A man goes in search of himself in the Swiss Alps with the help of Nietzsche.

Why do human beings interpret their overall experience in terms of selfhood? How was the notion and sense of self shaped at different times and in different cultures? What sort of problems or paradoxes did these constructions face? These lectures address these and related questions by sketching a roadmap of possible theoretical avenues for conceiving of the self, bringing to the foreground its soteriological implications, while also testing this theoretical outlook against insights offered by...

Parenthood. It’s a role we often take for granted, yet it demands everything from us. We give, care, and guide, but how often do we pause to reflect on what it truly means to be a parent? What do we pass on to our children? What do we learn about ourselves through raising them? And what values do we want to instill in them for the future? This book invites you, through 100 questions, to explore yourself as a parent. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on your choices, your relationship ...

We delve into the profound understanding of the law of polarity, which teaches us that where there is a question, there must also be an answer. By embracing the inherent duality of life, we can find solace and direction in times of confusion.

Central to this exploration is the concept of intuition, an inner compass that guides us towards our highest good. We unravel the workings of intuition and offer practical techniques to develop and trust this innate ability, allowing it to illuminate the...

By combining Saturnian philosophy with Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, This book could provide readers with a structured, holistic approach to living a disciplined and purpose-driven life that balances personal growth with larger societal influences. In an era defined by rapid change and instant gratification, the principles embodied by Saturn—discipline, responsibility, structure, and long-term thinking—offer a profound counterbalance. As we reflect on the insights presented ...

It is not only in our dark hours that scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism dog ethics. Whether it is a matter of giving to charity, or sticking to duty, or insisting on our rights, we can be confused, or be paralysed by the fear that our principles are groundless. Many are afraid that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive.

Simon Blackburn, author of thebest-selling Think, structures th...

Why are we here? What's the point of existence? For those who are unsatisfied by the answers of traditional religion, and equally by the lack of answers from atheism, Philip Goff opens up a path between the two. He argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of intelligent life.

The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophy Plato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge; what is the purpose of education? ...

Originally delivered as a lecture in Paris in 1945, "Existentialism and Humanism" is Sartre's seminal defence of his original doctrine of existentialism and a plan for its practical application to everyday human life.