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  • Leviathan

    by Thomas Hobbes ...
    'The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short'Written during the chaos of the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan asks how, in a world of violence and horror, can we stop ourselves from descending into anarchy? Hobbes' case for a 'common-wealth' under a powerful sovereign - or 'Leviathan' - to enforce security and the rule of law, shocked his contemporaries, and his book was ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

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  • Ideas of Education

    Philosophy and politics from Plato to Dewey

    Edited by Christopher Brooke, Elizabeth Frazer ...
    There has always been a strong relationship between education and philosophy - especially political philosophy. Renewed concern about the importance and efficacy of political education has revived key questions about the connections between the power to govern, and the power to educate. Although these themes are not always prominent in commentaries, political writings have often been very deeply ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Europe in the Central Middle Ages

    962-1154

    by Christopher Brooke ...
    Series series General History of Europe
    This wide-ranging introduction to medieval Europe has been updated and revised. In his popular survey Brooke explores the variety of human experience in the period. He looks at society, economy, religious life and popular religion, learning, culture, as well as political events; the rise of the Normans and the heyday of the medieval Empire. For the new edition there is increased coverage of the ... Read more

    $98.99 USD

  • Rousseau, the Age of Enlightenment, and Their Legacies

    by Robert Wokler ...
    Robert Wokler was one of the world's leading experts on Rousseau and the Enlightenment, but some of his best work was published in the form of widely scattered and difficult-to-find essays. This book collects for the first time a representative selection of his most important essays on Rousseau and the legacy of Enlightenment political thought. These essays concern many of the great themes of the ... Read more

    $50.39 USD

  • Philosophic Pride

    Stoicism and Political Thought from Lipsius to Rousseau

    by Christopher Brooke ...
    Philosophic Pride is the first full-scale look at the essential place of Stoicism in the foundations of modern political thought. Spanning the period from Justus Lipsius's Politics in 1589 to Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile in 1762, and concentrating on arguments originating from England, France, and the Netherlands, the book considers how political writers of the period engaged with the ideas of ... Read more

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  • The Game of Logic

    by Lewis Carroll ...
    Transforming the complexities of formal logic into an engaging pastime, this book introduces a board game designed to teach the rules of clear thinking. Through the use of counters and diagrams, the reader learns to navigate the pitfalls of fallacious reasoning and embrace the clarity of valid arguments. It is a masterful example of how education can be seamlessly integrated with entertainment and ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Beowulf

    by Anonymous, John Mitchell Kemble ...
    "Beowulf" is a timeless epic that transports readers to a world of heroism and monsters. Written over a thousand years ago, this Old English poem tells the story of Beowulf, a brave warrior who battles the fearsome creature Grendel, a monstrous mother, and a fire-breathing dragon.As Beowulf faces these supernatural foes, the poem explores themes of valor, honor, and the human spirit's capacity for ... Read more

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  • Moby-Dick or, The Whale

    by Herman Melville ...
    Moby-Dick or, The Whale - Herman Melville - Moby Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by American writer Herman Melville, published in 1851 during the period of the American Renaissance. Sailor Ishmael tells the story of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaler Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, the white whale that on the previous whaling voyage bit off Ahab's leg at the knee. The writing ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • The Practice and Science of Drawing

    by Harold Speed ...
    Harold Speed’s *The Practice and Science of Drawing* stands as a timeless bridge between artistic intuition and disciplined technique, offering readers a rare blend of classical wisdom and practical instruction. This book is not just about learning how to draw—it is about understanding why drawing works. Speed carefully unravels the deeper principles behind line, tone, rhythm, and composition, ... Read more

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  • Household Tales by Brothers Grimm

    Enriched edition. Enchanted Narratives: Themes and Symbols in Classic European Folklore

    by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Liam Mercer ...
    Translated by Alfred William Mrs. Hunt ...
    Delve into the rich tapestry of folklore with *Household Tales by Brothers Grimm*, a seminal collection that captures the enduring allure and profound wisdom encapsulated in fairy tales. These timeless narratives, ranging from the well-trodden paths of enchanted forests to the enigmatic realms of ancient castles, present a varied landscape of moral quandaries and fantastical adventures. The Grimm ... Read more

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  • The Politics: A Treatise On Government

    by Aristotle ...
    Politics is a work of political philosophy by Aristotle, a 4th-century BC Greek philosopher.Man is naturally a political animal” is it possible for a state to achieve the ideal state of governance, one that creates utmost happiness for its citizens? Are we right in considering democracy as the best form of government? In fact, why have a government at all? Aristotle answers these questions, and ... Read more

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  • Plato: The Complete Works (31 Books)

    by Plato ...
    Translated by Benjamin Jowett ...
    Plato (428/427–348/347 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and mathematician of the Classic Age who founded the Academy of Athens. Noted as a student of Socrates, Plato has distinguished himself as one of the founders of Western philosophy by recording the teachings of his master and his own philosophies in 35 dialogues and 13 letters (some are disputed as spurious). This collection contains the ... Read more

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