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"So wenig als möglich sitzen; keinem Gedanken Glauben schenken, der nicht im Freien geboren ist und bei freier Bewegung, in dem nicht auch die Muskeln ein Fest feiern!" Der Philosoph Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) war kein Mann des Schreibtischs. Er hielt es nur dort aus, wo es Wanderwege gab: am Meer oder in den Bergen, "wo selbst die Wege nachdenklich werden". Seine Gedankengänge dagegen führten ihn in wegloses Gelände. Vorbei an schwindelerregenden Abgründen, in völlige Einsamkeit und schließlich in die Region der Gipfel und des ewigen Eises.

Discover the essentials of political philosophy with selected quotes from the greatest thinkers: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Niccolò Machiavelli, and the Chinese general Sun Tzu, author of "The Art of War". This careful compilation summarizes the great masters' fundamental ideas and provides you with a concise understanding of their thought and inspiring new ideas to make up your own thinking and build more precise arguments.

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for "Walden, or Life in the woods", the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature. His political works and theory of civil disobedience have influenced the thoughts and actions of many prominent figures, such as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ever wondered how criminal investigators persuade others to reveal their secrets? Or perhaps your personal or professional life could benefit from more open, trusting interactions? Whatever it may be, 'Unlocking Secrets' provides the answers you need to harness your interpersonal and communication skills to get others to open up and talk. Through real-life examples, Dr David Craig shows how these skills can be applied in everyday life, whilst divulging some of the most enhanced psychological methods used in the world of covert operations.

Nietzsche is a major figure in Western philosophy. His work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Nietzsche's writings borders on the poetic; his aphorisms are particularly well-known for conveying all the radicalism of his thinking in an intense but light, sometimes amusing manner.

Sir Francis Bacon had a tremendous impact on science and philosophy during the scientific revolution in XVIIth-century England. He was the first to argue for a skeptical and methodical approach in science, based on careful observation of events in nature, and founded on induction. His work, firmly grounded in empiricism to prevent projection of one's preferred hypothesis, made him the father of scientific method. This was a groundbreaking turn of events at the time, and is still the basis of the scientific framework today.

The emperor Nero's reign is one weird tale of sexual depravity and extravagant sadism. He was a gifted musician, and is said to have given great concerts of which attendance was compulsory; women were said to have given birth during the performance, and men were driven to fake death to escape. Nero kicked his pregnant wife to death and then had a young boy castrated to replace her as his spouse; then, during the great fire of Rome, he is said to have played the lyre to emphasize the beauty of the destruction. His eccentricities are a continuation of the tradition of his predecessors, only more perverted; Suetonius' account portray a strange man in strange times.

Durante más de medio siglo y hasta su abolición en 1991, el Comité para la Seguridad del Estado (KGB), conocido también en el mundo del espionaje como ‘El Centro', dirigió una auténtica guerra de espías desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta el fin de la Guerra Fría. Pero no solo el KGB significaba el enemigo para la CIA o el MI6, sino también el terror para miles de ciudadanos de la antigua Unión Soviética. El 'escudo y la espada' (símbolo del KGB) a través de sus agentes y espías fueron sin duda alguna la vanguardia de la defensa de unos valores que dejaron de serlo abruptamente en 1991.

De vijfjarige Milad Salama is met zijn klas op schoolreisje naar een speelparadijs vlak bij Jeruzalem als de schoolbus in botsing komt met een vrachtwagen en in brand vliegt. De Palestijn Abed raakt verstrikt in een bureaucratisch doolhof. Hij bevindt zich aan de verkeerde kant van de muur, heeft niet het vereiste identiteitsbewijs om de militaire controleposten te passeren en kan Jeruzalem niet in. Hij heeft geen idee waar zijn zoon is.

Navigating lesbian life? From tackling Lesbian Bed Death and strap-ons to handling workplace microaggressions and discovering your second family, Helen Scott, your lipstick femme in chief, is here to lead the way to Gay Town. Dive into this part-memoir, part-guide, and embrace the the highs and lows of navigating lesbian life in the modern world. Candid, wise, bold and hilarious - it's time to reclaim the L in LGBTQ+.

