3103 results for 'Williamson, Sophie'

The Philosophy of Illumination by Shihab al-Din Suhrawardi is a foundational work in Islamic philosophy that explores the nature of knowledge and reality. Written in response to Aristotle's...

The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching: A New Era for Coaching Insights. This book offers a comprehensive approach to coaching, linking theory and practice in three key sections: Foundations for...

This 1983 introduction to the philosophy of natural science explores the central theme of scientific realism. The book is divided into two parts: 'Representing' and 'Intervening'.'Representing'...

Templeton's Way with Money explores the enduring investment philosophy of Sir John Templeton, widely regarded as one of the world's foremost investors. Written by two investment experts who worked...

German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment explores the development of philosophical thought on punishment in early modern Europe. Jean-Christophe Merle examines the ideas of influential thinkers...

Philosophy before the Greeks: The Pursuit of Truth in Ancient Babylonia by Marc Van De Mieroop presents a groundbreaking argument that philosophy existed in ancient Babylon long before the classical...

Yoga philosophy is often overlooked in modern practice, but Integrating Philosophy in Yoga Teaching and Practice offers a practical guide to re-balancing this. Wendy Teasdill explores key concepts...

The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Law provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the major themes of legal philosophy. This volume brings together a stellar cast of...

A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues: Exploring Timeless Human Values André Comte-Sponville's A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction to Western ethics,...

Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece...

Pierre Klossowski's Such a Deathly Desire offers a profound exploration of Friedrich Nietzsche's eternal return. This original interpretation delves into the enigmatic figure of the demon, drawing...

The Kybalion: A Study of The Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece is a concise and elegant treatise on occultism and High Magic. This ancient philosophy, rooted in Greek and Egyptian...

Climate change and the destruction of the earth is the most urgent issue of our time. We are hurtling towards the end of civilisation as we know it. With an unflinching honest approach, Rupert Read...

Experiences From the Threshold and Beyond Understood Through Anthroposophy by Are Thoresen offers insights into the meaning of the threshold to the spiritual world. The author describes his own...

Giorgio Agamben's Potentialities collects fifteen major philosophical essays spanning over twenty years. The book introduces Agamben's work within the history of philosophy and contemporary European...

Education in China: Philosophy, Politics and Culture explores the pivotal role education has played in shaping China's governance, civic society, and social lives throughout its history. This...

Aristotle's Eudemian Ethics offers valuable insights into virtue, happiness and the good life. Until recently, no complete translation was available, but this volume provides a fluent and exact...

The Contented Vegan: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy Lifestyle Peggy Brusseau's comprehensive guide offers more than just recipes - it provides a supportive framework for making positive...

The Kybalion A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece by Three Initiates. This illustrated edition presents an occult classic that has served as a study of basic Hermetic...

The Kingdom of Light and Darkness: A Meeting of Two Spiritual Streams Christine Gruwez explores the essence of Mani's revelation and reveals how Rudolf Steiner connected his teachings to...

Nietzsche's philosophy is often misunderstood as a precursor to modern thought. Alenka Zupančič challenges this view in "The Shortest Shadow", arguing that Nietzsche's true significance lies in his...

Developing Your Philosophy of Living & Leading One Moment at a Time is a personal and reflective exploration of leadership and life's lessons. Maureen LeBoeuf shares stories from her childhood,...

Remapping Race in a Global Context by Ludovica Lorusso and Rasmus Grønfeldt Winther explores the role of racial categories in human genomics, biomedicine, and social justice movements worldwide. This...

After Poststructuralism: Transitions and Transformations explores the key developments in continental philosophy between 1980 and 1995. This period saw significant social change and upheaval,...

The Human Place in the Cosmos is a pivotal work by Max Scheler, completed just before his death in 1928. This book represents a significant shift in his thought and marks an important moment in the...

Effective Corporate Communications for Investors: A Comprehensive Guide Investor Relations is a critical component of corporate communications programs. This handbook aims to provide a thorough...

