Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Ohio

Point Counter Point (1928)

Simeon Wade

Heather Dundas

[a True Story, Wherein the Great French Philosopher Drops Acid in the Valley of Death]

In The Lives of Michel Foucault, David Macey quotes the iconic French philosopher as speaking "nostalgically...of 'an unforgettable evening on LSD, in carefully prepared doses, in the desert night, with delicious music, [and] nice people'". This came to pass in 1975, when Foucault spent Memorial Day weekend in Southern California at the invitation of Simeon Wade-ostensibly to guest-lecture at the Claremont Graduate School where Wade was an assistant professor, but in truth to explore what he called the Valley of Death. Led by Wade and Wade's partner Michael Stoneman, Foucault experimented with psychotropic drugs for the first time; by morning he was crying and proclaiming that he knew Truth. Foucault in California is Wade's firsthand account of that long weekend. Felicitous and often humorous prose vaults readers headlong into the erudite and subversive circles of the Claremont intelligentsia: parties in Wade's bungalow, intensive dialogues between Foucault and his disciples at a Taoist utopia in the Angeles Forest (whose denizens call Foucault "Country Joe"); and, of course, the fabled synesthetic acid trip in Death Valley, set to the strains of Bach and Stockhausen. Part search for higher consciousness, part bacchanal, this book chronicles a young man's burgeoning friendship with one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers.

Foucault in California

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Nils J. Nilsson

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

What beliefs are, what they do for us, how we come to hold them, and how to evaluate them. Our beliefs constitute a large part of our knowledge of the world. We have beliefs about objects, about culture, about the past, and about the future. We have beliefs about other people, and we believe that they have beliefs as well. We use beliefs to predict, to explain, to create, to console, to entertain. Some of our beliefs we call theories, and we are extraordinarily creative at constructing them. Theories of quantum mechanics, evolution, and relativity are examples. But so are theories about astrology, alien abduction, guardian angels, and reincarnation. All are products (with varying degrees of credibility) of fertile minds trying to find explanations for observed phenomena. In this book, Nils Nilsson examines beliefs: what they do for us, how we come to hold them, and how to evaluate them. We should evaluate our beliefs carefully, Nilsson points out, because they influence so many of our actions and decisions. Some of our beliefs are more strongly held than others, but all should be considered tentative and changeable. Nilsson shows that beliefs can be quantified by probability, and he describes networks of beliefs in which the probabilities of some beliefs affect the probabilities of others. He argues that we can evaluate our beliefs by adapting some of the practices of the scientific method and by consulting expert opinion. And he warns us about “belief traps”—holding onto beliefs that wouldn't survive critical evaluation. The best way to escape belief traps, he writes, is to expose our beliefs to the reasoned criticism of others.

Understanding Beliefs

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Published 1934, Heritage Press Collector’s Edition with slipcase and Sandglass notes laid-in

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

New Jersey

The Essays Of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Published 1964, Heritage Press Collector's Edition; illustrated, with Sandglass notes laid-in. No slipcase.

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Politics & Poetics

Published 1965, Heritage Press Collector's Edition; illustrated, with Sandglass insert laid-in. No slipcase.

The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

This book brings together key essays and excerpts from the broad spectrum of Frederic Jameson's writings, providing an accessible introduction to the intricacies of his thought and uncovering new and exciting aspects of his work.

The Jameson Reader

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Matthieu Ricard

Trinh Xuan Thuan

A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet

In an incisive dialog, a Buddhist monk trained as a molecular biologist and a leading astrophysicist raised as a Buddhist explore the interconnections that exist between the traditional teachings of Buddhism and the theories of modern-day science as they share new thoughts on the relationship between science and religion. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

The Quantum and the Lotus

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Pennsylvania

After Many a Summer (This Edition Reprint, 1959)

#hardcover #philosophy #plato #slipcase #heritage Slipcase has some wear but book is in excellent condition with no highlighting, writing nor notations