Cosa si cela dietro ai grandi complotti? Uno dei più celebri divulgatori scientifici italiani ci aiuta a capire cosa c'è di vero dietro alle storie più incredibili. Dall'omicidio JFK alle scie chimiche, dalla sostituzione di Paul McCartney con un sosia al proliferare di teorie sull'11 settembre: nel mondo attuale, in cui i dati delle persone circolano via internet e casi come quello di Wikileaks sembrano confermare tutta una serie di oscuri disegni, comprendere come funziona la mentalità complottista è a dir poco indispensabile...

While most of us have heard of the likes of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, there is a host of less-famous philosophers who have just as much to say. "400 Quotes from Little-known Philosophers" is a collection of thoughts, observations, and reflections made by those that history hasn’t chosen for the Big League. Spanning the centuries, these quotes are just as fascinating, insightful, and relevant, as those whose names are synonymous with philosophy.

While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 20th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds. "500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 20th Century" is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in history or philosophy.

Was hält die Zukunft für unsere Gesellschaft bereit? Die Publizistin und Autorin Gertrud Höhler wirft einen kritischen Blick auf die Entwicklung der Bundesrepublik im ausgehenden 20. Jahrhundert. "Die Zukunftsgesellschaft" beschäftigt sich mit Themen wie Innovation, Veränderung der Geschlechterrollen, Bildung im Kindesalter und vielem mehr. Höhler stellt durchdachte Analysen und Thesen zu dem politischen und gesellschaftlichen Weg vor, den Deutschland beschreitet.

Plato, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, and Cicero are some of the famous names whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, "700 Quotations from Ancient Philosophy". This group of Greek philosophers, Roman Statesmen and Emperors is responsible for some of the world's best-known quotes, including "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." and "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

"300 Quotes from Idealistic Philosophers" is an incredible collection of quotes from the world's finest Idealistic Philosophers, including German philosophers Immanuel Kant and Arthur Schopenhauer and Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Idealistic philosophy or idealism identifies and describes metaphysical perspectives and argues that reality is identical to human understanding and perception, rejecting the notion of material existence.

Durante más de dos décadas, Wolfang Kaleck ha viajado por el mundo para luchar junto a quienes sufren la injusticia a manos de jugadores poderosos, personas que, antes de la llegada de Kaleck y sus colegas, a menudo disfrutaban de la impunidad.

Die Ehe ist in unserer Gesellschaft unantastbar. Trotz ihrer Institutionalisierung wird sie als Inbegriff der Liebe romantisiert und mythisch verklärt. Dabei verschärft eine Heirat für Frauen oft die Ungleichheit, und sie führt zu finanzieller Abhängigkeit. Die Bestseller-Autorin Emilia Roig blickt hinter die Fassade eines patriarchalen Konstrukts und weist Wege zu einer Revolution der Liebe. Die Ehe normiert Beziehungen und Familie, kontrolliert Sexualität, den Besitz und die Arbeitskraft. Sie ist eine wichtige Stütze des Kapitalismus und lässt uns in binären Geschlechterrollen verharren.

Ist es angebracht, in einer Welt in Schieflage noch Glück zu verspüren? Unbedingt, sagt Constantin Schreiber – und ermutigt uns, der Leichtigkeit Platz zu schenken, ohne der Welt den Rücken zu kehren. Bestseller-Autoutor und Tagesschau-Sprecher Constantin Schreiber sucht und findet in seinem neuen Werk Antworten auf die Frage, wie es sich in Zeiten von Krieg, Klimakrise, Inflation und Pandemie mit dem Glück verhält.

Kranke Psyche, schwere Schuld. Herr Matzke vergewaltigt fünf Frauen, sitzt seit 30 Jahren in Haft, fühlt sich aber unschuldig. Herr Knieriemen missbraucht seine 10-jährige Nichte. Er genoss ihn, diesen Moment, in dem er endlich selbst ohne Angst sein konnte. Frau Krüger, die ihr Baby, den kleinen "Murkel", totgeschlagen hat, will nie wieder Opfer sein – während des Therapiegesprächs zückt sie ein Messer und sticht zu. Die Psychotherapeutin Karoline Klemke erzählt erschütternde Fälle aus Therapiesitzungen im Maßregelvollzug.