Philosophy

The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam

by Sir. Muhammad Iqbal

The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam is a compilation of lectures delivered by Muhammad Iqbal on Islamic philosophy; it was published in 1930. These lectures were delivered by Iqbal in Madras, Hyderabad,...

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digressive transcendentalism

Migrations, Volume I : Don't Forget to Breathe

by Ashim Shanker

"...he could imagine the Dust spiraling in corners, plotting en masse an elaborate offensive upon those who sought seclusion from the outside Universe. The Dust: it was older than Time, bound by its allegiance...

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"Because the question is, would not give up"

by Przemysław Guzik

A powerful essay on the fall in spirit, to cheer our hearts.

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Deliberative Democracy Basics (sample)

by Hercules Bantas

This guide covers the basics of deliberative democracy by canvassing a spectrum of theories on the subject. It explains what is unique about deliberative theories of democracy, what they all have in common,...

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Habermas

John Rawls and Deliberative Democracy (sample)

by Hercules Bantas

This guide is a clearly written, in-depth analysis of John Rawls' deliberative democracy theory. Covering such important concepts as the idea of public reason and the politicised public sphere, it is an invaluable...

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Jurgen Habermas and Deliberative Democracy (sample)

by Hercules Bantas

Jurgen Habermas is one of the most influential thinkers of our time. This easy to understand guide summarises his theory of deliberative democracy and covers many of the central concepts such as communicative...

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Arunachala Pancharatna

by Ramana Maharshi

A translation of Ramana Maharshi's Arunachala Pancharatna from Sanskrit into English by Miles Wright with comments and a preceding article by him on the practice of Atma-vichara (self-enquiry) as taught by Ramana...

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Atma Vichara

The Chariot to Nibbana (Part I)

by Pa Auk Sayadaw

The method of practicing meditation, based on Visuddhimagga commentary, taught at Pa Auk Tawya Monastery. The method involves several stages of complex and involved practice. Each stage includes detailed analysis...

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4 elements meditation

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Awaken Oh World

by Bhikkhu Revata

“Awaken, Oh World!” Because the author wants to awaken the world that has been soundly sleeping for so long in the dark-room of ignorance, the title of this book is “Awaken, Oh World!” This samsara is...

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Dhamma Talk

Buddhism

Understanding John Rawls: Justice as Fairness (excerpt)

by Hercules Bantas

This guide explains Rawls's concept of 'justice as fairness'. It covers such topics as the two principles of justice, the principle of fairness, and the difference principle, as well as examining some of the...

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The Fundamentals of Buddhism

by Ajahn Panyavaddho

“I’ll start off with fundamentals. The fundamental nature of Buddhism is based on the human being, and what the human being is. The Buddha found there was one fundamental problem…” Ajahn Pannavaddho...

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Dhamma Talk

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Understanding Plato: 'The Symposium' (sample)

by Hercules Bantas

This guide examines Plato's discussion of love in The Symposium. It covers all the speeches, culminating in Alcibiades's drunken homage to Socrates, and examines the moral dimensions Plato attaches to love,...

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Understanding Aristotle: The Virtues (sample)

by Hercules Bantas

This guide examines the virtues in Aristotle's moral theory. It covers moral and intellectual virtues, the doctrine of the mean, and happiness.

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essay guide

Understanding Kant: Concepts and Intuitions (sample)

by Hercules Bantas

This guide examines Kant's theory of knowledge, specifically his arguments for separating human thought into concepts and intuitions. Based on the Critique of Pure Reason, this guide covers his critique of empirical...

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Kant

Understanding Descartes: I am, I exist

by Hercules Bantas

In Meditations on First Philosophy, René Descartes uses rational thought to argue that his essence exists in his thoughts alone. He reasons that the mind and body are distinct and separable, and that the mind,...

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Understanding Freud: The Unconscious Mind

by Hercules Bantas

A concise guide to Freud's theory of the unconscious mind as outlined in his Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis. Topics covered include the role the unconscious plays in 'parapraxes', the dream-works, neurotic...

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Drunken Chaos

by Antonin Januska

Drunken Chaos is a compilation of two epic poems (smaller poetry compilations) called Drunken Poesie and a Chaos Organized. Both collections/poems feature a unique style. The theme of the poems is life progression...

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