Books matching: philosophy and ethics
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A secular, conversational intro to mindfulness and the illusion of the self that’s perfect for skeptics who want a spiritual angle - just don’t expect a rigorous scientific manual or total neutrality on religion.
I once participated in a twenty-three-day wilderness program in the mountains of Colorado. If the purpose of this course was to expose students to dangerous lightning and half the world’s mosquitoes,...- #2
Save:'Buddhism Without Beliefs' by Stephen Batchelor is a thought-provoking exploration of Buddhism in the modern world, offering a pragmatic and unsparing view of human faults while providing hope and guidance for personal growth. Batchelor challenges traditional Buddhist beliefs by advocating for a more agnostic, psychological, and secular approach to dharma practice, emphasizing creativity, freedom, and a way of life devoid of formal orthodoxy. Through clear and concise explanations of key Buddhist teachings, Batchelor invites readers to engage in a practice that focuses on understanding and relieving anguish, rather than subscribing to religious dogma or metaphysical beliefs.
THE BUDDHA AWOKE from the sleep of existential confusion. So shocking and unexpected was this experience that he initially assumed that were he to speak of it no one would understand him. A person who... - #3
Save:A Confession is a brief but powerful dive into Tolstoy’s crisis of meaning and rediscovery of faith. Introspective, searching, and deeply human - best suited for readers who enjoy philosophical musings and spiritual quests.
I was christened and educated in the faith of the Orthodox Greek Church; I was taught it in my childhood, and I learned it in my youth. Nevertheless, at eighteen years of age, when I quit the universi... A super-readable, engaging intro to ethics and justice that makes big questions feel accessible. Great for beginners or anyone curious about how philosophy applies to everyday choices.
In the summer of 2004, Hurricane Charley roared out of the Gulf of Mexico and swept across Florida to the Atlantic Ocean. The storm claimed twenty-two lives and caused $11 billion in damage. It also l...- #5
Save:A classic for good reason: insightful, practical, and surprisingly modern. Ideal for anyone wanting ancient advice you can actually use - just pick your edition wisely!
1.Continue to act thus, my dear Lucilius – set yourself free for your own sake; gather and save your time, which till lately has been forced from you, or filched away, or has merely slipped from your... - #6
Save:'Paradiso' by Jose Lezama Lima is a complex novel that delves into various themes such as politics, ethics, philosophy, homosexuality, love, and religion. The writing style is described as poetic, oneiric, and phantasmagoric, filled with rich sexual imagery. The novel is likened to a long, endless conversation with many asides, covering a wide range of topics and ideas. Lezama Lima's writing is compared to that of James Joyce, infused with animism, mysticism, and mythomania, creating a unique reading experience.
BALDOVINA’S, hand separated the edges of the mosquito netting and felt around, squeezing softly as if a sponge were there and not a five-year-old boy. She opened the boy’s nightshirt and examined his... - #7
Save:A tragic yet wryly humorous memoir that’ll pull at your heartstrings and make you count your blessings - raw, memorable, and a modern classic of resilience. Not light fare, but absolutely worth it.
My father and mother should have stayed in New York where they met and married and where I was born. Instead, they returned to Ireland when I was four, my brother, Malachy, three, the twins, Oliver an... - #8
Save:A candid, quirky, and genuinely heartfelt glimpse into the life of a teacher - more about the messy reality than the fairy tale. Essential reading for teachers, a good pick for memoir fans, but not everyone’s cup of tea.
On the first day of my teaching career, I was almost fired for eating the sandwich of a high school boy. On the second day I was almost fired for mentioning the possibility of friendship with a sheep....
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Save:A groundbreaking, thought-provoking tour of our mental shortcuts and decision-making flaws - essential reading for anyone interested in how humans think, but be prepared for a dense and sometimes repetitive ride.
Your experience as you look at the woman’s face seamlessly combines what we normally call seeing and intuitive thinking. As surely and quickly as you saw that the young woman’s hair is dark, you knew... - #10
Save:A riveting memoir about surviving - and thriving - in a dysfunctional family. Both painful and uplifting, 'The Glass Castle' is a modern classic of resilience that’s hard to put down and even harder to forget.
I WAS SITTING IN a taxi, wondering if I had overdressed for the evening, when I looked out the window and saw Mom rooting through a Dumpster. It was just after dark. A blustery March wind whipped the...
