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The Values Factor shows you how to create a life in which every minute can be inspiring and fulfilling. The first step is to identify what you find most meaningful - the values in life that are most important to you. Once you understand your own unique values and align your life accordingly, you can achieve fulfillment in every aspect of your life: deepening your loving relationships, creating an inspiring career, establishing financial freedom, and tapping into a rich spiritual life.

We live in a world seemingly dedicated to questions of fact and finance. What should I invest in? What school district is the house in? But the fundamental questions of our lives are actually questions of value: What makes life worth living? Are there values that transcend cultural differences? Is all value subjective?

From one of America' s most extraordinary educators comes this guide for parents and teachers to help children achieve their dreams. Life presents us with certain opportunities, but how we use them is what counts. As one of America' s most beloved and respected educators, Marva Collins illustrates how values help us to navigate our way. They guide us to what is important— to ourselves, to our families, to our communities, and to humankind.

A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands “This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett...

Do doctors really know what they are talking about when they tell us vaccines are safe? Should we take climate experts at their word when they warn us about the perils of global warming? Why should we trust science when our own politicians don't? In this landmark book, Naomi Oreskes offers a bold and compelling defense of science, revealing why the social character of scientific knowledge is its greatest strength - and the greatest reason we can trust it.

The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre Nansen McCloskey, are poverty and tyranny, both of which hold people back. Arguing for a return to true liberal values, this engaging and accessible book develops, defends, and demonstrates how embracing the ideas first espoused by 18th-century philosophers like Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft is good for everyone. In McCloskey's view, liberalism leads to equality, but equality does not necessarily lead to liberalism - and the fixation of the left on inequality is counterproductive.

What does it mean to give and receive value? Hi I’m Kyrin and this podcast is for those who want to earn a living from their work without resorting to the standard Advertising model. Within you will find me exploring topics such as: why free isn’t free, connecting with your supporters, creating good incentives and of course …… value.

There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

This podcast features interviews with researchers working on topics related to the ocean, the study of the ocean, and the various ways marine environments are important to different forms of life. These researchers were part of an interdisciplinary workshop held in Exeter in April 2023, and the podcast is designed to give a deeper insight into the work of some of these workshop participants. Each episode focuses on the research of a specific person, as well as their relationship with the sea. The interviews are conducted by Sonia Levy (an independent artist with an interest in oceanic worlds) ...

Discussion on Values in Healthcare. The concept of ‘values’ in healthcare is widely debated, with no universal definition despite its central role in health system reform. This paper does not seek to define value narrowly but instead aims to stimulate a generative discussion among stakeholders. Using a systems-thinking framework, we explore four key perspectives: the subjective and value-laden nature of ‘value,’ the influence of financial interests, the role of personal values in shaping care delivery, and the potential for a shared human-centred value framework. By highlighting the ...

Is there an ethics that we can all agree on without stifling pluralism and freedom? What would such an ethics look like? Most important, how should you, as a thoughtful person, find your way among the moral puzzles of the modern world and its cacophony of voices and opinions? These are just some of the engaging and perplexing questions you'll tackle as you join Professor Kane for this thought-provoking, 24-lecture examination of the problems surrounding ethics in the modern world.

Brought to you by Bryan and Zack the value added podcast brings our listeners a chance to see things from different points of views. We aim to discuss the various topics out there and delve into them to have a constructive and informative conversation.

I discuss old-school philosophies and the lessons we can learn from them in modern times!

There are so many things and arguments that divide us. We need to realize there are many things that Unite US. Love of freedom, sanctity of life, right to make our own decisions, freedom to enjoy our freedoms in America.

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Wage-Labour and Capital & Value, Price, and Profit by Karl Marx is a compelling introduction to Marxist economic theory, combining two of his most influential works. In Wage-Labour and Capital, Marx explores the relationship between labor and capital, illuminating how the commodification of labor under capitalism generates profit for capitalists at the expense of workers. In Value, Price, and Profit, Marx delves deeper into the mechanisms of capitalist economies, discussing the labor theory of value, the creation of surplus value, and the inherent exploitation of wage labor.

Cultural traditions of various kinds shape us as individuals. Taking a personal approach, but with historical and global factors also in mind, Mark English discusses a range of topics based around the general theme of culture. Topics include: personal values; traditions and cultural change; language and languages; global trends; the rise of China.

The podcast where my mission is to help you realise your potential, ignite the courage to tap into it and create a life of purpose.Because YOU have a purpose.

This is my first podcast, please have fun listening and do give feedback :). How often do we forget to look after ourselves, take time to question ourselves. Are we doing the right thing? This podcast aims to bring out the necessity of having positive moral values in ones life.

The Human Values Podcast, hosted by Javier Payano, gathers voices from the community to engage in conversations exploring the use of human values education, centered on virtues such as growth, love, and justice, and their application in educational settings. We ask these questions while always looking inward for the inner wisdom we all possess for the answers.