Brief Psychological Interventions in Practice by Ann Williamson is a practical guide to using brief psychological interventions within a short consultation. It draws together techniques from various...

The Prettiest is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about the impact of sexism and objectification on young girls. Brigit Young's story follows three girls as they band together to take down the...

George can't roller-skate, paint, or dance, but Bear believes he can with a little help. Bear has magic to make it happen. This empowering book about self-belief is from picture-book star Sophy Henn...

Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter is the latest adventure from Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In this installment, Ivy and Bean come up with a plan to prove that Bean's big sister is the...

Sew Mindful Cross Stitch combines modern cross stitch projects with the calming benefits of mindfulness. Sophie Crabb explores how crafting can positively impact mental wellbeing and shares her own...

The Fall-Out: A Heartfelt and Feel-Good Story of Friendship, Love and Second Chances by Sophie Ranald is a moving tale of loyalty, betrayal and the power of female friendship. When Zara's return with...

Autumn's bounty is celebrated in this beautifully crafted cookbook, filled with seasonal recipes perfect for sharing and celebrating special occasions.From comforting dishes to thoughtful gift ideas,...

The French Revolution's legacy has undergone a significant shift in recent decades. Once celebrated for its execution of aristocrats and princes, the Terror is now judged by "timeless" standards of...

Sophie Hannah's latest thriller is a gripping tale of murder and mystery. A killer known as 'Billy Dead Mates' is targeting pairs of best friends, leaving behind a small white book before each victim...

A family massacre sets off a chain of events in the small alpine town of St Vincent, where teenager Sophie Thibaud is now missing. James Ryker and his protégé Henrik Svenson arrive to search for her,...

The Faith Machine by Alexi Kaye Campbell is a thought-provoking play that explores the complex relationship between faith and capitalism. On a pivotal day in New York, a choice made sets off a chain...

Empress Alexandra Romanov's life was one of contrasts - warmth and kindness, yet illness and tragedy. This biography, written with the Empress' explicit permission, offers a unique glimpse into her...

Reproductive Rites: A provocative pop history that explores the untold story of abortion, from ancient times to our present day. Journalist Sophie Saint Thomas delves into the tangled threads of...

The Sword and the Serpent: The Two-Fold Qabalistic Universe This highly regarded text is a cornerstone of ceremonial magic and occultism, presenting the principles of ceremonial magic and its...

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: Philosophy and PracticeThis revised edition of the highly acclaimed guide to Yin Yoga provides an in-depth exploration of the philosophy and practice of this unique...

Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy Was the Offspring of the Egyptian Mystery System George G. M. James challenges the conventional narrative of the history of philosophy, arguing that the ancient Greeks...

A History and Philosophy of Fluid Mechanics by G. A. Tokaty presents a comprehensive account of the study of fluid mechanics, tracing its development through the contributions of pioneering...

Discover the big ideas that have shaped our understanding of ethics, politics, and the universe. This comprehensive guide to philosophy explains complex concepts and theories in a clear and simple...

What Does It All Mean?: A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy This accessible guide to philosophy tackles the big questions that have puzzled thinkers for centuries. Thomas Nagel explores...

Winning at Active Management examines crucial issues facing the investment management industry, providing valuable insights for asset managers and individual investors alike. The authors draw on...

The mystery of consciousness remains one of life's greatest enigmas. Despite significant advances in physical science, we still struggle to understand how our inner world of experiences arises from...

Complicity: Ethics and Law for a Collective Age explores how our lives are shaped by the actions of others and the harms caused by social, economic, and political institutions. This book examines the...

Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Julia Annas provides a concise overview of Greco-Roman philosophy. This book presents ancient philosophy as a dynamic and varied tradition, focusing...

RuPaul's Pocket Positivity: A Life-Affirming Philosophy for Every Day. Discover the power of positivity with RuPaul's inspiring words. This pocket-sized collection is packed with quotes that cover...

The Norton Anthology of Western Philosophy provides a comprehensive introduction to two major philosophical traditions: the predominantly European "Continental" interpretive tradition and the now...

