books about: enlightenment     books:       Dialectic of Enlightenment (Cultural Memory in the Present)11 reviews Max Horkheimer, Theodor W. Adorno Stanford University Press, 2007 Gather the Fragments... "Myth is already enlightenment, and enlightenment reverts back to mythology" (xviii). This statement is likely one of the most explosive philosphical theses penned in the 20th century, for not only did it give expression to much of the suspicion and pessimism that people experienced in the early 20th century, particularly under the Nazi regime, but this statement set into motion much of the ...             Enlightenment for Idiots: A Novel14 reviews Anne Cushman Shaye Areheart Books, 2008 Refreshing, Entertaining, and Insightful Here's a well written book, with a well-thought-out female character as the lead. This is definately the book to read if you're a woman who's dabbled in yoga or thought about an alternative spirtual journey. The book felt like a light-hearted, easy read with lots of humor, but it leaves you with some deep thoughts. Honestly, after a crazy day of work, this was a nice respite.             Race and the Enlightenment: A Reader3 reviews Wiley-Blackwell, 1997 A Must For Professors, and Students of Philosophy I read this book in my African-American Philosophy class. I couldn't believe the writings of Hume, Kant and Hegel. I never stop to think that their philosophical systems were exclusive to Europeans. The Enlightenment philosophiers attitudes were shaped by travelers stories, geographical location, and lack of understanding about other cultures besides their own. Hegel give a justification ...             Everyday Enlightenment: The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth19 reviews Dan Millman Grand Central Publishing, 1999 My Oasis I needed this book like a nearly dead,confused,thirsty traveller wandering aimlessly through the parched desert needs water. Over the past 2 1/2 years I have read, referenced, and reread this book countless times. I also bought the book on tape and often listen (sometimes just a chapter) for an easy self-centering. Thing is- I'm the sort that rarely watches a movie twice and if I love a book I ...             The Portable Enlightenment Reader (The Viking Portable Library) (The Viking Portable Library)5 reviews Penguin (Non-Classics), 1995 An Enlightenment Buffet The eighteenth century Enlightenment is one of the most interesting and exciting periods of intellectual history. The thinkers of that age had a sizable impact on concepts of science, nature, politics, religion and society. How do we become immersed in the wealth of writing of that period, however, without giving up job and family in order to read the works of the Enlightenment authors? This ...             Zohar: The Book of Enlightenment (Classics of Western Spirituality)3 reviews Daniel Chanan Matt Paulist Press, 1983 A Mystical Rhapsody, Well Annotated Most of the translations of material from the "Zohar" I have seen have been difficult reading, a kind of cross between Talmud and gnostic treatise. In this volume, Daniel Matt translates a small selection (2% of the work by his own estimate) into rhapsodic and rapturuous, truly air-borne free verse. The effect is both surprizing and exhilarating. The only comparable approaches I can think of ...             Touching Enlightenment: Finding Realization in the Body4 reviews Reginald A. Ray Sounds True, 2008 Finest American dharma book to date Given the dismal review listed earlier from Publisher's Weekly, I feel compelled to write this, my first (and probably last) review for amazon. I am a 20 year Zen practitioner and former assistant editor of the Mountain Record. In that capacity I wrote 25 or so book reviews, but none for the past 10 years or so. Reginald Ray's book is a revelation; it is the finest, most original book written ...             The Enlightenment, Second Edition (Studies in European History)3 reviews Roy Porter Palgrave Macmillan, 2001 Impressive 130 pages of endnotes in fine print for under 500 pages of text, plus another 77 pages (again in fine print) of bibliography, and then a full index - this book is a scholar's dream. Yet its easy style is aimed at a wide readership too. Who can doubt the seminal role of Britain in the Enlightenment? The French may have started it. But Britain carried the movement forward. I'm impressed by the ...             Crystal Enlightenment: The Transforming Properties of Crystals and Healing Stones13 reviews Katrina Raphaell Aurora Press, 1985 This book has been around, and is still better than most! Use this one as a good basis for learning how to commune with manyh different crystals. Katrina introduces many stones of value to the practitioner, though she has yet to create a comprehensive list all in one volume. This book also introduces the art of laying-on-of-stones. Although this is one that requires a little more patience and practice, it can be a very useful tool with which to ...             