, are often empty. Rejecting the solace of ancient religious texts, humanity since the sixteenth century has increasingly placed its faith in science, ideology, and the therapeutic. How do we console each other and ourselves in an age of unbelief? In a series of portraits of writers, artists, and musicians searching for consolation - from the books of Job and Psalms to Albert Camus, Anna Akhmatova, and Primo Levi - writer and historian Michael Ignatieff shows how men and women in extremity have looked to each other across time to recover hope and resilience. Recreating the moments when great figures found the courage to confront their fate and the determination to continue unafraid, On Consolation takes those stories into the present, movingly contending that we can revive these traditions of consolation to meet the anguish and uncertainties of the twenty-first century.

Camus' Answer - 'No' to the Western Pharisees Who Impose Reason on Reality (Hardcover): Robert Trundle Camus' Answer - 'No' to the Western Pharisees Who Impose Reason on Reality (Hardcover)
Robert Trundle
R1,936 Discovery Miles 19 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although Camus was called the "conscience of his age," no writer has continued to be both more vilified and exalted in the West. His writings are not only a devastating critique of Western philosophy, but Camus' cultural horizons are infused with heartfel

Reasons Not to Worry - How to be Stoic in chaotic times (Hardcover): Brigid Delaney Reasons Not to Worry - How to be Stoic in chaotic times (Hardcover)
Brigid Delaney
R576 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R108 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

We're all searching for answers to the biggest questions. How to be good? How to find calm? How to properly grieve? How to beat FOMO? How to work out what truly matters? Well, good news is that the wisest minds in history asked the exact same questions - and they found answers. Their ancient philosophy of Stoicism can show us that we today are in fact already in possession of the very tools we need to excavate this much-needed wisdom for ourselves. So into the past we go with Brigid Delaney, to a time not unlike our own: one full of pandemonium, war, plagues, pestilence, treachery, corruption, anxiety, overindulgence­ and, even then, the fear of a climate apocalypse. By learning and living the teachings of three ancient guides, Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, Brigid shows us how we can apply these lessons to our modern lives in a way that allows us to regain a sense of agency and tranquillity. Stoicism can be tough medicine to swallow, but not here-this book is awash with insight, humour and compassion. Timely and so very useful, and filled to the brim with ways you can wrest back control, here are all the reasons not to worry.

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis - Theory, Method and Research (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Jonathan A. Smith,... Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis - Theory, Method and Research (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Jonathan A. Smith, Paul Flowers, Michael Larkin
R968 Discovery Miles 9 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach committed to the examination of how people make sense of their major life experiences. This text provides a detailed guide to conducting IPA research, presenting the theoretical underpinnings of the approach, a comprehensive overview of the stages of an IPA research project, and examples of high-quality IPA studies. Extended worked examples from the authors' own studies in health, psychological distress, and identity illustrate the breadth and depth of IPA research, making this book the definitive guide to IPA for students and researchers alike. New to this edition: - A thoroughly updated chapter dedicated to analysis - An exemplary mini-study - Improved and updated terminology - A chapter discussing innovations in design, data collection, and collaboration 'It is not often I can use "accessible" and "phenomenology" in the same sentence, but reading the new book, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis...certainly provides me the occasion to do so. I can say this because these authors provide an engaging and clear introduction to a relatively new analytical approach' - The Weekly Qualitative Report

Letters from a Stoic (Paperback): Lucius Seneca Letters from a Stoic (Paperback)
Lucius Seneca
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca’s letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good. Using Gummere’s translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca’s letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism – teachings we can still learn from today.

Enjoyment Right & Left (Paperback): Todd McGowan Enjoyment Right & Left (Paperback)
Todd McGowan
R461 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R81 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Iamblichus - On the Pythagorean Life (Paperback): Gillian Clark Iamblichus - On the Pythagorean Life (Paperback)
Gillian Clark; Commentary by Gillian Clark
R884 Discovery Miles 8 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Pythagorean Life is the most extensive surviving source on Pythagoreanism, and has wider interest as an account of the religious aspirations of late antiquity.

Emotional Truth - The philosophical content of emotional experiences (Paperback): Alice Holzhey-Kunz Emotional Truth - The philosophical content of emotional experiences (Paperback)
Alice Holzhey-Kunz; Translated by Sophie Leighton
R936 Discovery Miles 9 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the importance of the philosophical dimension of emotions, turning the traditional relationship between emotions and philosophy upside down: instead of being one of many objects of philosophical thought, an emotion contains an inherent philosophical truth. For this thesis, the author refers to Kierkegaard's groundbreaking discovery of 'anxiety' as an emotional experience that is totally different from fear. This allows a deeper understanding of the emotions, and reveals the philosophical primacy of emotions over thoughts, which always convey a meaning. Part I explores the three aspects of anxiety (anxiety about 'nothing', guilt-anxiety, shame-anxiety) that are distinguished by their capacity to disclose the human condition in its naked thatness, which is generally for most of us too hard to bear. Parts II and III then discuss the basic human need for protection from being overwhelmed by the ontological-emotional experience of anxiety. Part II examines the protection given by negation of this intolerable truth in its direct emotional repudiation in nausea, envy and despair. Part III addresses the protection by the two positive feelings of love and trust, which claim to be stronger than anxiety and therefore to be able to overcome it. Only sympathy cannot be categorised here. It belongs in a psychoanalytic therapy guided by existential perspectives, where the analyst listens with a philosophical ear and recognises his patients as 'reluctant philosophers' who are especially sensitive to the ontological truth disclosed in anxiety and therefore suffer not only 'from reminiscences' (Freud), but also from their own being.

