Titoli in Etica e moralità

Un ensayo breve y al mismo tiempo revelador sobre el pensamiento estético en el arte japonés. En él, Tanizaki Junichiro reflexiona sobre el amor por el detalle, el minimalismo, la disciplina y la sutileza que encarna el arte japonés en oposición a la contundencia de lo occidental. Un texto imprescindible para quien quiera empezar a comprender los preceptos del arte nipón.

David Hume es considerado el filósofo en lengua inglesa más importante que jamás haya existido. Sin embargo, en vida se le atacó por su escepticismo religioso, se le llamó el Gran Infiel y se le consideró inapto para instruir a los jóvenes. Adam Smith, en cambio, fue un profesor reverenciado de filosofía moral y a menudo se le ensalza como padre fundador del capitalismo. Lo más asombroso, con todo, es que los dos mantuvieron, según lo define Rasmussen, la amistad más grande que se conoce entre dos filósofos.

Uma filosofia politicamente incorreta é o novo título de Luiz Felipe Pondé para o Guia politicamente incorreto da filosofia, lançado em 2012. Com texto revisitado pelo autor e uma nova introdução, a obra questiona se o pensamento politicamente correto pode fazer mal. De acordo com Pondé, sim. “Antes de tudo, ele nos faz covardes. À medida que ele se torna uma ferramenta jurídica e de linchamento público nas redes sociais, ele começa a devastar a virtude da coragem, sem a qual ninguém diz, pensa ou faz nada que tenha valor a não ser aquilo que for ‘correto’.”

In the summer of 2020, angry citizens took to the streets of Minneapolis after a recording of the murder of George Floyd went viral. They set fire to a police station, destroyed cars and shops, and clashed with police. In the summer of 2023, violent disorder broke out across France after police...

In the 21st century, it is impossible to avoid seeing atrocities. Pictures of grievous death populate the pages of newspapers and aggregators almost daily. Billboards and banner ads for humanitarian organizations routinely feature scenes of famine and forced displacement. With the spread of...

Ética é a matéria-prima de que o Brasil mais se ressente. Embora presente em todos os discursos, é ingrediente em falta no mercado dos interesses. Proliferam em nossos dias os Códigos de Ética para quase todas as profissões e atividades. Mas ao...

Neste volume, Marcelo Carvalho relaciona teoria e experiência, partindo da noção aristotélica de teoria e prática, até chegar a questões contemporâneas, resultantes da mudança operada pela ciência moderna e por Kant na...

Neste volume, Marco Zingano aborda um tema tão antigo quanto a Filosofia: as virtudes morais. E o faz de maneira atualizada, pensando com elegância uma ética das virtudes diante das dificuldades da deontologia e do consequencialismo. Altruísmo, amor, amizade...

Navigate the obstacles of contemporary life and find happiness by following in the footsteps of the classical tradition of Stoicism in this empowering and accessible book written by the founder of the popular The Everyday Stoic account. William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms...

What Socrates’s greatest failure reveals about an ancient question: Can we teach our leaders to be better people? Is good character something that can be taught? In 430 BCE, Socrates set out to teach the vain, power-seeking Athenian statesman Alcibiades how to be a good person—and failed...

In this "compelling scientific detective story," a leading neuroscientist looks for the nature of human kindness in the brains of heroes and psychopaths (Wall Street Journal). At fourteen, Amber could boast of killing her guinea pig, threatening to burn down her home, and seducing men in...

We live in a time of vast changes that include accelerating globalization, mounting quantities of information, the growing hegemony of science and technology, and the clash of civilizations. Those changes call for new ways of learning and thinking in school, business, and the professions. Listen as psychologist Howard Gardner defines the cognitive abilities that will command a premium in the years ahead.

The Values Factor shows you how to create a life in which every minute can be inspiring and fulfilling. The first step is to identify what you find most meaningful - the values in life that are most important to you. Once you understand your own unique values and align your life accordingly, you can achieve fulfillment in every aspect of your life: deepening your loving relationships, creating an inspiring career, establishing financial freedom, and tapping into a rich spiritual life.

Исследователь психологии социальных взаимодействий Роберт Грин, автор бестселлера «48 законов власти», анализирует механизмы человеческих отношений, оказывающих колоссальное влияние на нашу судьбу. Автор рассказывает о 18 особенностях, в той или иной степени присущих каждому человеку; учит, как превращать недостатки в достоинства, противодействовать агрессивности, нарциссизму и заносчивости и не попадаться на уловки манипуляторов, вовремя распознавая токсичные типы личности.

Этот сборник эссе стал последней работой Айн Рэнд, над которым она работала перед смертью в 1982 г. В нем она обобщает и отстаивает свои философские взгляды, которые легли в основу ее бестселлеров «Атлант расправил плечи» и «Источник». Согласно ее идеям, разум — это не просто отличительная, но фундаментальная черта человека, благодаря которой он выживает.

Experience the profound calm and iron discipline of historical Edo Japan in this immersive day-in-the-life meditation. Whether you are seeking a grounded escape during a stressful commute or searching for tranquil focus to wind down before sleep, step into the measured footsteps of a mid-ranking...

Trade exhausting cleverness for genuine emotional maturity in this reflective self-help journey toward true inner depth. Perfect for your quiet morning commute, this grounded exploration speaks directly to highly functioning adults who suspect they are missing something profound. Stop settling...

Uncover the forgotten food history and ancient ethical philosophy driving the global plant-based dietary movement. Perfect for a thoughtful daily commute, this reflective journey travels from the spiritual asceticism of ancient India and Greece to modern environmental activism. See how a...

Navigate the philosophy of social justice by separating equal moral worth from the myth of human sameness. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this grounded exploration dissects the fierce debates surrounding privilege, meritocracy, and human rights. Transform your deep focus time into a...

Explore practical philosophy and world history to find timeless guidance for navigating human suffering and love. Whether you are seeking mindful contemplation on a stressful commute or searching for meaning in a chaotic digital age, this warm, evocative journey connects ancient traditions to...