Луций Анней Сенека – крупнейший римский философ, первый представитель стоицизма в Древнем мире. Особую роль в формировании взглядов философа сыграл древнегреческий мыслитель Посидоний. В свою очередь, нравственная позиция и система ценностей Сенеки оказали сильное влияние на его современников и последующие поколения. В сборник вошли избранные «Нравственные письма к Луцилию», трагедии «Медея», «Федра», «Эдип», «Фиэст», «Агамемнон» и «Октавия» и философский трактат «О счастливой жизни». В...
This important intervention interrogates keystone features of the dominant European theoretical landscape in the field of populism studies, advancing existing debates and introducing new avenues of thought, in conjunction with insights from the contemporary Latin American political experience and perspectives. In each essay – the title a nod to the influential socialist thinker José Carlos Mariátegui, from whom the authors draw inspiration – leading Argentine scholars Paula Biglieri and Luciana...
Человек я впечатлительный и эта впечатлительность впечатляет. Меня всю дорогу преследуют житейские бури. Для людей стойких – это лёгкий освежающий ветерок, придающий пикантность и обаяние их жизни. Для меня жестокий смерч, помноженный на цунами, после которых я долго не могу внятно думать о чем-нибудь другом. Я до сердцебиения ненавижу какие-то переезды, изменения в судьбе. И наверно поэтому жизнь моя, вопреки усилиям, состоит из одних злополучных переездов и изменений в непонятную сторону. Я...
One of the most famous works from classical antiquity is Plato's «Symposium». The symposium of this work is more literally translated to mean a dinner-party. At this dinner-party several notable figures from classical antiquity, including Phaedrus, Pausanias, Eryximachus, Aristophanes, Agathon, and Socrates in turn give speeches in praise of the god of love. An intriguing dialogue, «Symposium», is a must read for any student of classical antiquity. This edition includes the classic...
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Мода – это не просто одежда. Это отражение эпохи, настоящее искусство. Она влияет на жизнь в целом: на живопись и дизайн, на литературу и технологии, на образ жизни и поведение людей, помогает им реализовать себя как в профессии, так и в творчестве. Кто же они – законодатели моды, культовые фигуры, которые создают историю этого искусства, делающего нашу жизнь прекраснее? Что они думают о творчестве, которому посвятили всю свою жизнь? Как рассуждают о том, что видят вокруг себя? Какими глазами...
A collection of philosophical essays by famed British thinker Bertrand Russell, «The Analysis of Mind» contains the following essays: I. Recent Criticisms of «Consciousness», II. Instinct and Habit, III. Desire and Feeling, IV. Influence of Past History on Present Occurrences in Living Organisms, V. Psychological and Physical Causal Laws, VI. Introspection, VII. The Definition of Perception, VIII. Sensations and Images, IX. Memory, X. Words and Meaning, XI. General Ideas and Thought, XII....
"A most brilliant essay in psychology."—New Statesman"A delightful experience."—Joseph ConradPhilosopher, mathematician and social critic, Bertrand Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. In The Analysis of Mind, one of his most influential and exciting books, Russell presents an intriguing reconciliation of the materialism of psychology with the antimaterialism of physics.This book established a new conception of the mind and provided one of the most...
"The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is attributed to Sun Tzu (also referred to as «Sunzi» and «Sun Wu»), a high ranking military general, strategist and tactist. The Art of War has also been applied to business and managerial strategies. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is said to be the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time, and is still read for its military insight which can be applied to...
Balthasar Gracián y Morales (1601-1658) assumed his final vows of the Jesuits in 1635, having been raised by his uncle, a priest, and studying theology in Zaragoza, Spain. Gracián became quite famous as a preacher, and wrote a number of literary works concerning politics, practical advice for life, and philosophy. Today he is known as the most representative writer of the Spanish baroque style called Conceptismo (Conceptism), a literary style characterized by succinct and subtle expressions of...
Baltasar Gracian y Morales assumed his final vows of the Jesuits in 1635, having been raised by his uncle, a priest, and studying theology in Zaragoza, Spain. Gracian became quite famous as a preacher, and wrote a number of literary works concerning politics, practical advice for life, and philosophy. Today he is known as the most representative writer of the Spanish baroque style called Conceptismo, or Conceptism, a literary style characterized by succinct and subtle expressions of witty,...