The Treatment of Christian doctrine by philosophers of the natural light from Descartes to Berkeley 1988 (Hardcover): William... The Treatment of Christian doctrine by philosophers of the natural light from Descartes to Berkeley 1988 (Hardcover)
William H. Trapnell
R2,929 Discovery Miles 29 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series, previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are published in English or French.

Voltaire en Espagne (1734-1835) 1989 (Hardcover): Francisco Lafarga Voltaire en Espagne (1734-1835) 1989 (Hardcover)
Francisco Lafarga
R2,931 Discovery Miles 29 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series, previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are published in English or French.

Anaximander - And the Nature of Science (Paperback): Carlo Rovelli Anaximander - And the Nature of Science (Paperback)
Carlo Rovelli
R395 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R79 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Now widely available in English for the first time, this is Carlo Rovelli's first book: the thrilling story of a little-known man who created one of the greatest intellectual revolutions Over two thousand years ago, one man changed the way we see the world. Since the dawn of civilization, humans had believed in the heavens above and the Earth below. Then, on the Ionian coast, a Greek philosopher named Anaximander set in motion a revolution. He not only conceived that the Earth floats in space, but also that animals evolve, that storms and earthquakes are natural, not supernatural, that the world can be mapped and, above all, that progress is made by the endless search for knowledge. Carlo Rovelli's first book, now widely available in English, tells the origin story of scientific thinking: our rebellious ability to reimagine the world, again and again.

Correspondance Generale de la Beaumelle: Volume 12 (Hardcover): Hubert Bost, Claude Lauriol, Hubert Angliviel de La Beaumelle Correspondance Generale de la Beaumelle: Volume 12 (Hardcover)
Hubert Bost, Claude Lauriol, Hubert Angliviel de La Beaumelle
R4,811 Discovery Miles 48 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Tacite et Montesquieu 1985 (Hardcover): Catherine Volpilhac-Auger Tacite et Montesquieu 1985 (Hardcover)
Catherine Volpilhac-Auger
R2,925 Discovery Miles 29 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series, previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are published in English or French.

The Story of Philosophy - A History of Western Thought (Paperback): James Garvey, Jeremy Stangroom The Story of Philosophy - A History of Western Thought (Paperback)
James Garvey, Jeremy Stangroom
R269 R158 Discovery Miles 1 580 Save R111 (41%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Richard Price as Moral Philosopher and Political Theorist 1982 (Hardcover): Henri Laboucheix Richard Price as Moral Philosopher and Political Theorist 1982 (Hardcover)
Henri Laboucheix
R2,925 Discovery Miles 29 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series, previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are published in English or French.

The Subversive Simone Weil - A Life in Five Ideas (Paperback): Robert Zaretsky The Subversive Simone Weil - A Life in Five Ideas (Paperback)
Robert Zaretsky
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Known as the "patron saint of all outsiders," Simone Weil (1909-43) was one of the twentieth century's most remarkable thinkers, a philosopher who truly lived by her political and ethical ideals. In a short life framed by the two world wars, Weil taught philosophy to lycee students and organized union workers, fought alongside anarchists during the Spanish Civil War and labored alongside workers on assembly lines, joined the Free French movement in London and died in despair because she was not sent to France to help the Resistance. Though Weil published little during her life, after her death, thanks largely to the efforts of Albert Camus, hundreds of pages of her manuscripts were published to critical and popular acclaim. While many seekers have been attracted to Weil's religious thought, Robert Zaretsky gives us a different Weil, exploring her insights into politics and ethics, and showing us a new side of Weil that balances her contradictions-the rigorous rationalist who also had her own brand of Catholic mysticism; the revolutionary with a soft spot for anarchism yet who believed in the hierarchy of labor; and the humanitarian who emphasized human needs and obligations over human rights. Reflecting on the relationship between thought and action in Weil's life, The Subversive Simone Weil honors the complexity of Weil's thought and speaks to why it matters and continues to fascinate readers today.