The Enlightenment: A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)1 review 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 ...             Passionate Enlightenment2 reviews Miranda Shaw Princeton University Press, 1995 The best book I have read on the subject Many of the books I have read on Tantra are basically garbage. This one, however, is that jewel that makes it worth while sifting through the garbage. It is well written, well researched, and can be understood by westerners. I highly recommend it.             Religion and the Enlightenment: From Descartes to Kant2 reviews James M. Byrne Westminster John Knox Press, 1997 Brings it all together I can't even count how many times I've gone around and around with friends trying to properly frame the role and significance of scientific discovery from a Christian perspective. This book provides an invaluable historical perspective on a centuries-old quandary. It is a fascinating book on the effects of the French Enlightenment and the Reformation on religious thought. James Byrne is ...             A History of Western Society, Volume 1: From Antiquity to the Enlightenment2 reviews John McKay, Bennett Hill, ... Wadsworth Publishing, 2005 great condition Can't say anything about the written quality of the book, as I am required to have it for history class. However, it is in perfect condition. It is wrapped in plastic and came bubble-wrapped. My one qualm is that it is only the first volume of the hardback textbook, which wasn't listed when I ordered. I now have to order volume 2, which is difficult to find.             The Enlightenment (New Approaches to European History)2 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 ...             Complete Enlightenment5 reviews Master Sheng Yen Shambhala, 1999 A must for practitioners of all Buddhist tradition! It is rare to find such clarity in Buddhist teachings from a contemporary master. Most books out there on Buddhist practice lack depth. From the advice and viewpoint presented in this book, it really seems like Master Sheng-yen practice what he preaches. Furthermore, this book is also a translation of a sutra. This is a necessity for the current Western Buddhist movement--we need more ...             Healing for the Age of Enlightenment12 reviews Stanley Burroughs Burroughs Books, 1993 It works. I recently finished my 3rd Master Cleanse fast. You don't do this cleanse to lose weight, because you'll gain all or most of it back once you end the fast. This cleanse is to 1) remove mucous from the digestive track, 2) reduce blood pressure, 3) reduce triglycerides and cholesterol, and perhaps 4) remove other toxins from the body. I know because it had done all of these things for me. ...             The Backdoor to Enlightenment: Eight Steps to Living Your Dreams and Changing Your World14 reviews Za Rinpoche, Ashley Nebelsieck Three Leaves, 2008 Practical, everyday and enchanting for all of us Za Rinpoche and Ashley Nebelsieck write well in tandem to explain the basic Buddhist concepts of the Six Perfections and explain to the common reader how to seek happiness and enlightenment in their lives right now. Nebelsieck's engaging fiction, and Za Rinpoche's diamond-like wisdom and clarity provide a call-and-response effect that allows the reader to experience the journey of the central ...             Radical Enlightenment: Philosophy and the Making of Modernity 1650-175013 reviews Jonathan I. Israel Oxford University Press, USA, 2002 Fascinating Intellectual History An utterly fascinating study of intellectual history in Europe, especially Holland, on either side of the turn of the eighteenth century. "Radical Enlightenment" refers to what were perceived as hard-line attacks on authoritarian, particularly religious ideas, specifically the ideas of divine providence, the afterlife, rewards and punishments for behavior. Israel sees Spinoza as the chief ...             Enlightenment Unfolds2 reviews Kazuaki Tanahashi Shambhala, 2000 A beautiful, inspiring work Kaz Tanahashi and his collaborators have produced a remarkable portrait of Dogen Zenji, one of the most influential Buddhist teachers in history. The book includes several new translations from Dogen's Shobogenzo but goes substantially beyond this to include a variety of other writings from Dogen, including poems, informal lectures and Dogen's recollections of his own teacher, Rujing. The ...             Golf for Enlightenment: The Seven Lessons for the Game of Life15 reviews Deepak Chopra, Jesper Parnevik Harmony, 2003 Who's guess that Deepak could hit a hole-n-one on Golf... A+ Who's guess that Deepak could hit a hole-n-one on Golf... A+ listen as an Audion CD or download. This is excellent book to kill time on a long drive or to listen to in the background as you work on the computer. Amazing how Deepak can tie improving your golf game to the challenge of improving your life. 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