Ayn Rand's first non-fiction work challenges prevailing philosophical doctrines and presents her integrated view of existence. In this 50th anniversary edition, she offers an analysis of Western...

The Critique of Practical Reason is a seminal text in moral philosophy, offering further elaboration of Kant's moral theory and his highly original theory of freedom of the will. Originally published...

Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy by Susan Neiman explores how our understanding of evil has evolved from the Inquisition to contemporary terrorism. The concept of evil...

Analytic Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Beaney explores the key ideas of its founders, including Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. This...

Discover the Foundational Philosophies of Ethics and Virtues with Socrates. This updated 3rd edition explores the life and teachings of one of ancient Greece's most celebrated philosophers, offering...

Explore the intersection of philosophy and popular culture with Minerva's Night Out. This collection of essays by Noël Carroll examines key issues at the heart of modern film and its relationship to...

Charles Taylor's Philosophical Papers: Volume 2 explores fundamental themes in philosophy, including human agency and the self. The author critiques naturalism and its influence on modern culture and...

The latest volume in the Coffee Table Philosophy series presents 101 deeper, darker questions to spark conversation and ignite debate. This thought-provoking book is perfect for those who enjoy...

This comprehensive study explores the philosophical thought of Susanne Langer, one of the most insightful and fertile thinkers of the 20th century. Despite her significant contributions to...

Infinity and the Mind: The Science and Philosophy of the Infinite By Rudolf V Rucker Explore the vast expanse of infinity in all its forms, from potential to actual, mathematical to physical. This...

The Big Think Book: A comprehensive survey of philosophy's biggest puzzles. Philosophy is full of big questions and even bigger surprises. What makes us who we are? Is love just a feeling or...

Erin Manning's Relationscapes offers a new philosophy of movement that explores the active relation between sensation and thought through the prisms of dance, cinema, art, and new media.This book...

The Roman Republic of Letters: Scholarship, Philosophy, and Politics in the Age of Cicero and Caesar by Katharina Volk explores a pivotal period in intellectual history. In the mid-first century BCE,...

A concise introduction to medieval Jewish philosophy explores the central questions of the Middle Ages, including God and creation, human freewill, biblical prophecy, and the nature of the good life...

Discover the wisdom of Stoicism in this comprehensive guide to the ancient school of philosophy.Written by Chris Wilson, this book explores the history and principles of Stoicism, including its key...

Necromantic Sacraments: A Book of Ritual for Daemonolatry Necromancy, Necrosophy and Invocation by S. Connolly is a companion ritual and invocation guide to two other texts in the Daemonolatry series...

This Element explores Heidegger's evolving relationship with Eastern/Asian thought from the 1910s to the 1960s. It examines how his diverse 'dialogues' with the East were embedded in different phases...

African Ecological Spirituality Perspectives in Anthroposophy and Environmentalism: A Hybrid of Approaches This collection of readings explores the evolving concept of eco-spirituality in Africa,...

Alasdair MacIntyre's selective history of the Catholic philosophical tradition explores how belief in God has shaped and continues to influence philosophical inquiry across different historical and...

Heidegger's later thought is a thinking of things. In "The Fourfold", Andrew J. Mitchell explores this idea in depth, focusing on Heidegger's concept of the fourfold - a convergence of relationships...

Introducing Sex and Death: An Introduction to Philosophy of Biology. This thought-provoking exploration of life's biggest questions delves into the fascinating debates shaping biology today.The...

Leo the Lion Cub by Sophie Giles is a charming board book that introduces little ones to the joys of wild animals. With its sturdy format and easy-to-turn pages, this handy shaped-book is perfect for...

For a Sovereign Europe by Sophie Heine is an original and radical project for European sovereignty that challenges the existing EU configuration. This book proposes a redefinition of European...

Félix Guattari's groundbreaking theories of "schizo-analysis" are introduced in this expanded edition of Chaosophy. Guattari's approach, rooted in reality and distinct from Freud's, views...

The Heroine of Gaeta: Queen Maria Sophia of the Two Sicilies In 1859, Maria Sophia, Duchess in Bavaria, married Francis, Duke of Calabria, heir to the throne of the Two Sicilies. Just over two years...

David Carr's Time, Narrative, and History offers a clear and judicious account of the narrative configurations of everyday life and their practical and social character. This thought-provoking work...

Kant's Metaphysics of Morals is a foundational work in moral philosophy, presenting the core concepts and principles of right and virtue. The book is divided into two parts: the Doctrine of Right,...

The Cambridge Companion to Civil Disobedience by William E. Scheuerman The theory and practice of civil disobedience have taken on renewed importance in recent times, as individuals and groups seek...

Get to grips with 200 key philosophical concepts in an instant. Philosophy in Minutes breaks down complex ideas into bite-sized sections, making it easy to understand and remember.This accessible...

The New Cambridge Companion to Aquinas provides an in-depth exploration of the philosophical thought and legacy of Thomas Aquinas. Written by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive guide...

The Routledge Companion to Environmental Ethics provides a comprehensive reference work in environmental ethics, covering specific environmental problems and concrete issues. Organized into eleven...

Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy by Graham Oppy explores the relationship between philosophy and the Christian faith. This book presents four main perspectives on how philosophy relates to...

Plato's philosophical works continue to be studied and debated around the world. Two of his most important dialogues are Meno and Phaedo, which explore fundamental questions about knowledge, reality,...

B.K.S. Iyengar's latest work explores the philosophical core of yoga through his insightful commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.Translated and presented with B.K.S. Iyengar's unique authority,...

The Occult Philosophy in the Elizabethan Age by Frances Amelia Yates is a seminal work that sheds light on the esoteric movements of the Renaissance. In this concise and accessible survey, Dame...

The Cambridge Companion to the Scottish Enlightenment provides a comprehensive exploration of an influential eighteenth-century movement that has shaped Western culture. This volume brings together a...

The Cambridge Companion to the Scottish Enlightenment explores the profound influence of 18th-century Scottish thinkers on Western culture. This comprehensive volume examines the writings of key...

Real Hallucinations: A Philosophical Examination of Human Experience This book offers a philosophical account of the structure of human experience and its vulnerability to disruption. Matthew...

Discover the fundamentals of Hinduism in an accessible and easy-to-understand way. Despite its 4000-year history, many misconceptions surround this ancient religion. This book breaks down the key...

Epistemology: Contemporary Readings brings together key readings by leading philosophers on this fundamental topic. Covering perception, memory, inductive inference, reason and the a priori, and...

William S. Hatcher's Minimalism A Bridge Between Classical Philosophy and the Bahß'f Revelation explores the intersection of ancient Greek philosophy and modern logic, shedding new light on...

The Minority Body: A Theory of Disability by Elizabeth BarnesElizabeth Barnes challenges the conventional view of disability in philosophy, arguing that it is primarily a social phenomenon rather...

This comprehensive introduction to logic covers classical and philosophical logic, mathematics, language, and computer science. Harrie de Swart's book provides an in-depth exploration of topics such...

The Kybalion: A Study of The Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece First published in 1908, this influential book explores the principles of ancient Hermeticism. Its authors, known only by...

The False Prison: A Study of the Development of Wittgenstein's Philosophy Volume 1 by David Pears provides a detailed examination of Wittgenstein's thought and philosophy. This volume is divided into...

Teaching philosophy is a deeply personal and reflective process that requires careful consideration of our values and goals. This comprehensive guide provides accessible reflections and practical...

The Shorter Logical Investigations by Edmund Husserl is a foundational work in the philosophy of phenomenology. First published in 1901, this influential text has had a lasting impact on the...

The Opening of Hegel's Logic: From Being to Infinity is a groundbreaking study that sheds new light on one of the most influential philosophers in modern thought. Stephen Houlgate's work dispels...

Philosophical esotericism was a common practice in Western thought until the end of the eighteenth century. Major philosophers employed this technique to convey unorthodox ideas "between the lines"...