Ergebnis für "The Stranger" in Philosophie

One of our greatest philosophers and scientists of the mind examines where the self comes from – and how our selves can exist in the minds of others. “I Am a Strange Loop is a work of rigorous thinking, but it’s also an extraordinary tribute to the memory of romantic love: The Year of...

Whether you’re looking for proof of alien life or seeking the meaning of life here on Earth, you’ll find that the domain of philosophy and the realm of the weird converge in surprising ways via the six lectures of From Aliens to Bigfoot: A Philosopher’s Guide to the Strange. Guided by Dr. Frank Cabrera and Dr. Megan Fritts, you’ll dive into some of the most bizarre—and most philosophically fascinating—wonders of the world.

In Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature, philosopher and cognitive scientist Alva Noë raises a number of profound questions: What is art? Why do we value art as we do? What does art reveal about our nature? Drawing on philosophy, art history, and cognitive science, and making provocative use of examples from all three of these fields, Noë offers new answers to such questions. He also shows why recent efforts to frame questions about art in terms of neuroscience and evolutionary biology alone have been and will continue to be unsuccessful.

What does it mean to devote yourself wholly to helping others? In Strangers Drowning, Larissa MacFarquhar seeks out people living lives of extreme ethical commitment and tells their deeply intimate stories; their stubborn integrity and their compromises; their bravery and their recklessness...

An intellectual biography of one of the most celebrated and yet least understood figures of the late twentieth century, Terence McKenna. A stand-up philosopher who made a unique contribution to science, humanism, and the hidden arts, Terence McKenna (1946–2000) was the twentieth century's...

Unlock the mysteries of special relativity and spacetime without slogging through dense, frustrating physics equations. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning, this awe-inspiring journey transforms complex cosmic phenomena into vivid, relatable stories. Fuel your intellectual...

Early in his life, Walter Benjamin committed himself to a typically paradoxical idea: Die Freundschaft der fremden Freunde - the friendship of friends who remain strange to each other even in their closeness. Such strangeness in the midst of intimacy forms the heart of this foray into the lives...

Taking his lead from his subject, Gershom Scholem - the 20th-century thinker who cracked open Jewish theology and history with a radical reading of Kabbalah - Prochnik combines biography and memoir to counter our contemporary political crisis with an original and urgent reimagining of the future of Israel.

Do scientists speak truth to power? During the Cold War, a group of American strategists and science advisors claimed to do precisely that. Styling themselves as figures of rationality and restraint, they insisted that mutual assured destruction was the natural logic of the atomic age: as long as nuclear deterrence was credible, no one would ever shoot first. This doctrine, known as "strategic stability," became the foundation of the arms control movement. But in this counterhistory, Benjamin Wilson shows that we have misunderstood them and their efforts.

How did the world arrive at its current, disorienting state of identity politics, and how should the church respond? Historian Carl R. Trueman discusses how influences ranging from traditional institutions to technology and pornography moved modern culture toward an era of "expressive individualism." Investigating philosophies from the Romantics, Nietzsche, Marx, Wilde, Freud, and the New Left, he outlines the history of Western thought to the distinctly sexual direction of present-day identity politics and explains the modern implications of these ideas.

Imagine this: You're walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You're the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you remember that you're wearing your most expensive shoes. Wading into the water will ruin them—and might make you late for a meeting. Should you let the child drown?

Master the mind-bending world of quantum physics without math anxiety in this immersive science guide. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxed evening walk, this journey into the subatomic realm translates complex theories into clear, vivid analogies. Discover the strange rules governing...

Moving and erudite, Hammad writes from within the moment, shedding light on the Palestinian struggle for freedom. Recognising the Stranger is a brilliant melding of literary and cultural analysis by one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists and a foremost writer of fiction in the world today.

Henry David Thoreau is known as a naturalist, a philosopher, and a leading Transcendentalist. But he was also an ardent abolitionist and political activist. He was a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping fugitive slaves escape to freedom. He was the first to speak out, loudly and...

Discover the hidden mathematical patterns and cosmic geometry that govern our awe-inspiring universe. Whether you are seeking intellectual growth during your morning commute or craving a mind-expanding journey through popular science, this exploration transforms cold equations into the vibrant...

Master quantum mechanics and conquer your fear of complex science with this highly accessible, jargon-free guide. Whether you're upgrading your morning commute with focused learning or unwinding with mind-bending concepts, this audio experience transforms confusion into pure wonder. Step away...

Master the mind-bending physics of the subatomic universe without touching a single intimidating math equation. Perfect for a curious listener on a morning commute, this accessible science guide transforms complex theories into vivid, everyday stories. Dive into the invisible reality where the...

Unlock the mind-bending secrets of quantum physics and the subatomic realm without touching a single complex equation. Perfect for an enlightening daily commute or a relaxing evening of intellectual discovery, this awe-inspiring journey translates dense scientific jargon into vivid, everyday...

Shatter your illusion of a solid universe and uncover the mind-expanding popular science behind quantum mechanics. Perfect for a stimulating commute, this wondrous exploration bridges the gap between everyday life and the bizarre subatomic realm. You will effortlessly navigate complex physics...

Master the mind-expanding science of quantum physics and reshape your reality without solving a single equation. Perfect for a curious commute or a calm evening of learning, this story-driven journey transforms invisible subatomic mysteries into vivid mental pictures. You will effortlessly...