Miscellany/Melanges 1976 (English, French, Paperback): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1976 (English, French, Paperback)
Theodore Besterman
R1,806 Discovery Miles 18 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience (Paperback): Eric Brymer, Robert Schweitzer Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience (Paperback)
Eric Brymer, Robert Schweitzer
R1,238 Discovery Miles 12 380 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Understanding the motivations behind those who partake in extreme sports can be difficult for some. If the popular conception holds that the incentive behind extreme sports participation is entirely to do with risking one's life, then this confusion will continue to exist. However, an in-depth examination of the phenomenology of the extreme sport experience yields a much more complex picture. This book revisits the definition of extreme sports as those activities where a mismanaged mistake or accident would most likely result in death. Extreme sports are not necessarily synonymous with risk and participation may not be about risk-taking. Participants report deep inner transformations that influence world views and meaningfulness, feelings of coming home and authentic integration as well as a freedom beyond the everyday. Phenomenologically, these experiences have been interpreted as transcendent of time, other, space and body. Extreme sport participation therefore points to a more potent, life-enhancing endeavour worthy of further investigation. This book adopts a broad hermeneutic phenomenological approach to critique the assumed relationship to risk-taking, the death wish and the concept of "No Fear" in extreme sports, and repositions the experience in a previously unexplored manner. This is valuable reading for students and academics interested in Sports Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Tourism, Leisure Studies and the practical applications of phenomenology.

Miscellany/Melanges 1975 (English, French, Paperback): Theodore Besterman Miscellany/Melanges 1975 (English, French, Paperback)
Theodore Besterman
R1,806 Discovery Miles 18 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Meditations (Paperback): Aurelius Marcus Meditations (Paperback)
Aurelius Marcus
R211 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R26 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Republic (Paperback): Plato The Republic (Paperback)
Plato
R219 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R26 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
This Is Philosophy of Mind - An Introduction (Paperback): P Mandik This Is Philosophy of Mind - An Introduction (Paperback)
P Mandik
R812 Discovery Miles 8 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover fascinating and illuminating contributions to historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind In the newly revised second edition of This Is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction, accomplished philosopher Pete Mandik delivers an accessible primer on the core issues animating contemporary and historical discussions in the philosophy of mind. The book is part of the This is Philosophy series that introduces undergraduate students to key concepts and methods in the study of philosophy. This particular edition walks readers through perennial issues like the mind-body problem, artificial intelligence, free will, and the nature of consciousness. This is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction also provides complimentary access to valuable supplemental online resources.

Back to 'Things in Themselves' - A Phenomenological Foundation for Classical Realism (Paperback): Josef Seifert Back to 'Things in Themselves' - A Phenomenological Foundation for Classical Realism (Paperback)
Josef Seifert
R1,419 Discovery Miles 14 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In an enlightening dialogue with Descartes, Kant, Husserl and Gadamer, Professor Seifert argues that the original inspiration of phenomenology was nothing other than the primordial insight of philosophy itself, the foundation of philosophia perennis. His radical rethinking of the phenomenological method results in a universal, objectivist philosophy in direct continuity with Plato, Aristotle and Augustine. In order to validate the classical claim to know autonomous being, the author defends Husserl's methodological principle "Back to things themselves" from empiricist and idealist critics, including the later Husserl, and replies to the arguments of Kant which attempt to discredit the knowability of things in themselves. Originally published in 1982, this book culminates in a phenomenological and critical unfolding of the Augustinian cogito, as giving access to immutable truth about necessary essences and the real existence of personal being.

Phenomenology and Existentialism - An Introduction (Paperback): Reinhardt Grossmann Phenomenology and Existentialism - An Introduction (Paperback)
Reinhardt Grossmann
R1,423 Discovery Miles 14 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Professor Grossman's introduction to the revolutionary work of Husserl, Heidegger and Sartre studies the ideas of their predecessors too, explaining in detail Descartes's conception of the mind, Brentano's theory of intentionality, and Kierkegaard's emphasis on dread, while tracing the debate over existence and essence as far back as Aquinas and Aristotle. For a full understanding of the existentialists and phenomenologists, we must also understand the problems that they were trying to solve. This book, originally published in 1984, presents clearly how the main concerns of phenomenology and existentialism grew out of tradition.

Life Forms and Meaning Structure (Paperback): Alfred Schutz Life Forms and Meaning Structure (Paperback)
Alfred Schutz; Translated by Helmut R. Wagner
R1,355 Discovery Miles 13 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume contains a translation of four early manuscripts by Alfred Schutz, unpublished at the time, written between 1924 and 1928. The publication of these four essays adds much to our knowledge and appreciation of the wide range of Schutz's phenomenological and sociological interests. Originally published in 1987. The essays consist of: a challenging presentation of a phenomenology of cognition and a treatment of Bergson's conceptions of images, duration, space time and memory; a discussion of the meanings connected with the grammatical forms of language in general; a consideration of the relation between meaning-contents and literary forms in poetry, literary prose narration and dramatic presentation; and an examination of resemblances and differences in the inner forms and characteristics of the major theatrical art forms.

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