California

Heritage Edition 

The Republic 

#Nietzsche #Cambridge #CambridgeTextsInTheHistoryOfPhilosophy#Philosophy #CambridgeUniversityPress

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Philosophy

The four short works in Untimely Meditations were published by Nietzsche between 1873 and 1876.They deal with such broad topics as the relationship between popular and genuine culture, strategies for cultural reform, the task of philosophy, the nature of education, and the relationship between art, science and life. They also include Nietzsche's earliest statement of his own understanding of human selfhood as a process of endlessly 'becoming who one is'. As Daniel Breazeale shows in his introduction to this new edition of R. J. Hollingdale's translation of the essays, these four early texts are key documents for understanding the development of Nietzsche's thought and clearly anticipate many of the themes of his later writings. Nietzsche himself always cherished his Untimely Meditations and believed that they provide valuable evidence of his 'becoming and self-overcoming' and constitute a 'public pledge' concerning his own distinctive task as a philosopher.

Nietzsche Untimely Meditations

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Printed in 1882 the books has yellowed pages. Binding is has slight crack at the front but still appears right. Front page is slight loose. I didn’t see any markings other than former owners name. Some spotting and yellowing of the pages. See photos. 


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The book delves into the arguments and critiques surrounding the ideas of Robert Ingersoll, a prominent figure known for his skepticism towards religion in the late 19th century. In this book, Weaver examines the perceived mistakes in Ingersoll's arguments and presents responses or counterarguments to them. Through a careful analysis of Ingersoll's views and the criticisms leveled against them, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the debates surrounding religion, secularism, and the role of reason in shaping society. Whether one agrees or disagrees with Ingersoll's perspectives, this book offers valuable insights into the ongoing dialogue between believers and skeptics, shedding light on the complexities of faith, philosophy, and intellectual inquiry.


Mississippi

Complete

Mistakes of Ingersoll and His Answers

Quotes by former Presidents, Activists, authors & famous people.  

1965 printing.  Binding is in great condition.  Name in front.  Stain on edge.  

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Indiana

Encyclopedia of Religious Quotations 

New and unread. Scratches on back of dust jacket. No other issues. 

Dead or Alive?

Today, American "rugged individualism" is in a fight for its life on two battlegrounds: in the policy realm and in the intellectual world of ideas that may lead to new policies. In this book, the authors look at the political context in which rugged individualism flourishes or declines and offer a balanced assessment of its future prospects. They outline its path from its founding--marked by the Declaration of Independence--to today, focusing on different periods in our history when rugged individualism was thriving or was under attack. The authors ultimately look with some optimism toward new frontiers of the twenty-first century that may nourish rugged individualism. They assert that we cannot tip the delicate balance between equality and liberty so heavily in favor of equality that there is no liberty left for individual Americans to enjoy.

Rugged Individualism

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This is a new reprint of a well-known old classic in philosophy/ occult/ religious studies. It’s almost 600 pages. If you familiar with the book then you know it is priced here for much less than the original. Part of that discount (I think) is because there are no page numbers. But between the pg numbers which sre listed in the table of contents (see pictures) + the intelligence of anyone who is considering this work, there should be no problem navigating it.

I ship quickly and carefully. This is my last copy for awhile.

Oregon

Science

The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P Hall- new!

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The Two Discourses and the Social Contract

Individualist and communitarian. Anarchist and totalitarian. Classicist and romanticist. Progressive and reactionary. Since the eighteenth century, Jean-Jacques Rousseau has been said to be all of these things. Few philosophers have been the subject of as much or as intense debate, yet almost everyone agrees that Rousseau is among the most important and influential thinkers in the history of political philosophy. This new edition of his major political writings, published in the year of the three-hundredth anniversary of his birth, renews attention to the perennial importance of Rousseau’s work. The book brings together superb new translations by renowned Rousseau scholar John T. Scott of three of Rousseau’s works: the Discourse on the Sciences and Arts, the Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality Among Men, and On the Social Contract. The two Discourses show Rousseau developing his well-known conception of the natural goodness of man and the problems posed by life in society. With the Social Contract, Rousseau became the first major thinker to argue that democracy is the only legitimate form of political organization. Scott’s extensive introduction enhances our understanding of these foundational writings, providing background information, social and historical context, and guidance for interpreting the works. Throughout, translation and editorial notes clarify ideas and terms that might not be immediately familiar to most readers. The three works collected in The Major Political Writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau represent an important contribution to eighteenth-century political theory that has exerted an extensive influence on generations of thinkers, beginning with the leaders of the French Revolution and continuing to the present day. The new translations on offer here will be welcomed by a wide readership of both Rousseau scholars and readers with a general interest in political thought.

