books about: enlightenment     books:       Dialectic of Enlightenment (Cultural Memory in the Present)15 reviews Max Horkheimer, Theodor W. Adorno Stanford University Press, 2007 Nothing short of revolutionary Marxist politics aside, Adorno and Horkheimer's staggering critique of post-enlightenment thought takes everything we "civilized" people take for granted and burns it---in front of your kids. The examination of the oft-overlooked philosophy of the Marquis de Sade is especially significant, as it critiques the rogue philosopher while paying him his long-overdue respect as a true man of ...             Seeking Enlightenment... Hat by Hat: A Skeptic's Guide to Religion16 reviews Nevada Barr Berkley Trade, 2004 So easy to relate to I've read all Nevada Barr's books not so much for their stories/plots but because I love Ms. Barr's, and her protagonist Anna Pigeon's, attitudes and views on life. I first took it out of the library, read it twice, and then decided I wanted my own copy so I could reread it whenever I wanted. For me, this book is about Ms. Barr's journey to reconcile and integrate spirituality, without ...             Touching Enlightenment: Finding Realization in the Body8 reviews Reginald A. Ray Sounds True, Incorporated, 2008 Please ignore the Publisher's Weekly review I strongly echo the sentiments in Mr. Bucher's review. This is an important book. Mr. Ray appears to be a rare example of someone who is both a serious scholar and a deep practitioner. By the latter, I mean someone who is not just talking about the realization that is contemplated by Buddhist philosophy as an intellectual exercise, but who has experienced it personally through his practice. ...             The Enlightenment: The Rise of Modern Paganism (Vol. 1) (v. 1)10 reviews Peter Gay W. W. Norton & Company, 1995 Extremely Authoritative and Well-Done A magnificent, thorough, and long book (419 pages), impeccably documented, the first volume of two. A "must read" for anyone interested in the Enlightenment. The "cheerleaders" of the Enlightenment, from all over Europe, called themselves the philosophes. For a preview, read the 25 page beginning, "Overture." BOOK ONE: THE APPEAL TO ANTIQUITY CHAPTER ONE: The Useful and Beloved Past ...             The Portable Enlightenment Reader (The Viking Portable Library)7 reviews Penguin (Non-Classics), 1995 OK, so I'm a dilettante - but now a (more) educated one More than forty years ago, when I was a college undergraduate, I ran across several lists books that were recommended reading for anyone who wanted to be truly educated. Those lists invariably included books such as Rousseau's "The Social Contract," The Federalist Papers, Voltaire's "Candide," and many other writings from the Enlightenment era (as well, of course, as other time periods). I ...             The Ultimate Happiness Prescription: 7 Keys to Joy and Enlightenment7 reviews Deepak Chopra Harmony, 2009 Are you in "Pursuit of Happiness?" A guidebook of methods and signposts Happiness in our society is the ultimate good. In the past, strange to say, happiness was perhaps an outcome but not necessarily a goal. Happiness as the ultimate good in society is a recent development and maybe we can consider it an offshoot of hedonism (see Henry Sidgwick, English philosopher who dated from 1838 to 1900 and who wrote extensively on various forms of hedonism including egoistic ...             Everyday Enlightenment: The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth22 reviews Dan Millman Grand Central Publishing, 1999 GOOD LITTLE READ AND WORTH EVERY PENNY TO ME THIS BOOK MAY BE LITTLE BUT IT HAS A LOT OF WISDOM IN IT . THESE BOOKS MAKE YOU STOP AND THINK WHAT IS IMPORTANT AND WHAT IS NOT I LIKE BOOKS THAT GET TO THE POINT INSTEAD OF DRAGGING THINGS OUT TILL YOU GET BORED AND FORGET WHAT YOU ARE READING ABOUT. THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD BUY IT, IT IS WELL WORTH YOUR TIME AND MONEY (DON'T WANT TO TELL TO MUCH BUY IT)             Enlightenment for Idiots: A Novel21 reviews Anne Cushman Three Rivers Press, 2009 An Entertaining and Moving Journey I fell in love with the character Amanda right away. Her challenges and struggles are vividly real and easy to identify with. Her travels through India read like the best travel journal. This book inspired me to look into trying yoga and read up on some Eastern religious thought. The book made me laugh, made me contemplative, and made me cringe (in a good way) all on numerous occasions. I ...             The Enlightenment: A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)2 reviews Margaret C. Jacob Bedford/St. Martin's, 2000 A good survey of the Enlightenment After reading a bunch of these Bedford series in History books for a history class, I have really come to appreciate them. They are all pretty short, smooth reads that give a historical overview of the time, then include selections of documents written during that time related to the topic or whatever. As only having a vague knowledge of such things as the Enlightenment before reading these ...             Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment88 reviews Deepak Chopra HarperOne, 2008 The Buddha A Story of Enlightenment If the Buddha had a business manager he would have probably written a lot of books, gone on speaking tours, and in general, collected a lot of cash for his money generating movement. Because he didn't do this, we know about him today, and are able to find peace through his teachings. Mr. Chopra writes about a man who found enlightenment and refused to write the books and go on the speaking ...             Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies9 reviews Dean Sluyter Three Rivers Press, 2005 A terrific book and a way fun read! Cinema Nirvana is a terrific book and a way fun read. I want to go over some of it again because it is quite thought provoking for me. I got a non-New-Age-Oh-Wow-How-Cosmic-Dude look at roots of some of my own beliefs and practices. Completely unexpected, and pleasantly surprising.             Enlightenment Journal (Notebook, Diary) (Guided Journals Series)11 reviews Peter Pauper Press Peter Pauper Press, Inc., 2006 Elegante!! Yo me decidi a comprar este diario precisamente al leer las reseña de otros clientes. Y la verdad es que se quedaron cortos en halagos para este majestuoso "diario". Es de carpeta dura y los adornos son al relieve. Al abrir planamente, permite la libre y comoda escritura. Es una pieza elegante que invita a la escritura y promete un viaje placentero a aquel que emprenda la audaz aventura de ...             The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment1100 reviews Eckhart Tolle New World Library, 2004 Tolle is riding the new wave of Consciousness Another good book from Tolle. My favorite parts were in chapter three when he talks about "nothing exists outside the now". In chapter four when he talks about "ordinary unconsciousness and deep unconsciousness" and in chapter six when he talks about "slowing down the aging process". It seems that not only are we impacted by our daily activities, but that we are also impacted by past events and ...             The Enlightenment (New Approaches to European History)4 reviews Dorinda Outram Cambridge University Press, 2005 An Intelligent and Concise Overview Most history books tend to either be too long and in-depth on a topic of interest or too brief. This book is neither, which is especially impressive given that it clocks in under 200 pages and covers, essentially, a century. Outram succeeds in her basic layout of the book and in her lack of "kiddie gloves" in respect to her audience. She opens the book with a discussion of differing ...             Stumbling Toward Enlightenment21 reviews Geri Larkin Celestial Arts, 2008 An everyman's approach to Zen Meditation Geri Larkin's humor embeded in her journey in Zen meditation makes for a delightful read. Used it in a monthly meditation group.             Stone Offerings: Machu Picchu's Terraces of Enlightenment4 reviews Mike Torrey Lightpoint Press, 2009 Beautiful Images I was looking for a book on Machu Picchu as a birthday present for a friend who had just recently visited the site with his daughter while on a church service trip. I was NOT looking for a guide book or an archaeological history, but rather a book of beautiful photographs,which I thought would instantly remind him of the site and their trip. I was surprised that such a book did not seem to ...             Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing73 reviews Jed McKenna Wisefool Press, 2009 The Undoing... I read reviews of this book, and they are as paradoxical as the book itself seems to be... at first read. Jed McKenna, fictional or non-fictional, creator of a work or simply a process that seems to be writing a book, is himself an enigma of epic proportions. If one stops at this layer with the book, the whole point is that there is no point except getting a good dose of irreverent and fun ...             Enlightenment Contested: Philosophy, Modernity, and the Emancipation of Man 1670-17524 reviews Jonathan I. Israel Oxford University Press, USA, 2009 A stunning work No number of stars is enough for this book. The scholarship is amazing, the narrative clear and fascinating from start to finish, the topic more relevant than ever. This book and its predecessor (Radical Enlightenment) are two of the best books I have read in many years, and by far the best on this subject. I am very seldom so enthusiastic about any product. So many books come with the lure of an ...             Radical Enlightenment: Philosophy and the Making of Modernity 1650-175016 reviews Jonathan I. Israel Oxford University Press, USA, 2002 The Specter of Spinoza There are already some fine reviews here that concisely relate Israel's argument. I just want to register my own vote of five stars for a couple of reasons that, again, have already been offered by others. First of all, Israel's thesis is that Spinoza was the cornerstone of the radical enlightenment and that he also served as the bogeyman or dialog partner for the moderate enlightenment. The ...             Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment3 reviews Thich Nhat Hanh Parallax Press, 2007 Eyes Opened! Have you ever experienced walking, or for that matter, running, into a wall? This book,Blatantly, points out the obvious. The book is well written. 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