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Neuroscientist, philosopher, podcaster and best-selling author Sam Harris has been exploring some of the greatest questions concerning the human mind, society and the events that shape our world. Harris’ search for deeper understanding of how we think has led him to engage and exchange with some of our most brilliant and controversial contemporary minds - Daniel Kahneman, Robert Sapolsky, Anil Seth and Max Tegmark - in order to unpack and understand ideas of consciousness, free will, extremism and ethical living. 

Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most important innovators of the century, Tariq Ramadan is a leading Muslim scholar, with a large following especially among young European and American Muslims. Now, in his first book written for a wide audience, he offers a marvelous biography of the Prophet Muhammad, one that highlights the spiritual and ethical teachings of one of the most influential figures in human history.

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success was a phenomenally successful book--more than 1,600,000 copies were sold--and as copies were passed between friends and loved ones, it touched millions more lives. Its author, Deepak Chopra, received thousands of letters from readers, many of whom expressed...

“Filled with wisdom and inspiration, Kinney guides readers to persevere through suffering, discover renewed purpose, and live a life that makes an impact for eternity…A deeply enriching experience that will leave [readers] feeling uplifted and transformed.”--- Readers' Favorite 5-star book...

The Art of Worldly Wisdom was written in 1647. It is a collection of 300 maxims on various topics, each elaborated with a commentary. The sayings offer advice and guidance on how to live well, advance socially, and be a better person.

In a world where violence in the name of religion can impact so many other people's lives, it's critical to understand the intersection between religion and violence. What's required is not to see religion as inherently violent but to recognize that the violence associated with religious groups and communities is worth exploring and interrogating. In these 24 lectures, embark on a global, multidisciplinary investigation of religious violence. Delivered with honesty and sensitivity to the diversity of spiritual beliefs, these lectures examine the roots of this phenomenon and guide you toward more informed ways of thinking about it.

From the clamor of the evening news to the hush of a judge's courtroom, there is a battle raging for marriage. The implications for society are profound. Yet many people of faith are confused, asking: Is it really that big of a deal?

 In this 40th anniversary edition of the classic book from one of the most influential biblical scholars of our time, Walter Brueggemann, offers a theological and ethical reading of the Hebrew Bible. 

Julian Barnes' new book is, among many things, a family memoir, an exchange with his brother (a philosopher), a meditation on morality and the fear of death, a celebration of art, an argument with and about God, and homage to the French writer Jules Renard. Though he warns us that 'this is not my autobiography', the result is a tour of the mind of one of our most brilliant writers.

The modern conception of sacrifice is at once cast as a victory of self-discipline over desire and condescended to as destructive and archaic abnegation. But even in the Old Testament, the dual natures of sacrifice, embodying both ritual slaughter and moral rectitude, were at odds. In this analysis, Terry Eagleton makes a compelling argument that the idea of sacrifice has long been misunderstood. Pursuing the complex lineage of sacrifice in a lyrical discourse, Eagleton focuses on the Old and New Testaments, offering a virtuosic analysis of the crucifixion.

Go deeper than superficial self-care with the religious secret sauce you didn’t know you were missing "An emotionally and intellectually honest alternative for people who are seeking meaning beyond generic spirituality"—Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care In the chaos of today’s...

This is an extensive collection of short essays and other pieces by C. S. Lewis that have been brought together in one volume for the first time. As well as his many books, letters, and poems, Lewis also wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively...

面对繁复的犹太传统与哈拉卡律法，如何在现代生活中找到清晰的实践坐标，而不是迷失在晦涩的宗教教条里？无论你是出于信仰探索的渴望，还是身处跨文化交际的真实处境，这段音频之旅都将化解你面对陌生习俗时的困惑...

Vind innerlijke rust en praktische spiritualiteit met deze tijdloze levenslessen voor jouw drukke, moderne bestaan. Tijdens het forenzen of een rustig moment thuis biedt deze toegankelijke gids richting bij complexe dilemma's op je werk en in je relaties. Zelfs zonder specifieke...

تجاوز صراعات التاريخ واللاهوت عبر تحليل النصوص الدينية العميقة لفهم كيف شكلت الترجمة معتقداتنا. خض تجربة استماع هادئة تدعوك لإعادة تقييم موروثك الفكري وحل...

افهم جوهر الشريعة اليهودية والتقاليد عبر دليل عملي يبسط مفهوم الهالاخاه ويربطها بتفاصيل الحياة اليومية. سواء كنت تستمع أثناء تنقلك أو تبحث بهدوء عن المعرفة...

Domine os fundamentos da tradição judaica e aplique a sabedoria ética da halachá em sua rotina com este guia prático. Seja durante seu trajeto matinal ou em um momento de aprendizado focado em casa, esta escuta acolhedora transforma conceitos milenares em orientações claras. Explore...

古来より受け継がれる「ハラハー（ユダヤ法）」の深遠な宗教哲学を、現代人の慌ただしい日常を整える実践的な生活の知恵へと変換します。単なる厳格な戒律の羅列ではなく、数千年にわたる歴史と議論から抽出された...

Ergründe die Tradition des Judentums und entdecke, wie die Halacha den modernen Alltag spirituell und praktisch prägt. Dieser respektvolle, leicht verständliche Begleiter ist perfekt für fokussierte Lernmomente unterwegs und baut Brücken zwischen antikem Wissen und heutiger Lebensrealität...

Finde innere Ruhe und meistere den hektischen Alltag mit dieser praxisnahen Einführung in die buddhistische Meditation. Ob beim morgendlichen Pendeln oder zum Abschalten nach einem langen Arbeitstag, diese erdende Anleitung verwandelt inneren Stress in tiefe Gelassenheit. Entdecke einen...