Zoekresultaten
Resultaat 61 - 79 (van 79)
Averroes' natural philosophy and its reception in the Latin west
The impact of Averroes' natural philosophy on the history of philosophy and science. Ibn Rushd (1126-1198) or Averroes, is widely known as the unrivalled commentator on virtually all works by Aristotle. His commentaries and treatises were used as manuals for understanding Aristotelian philosophy until the Age of the Enlightenment. Both Averroes and the movement commonly known as 'Latin Averroism' have attracted considerable attention from historians of philosophy and science. Whereas most studies...
Non-fictie
Engels | Frans | 272 pagina's (PDF, 1,6 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
John P. Doyle On the borders of being and knowing
some late scholastic thoughts on supertranscendental being
Sylvester Mauro, S.J. (1619-1687) noted that human intellects can grasp what is,what is not, what can be, and what cannot be. The first principle, 'it is not possible that the same thing simultaneously be and not be,' involves them all. The present volume begins with Greeks distinguishing 'being' from 'something' and proceeds to the late Scholastic doctrine of 'supertranscendental being,' which embraces both. On the way is Aristotle's distinction between 'being as being' and 'being as true' and his...
Non-fictie
Engels | 350 pagina's (PDF, 3,7 MB) | Universitaire Pers Leuven, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Elsa Giovanna Simonetti A perfect medium?
oracular divination in the thought of Plutarch
An in-depth analysis of oracular divination in Plutarch's thought. Oracular divination was of special concern for Plutarch of Chaeronea (45-120 AD), Platonic philosopher as well as priest at the oracle of Apollo in Delphi. The peculiar nature of Delphic divination as an (im)perfect intermediary between the material and the immaterial world is fathomed in a thorough study of Plutarch's Delphic dialogues. This in-depth philosophical-conceptual analysis will disclose an original interpretation of oracular...
Non-fictie
Engels | 256 pagina's (PDF, 1,2 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Franco Trabattoni Essays on Plato’s epistemology
An Innovating approach to Plato's philosophy. Through a careful survey of several significant Platonic texts, mainly focussing on the nature of knowledge, Essays on Plato's Epistemology offers the reader a fresh and promising approach to Plato's philosophy as a whole. From the very earliest reception of Plato's philosophy, there has been a conflict between a dogmatic and a sceptical interpretation of his work and thought. Moreover, the two sides are often associated, respectively, with a metaphysical...
Non-fictie
Engels | 336 pagina's (PDF, 1,8 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Magdalena Bieniak The soul-body problem at Paris, ca. 1200-1250
Hugh of St-Cher and his contemporaries
The soul-body problem was among the most controversial issues discussed in 13th century Europe, and it continues to capture much attention today as the quest to understand human identity becomes more and more urgent. What made the discussion about this problem particularly interesting in the scholastic period was the tension between the traditional dualist doctrines and a growing need to affirm the unity of the human being. This debate is frequently interpreted as a conflict between the 'new' philosophy,...
Non-fictie
Engels | Latijn | 264 pagina's (PDF, 5,6 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Everyday life practices of Muslims in Europe
Bijdragen over de dagelijkse gewoonten van moslims in Europa.
Non-fictie
Engels | 234 pagina's (PDF, 1,4 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Kadoc The intimate
polity and the catholic church; laws about life, death and the family in so-called catholic countries
The waning influence of the Catholic church in the ethical and political debate. For centuries the Catholic Church was able to impose her ethical rules in matters related to the intimate, that is, questions concerning life (from its beginning until its end) and the family, in the so-called Catholic countries in Western Europe. When the polity started to introduce legislation that was in opposition to the Catholic ethic, the ecclesiastical authorities and part of the population reacted. The media...
Non-fictie
Engels | 224 pagina's (PDF, 2,1 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Jan Geurtz Addicted to love
the path to self-acceptance and happiness in relationships
In Addicted to Love, Jan Geurtz clearly demonstrates how our search for love and approval stems from a fundamental self-rejection. We try to compensate for this by seeking other people’s appreciation. But this is counterproductive: it actually makes us more insecure and therefore increasingly dependent. This creates an addiction to love, approval and the security of a relationship. As a result, most romantic relationships eventually fail, or – perhaps even worse – are reduced to dreary co-existence...
Non-fictie
Engels | 192 pagina's (ePub2, 1,7 MB) | Ambo|Anthos, Amsterdam | 2017
E-book
Carine Green Stress reset
based on a true story
For years, the Antwerp born and raised Carine Green (34) has been suffering from physical complaints, for which she can't find a solution. That's when she meets a mysterious man, J.P. He claims he's able to help her. She meets up with him and, little by little, he shares his insight with her. It's an insight that will change her life for good as well as the life of anyone who reads this book. The cause of pain, of being unhappy, is revealed and a solution is presented to deal with the physical and...
Fictie
Engels | 108 pagina's (ePub2, 0,6 MB) | Beefcake Publishing, Gent | 2016
E-book
Stichting Nederlandse Orgelmonografieën The profusion of Heaven
the organs of the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam
The two seventeenth-century organs of the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam are world-famous. They form an undisputed climax to organ building in the Netherlands in the Golden Age. This book is the first standard work on this earthly reflection of heavenly harmony. The organs are among the oldest in the Netherlands. The main organ was built in 1655 by the famous organ builder Hans Wolff Schonat. The monumental case was designed by Jacob van Campen, the celebrated architect of the Royal Palace on the Dam....
