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Written in a conversational, easy-to-follow format that makes the concepts easy to understand, Western Philosophy in Simple German explores the main traditions of Western philosophers from Aristotle to Descartes, and from Kant to Nietzsche.

Dive into the enchanting world of algebra with Mary Everest Booles Philosophy and Fun of Algebra. Born in England and married to the renowned mathematician George Boole, Mary was an influential educator who dedicated her life to teaching mathematics. This delightful book is crafted especially for children, introducing them to the fundamentals of algebra and logic through engaging stories and anecdotes, often drawing from biblical sources. Boole defines algebra as a method of solving problems by honest confession of one’s ignorance, inviting readers to explore the concepts of logic with a ...

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR Southwest Review Electric Literature Perfect for fans of Barbarian Days, this memoir in essays follows one man's decade-long quest to uncover the hidden meaning of skateboarding, and explores how this search led unexpectedly to insights on marriage...

Like many people, you’ve probably asked some of these questions when you were younger or maybe recently. Well, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover the interesting and maybe slightly bizarre origins of the strange things we do. In Wonder Why? Fascinating Stories, Curious Facts, and Answers About the Mysteries of Science, History, Pop Culture, and Traditions Around the World cover 55 of the most regularly asked questions with fascinating origin stories.

Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? In this lively and amusing exploration of the various puzzles that surround swearing, philosopher Rebecca Roache argues that what makes swearing offensive is not really the words at all: the offensiveness lies in what we don't say. The unspoken—and usually unconscious—inferences that speakers and listeners make about each other are key to explaining swearwords' capacity to shock.

The Mike and Mark History Experience is a fast-paced, funny, deeply curious dive into the wildest corners of world history. Hosted by Mike — the analytical Aussie with razor-sharp insights — and Mark — the big-hearted American who feels everything loudly — the show blends storytelling, banter, and surprising historical twists to keep adults entertained while actually learning something.Each episode takes you on a journey across centuries: forgotten empires, misunderstood revolutions, scandalous political moments, weird cultural rituals, and the people who changed the world in ways no ...

What do you get when two theologians walk into a podcast? A lot more fun than you'd expect. Whether you're a lifelong student of Scripture or just curious about the deeper stuff, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug will challenge your thinking, strengthen your faith, and prove once and for all that Theology is Fun.

Be on the winning team or dominate solo with fun questions for smart kids and adults in the best family-friendly trivia book ever. Learn while you laugh and play; put your knowledge to the test! Boost your critical thinking while engaging with the family and benefit from a higher IQ. Bring your family together with 99 family-friendly fun facts, trivia questions, and answers for memorable moments.

This audiobook is your guide to learning philosophy without crying, sounding smart without being a menace to society, and asking big questions without falling into a spiral of despair (unless you're into that, in which case, proceed).

The Sickness Unto Death, and Other Fun Danish Party Games: Kierkegaard Without the Prozac is your gloriously sarcastic, brutally insightful, and occasionally soul-crushing guide to philosophy’s original sadboy, Søren Kierkegaard. Tired of listening to philosophy that feels like intellectual sandpaper? This book unpacks Kierkegaard’s anxiety-fueled, despair-drenched theology with the humor and honesty it desperately needs.

A narrative play RPG podcast set in post-climate catastrophe New York City, in the year 2101. With Jenn de la Vega, Nick Guercio, Shannon Odell, and Bijan Stephen. GM'd by Mike Rugnetta with troublemaker Taylor Moore.

Conversations between David Deutsch and Lulie Tanett about topics ranging from emotions, AGI, reason and fun. Epistemology applied to everything. ”Reason Is Fun” is the idea that what is rational is the same as what is fun – that the fields of epistemology, morality and enjoyment are all deeply interconnected and compatible.

Do you ever ask yourself what you can do to experience the richest, most amazing moment? I recommend this question because it leads inevitably to other questions that are exciting to ask and to answer. This is an audiobook to help you extract more potency, value, and juice from every day moments to create extraordinary moments.