182 Results with the "Philosophical" genre


    • Chapter 1: Foreword Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Foreword: The journey of writing often begins not with a grand plan, but with a curious spark. When Pooh notices Benjamin Hoff writing, his innocent interruption becomes the foundation of something greater. Hoff, trying to explain his book, declares it’s about staying peaceful and content no matter what. Pooh, with his usual calm demeanor, challenges this idea not by argument, but with a simple question—whether Hoff has truly understood the lessons he’s writing about. That question hits deeper than…
    • Chapter 1 — “Uncle Sam” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 - "Uncle Sam" begins with an unexpected legacy born from an ordinary act: the naming of a hill and town in upstate New York. The choice of “Troy” and “Mount Ida,” though perhaps intended to summon classical grandeur, would later become the quiet backdrop for a national icon’s origin. Amid the daily rhythms of early 19th-century life, Samuel Wilson, a local man known for his cheer and generosity, built more than a business—he built trust. Children called him “Uncle Sam” with…
    • Brave New World Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Brave New World, Aldous Hux­ley crafts a chill­ing vision of a ​dystopi­an future​ where soci­ety is engi­neered for sta­bil­i­ty and super­fi­cial hap­pi­ness. Set in ​Lon­don, 2540 AD, humans are no longer born but ​grown in lab­o­ra­to­ries, genet­i­cal­ly designed and psy­cho­log­i­cal­ly con­di­tioned to fit into rigid castes: ​Alphas, Betas, Gam­mas, Deltas, and Epsilons. The World State enforces con­for­mi­ty through: ​Soma: A drug that numbs emo­tions…
    • About the Author Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Tao of Pooh begins with the author, Benjamin Hoff, offering a glimpse into his life, personality, and interests. Hoff, a writer from Oregon, describes himself as someone with a diverse range of passions, including writing, photography, music, and composing. He expresses a deep appreciation for nature, particularly forests and bears, and humorously reflects on his academic history, noting his degree in Asian Art but acknowledging that he hasn’t confirmed the specifics in quite some time. This…
    • A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson Cover
      by LovelyMay A New Philosophy by Henri Bergson is a collection of essays where Bergson explores the nature of time, consciousness, and intuition, advocating for a philosophy that emphasizes direct experience and the fluidity of life over rigid, intellectual analysis.
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