Résultats pour "Bernard" dans Philosophie

Rose, jeune scientifique déterminée, a suivi son compagnon au cœur de la plus ancienne forêt de France. Il veut lui faire partager son émerveillement pour un chêne millénaire d’une rare beauté. Mais le spectacle tourne au drame lorsqu’une lourde branche tombe de l’arbre et tue le jeune homme sur le coup. Accusée du meurtre, traquée par la police, Rose décide de fuir, le temps de prouver son innocence. Alors que tout l’accable, une solution, aussi surprenante soit-elle, se dessine : communiquer avec ce grand chêne, témoin du drame.

Ce texte fondateur du philosophe épicurien de la Grèce Antique qui regroupe poésie et philosophie se présente comme une tentative de "briser les forts verrous des portes de la nature", c'est-à-dire de révéler au lecteur la nature du monde et des phénomènes naturels. Selon Lucrèce, cette connaissance du monde doit permettre à l'homme de se libérer du fardeau des superstitions, notamment religieuses, constituant autant d'entraves qui empêchent chacun d'atteindre l'ataraxie ; la tranquillité de l'âme.

Step into the enchanting world of the late 1600s with Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds, a captivating popular science book that unfolds through engaging dialogues between a charming philosopher and a curious countess. As they stroll through her garden and gaze at the stars, the philosopher unveils the groundbreaking heliocentric model of the solar system, daring to ponder the existence of extraterrestrial life. Unlike many scholarly works of the time, this thought-provoking exploration sidesteps the scrutiny of the Church, making it a unique gem in the history of science literature. ...

Few Christian thinkers have brought such an array of intellectual, scientific, spiritual, and religious resources to bear on faith and society as Bernard Lonergan (1904-1984). A Jesuit philosopher and theologian, Lonergan worked to integrate faith with the promotion of justice. Taught by one of...

As director of the world's largest abortion clinic and the nation's most prominent abortionist, Dr. Bernard Nathanson presided over 60,000 abortions. As co-founder of the National Abortion Rights Action League, he helped make abortion legal. Then, in a conversion that made headkines and astonished both sides of the abortion debate, he renounced his profession to become a pro-life advocate. But Dr. Nathanson's journey was not over.

Au nom de la liberté, du droit et de la justice, Lazare offre dans ces lignes une réponse argumentée à Edouard Drumont, l'une des figures historiques de l'antisémitisme en France. Le texte est suivi d'une conférence faite par l'auteur à l'Association des Étudiants israélites en 1897 intitulée : "Le Nationalisme Juif". Extrait : "Les causes de l'antisémitisme sont multiples. Évidemment, à la base, il faut mettre la raison permanente et séculaire, l'antique, l'indéracinable préjugé, la vieille haine plus ou moins avouée, contre la nation déicide."

Explore the dynamic interplay between humanism, literature, and philosophical discourse in this podcast dedicated to the legacy of George Bernard Shaw. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the complexities of thought and debate, reflecting Shaw's commitment to challenging societal norms and redefining humanity. Listeners are invited to engage with a rotating collection of works that echo the themes of progress, morality, and the often contentious relationship between faith and reason, much like Shaw’s own intellectual sparring with contemporaries. This is not a ...

How can science teach us that animals feel no pain when our common sense observations tell us otherwise? Bernard Rollin offers welcome insight into questions like this in his ground-breaking account of the difficult and controversial issues surrounding the use of animals. He demonstrates that the denial of animal consciousness and animal suffering is not an essential feature of a scientific approach, but rather a contingent, historical aberration that can and must be changed if science is to be both coherent and morally responsible.

Children, if they are to grow up as citizens, must learn a good deal that their parents could not teach them even if they had the necessary time. The statesman must make provision for this teaching or he will presently find himself faced with the impossible task of maintaining civilization with savages instead of citizens

This unique book brings together George Bernard Shaw's witty and iconoclastic take on Wagner's masterwork, The Ring of the Nibelungen, with the composer's own essay on the role of art in revolution.

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy joins Sam Tanenhaus, senior editor of The New York Times Book Review, to talk about his most recent book, Left In Dark Times. Levy argues for a new "left" based on universal values and ethical commitments. Topics include left-wing anti-Zionism, domestic anti-Americanism and the global effects of both.

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These truths will come alive in your studies and excite you with fundamental principles of holiness as taught in the Scriptures.

George Bernard Shaw es un crítico musical irlandés, dramaturgo, ensayista, dramaturgo y guionista. Acerbo y provocador, pacifista y anticonformista, fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1925. Estas 100 citas pretenden dar acceso a su obra monumental a través de una selección de sus pensamientos más impactantes, en un formato accesible para todos. Una cita es más que un extracto de un discurso, puede ser un golpe de la mente, un resumen de un pensamiento complejo, una máxima, una apertura a una reflexión más profunda.

William Bernard Ullathorne, a notable Benedictine monk and Roman Catholic bishop, dedicated his life to spiritual ministry in Australia and later in England. Renowned for his catechetical trilogy, which includes The Endowments of Man, Ullathornes work is a profound exploration of the Christian virtues presented through fourteen enlightening lectures. Originally delivered to clerics at St. Bernards Seminary, which he founded, these lectures intricately weave together Sacred Scripture with the wisdom of the Church Fathers. Ullathorne guides us through the narrative of humanity—from creation ...

This treatise emerges from a fascinating dialogue, likely sparked by a public or semi-public exchange with an unnamed individual. Here, St. Bernard passionately advocates for the transformative power of grace, yet he finds himself at risk of downplaying the essential role of free will. The text radiates the essence of mystical theology—not the secretive kind, but rather that which resonates with the everyday Christian navigating lifes complexities. It’s remarkable how this ascetic, a recluse by choice, engages with a topic that profoundly echoes the heartbeats of ordinary humanity.

In this thought-provoking late work, George Bernard Shaw delves into a myriad of contemporary issues through the lens of evolution, presenting his insights in five succinct plays set across vastly different historical epochs—from the Garden of Eden to the year 31,920 A.D. The central theme of this historical exploration posits that the future of humanity hinges on extending our lifespan to a remarkable 300 years, allowing us to truly mature. The characters in these plays wrestle with a pivotal question what will be the next significant leap in our evolution? While mere longevity enables this...

This audiobook, the culmination of 40 years of theorizing about the moral status of animals, explicates and justifies society’s moral obligation to animals in terms of the commonsense metaphysics and ethics of Aristotle’s concept of telos. 

From world-renowned public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy comes an incisive and provocative look at the heart of Judaism. “A smart, revealing, and essential book for our times.”—The Washington Post For more than four decades, Bernard-Henri Lévy has been a singular figure on the world...

Dennoch ist und bleibt er optimistisch. Herausforderungen haben die Menschen immer wieder gezwungen, zu wachsen und sich in die nächste Phase ihrer Entwicklung zu begeben, indem sie die Paradigmenwechsel, mit denen sie konfrontiert waren, auf mustergültige Weise bewältigten. Wir befinden uns jetzt in einem Abschnitt, in dem wir in eine neue Phase unserer Entwicklung eintreten müssen, und dieses Mal müssen wir gleichzeitig drei kritische Paradigmenwechsel bewältigen: