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Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is as essential for a world fighting fundamentalist terrorists as it was for the end of the Cold War. Now updated with a new afterword, The End of History and the Last Man is a modern classic.

Do you feel there is something more to be found in life? Is there something more for your life? Traditionally people turn to religions to find that "more." Today, when cultures are in upheaval and traditional religions are collapsing, a prominent Zen teacher explores the possibility of a spirituality at the heart of all religions. Zen at the End of Religion is a brief introduction to Zen as a practical expression of perennial wisdom, a "naturalistic perennialism."

Consciousness creates all material reality. Biological processes do not create consciousness. This conceptual breakthrough turns traditional scientific thinking upside down. In An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober traces his journey. He explores compelling scientific evidence from a diverse set of disciplines, ranging from psychic phenomena to near-death experiences to quantum physics and beyond.

Living together amicably, creatively, in complete relationship with one another – if that is what is essential then we need not only a different kind of mind but also a different quality of affection, love. What is the function of a religious mind? Our struggle in life is dualistic: good and bad, right and wrong, holy and unholy, the ideal and the fact. There is only the fact, not the ideal. Is it possible to look at life as though you are looking for the first time? What is the content of the unconscious?

William Bernard Ullathorne, a notable Benedictine monk and Roman Catholic bishop, dedicated his life to spiritual ministry in Australia and later in England. Renowned for his catechetical trilogy, which includes The Endowments of Man, Ullathornes work is a profound exploration of the Christian virtues presented through fourteen enlightening lectures. Originally delivered to clerics at St. Bernards Seminary, which he founded, these lectures intricately weave together Sacred Scripture with the wisdom of the Church Fathers. Ullathorne guides us through the narrative of humanity—from creation ...

The End of Enlightenment offers a radical re-evaluation of one of the most important moments in human history. Tracing around the world the changing perspectives of economists, philosophers, politicians and polemicists, historian Richard Whatmore argues that, for figures as diverse as David Hume, Edmund Burke, Adam Smith and Mary Wollstonecraft, the Enlightenment was a profound failure. They had strived to replace superstition with reason, fanaticism with toleration, but witnessed instead terror and revolution, corruption, gross commercial excess and the continued growth of violent empire.

What drives all of your life’s priorities, values, and decisions? In the sequel to An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober builds a science-based worldview from which we can create a compass for living. In stark contrast to his prior belief system, Gober explains why life is actually full of meaning. From this perspective, he lays out how we might approach life accordingly, along with the well-traveled “awakening” path that we’re likely to encounter. Approaching life in a new way is the antidote that our civilization desperately needs.

In Terrance McKenna's captivating lecture, listen as he delves into his theory of the universe as an engine geared towards generating and preserving novelty, with an escalation in novelty corresponding to an increase in complexity. Drawing from the Chinese divination text, the I-Ching, which he views as a tool rather than the focal point, McKenna elaborates on the concept of the time wave. Time, he proposes, manifests as a colossal wave, gathering density and intensity until its culmination, fueled by novelty in various forms such as information, incidents, and events.

In his 1992 best-selling book The End of History and the Last Man, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama argued that the dominance of liberal democracy marked the end of humanity's political and ideological development. Thirty years later, with populism on the rise and the number of liberal democracies decreasing worldwide, Fukuyama revisits his classic thesis. A series of in-depth interviews between Fukuyama and editor Mathilde Fasting, After the End of History offers a wide-ranging analysis of liberal democracy today.

Cicero sets out the three major Greek philosophies: Epicureanism, Stoicism and Aristotelianism (or Peripateticism), by recounting his conversations with Lucius Torquatus, Marcus Cato, and Piso.

A deeply panoramic tour of the night, from its brightest spots to the darkest skies we have left. A starry night is one of nature's most magical wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, three-quarters of Americans' eyes never switch to night vision and most of us no longer experience true darkness. In The End of Night, Paul Bogard restores our awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky and how it has influenced the human experience across everything from science to art.

Towards the end of his life and his career as one of the leading politicians and orators in Rome, Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BCE-43 BCE) was exiled to his country house. It was a time of political turmoil in the capital of the empire, caused by the power-grab of Julius Caesar. In the quiet of the countryside, Cicero began to write on philosophy. In On the Ends of Good and Evil, he set out to consider three major traditions of Greek philosophy - Epicureanism, Stoicism and a branch of Platonism.

Join us on a unique journey where news, culture, and history collide with humor and critical thinking in “End of a Species.” We blend philosophy and logic with a dash of comedy to help you see the world in a new light. Whether you’re a curious mind, a philosophy enthusiast, or just someone who loves a good laugh, our podcast offers thought-provoking discussions and plenty of laughs. Tune in for a fun and enlightening adventure that will not only make you think but also keep you entertained. Let’s explore the truth together!

Ayn Rand presents her views of the world, politics, and human thought.

This book is about death: how we approach it, and how families, and those breathing their last, might deal with it. While the author has been surrounded by death for decades, putting these words to “paper” was the result of the impending death of a friend and colleague, a professor of political science and a fighter for social and economic justice. The book’s rationale is to assist the family of the dying human—and perhaps the dying person themselves—as they attempt to navigate our byzantine, inefficient, and, too often, inhumane health system.

THE END . or the BEGINNING ist ein Podcast über das wirkliche Leben. Dieser Podcast gibt keine fertigen Antworten. Er lädt ein, das Leben aus einer anderen Perspektive zu betrachten – durch die Brille der Endlichkeit. Die Endlichkeit ist für mich kein dunkles Thema. Sie ist mein kraftvollster Begleiter. Mein innerer Mentor. Sie macht das Leben klarer, intensiver und lebendiger. Hier entstehen ehrliche Gespräche ohne Masken – mit Tiefe, Humor und Wahrhaftigkeit. Ich bin Eileen O’Rourke – Autorin, Künstlerin und Podcasterin. Bleib hier, wenn du wirklich leben willst.

A podcast focused on highlighting abstract concepts and ideas through a monologue. You, my listener are my honourable guest, and I acting as your distinguished host. I’ve wondered about the human experience from the other side. No, not beyond the stars, but rather from you, the other human I interact with. Do you think about things on another level that might be too weird or strange to talk about and discuss. Lets shatter that stigma of something being too far out to think about. Tune in and listen as we venture to the side of ourselves not often visited out loud. Are you willing to go to ...

Immanence = Transcendence. Exploring Consciousness and the capacities of consciousness--the horizons we never touch, because we are already there....with Michael Kokal

Dr. Karen Wyatt, hospice physician and author of "7 Lessons for Living from the Dying," interviews experts on all aspects of the end-of-life, including: caring for the dying, funeral and burial practices, planning for the end-of-life, conscious dying, grief and loss, caregiver support, afterlife, death and the arts, and community initiatives to improve end-of-life care. Access show notes at www.eolupodcast.com

From Genesis to Economics to Nietzsche, Jackson Keats applies civilizational knowledge on the road from Zero to One. Every week the show tackles works from authors including Thomas Sowell, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, and Ernest Hemingway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.