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One troubling trend amongst people today is the belief in "Luck". If you ask "What is Luck?" giving the impression you never heard of it before they are at a loss of words to explain what exactly "Luck" is. They've never actually thought about it but just believed that it existed. First we must know what luck is before we can come to classify it, if it exists.

Wie gewinne ich ein Streitgespräch? Unter den deutschen Philosophen nimmt Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860) die Rolle eines Idealisten ein, der von Platon und Kant zu seiner eigenen Erkenntnistheorie fand. Wie man aus Streitgesprächen als Sieger hervorgeht, das ist das Kernthema des vorliegenden Werkes. Eristische Dialektik, das ist die Technik des Diskutierens, und mit seinen 38 rhetorischen Kunstgriffen, die Schopenhauer präsentiert, soll jede Debatte gewonnen werden können. Gefunden wurde das fertige Manuskript ohne Überschriften im Nachlass Schopenhauers.

La característica más específica de nuestra especie, la que nos diferencia del resto de los animales, es la capacidad de aprender y usar lenguas, y para ello es necesario que cuente con un cerebro lleno de palabras. Desde que nos despertamos hasta que nos acostamos vivimos, convivimos y nos comunicamos a través de las palabras.

A particular form of AI is now embedded in our tech, our infrastructure, and our lives. How did it get there? Where and why should we be concerned? And what should we do now? The Shortcut: Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us provides an accessible yet probing exposure of AI in its prevalent form today, proposing a new narrative to connect and make sense of events that have happened in the recent tumultuous past, and enabling us to think soberly about the road ahead.

Nesta obra, Nietzsche investiga o alcance efetivo da linguagem, sobre a qual se assenta todo o conhecimento da civilização ocidental. Para ele, a confiança do homem moderno no poder das palavras se funda no esquecimento de algo que era evidente quando as criou: elas são apenas uma metáfora para as coisas e jamais poderiam encarnar o seu significado.Esta obra foi ditada pelo autor a um amigo no verão de 1873, mas só foi publicada após a sua morte. A presente edição contém ainda uma seleta oportuna de Fragmentos póstumos.

In an age of information overload, the real competitive edge is clarity. This guide distills the proven reasoning strategies that philosophers, data scientists, and world-class strategists rely on—then packages them into 100 bite-size methods that locks the idea in your memory.

Truth before Logic explores the provocative implications of the claim that “you can only find truth with logic if you have already found truth without it.” Chesterton counters the sterile, truncated worldview of scientism with an appeal to a deep awareness in the heart and mind without which there would be neither science nor religion.

Modern life is hectic and it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. This book is a reminder to pause and reconnect with deeper meaning behind your actions. This book shares wisdom from ancient philosophers in a relatable way. Their revelations offer a fresh perspective on today's challenges and those you'll face tomorrow.

Balancogic constitutes a rational yet aesthetically rich realm of thought. From birth to death, from nothingness to existence, from individual to cosmos—all things seek their position within this eternal circulation.

25-year veteran executive coach, Dr Martin Kettelhut challenges long-held beliefs about leadership in his groundbreaking book, "Leadership as Relation." Traditionally, we've viewed leaders as inherently different - equipped with unique styles and traits. However, this perspective overlooks a crucial aspect: leadership is not a solo endeavor; it’s a shared, evolving journey. Dr. Kettelhut demonstrates that the crisis in modern leadership - characterized by disconnection, disproportionate responsibility, and corrupt agendas - stems from this outdated individualist viewpoint.

Revisitando tudo o que pensávamos saber sobre linguagem, este livro revolucionário apresenta um ponto de vista totalmente original para explicar o surgimento dessa que talvez seja nossa maior conquista. Uma história tão notável quanto a da origem da vida. Embora suas ramificações alcancem tudo que fazemos, a linguagem é ainda profundamente intrigante. O que há no cérebro humano que a torna possível? Como é que simples sons e gestos podem transmitir significado? Por que não falamos todos a mesma língua?

El brillante sistema metafísico de Spinoza no se deriva de la realidad ni de la experiencia. Partiendo de unos supuestos básicos, y a través de una serie de pruebas presentadas al estilo de la geometría, construye un universo que es también Dios, una sola cosa...

¿Alguna vez has sentido miedo al hablar en público? ¿Has tenido esa sensación de no ser capaz de decir todo lo que quieres? ¿Te pones rojo, te sudan las manos, te tiemblan la cara y las rodillas, etc.? Pues no eres el único, somos muchos los que hemos sufrido esa experiencia, pero ya...

Un elogio del poder de la palabra y de cómo lo que decimos puede tener resultados tangibles En estos tiempos en el que los nervios y las emociones se encuentran a flor de piel, este libro surge con un propósito filosófico-político: pensar con los lectores sobre...

Tres de los cuatro hermanos varones de Ludwig Wittgenstein –a cual más brillante– acabarían por suicidarse, una posibilidad que contempló el propio Ludwig varias veces a lo largo de su vida. Afortunadamente, quien estaba destinado a ser el miembro útil de una...

This isn’t another generic self help or self improvement book. Critical Thinking for Go-Getters gives you the decision making frameworks and problem solving strategies for leaders who rise to challenges and take control. You’ll learn how to think sharper, act faster, and make confident choices you can trust.

Эристика, или Искусство побеждать в спорах — труд немецкого философа Артура Шопенгауэра (нем. Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788–1860). Эристика — наука о правильном ведении спора, когда один из собеседников всегда останется при своем мнении, то есть останется правым. Другими выдающимися произведениями А. Шопенгауэра являются "О воле в природе", "О свободе воли", "Об основе морали", "Две основные проблемы этики", "О четверояком корне закона достаточного основания" и "Мир как воля и представление".

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This book explores a new approach to understanding the evolution of mind and consciousness by examining the perceptual abilities of animals and the way they experience their world. It offers a science-based, bottom-up approach to our own conscious worldview by seeing it through the eyes of others. Human ecologist John Schooneveldt emphasizes the role of context in evolution and the way animals internalize and engage with the contextual properties of their world that are meaningful for them.

Master the Art of Smart Choices with Decision Making: An AI’s Guide to 100 Strategies for Choosing Wisely When Human Instinct Fails. This audiobook breaks down complex thinking tools into simple, actionable strategies, helping you make better decisions in every part of life.