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Aristotle's Politics is a work of political philosophy. The end of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics declared that the inquiry into ethics necessarily follows into politics, and the two works are frequently considered to be parts of a larger treatise, or perhaps connected lectures, dealing with the philosophy of human affairs. Aristotle is generally regarded as one of the most influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical fields, including political theory.

Over two millennia after its compilation, the Politics still offers much to consider with regards to political science. Aristotle's succinct and thoughtful analysis is based on his study of over 150 city constitutions and covers the gamut of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best, ideally as well as for particular circumstances, and how they may be maintained.

Dive into Oscar Wildes captivating exploration of individuality and artistic freedom in Soul of Man. Originally published as The Soul of Man Under Socialism, this work transcends conventional political analysis, presenting a vibrant manifesto advocating for the Individual. Wilde argues that socialism, by harnessing technology, liberates humanity from the shackles of soul-crushing labor, allowing the State to fade away and paving the way for a joyful, anarchic hedonism. He provocatively asks, Is this Utopian? and asserts that a world map without Utopia is incomplete, as it neglects the one ...

Earth is embroiled in its sixth major extinction event—this time caused not by asteroids or volcanos, but by us. At bottom, preventing this sixth extinction is a spiritual and philosophical problem, for it is the assumptions defining us and our relation to earth that are driving the devastation. Those assumptions insist on a fundamental separation of human and earth that devalues earth and enables our exploitative relation to it.

Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. Yet what are we to make of a female gorilla in a German zoo who spent days mourning the death of her baby? Or a wild female elephant who cared for a younger one after she was injured by a rambunctious teenage male?

One of the most well-known personalities of his day, Oscar Wilde charmed and beguiled readers and audiences with his eloquent and biting observations, his smart quips, and the witticisms peppering his own speech and the speech of his characters. The Wisdom of Oscar Wilde collects both his best-loved quotes and longer excerpts, revealing a man wise to human nature and his times, and never shy with his searing comments on men, women, art, behavior, children, politics, youth, and other topics.

This fascinating book charts the relationship between Mark Rowlands, a rootless philosopher, and Brenin, his extraordinarily well-travelled wolf. More than just an exotic pet, Brenin exerted an immense influence on Rowlands as both a person and, strangely enough, as a philosopher, leading him to reevaluate his attitude toward love, happiness, nature, and death.

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, surveyor, and historian. The essay "Wild Apples" first appeared in the Atlantic Monthly in 1862. It begins with a history of the apple tree, chronicling its journey from Ancient Greece to America. The author compares the history of the apple to that of mankind, contemplating it with a tragic eye. He considered the idea of wildness not as sinful, but the source of creativity.

Oscar Wilde es recordado como una de las mentes más ingeniosas, gracias a su estilo y humor provocativo. En la década de 1890, fue uno de los dramaturgos más populares de Londres; sus obras maestras son The Importance of Being Earnest y la oscura y fantástica Picture of Dorian Gray. Sus escritos entrelazan temas de belleza, decadencia y duplicidad, lo que lo convirtió en un más que colorido agente provocador en la sociedad victoriana. Esto llevaría eventualmente a un juicio muy público después de ser acusado de sodomía.

Oscar Wilde é recordado como uma das mentes mais espirituosas de sempre, graças ao seu estilo e humor provocantes. Na década de 1890, foi um dos mais populares dramaturgos de Londres; as suas obras-primas são A Importância de "Ser Ganancioso" e o quadro sombrio e fantasioso de "Dorian Gray". Os seus escritos entrelaçam temas de beleza, decadência e duplicidade, o que o tornou um agente provocador mais do que colorido na sociedade vitoriana.

Oscar Wilde är ihågkommen som en av de roligaste sinnen någonsin, tack vare hans provokativa stil och humor. På 1890-talet, han är en av Londons mest populära dramatiker; Hans stora verk är Mister Ernest och den mörka och fantastiska Dorian Grays porträtt. Hans skrifter entwine temat skönhet, dekadens och dubbelspel, vilket gör honom mer än en färgglad provokatör i det viktorianska samhället. Detta skulle så småningom leda till en mycket offentlig rättegång efter att han anklagades för sodomi.

Familiarícese con los escritores más importantes del siglo XX a través de una cuidadosa selección de 600 citas que introducen sus principales ideas y delinean la estructura de su trabajo con claridad. Descubra nuevos aspectos o profundice en los pensamientos de Ana Frank, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Khalil Gibran, Oscar Wilde, Stefan Zweig, Winston Churchill, para expandir su mente y conocimiento sobre nuestra cultura.

Familiarize-se com os escritores mais importantes do século XX através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 600 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde os pensamentos de Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Khalil Gibran, Oscar Wilde, Stefan Zweig, Winston Churchill, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Familiarize-se com os principais escritores de todo o mundo através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde os pensamentos de Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Anton Chekov, Oscar Wilde, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

A criatividade é uma força aparentemente misteriosa, que ansiamos por compreender e desenvolver. Seleccionámos para si 500 citações dos maiores pensadores, artistas e criadores, para que obtenha força e inspiração na sua própria vida: Albert Einstein, Léonardo da Vinci, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare. Nutre-se com a experiência e reflexão dos maiores autores.

A inteligência e a esperteza nunca são aborrecidas. Seleccionámos para si 500 citações dos autores mais espirituosos de sempre, de Oscar Wilde a Groucho Marx, George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein com a ajuda de Woody Allen. Desfrute destas pérolas de humor para alegrar o seu dia com uma boa gargalhada, descubra comentários e piadas inestimáveis para surpreender os seus amigos e inimigos, e aperte as mãos com as maiores mentes.

Kreativitet är en till synes mystisk kraft som vi längtar efter att förstå och utveckla. Vi har valt ut 500 citat från de största tänkarna, konstnärerna och skaparna, för att du ska få styrka och inspiration i ditt eget liv: Albert Einstein, Léonardo da Vinci, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare. När dig själv med de största författarnas erfarenhet och reflektion. Var och en av dem ger dig eftertanke, ökar dina kreativa krafter och ger dig en ny förståelse av skapelsens handling ur en konstnärlig och filosofisk synvinkel.

Intelligens och skicklighet är aldrig tråkigt. Vi har valt 500 citat från de skickligaste författarna någonsin, från Oscar Wilde till Groucho Marx, George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein med hjälp av Woody Allen. Njut av dessa humorpärlor för att lysa upp din dag med ett gott skratt, upptäck ovärderliga kommentarer och skämt att överraska dina vänner och fiender med och skaka hand med de största sinnen. Dessa 500 citat är bland de roligaste och djupaste, från smarta kommentarer till otroligt eleganta ordlekar; låt dem inspirera dig, och kan du komma med många fler.

Bli bekant med stora författare från hela världen genom ett noggrant urval av 500 citat som introducerar deras idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med tydlighet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Anton Chekov, Oscar Wilde, för att utöka ditt sinne och kunskap om vår kultur.

Oscar Wilde wurde am 16.10.1854 in Dublin geboren. Sein Vater war Arzt, seine Mutter Dichterin. Wilde studierte in Dublin und Oxford. Seit 1879 lebte er in London. 1895 wurde er vom Vater seines Freundes Lord Douglas wegen homosexueller Neigungen angezeigt und zu zwei Jahren Zuchthaus verurteilt. Wilde starb am 30.11.1900 verarmt in Paris.