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By: Baron Paul Henri Thiry d'Holbach (1723-1789) | |
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Good Sense
In 1770, Baron D'Holbach published his masterpiece, "Systeme de la Nature", which for a long time passed as the posthumous work of M. de Mirabaud. That text-book of "Atheistical Philosophy" caused a great sensation, and two years later, 1772, the Baron published this excellent abridgment of it, freed from arbitrary ideas; and by its clearness of expression, facility, and precision of style, rendered it most suitable for the average student. This text is based on an undated English translation of "Le Bon Sens" published c. 1900. The name of the translator was not stated. |
By: William Godwin (1756-1836) | |
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Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries |
By: Albertus Magnus (1193-1280) | |
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On Union With God
Surely the most deeply-rooted need of the human soul, its purest aspiration, is for the closest possible union with God. As one turns over the pages of this little work, written by Blessed Albert the Great towards the end of his life, when that great soul had ripened and matured, one feels that here indeed is the ideal of one's hopes. (From the Preface) | |
By: F. Max Müller (1823-1900) | |
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The Silesian Horseherd - Questions of the Hour |
By: Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield | |
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Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, was at one time Ambassador to the Hague, negotiated the second Treaty of Vienna, was a founding governor of London’s Foundling Hospital, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and Secretary of State. Having no legitimate children, his heir was his third cousin (another Philip) whom he adopted. Although known as a hard, calculating man, he is most well known for his letters to his natural son (i.e., illegitimate son) (also called Philip). When Philip died in 1768, the letters are addressed to his grandchildren (Philip’s two sons, Charles, and, yes, Philip!)... |
By: Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837-1899) | |
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The Religious Sentiment Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and Philosophy of Religion |
By: Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) | |
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On Being Human | |
When a Man Comes to Himself |
By: Clarence Darrow (1857-1938) | |
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Crime: Its Cause and Treatment
Clarence Darrow was an American lawyer. He remains notable for his wit and agnosticism, which marked him as one of the most famous American lawyers and civil libertarians.In this book, Darrow expands on his lifelong contention that psychological, physical, and environmental influences—not a conscious choice between right and wrong—control human behavior. To my ears (the reader's), the author has a rather simplistic behaviourist view of human behaviour, but he argues his position with wonderful clarity... |
By: John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943) | |
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Plain Facts for Old and Young |
By: Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) | |
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Cheerfulness as a Life Power |
By: John Morley (1838-1923) | |
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Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) | |
Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II. |
By: J Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) | |
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Union and Communion - or Thoughts on the Song of Solomon
This little book, whose design is to lead the devout Bible student into the Green Pastures of the Good Shepherd, thence to the Banqueting House of the King, and thence to the service of the Vineyard, is one of the abiding legacies of Mr. Hudson Taylor to the Church. In the power of an evident unction from the Holy One, he has been enabled herein to unfold in simplest language the deep truth of the believer's personal union with the Lord, which under symbol and imagery is the subject of The Song of Songs. (From the Foreword by J Stuart Holden). |
By: Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE) | |
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Confucian Analects
The Analects, or Lunyu (simplified Chinese: 论语; traditional Chinese: 論語; pinyin: Lún Yǔ; literally "Classified/Ordered Sayings"), also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 475 BC - 221 BC), the Analects is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today... |
By: Patanjali | |
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Yoga sutras by Patanjali is a seminal work in yoga, this book is more about control of mind and the true goal of yoga. The sutras are extremely brief, and the translation in neat English makes it very easy for people to understand the ancient Sanskrit text. It starts with the birth and growth of spiritual man through the control of mind. In all, this is a "all in one" book for yoga philosophy written by the master himself. |
By: Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield (1694-1773) | |
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Quotes and Images from Chesterfield's Letters to His Son |
By: Vernon Lee (1856-1935) | |
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The Beautiful An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics |
By: Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865) | |
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System of Economical Contradictions; or, the Philosophy of Misery |
By: John Fiske (1842-1901) | |
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The Destiny of Man Viewed in the Light of His Origin |
By: William A. Alcott (1798-1859) | |
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The Young Man's Guide |
By: William A Alcott (1798-1859) | |
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Young Woman's Guide to Excellence
Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles. (Bria Snow) |
By: Mary Wood-Allen (1841-1908) | |
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What a Young Woman Ought to Know | |
Almost A Man |
By: St. George William Joseph Stock (1850-) | |
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Deductive Logic | |
Guide to Stoicism
This book is a primer on the philosophy of stoicism, resurrected from its origins in Greek and Roman philosophy. The original philosophy was based on a reasoning process which it was assumed would lead to a virtuous life. Zeno, the founder of stoicism, did not begin expounding on its teachings until he was in his forties. He believed that the purpose of life was "to live consistently." Cleanthes, his disciple, added "with nature," so that the purpose of life became "to live consistently with nature." |
By: Carveth Read (1848-1931) | |
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Logic Deductive and Inductive |
By: Frederick James Furnivall (1825-1910) | |
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Early English Meals and Manners |
By: George Stuart Fullerton (1859-1925) | |
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An Introduction to Philosophy |
By: Harry A. Lewis | |
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Hidden Treasures
"Some succeed while others fail. This is a recognized fact; yet history tells us that seven-tenths of our most successful men began life poor." A selection of mini-biographies teaches us how some successful men have overcome odds to make their mark on history. |
By: Thomas H. Burgoyne (1855-1894) | |
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The Light of Egypt, vol II
"The Light of Egypt" will be found to be an Occult library in itself, a textbook of esoteric knowledge, setting forth the "wisdom Religion" of life, as taught by the Adepts of Hermetic Philosophy. It will richly repay all who are seeking the higher life to carefully study this book, as it contains in a nutshell the wisdom of the ages regarding man and his destiny, here and hereafter. The London and American first edition, also the French edition, Vol. I, met with lively criticism from Blavatsky Theosophists, because it annihilates that agreeable delusion of "Karma" and "Reincarnation" from the minds of all lovers of truth for truth's sake. |