"Beyond Good and Evil is one of the most scathing and powerful critiques of philosophy, religion, science, politics, and ethics ever written. In it, Nietzsche presents a set of problems, criticisms, and philosophical challenges that continue both to inspire and to trouble contemporary thought. In addition, he offers his most subtle, detailed, and sophisticated account of the virtues, ideas, and practices which will characterize philosophy and philosophers...

Nietzsche's mature masterpiece, Beyond Good and Evil considers the origins and nature of Judeo-Christian morality; the end of philosophical dogmatism and beginning of perspectivism; the questionable virtues of science and scholarship; liberal democracy, nationalism, and women's emancipation. A new translation by Marion Faber, this highly annotated edition is complemented by an introduction by one of the most eminent of Nietzsche scholars, Robert C....

Interested in the idea that good cannot be defined without a presupposed a world view, the pioneering religious scholar considers "Ethics, a Science," "The Data of Ethics," and "The Theories of Ethics" in this 1910 work. Includes discussions by distinguished contemporaries such as William L. Salter, John Maddock, F. M. Holland, and others, with replies by the author.

Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 C.E. to his death in 180 C.E. He was destined to be a leader, having been born into a prominent family. During his era, Romans who inherited power and vast fortunes were expected to set an example. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility.

Peter always helps his neighbors with the skills he learned as a sailor, so when the constable threatens to demolish the tumbledown house Peter cannot afford to repair his neighbors return the kindness.

For everyone who wants to understand the meaning and significance of tikkun olam?(repairing the world) in Jewish spiritual life, this book shows the way into an essential aspect of Judaism and allows you to interact directly with the sacred texts of the Jewish tradition. Guided by Dr. Elliot N. Dorff, Rector and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Judaism, this comprehensive introduction explores the roots of the beliefs and...