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First published in 1925, The Everlasting Man is in many ways a direct rebuttal to H.G. Wells’s The Outline of History, wherein he states that man is merely a development from animal life, and that Jesus was just a charismatic figure. Although a popular secular idea at the time, Chesterton believed otherwise. He argued that in order to understand both humanity and history, we ought first to recognise the uniqueness of both man and Christ.

Graciáns Handorakel als zeitloser Begleiter für kluge Entscheidungen. Gesprochen von Sven Görtz. Über das Hörbuch: Ein Klassiker der Lebensklugheit: "Handorakel und Kunst der Weltklugheit" von Balthasar Gracián (1601–1658) ist das bedeutendste Werk des spanischen Philosophen und Moraltheologen. In 300 pointierten Sinnsprüchen vermittelt Gracián praktische Lebensweisheiten, taktische Raffinesse und zeitlose Beobachtungen über Macht, Gesellschaft und das menschliche Miteinander.

Les Philosopheurs vous poussent sur les chemins de la réflexion. Les questions posées dans chaque livre ont occupé, occupent ou occuperront un jour ou l'autre notre esprit : religion, mort, liberté, bonheur, vérité. Les Philosopheurs veulent éclairer notre esprit en nous donnant les clés d'une réflexion simple et indispensable pour mieux vivre.

In popular imagination, Tolkien is a Luddite, but recent scholarship has identified Tolkien's extensive modern sympathies. Tolkien, Philosopher of War contributes to this growing literature. His is a modern critique of Enlightenment thinking, specifically those philosophies that wrest the initiative from God in divinizing man. His worry is apocalyptic politics—political movements that take Christ's word out of the realm of grace and make it a platform for political action.

What makes us who we are? Many think that we are just complicated machines, or animals that are different from machines only by being conscious. Richard Swinburne comes to the defense of the soul and presents new philosophical arguments that are supported by modern neuroscience. When scientific advances enable neuroscientists to transplant a part of brain into a new body, he reasons, no matter how much we can find out about their brain activity or conscious experiences, we will never know whether the resulting person is the same as before or somebody entirely new.

Um marco da filosofia ocidental em nova tradução do latim de Lorenzo Mammì. Redigido no século IV, entre Antiguidade e Idade Média, as Confissões de Agostinho de Hipona são ainda hoje um livro surpreendente. Por um lado, pela densidade poética e pela originalidade da escrita, e por...

In this Very Short Introduction, Roger Trigg argues that all faith needs reason. He puts contemporary discussions into historical perspective, particularly in the context of Christianity. The author argues that faith also involves a commitment to action and that matters for all social life.

"A vida não examinada não vale a pena ser vivida." – Sócrates. O que é a vida? Para que estamos aqui? Existe algum significado ou propósito para a nossa existência? Pensadores ao longo dos séculos têm ponderado sobre essas questões. Embora as distrações do mundo moderno impeçam muitos de lidar seriamente com elas, a verdade é que, assim como não podemos viver sem respirar ou comer, tampouco podemos viver sem sentido.

Why should you believe in God? In He Is There and He Is Not Silent, Francis Schaeffer—philosopher, popular speaker, and founder of L’Abri Fellowship in the Swiss Alps—addresses some of the most perplexing questions about religion to believers and unbelievers alike:Does God exist?Does it...

Today’s technology has overtaken religion as the chief influence on twenty-first century life and community. In Tech Agnostic, Harvard and MIT’s influential humanist chaplain Greg Epstein explores what it means to be a critical thinker with respect to this new faith. Encouraging listeners to reassert their common humanity beyond the seductive sheen of “tech,” this book argues for tech agnosticism—not worship—as a way of life.

Twenty-seven years ago, Matthieu Ricard gave up a promising career as a scientist to study Tibetan Buddhism—not as a detached observer but by immersing himself in its practice under the guidance of its greatest living masters. Years later, this project was born, and Ricard met with his father, Jean-Francois Revel—a French philosopher who became world famous for his challenges to both Communism and Christianity. At an inn, these two profoundly thoughtful men explored questions that have occupied humankind throughout its history.

Cartea debutează cu savuroasa conversație dintre Dawkins și astrofizicianul Neil deGrasse Tyson despre cum le putem schimba oamenilor modul de gândire, o binevenită introducere la temele majore abordate în continuare: evoluția omului, religia, ateismul, expansiunea universului, importanța studierii biologiei, intoleranța intelectuală și altele. Implicit, autorul ne îndeamnă să punem la îndoială totul, să ne eliberăm de prejudecăți, să ne formăm o gândire critică și creativă.

In Ramblings and Writings of a Radical Christian, embark on a transformative journey through the author’s deeply personal reflections and revelations that emerged from a profound encounter with divine grace. This book captures the essence of a spiritual awakening that not only reshaped the author’s faith but also offered a radical new perspective on living a life wholly devoted to Christ.

The Journey of God is an exploration into the rich tapestry of Christianity, designed to captivate both mind and soul. The Journey of God transcends traditional theology writing, weaving a compelling narrative that journeys through the six pivotal acts of the Christian story―Creation, Fall, Nation, Redemption, Church, and End. Each chapter unfurls as part novel, part sermon, and part philosophical inquiry, challenging listeners to engage with deep theological questions in the order they naturally arise.

على امتداد التاريخ حاول البشر بلوغ هذه الحالة علّهم يلامسون تخومها، وما إن يشعروا باقتراب تلك التخوم حتى تبدأ رحلة التيه، يتحيرون وتحيرهم تلك الشرفات الضبابية...

The Augustine Way recovers Augustine's mature apologetic voice to address the challenges facing today's church. It offers a compelling argument for Christian witness that is rooted in tradition and engaged with contemporary culture. The book focuses on Augustine's best-known works, Confessions and The City of God, to retrieve his scriptural and ecclesial approach for a holistic apologetic witness.

في زمن قل غيه الشباب الطموح الذي يحمل هموم دينه وبلده.. يحملها على ظهره ويبوح بها ويفكر في المستقبل في شكل خواطر ذكية.. في هذا الزمان الصعب يخرج علينا أحمد الشقيري...

Drawing on a collection of lectures that N. T. Wright delivered from 1999 to 2015, God in Public brings together the message of Jesus--in its larger biblical context--and the challenges of the contemporary public and political worlds. In this book, Wright challenges the West's response to 9/11...

'A message of hope' TLS 'Inspiring' Spectator 'A sumptuous mix of poetry, story and deep philosophical truths' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE 'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' REV RICHARD COLES This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out...

A respected and controversial scholar argues that the Crusades were a justified war waged against Muslim terror and aggression This book takes on the current vogue in liberal thinking to argue that, in fact, the Crusades were not unprovoked. They were not the first round of European colonialism...