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Écrit en 1934, cet essai propose une réflexion dont la profondeur surprend et dont les conclusions restent d’une actualité criante, dans un contexte où la défense des libertés face aux diverses sources d’oppression nécessite une attention permanente.

They will possess the set of powerful character traits that the Sudbury system imbues in those who have spent sufficient time in the program. Above all, they will live an examined life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and fun.

It ought not to be necessary to ask a man if he likes his work. The radiance of his face should tell that. His very buoyancy and pride in his task, his spirit of unbounded enthusiasm and zest ought to show it.

Self-Reliance is an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent American philosopher and essayist from the 19th century. Published in 1841, the essay explores the concept of individualism and the importance of trusting one's own instincts and beliefs. Emerson advocates for the rejection of conformity and societal expectations, encouraging readers to rely on their own intuition and inner convictions. The essay is a powerful call to embrace self-reliance as a means of personal growth and fulfillment, promoting the idea that true wisdom arises from individual experience and authenticity.

N’en déplaise aux adeptes du développement personnel, « être l’auteur de sa vie » n’est pas chose aisée car s’affranchir des déterminismes qui font notre histoire est un long - mais pas impossible ! - chemin vers la liberté. " Être l’auteur de sa vie " est un leitmotiv des ouvrages de développement personnel. La maxime de Pindare, " deviens qui tu es ", se décline partout : titres d’essais, slogans publicitaires, mantras sur les réseaux sociaux.

Dennoch ist und bleibt er optimistisch. Herausforderungen haben die Menschen immer wieder gezwungen, zu wachsen und sich in die nächste Phase ihrer Entwicklung zu begeben, indem sie die Paradigmenwechsel, mit denen sie konfrontiert waren, auf mustergültige Weise bewältigten. Wir befinden uns jetzt in einem Abschnitt, in dem wir in eine neue Phase unserer Entwicklung eintreten müssen, und dieses Mal müssen wir gleichzeitig drei kritische Paradigmenwechsel bewältigen:

Make Life Good is an engaging parable that goes on an inward journey, exploring the true basis of meaning and fulfillment in life. Set against the backdrop of a chance encounter with a homeless man, the story invites individuals to explore topics such as purpose, generosity, priorities, legacy, and even eternity. While walking with Joe on this journey, eyes will be opened, minds will be stirred, and hearts will be touched as the listener is challenged to truly embrace the best that life has to offer.

In this break-through multiple-award winning book, Richard exposes the lies, greed, corruption and inequality upon which the capitalist system is built. We have the power to turn the world upside down and free ourselves from the illusions of capitalism forever.

Ces 14 entretiens entre Edgar Morin et l’éditeur et ami Marc de Smedt éclairent l’histoire récente, les mutations de notre société et abordent des sujets intemporels – le désir, l’approche de la mort, la création.

Ein zeitloser Klassiker in einer Neuauflage für moderne Hörerinnen und Hörer. "Walden" ist das Hauptwerk von Henry David Thoreau, einem der einflussreichsten amerikanischen Denker des 19. In diesem Buch stellt Thoreau seine tiefgründigen Gedanken über die Natur, die Gesellschaft und den Sinn des menschlichen Lebens dar. "Walden" gilt als Schlüsselwerk des amerikanischen Transzendentalismus. Hauptthema des Buches sind die zwei Jahre, zwei Monate und zwei Tage, die Thoreau allein in einer selbstgebauten Hütte am Walden-See in einem Wald verbrachte, der seinem Freund und Mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson gehörte.

わたしは、個人が喜んで株式や投資信託などを買う環境を創れれば、日本経済の風景を一気に変えられると考えています。多くの国民が株式や投資信託を持つ国では、株価が上がれば、個人の資産価値が上がり、生活にゆとりが出ます。

James Bailey was unemployed, heartbroken, and questioning his purpose on the planet. In desperate search of an answer, he decided to write to luminaries from all fields and ask one simple question: What is the meaning of life? Then he waited. Slowly but surely their responses arrived through his letterbox. From entrepreneurs and environmentalists, to artists, authors and adventurers, this book gathers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on what it means to be human. With over one hundred enlightening responses, it's more than just a collection of letters; it's a roadmap to finding your own path.

