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For those who are curious as to the source of inspiration regarding the Eranian religions/civilizations that are featured often throughout my works of fiction, this book is it. Contained therein is the religious texts that I use as a basis for the different forms of Eranianism throughout my stories, in many cases modified from the text itself depending in the story, but always inspired either by a specific story contained here or a certain passage.The...
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Marriage in the 21st century seems at first glance to be a road paved with sharp and painful stones, for men at least. And in many ways this is so. This small book aims to change that, by giving men knowledge that can serve as a strong foundation for navigating marriage in the 21st century. Topics that are covered: The general arrangement of marriage laws. What makes marriage in many cases disadvantageous for men. What women look for in a man...
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This pamphlet discusses the Communist ideology of Marxist-Haedoism. Intended to be an ideology that can help unify the different beliefs of the Proletariat, the goal of this pamphlet is to show that Proletarian liberation from the Bourgeoisie can only occur if the Proletariat comes together as one.
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Many may have wondered, what is man to do with all the conflict that he inflicts upon himself? He wars against his fellow man, on account of difference in shade and color, and these wars and wounds inflicted by said wars linger and fester, until the original sin is forgotten, and all that remains is the pain and anguish of hatred.This work seeks to give the reader a broad understanding over the phenomenon of ethnic conflict, the first section of the...
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This is a collection of Marxist/Communist Theory written by Paul Haedo. This theory primarily covers the Transitionary Socialist State, how it would look like, how it would operate, and how it will help lay the groundwork and foundation towards Communism for the country of The United States of America.The successful liberation of the Proletariat, from the necessity of having to sell their labor power for subsistence wages, the establishment of a massive...
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This book is a guide for those who are frustrated with the direction that their government and state is heading towards, and who wish to do something about it while also remaining in the realm of legality and peace. Inspired by tried and proven methods that time and time again have historically demonstrated effectiveness, Peaceful Resistance is the book for those who want to change their government and state, using only peaceful and legal means.This...
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"This is the first comprehensive guide to Tennyson, containing concise, informative entries on his poetry, his life and the cultural context of his work. Tennyson, the major poet of the Victorian age, lived through most of the nineteenth century, addressed key issues in science, religion, philosophy, politics and aesthetics and knew most of the great Victorians. This user-friendly reference work, designed both for academics and for the general reader,...
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Martin Buber (1878–1965) is known for many influential works in the fields of philosophy of religion and biblical interpretation. His ideas and intellect were globally esteemed, propelled interfaith alliances, and inspired luminaries such as Paul Tillich and Martin Luther King Jr. His books included I and Thou and The Legend of Baal-Shem (Princeton). Leora Batnitzky is the Ronald O. Perelman Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of Religion...
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"The Varieties of Religious Experience is a generous and endlessly insightful book about human nature." - The New York Times
"The most notable of all books in the field of the psychology of religion and probably destined to be the most influential book written on religion in the 20th century." - Psychology today
Published in 1902 and quickly established itself as a classic, this book is a work that opens a new era of thinking. The study made by...
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In this fascinating book, Richard Smoley examines the roles God has played for us and reconciles them with what we today know through science and reason. In the process, he shows that consciousness is the underlying reality beneath everything in the universe. In one of Hinduism's great myths, Shiva plays a dice game with his consort, Parvati, and loses consistently. If he is the greatest god, why does he lose? Through this story, Richard Smoley explores...
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. While in prison awaiting a brutal execution, Boethius produced arguably the most famous work of early medieval philosophy and literature, the celebrated Consolation of Philosophy. In alternating sections of prose and poetry, Boethius describes the circumstances of his rapid fall from the upper echelons of society and power. In a conversation with lady Philosophy,...
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For the millions of Americans who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris's new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology. Waking Up is for the 30 percent of Americans who follow no religion, but who suspect that Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Rumi, and the other saints and sages of history could not have all been epileptics, schizophrenics, or frauds. Throughout the book, Harris argues...
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[2014]
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"Can God be revived in a skeptical age? What would it take to give people a spiritual life more powerful than anything in the past? Deepak Chopra tackles these issues with eloquence and insight in this book. He proposes that God lies at the source of human awareness. Therefore, any person can find the God within that transforms everyday life. God is in trouble. The rise of the militant atheist movement spearheaded by Richard Dawkins signifies, to...
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Death serves as the horizon against which our lives unfold and shapes the choices we make about how to live. In fact, the knowledge of mortality has inspired much of human activity-religion, philosophy, music and visual arts, even scientific endeavors and monumental architecture have all been driven by our understanding of death. Whether viewed as a transition to paradise or punishment, an ultimate separation or ecstatic joining, the end of existence...
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Examines well-known works on Western mysticism and the writings of Asian and Muslim mystics to provide an overview of the "Philosophia Perennis." Includes a "P.S." with a brief biography of Huxley and an article "Belief" which was not included in the original publication.
An inspired gathering of religious writings that reveals the "divine reality" common to all faiths, collected by Aldous Huxley. "The Perennial Philosophy," Huxley writes, "may be...
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