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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “visionary” (The Guardian) exploration of freedom—what it is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival—by the acclaimed Yale historian and author of On Tyranny “[Snyder’s] deep political and philosophical examination...

To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they are. But many scholars believe that political leaders rarely act rationally. The issue is crucial for both the study and practice of international politics. John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato argue that rational decisions in international politics rest on credible theories about how the world works and emerge from deliberative decision‑making processes.

Wieso enden unsere Meinungsverschiedenheiten in bitteren Fehden, die uns entzweien? Warum können wir nicht mehr gesittet streiten? Woher rührt das peinliche Schweigen in Familien, unter Freunden und Kollegen, sobald es um Politik geht? Ob Coronakrise, Zuwanderung oder Ukrainekrieg: Dass die Gesellschaft wahlweise "polarisiert" oder "gespalten" sei und das Diskussionsklima "vergiftet", hören wir seit Jahren. Doch bisher fehlte eine überzeugende Erklärung dieser verbreiteten Überzeugungen, die nicht einfach solche Floskeln wiederholt.

From the author of the global bestseller The Secret History of the World comes an epic new history of Genius, Madness and Mysticism. 'A panoramic study… told with wit and gusto' Daily Mail We are taught that science is a question of fact and logic. But what if it isn't? What if, instead, the...

This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikaya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pali Canon, the authorised scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. This collection - among the oldest records of the historical Buddha's original...

Julius Evola’s final major work, which examines the prototype of the human being who can give absolute meaning to his or her life in a world of dissolution Presents a powerful criticism of the idols, structures, theories, and illusions of our modern age Reveals how to transform...

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone - the most valuable wisdom of ages past made available for our times, and for all time. 

The definitive origin story of how tracking individual brain circuits led to a Nobel Prize-winning medical revolution. “[A] scintillating and moving analysis of the human brain and emotions.”—Nature “Beautifully connects the inner feelings within all human beings to deep insights from...

Unbesiegbar werden durch innere Größe - das ist die strategische Weisheit des legendären Samurai Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645)...

From a leading philosopher of the mind comes this lucid, provocative argument that offers a radically new picture of human consciousness--panpsychism Understanding how brains produce consciousness is one of the great scientific challenges of our age. Some philosophers argue that consciousness is...

Wie wir lieben sollten – der feministische und antirassistische Klassiker erstmals in deutscher Übersetzung »Für viele ist Liebe nichts als ein statisches Wort – dabei könnten wir alle besser lieben, wenn wir es aktiv als Verb gebrauchen.« In ihrem provokativen und zutiefst...

From the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind comes a new book of teachings on the essence of Zen practice "I felt a burden being lifted from my shoulders just by reading this remarkable book." —Oliver Burkeman “Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.” In this...

LA ECONOMÍA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS SE ENCUENTRA EN ruinas. Las empresas cierran, en las tiendas es imposible encontrar los productos básicos y la población empieza a perder la esperanza en recuperar la prosperidad y la autonomía. La respuesta del gobierno es aumentar cada vez más las...

"Denn das Christentum ist eine Idee und als solche unzerstörbar und unsterblich wie jede Idee. Was ist aber diese Idee? Eben weil man diese Idee noch nicht klar begriffen und Äußerlichkeiten für die Hauptsache gehalten hat, gibt es noch keine Geschichte des Christentums." (Heinrich Heine: Geschichte der Religion und Philosophie in Deutschland) Die hellsichtige Prosa, die unkonventionellen Einsichten des Heinrich Heine in die Grundzüge, die Mentalitäten der abendländisch-christlichen Kultur sind bis heute gültig - und wenig gelesen.

This sweeping book is a systematic treatment of the historic transformation of the West from limited monarchy to unlimited democracy. Revisionist in nature, it reaches the conclusion that monarchy, with all its failings, is a lesser evil than mass democracy but outlines deficiencies in both as systems of guarding liberty.

Moral philosopher Susan Neiman makes the argument for naming and confronting evil as essential to preserving democracy in an age of demagogues. Call It Evil is a bold reckoning with one of the most fraught words in our moral vocabulary. Philosopher Susan Neiman argues that "evil" is not a relic...

Anja Rützel ist gerne alleine - und steht damit ziemlich einsam da. Aber warum ist das Leben als Einzelmensch eigentlich so negativ belegt? Braucht die Einsamkeit vielleicht einfach nur einen guten Imageberater? Anja Rützel forscht nach, was hinter dem menschlichen Drang zum Zusammenglucken steckt, und lernt, ihr Solo-Leben richtig zu lieben (und dass es nicht immer eine gute Idee ist, ausgerechnet in einem Jodelkurs neue Freunde finden zu wollen).

This is the second volume of a trilogy that began with Power vs. Force and was completed in the year 2003 by the publication of the third volume entitled I: Reality and Subjectivity. The Eye of the I (which calibrates at 950) is more advanced than Power vs. Force (which calibrates at 850) and...

In 81 brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the...

Brought to you by Penguin. **As seen on Lorraine** Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals how to make positive change that actually lasts in his latest, most innovative book to date. We all have things we rely on going our way to help us feel calm and happy. Your partner...