"A Plea for Voluntaryism" by Auberon Herbert is a passionate advocacy for a society based entirely on voluntary cooperation and free association, without any form of coercion or compulsion. Herbert argues that all human interactions, whether economic, social, or political, should be based on mutual consent and voluntary agreements among individuals. He critiques the use of state force and intervention, asserting that such actions violate individual liberty and hinder genuine progress and prosperity.

Mit dem "Philebos" liefert Platon eine der frühesten ausführlichen Untersuchungen zur Lust in der abendländischen Philosophie. Zwar ist ihm, wie er in dem Dialog herausarbeitet, die Lust nicht das höchste Gut des menschlichen Lebens, aber als ein notwendiger Teil dessen ist sie gleichwohl nicht daraus wegzudenken. Grundlage von Platons systematischer Untersuchung zur Lust ist das in der Antike bereits zu Platons Zeit weithin bekannte physiologische Modell der Gemischtheit von Lust und Unlust.

世の中は毎日、たくさんのニュースであふれています。経済、政治、国際……分野はいろいろありますが、最も身近なのが事件や事故に関連するニュースではないでしょうか。

Макс Штирнер (1806–1856) – немецкий философ, долгое время был последователем Георга Гегеля и его учеников – младогегельянцев. Считается основателем философии индивидуалистического анархизма и предшественником экзистенциализма и постмодернизма. Многие его идеи позже заимствовал Фридрих Ницше. Основной труд Макса Штирнера Единственный и его собственность представляет собой радикальную критику христианства, национализма и морали, с одной стороны, а с другой – гуманизма, либерализма и социализма.

La morale esiste da molto prima che si parlasse di Dio, di religione o filosofia. La sua storia è, anzitutto, il frutto di un processo di selezione naturale. Questo libro risale allora fino agli albori dell’umanità: nelle foreste dell’Africa orientale che, 5 milioni di anni fa, diradano per effetto dei cambiamenti climatici. Tra gli ominidi che scendono dagli alberi ci sono anche i nostri antenati, che si adattano agli spazi aperti organizzandosi in gruppi estesi.

Güneşin sevecen bir oyunuyla canlanan korkuluğun, hem çocukları hem erişkinleri felsefenin büyülü dünyasına çeken ilginç masalı. Bilkent Üniversitesinde öğretim görevlisi olan Miandji, bu kitabında hem akıcı diliyle çocukların severek okuyacağı, hem de çocukları soru sormaya ve felsefeye yönlendiren bir masal kuruyor. Felsefi boyutuyla Küçük Kara Balık, Küçük Prens vb. kitaplarda olduğu gibi, büyüklerin de ilgiyle okuyabilecekleri bir masal bu.

Hüseyin Rahmi, detaylı ve isabetli gözlemleriyle kendi düşüncelerini birleştirir romanlarında. Kadınlar Vaizi ve diğer öyküleride hiç değişmeyen cehaleti hicveder. Kullandığı dil ve kurguda da bunu ustaca işler. Gayet iri yapılı karakteremizin adı Şeyh Küçük'tür mesela! Yozlaşmış bireylerin düştüğü durumla yüzleşiriz Gürpınar'ın ironik bakışında. Kitabı seslendiren usta oyuncu, sevgili ağabeyimiz Bülent Yıldıran'ı da bu kayıttan hemen sonra sonsuzluğa uğurladık. Ne gam, kaleminizle ve sesinizle bu anda burada bizimlesiniz!

Another in a series (including From the Top, Roughneck Grace, Million Billion, and Peaceful Persistence) of collected brief essays by New York Times best-selling author and humorist Michael Perry.