The Major Political Writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Kurma Mahapurana, hardcover. With an Exhaustive Introduction , Sanskrit Text, English Translation, Scholarly Notes and Index of Verses.

Texas

Kurma Mahapurana, scholarly notes and Index of Verses

Héctor García

Francesc Miralles

Small stain on the back of the sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Los Angeles Times bestseller * More than 1.5 million copies sold

"Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai." ―Business Insider
 
"One of the unintended--yet positive--consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life." ―Forbes

*And from the same authors, don't miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie--about making the most of every moment in your life.*

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Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) and bring meaning and joy to all your days.

"Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years." --Japanese proverb
 
According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai--a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world's longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai--where what you love, what you're good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap--means that each day is infused with meaning. It's the reason we get up in the morning. It's also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there's no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they've found a real purpose in life--the happiness of always being busy.

In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds--one of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and--their best-kept secret--how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day?

A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

Ikigai

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Critique of Judgement

Shane Claiborne

Jim Wallis

South Carolina

Living As an Ordinary Radical

A founding member of The Simple Way, a radical faith community in North Philadelphia, describes an authentic faith rooted in belief, action, and love, offering an invitation into the movement that begins inside each individual and extends into a broken world. Original. 20,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

The Irresistible Revolution

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Michael Puett

Christine Gross-Loh

This paperback explores what Chinese philosophers can teach us about the good life…a few of the pages have some highlighting, but this intriguing book is in readable, good pre-owned condition.

What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us about the Good Life

For the first time an award-winning Harvard professor shares his wildly popular course on classical Chinese philosophy, showing you how these ancient ideas can guide you on the path to a good life today.

The Path

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Robert Nozick

Philosophical Meditations

One of this century's most original philosophical thinkers, Nozick brilliantly renews Socrates's quest to uncover the life that is worth living. In brave and moving meditations on love, creativity, happiness, sexuality, parents and children, the Holocaust, religious faith, politics, and wisdom, The Examined Life brings philosophy back to its preeminent subject, the things that matter most.

We join in Nozick's reflections, weighing our experiences and judgments alongside those of past thinkers, to embark upon our own voyages of understanding and change.

Examined Life

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Aaron James

A Theory

A philosophy professor describes the elements that can combine to make someone behave in an unbelievably disturbing and stress-causing manner and offers practical concepts to help develop constructive ways of dealing with these people and the problems they pose. 40,000 first printing.

Assholes

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Alan W. Watts

This book is in excellent condition, with very little wear with no creasing or folds.

Expanded Edition

The author of The Wisdom of Insecurity and The Way of Zen draws upon a variety of religious traditions to explore Taoism, living in the present moment, and more In this collection of writings, including nine new chapters never before available in book form, Alan Watts displays the intelligence, playfulness of thought, and simplicity of language that has made him so perennially popular as an interpreter of Eastern thought for Westerners. He draws on a variety of religious traditions, and covers topics such as the challenge of seeing one's life “just as it is,” the Taoist approach to harmonious living, the limits of language in the face of ineffable spiritual truth, and the psychological symbolism of Christian thought. “Life exists only at this very moment, and in this moment it is infinite and eternal. For the present moment is infinitely small; before we can measure it, it has gone, and yet it exists forever. . . . You may believe yourself out of harmony with life and its eternal Now; but you cannot be, for you are life and exist Now.” —from Become What You Are

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