Philosophy

In this text, Stuart Wilde challenges the reader to stand outside the usual paradigms of consciousness as fringe dwellers, and as outsiders, and asks us to observe the dying throes of what he calls the world ego - the embodiment of the manipulative and dominate force of the status quo.

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John Holman contends that the perennial philosophy can be found at the heart of more than just the world's religions; it is to be found in all the great schools of thought, and writings of the greatest thinkers and philosophers, no matter how apparently diverse the presentation of their perceived truths. This accessible but thought-provoking book allows us to develop an understanding that the nature of reality and our potential for transcendence are at the core of all belief systems. Revolutionizing the debate on the perennial phil... read more

The sensational, true story of the mystical and esoteric tradition of Parmenides that lies hidden at the roots of Western culture. No work of fiction (like The Celestine Prophecy), it describes documents, discoveries, and people that really existed.

Easy to read and accessible discussion of life's Big Questions This book is aimed at the reader who is serious about confronting the big issues in life but is turned-off by books which deal with them through religion, spirituality or 'psycho-babble'. It is for people who want an honest, intelligent discussion which doesn't hide from the difficulties or make undeliverable promises. It aims to help the reader to understand the overlooked issues behind the obvious questions and shows how philosophy does not so much answer them as... read more

Today, influenced by books on the "science" of happiness and quick "self-help" cures, we have settled for a much weaker version of happiness than previous cultures: just enjoyment of pleasure and avoidance of pain. It is only through rediscovering previous religions and philosophies - through the individuals who put forward the ideas - that we can learn how to be genuinely happy again. With wit and warmth, Richard Schoch explores these ideas - from the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius to Buddha's Four Noble Truths - and travels throu... read more

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Spanning the centuries and crossing the globe, this engaging introduction covers everything Daoist, from the religion of the ancients to 21st century T'ai Chi and meditation. Complete with a timeline of Daoist history and a full glossary, "Daoism: A Short Introduction" will prove invaluable not only to students, but also to general readers who wish to learn more about the origins and nature of a profound tradition, and about its role and relevance in our fast-moving 21st century existence.

A landmark work of western philosophy, "On the Genealogy of Morality" is a dazzling and brilliantly incisive attack on European "morality". Combining philosophical acuity with psychological insight in prose of remarkable rhetorical power, Nietzsche takes up the task of offering us reasons to engage in a re-evaluation of our values. In this book, David Owen offers a reflective and insightful analysis of Nietzsche's text. He provides an account of how Nietzsche comes to the project of the re-evaluation of values; he shows how the dev... read more

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When we speak of an individual's state, we are actually referring to something that transcends the duality of the body and soul, something that reflects the entirety of a person's being. Because each of us is a unity of body and soul, there is no psychic structure or inner tension that is not reflected outwardly in the form and order of the body. When we find the physical centre of the body, we, also, find the psychological centre of the soul. According to Zen masters, by correcting posture and breathing to balance this centre, one... read more

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One of the Chinese classics most widely known by Westerners, the Tao Teh Ching is a series of insightful comments on life and nature. Part poetry, part paradox, always forceful and profound the Tao Teh Ching has been leading its readers to expand their view of life since it was written over 2,000 years ago. John C. H. Wu has done a remarkable job rendering this difficult and subtle text into English while retaining the freshness and depth of the original. This edition is complemented by Chinese text on facing pages

The renowned Indian sage Ramana Maharshi is beloved by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Taoists alike for the inspirational power of his teachings, which transcend all religious differences. Here is a collection of Sri Ramana's instructions and discourses culled from three works: "Who Am I?,"" Spiritual Instructions,"""and" Maharshi's Gospel. "These teachings are arranged by topics such as work and renunciation, silence and solitude, peace and happiness, and the discipline of self-inquiry. Reading this book, presented in question... read more

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