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Nietzsche, Kant, Locke, Chesterton, Rousseau, Aristotle, and more — here are the greatest names in Western philosophy and religion.
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Recommendations... Language, Truth and Logic
by Alfred Jules Ayer
Classic introduction to objectives and methods of schools of empiricism and linguistic analysis, especially of the logical positivism derived from the Vienna Circle. Topics: elimination of metaphysics, function of philosophy, more.
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by Friedrich Schiller, Reginald Snell
A classic of 18th-century thought, Schiller's treatise defines the relationship between beauty and art. His proposal of art as fundamental to the development of society and the individual remains an influential concept.
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 The Consolation of Philosophy
by Boethius
Landmark of medieval Western thought written by a 6th-century Roman statesman and philosopher awaiting execution. How to achieve and maintain spiritual peace amid life's inevitable pain.
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| |  Orthodoxy
by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton explains the values and ideals that constitute the foundation of Christianity, adopting an informal style in his scholarly arguments in favor of faith as an affirmation of human freedom.
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 The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth
by Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity. In his unique interpretation of the Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings, discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements, to reflect the deist view of religion.
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| |  Abandonment to Divine Providence
by Jean-Pierre de Caussade
God hides behind simple daily activities; finding Him is a matter of surrender to His will. That's the message of this inspirational classic, which has guided generations to spiritual peace.
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 The Lost Books of the Bible
by William Hone, Jeremiah Jones, William Wake
Excised from the standard bible by various church councils, these "lost" texts help to give depth to the historical characters of Jesus, Mary, the apostles, and other figures of the New Testament.
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Products in Western Philosophy and Religion | | | | Abandonment to Divine Providence
by Jean-Pierre de Caussade
God hides behind simple daily activities; finding Him is a matter of surrender to His will. That's the message of this inspirational classic, which has guided generations to spiritual peace.
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|  | The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ
by Levi Dowling
Intriguing and controversial, this visionary text professes to tell the complete story of Jesus' life, including the "lost" years of travel and study in Tibet, Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece.
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by De Lacy O'Leary
Well-documented study of the mutual influence of Arabic and Western worlds during the Middle Ages traces the transmission of Greek philosophy and science to the Islamic cultures.
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by A. E. Taylor
In this brilliantly written popular account, the foremost Platonist examines Aristotle's theories, historical background, influence, and present-day application. Dr. Taylor covers the Greek philosopher's thoughts on classification of the sciences; terrestrial bodies; and more.
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by St. John of the Cross, E. Allison Peers, E. Allison Peers
The famed mystic's incomparable guide illuminates the path to union with God. This acclaimed translation of St. John's intensely poetic work offers a primer to his Dark Night of the Soul.
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|  | Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila
by St. Teresa of Avila
In this classic of Christian mysticism, a Carmelite nun describes her struggles and ultimate union with God. St. Teresa recounts her childhood, spiritual crises, and embrace of the contemplative life.
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| |  | Bible Illustrations CD-ROM and Book
by Dover
Capturing the power of the Old and New Testaments, this splendid collection of 179 exquisite, black-and-white illustrations depicts the fall of Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses in the Bullrushes, and the Life and Death of Jesus.
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by Boris Randolph
Each of 66 puzzles features a quote ultimately revealed upon completion. Familiar and lesser-known extracts, all from the King James Version; complete solutions, plus chapter and verse.
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|  | The Birth of Tragedy
by Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher's classic study declares that Greek tragedy achieved greatness through a fusion of elements of Apollonian restraint and control with Dionysian components of passion and the irrational.
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by Anonymous, R. H. Charles
Chiefly reflecting the content of Genesis and Exodus, this apocryphal work offers material not found in the Bible concerning the Fall, angels, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and many other fascinating subjects.
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by Mario Bunge
Important, non-technical, clearly written examination of causality, including discussion of empirical and romantic critiques.
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|  | Charles S. Peirce, Selected Writings
by Charles S. Peirce, Philip P. Wiener
Science, material, idealism, pragmaticism, history of scientific thought. With Buchler's book, best way to approach notoriously cryptic philosopher. Features 24 selections including "The Place of Our Age in the History of Civilization."
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by Dover
Vast array of emblems — selected from Old and New Testaments as well as the medieval and modern Church — depict signs that represent the Trinity, the Apostles, saints, sacraments, holy days, the Ten Commandments, and other elements of Christianity. 456 black-and-white designs.
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| |  | A Confession
by Leo Tolstoy, Aylmer Maude
This poignant text describes Tolstoy's heartfelt reexamination of Christian orthodoxy and subsequent spiritual awakening. Generations of readers have been inspired by this timeless account of one man's struggle for faith and meaning in life.
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|  | The Confessions of St. Augustine
by St. Augustine
Influential work recalls author's mid-4th-century origins in rural Algeria; lavish lifestyle in Milan; his struggle with sexual desires; eventual renunciation of secular ambitions and marriage; and recovery of his Catholic faith.
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| | The Consolation of Philosophy
by Boethius
Landmark of medieval Western thought written by a 6th-century Roman statesman and philosopher awaiting execution. How to achieve and maintain spiritual peace amid life's inevitable pain.
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