Non-fictie
Engels | 313 pagina's (ePub2, 22 MB) | Walburg Pers, Zutphen | 2016
E-book
A.T. Vergunst Bridge to Genesis
Aan de hand van kleine gedeelten uit Genesis wordt dit oudtestamentische bijbelboek uitgelegd. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.
Fictie
Engels | ePub2, 0,8 MB | de Banier uitgeverij, Apeldoorn | 2015
E-book
Alfred R. Scheepers A survey of buddhist thought
General in its approach, yet penetrating, this book allows the reader to become acquainted with the highlights of Buddhist philosophy. It not only treats the ideas of the founder of the religion, but follows the development of his thought through the ages. It points out how these ideas were used by the psychologists of the Abhidharma, how they issued in the mystical conceptions of Mahayana. But before all, the book treats the more intellectual notions about time and being as found in the Madhyamaka...
Non-fictie
Engels | 19 pagina's (PDF, 5 MB) | Olive Press, Amsterdam | 2015
E-book
Joop van Hezik Reconsidering Utopia
i have simply asked for permission
Joop van Hezik brings philosophy to life, in more ways than one. He shows that the ideology of `economic growth is the basis of our modern societies and economies, and even of our sustainable development policies. In this ideology people and nature seem to be merely instruments for economic growth. This results in destruction and the failure of sustainable development policies at all geographical levels. As Van Hezik clearly demonstrates, we need utopian thinking to reflect on the real values of...
Non-fictie
Engels | 221 pagina's (ePub2, 0,9 MB) | Studio nonfiXe, Vught | 2014
E-book
Fate, providence and moral responsibility in ancient, medieval and early modern thought
studies in honour of Carlos Steel
Essays on key moments in the intellectual history of the West. This book forms a major contribution to the discussion on fate, providence and moral responsibility in Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Early Modern times. Through 37 original papers, renowned scholars from many different countries, as well as a number of young and promising researchers, write the history of the philosophical problems of freedom and determinism since its origins in pre-socratic philosophy up to the seventeenth century....
Non-fictie
Engels | Frans | PDF | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2014
E-book
Katrien Schaubroeck The normativity of what we care about
a love-based theory of practical reasons
A love-based reason theory as a new perspective in the debate on practical reasons. Reasons and obligations pervade our lives. The alarm clock gives us a reason to get up in the morning, the expectations of colleagues or clients give us a reason to do our jobs well, the misery in developing countries gives us a reason to donate money to Oxfam, a headache gives us a reason to take an aspirin. Looking for unity in variety, philosophers wonder why a consideration counts as a reason to do something....
Non-fictie
Engels | 207 pagina's (PDF) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2013
E-book
A.T. Vergunst Bridge to Mark
In Bridge to Mark, the Gospel according to Mark is connected to you. By very simply explaining what it says, I have tried to get the message as close to you as possible. The book contains short pieces to felect on. It is the message of salvation. Your pastor A.T. Vergunst, Carterton, New Zealand Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie
Fictie | Non-fictie
Engels | ePub2, 0,3 MB | Erdee Media Groep – Uitgeverij de Banier, Apeldoorn | 2012
E-book
Henrico de Gandavo Syncategoremata
Henrico de Gandavo adscripta
The Stadsbibliotheek of Brugge houses a manuscript (ms. 510, f. 227ra-237vb) that holds a short logical text on the Syncategoremata, e.g. words that are not subjects or predicates in proposition. In this manuscript the text is ascribed to Henry of Ghent, who was a leading thinker of the second half of the thirteenth century. The highly interesting text contains some typical themes of Henry of Ghent, e.g. the distinction between esse essentiae and esse existentiae, which further supports the attribution...
Non-fictie
Engels | Latijn | 160 pagina's (PDF, 2,7 MB) | Universitaire Pers Leuven, Leuven | 2011
E-book
Hans Peter Roel Qi
the journey of your life
"Qi, The Journey of Your Life In this exciting and gripping book, Qi, The Journey of Your Life, we meet a stressed businessman, Peter. He seems to have it all, but inside he only has chaos. To make sure he doesn't get burned out, Peter has to change his life drastically. In a Buddhist monastery, up high in the Himalayas, he learns about the universal power of Qi. Qi is an ancient secret of the monastery. In order to successfully learn about Qi and its powers, Peter must endure life in the monastery...
Non-fictie
Engels | ePub2, 0,6 MB | NEXT Company, Baarn | 2011
E-book
Gerard D.C. Kuiken The original Gita
comments and word-for-word Sanskrit translations
The original gita Comments and Word-for-Word Sanskrit Translations Available in English for the first time, The Original Gita focuses on the basic philosophical and practical essentials of life and living. The questions:What is thought? What is space-time? What is life-death? are examined to give a foundation for the understanding of the Gita. The author comments on the 209 verses of The Original Gita, and a Sanskrit-to-English word-for-word translation is given of the 319 verses in the classic Bhagavad...
Non-fictie
Engels | 192 pagina's (ePub2, 0,4 MB) | SU De Ronde Tafel, 's-Gravenhage | 2010
E-book
Voor e-reader