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The Golden Sayings, with the Hymn of Cleanthes
Anotace: The classic work of philosophy from Epictetus. The Alcestis
Anotace: In the Alcestis, the title character sacrifices her own life to save that of her husband, Admetus, when he is presented with the opportunity to have someone die in his place. Alcestis compresses within itself both tragedy and its apparent reversal, staging in the process fascinating questions about gender roles, family loyalties, the nature of heroism, and the role of commemoration. Alcestis is Euripides's earliest complete work and his only surviving play from the period preceding the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War. Currently dominant post-structuralist models of Greek tragedy focus on its 'oppositional' role in the discourse of war and public values. This study challenges not only this politicised model of tragic discourse but also both traditional masculinist and more recent feminist readings of the discourse and performance of gender in this remarkable play. The play survived in the performance repertoire of antiquity into the Roman period. Euripides' version strongly influenced the reception of the myth through the middles ages into the Renaissance, and the story enjoyed a lively afterlife through opera. Alcestis' contested reception in the last two centuries charts our changing understanding of tragedy. Niall Slater's study explores the reception and afterlife of the play, as well as its main themes, the myth before the play, the play's historical and social context and the central developments in modern criticism. Gisbert Stoyan, Agnes Baran
Elementary Numerical Mathematics for Programmers
Anotace: This book covers the basics of numerical methods, while avoiding the definition-theorem-proof style and instead focusing on numerical examples and simple pseudo-codes. The book is divided into ten chapters. Starting with floating number calculations and continuing up to ordinary differential equations, including "Euler backwards". The final chapter discusses practical error estimations. Exercises (including several in MATLAB) are provided at the end of each chapter. Suitable for readers with minimal mathematical knowledge, the book not only offers an elementary introduction to numerical mathematics for programmers and engineers but also provides supporting material for students and teachers of mathematics. Anthony Pagden
Worlds at War
The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West
Anotace: Spanning two and a half millennia, Anthony Pagden’s mesmerizing Worlds at War delves deep into the roots of the “clash of civilizations” between East and West that has always been a battle over ideas. It begins with ancient Greece and its epic fight against the Persian Empire, then sweeps to Rome, which created the modern concepts of citizenship and the rule of law. Pagden dramatizes the birth of Christianity in the East and its use in the West as an instrument of government, setting the stage for what would become, and has remained, a global battle of the secular against the sacred. Islam, at first ridiculed in Christian Europe, drives Pope Urban II to launch the Crusades, which transform the relationship between East and West into one of competing religious beliefs. Michael J. Decker
The Byzantine Art of War
Anotace: A Complete Overview of One of the Most Important Military Forces in the History of the World Sun Tzu
The Complete Art of War
Anotace: Sun Tzu's Art of War is the most famous, and the most thought-provoking, work of strategy ever written. The profound insights of this book have endured for over two thousand years, and they continue to reward careful study. The Military Methods of Sun Pin, the great-grandson of Sun Tzu, is a brilliant elaboration on his ancestor's work, which has been lost for nearly two millennia. Presented here together for the first time are the greatest of the ancient Chinese classics of strategic thought: The Complete Art of War.The Sun family writings on strategy represent a unique contribution to our understanding of human affairs. By unveiling the complex, often unexpected, interrelationships of armies locked in battle, their wisdom reveals the enduring principles of success in the struggle of life itself.With a unique index to the essential principles of strategy, and Sawyer's thoughtful chapter-by-chapter commentaries, The Complete Art of War is designed to guide the reader to new insights into the nature of human conflict and a greater understanding of every field of human activity, from playing the game of politics to building a successful marriage, from closing a deal to managing a large organization, and even from making war to making peace. Charles Darwin
Volcanic Islands
Anotace: The preparation of the series of works published under the general title Geology of the Voyage of the 'Beagle' occupied a great part of Darwin's time during the ten years that followed his return to England. The second volume of the series, entitled Geological Observations on Volcanic Islands, with Brief Notices on the Geology of Australia and the Cape of Good Hope, made its appearance in 1844. Cicero
Anotace: Dive into the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero through W. Lucas Collins’ compelling narrative in "Cicero," a detailed exploration of one of Rome's most famed orators and statesmen. Originally published in the 19th century. Famous Men of Ancient Times
Anotace: Summaries of the lives of some of the most significant individuals of the period we label "Antiquity." The author's subjects in include the eminent philosophers who brought order and logic to man's search for understanding of his world; poets who gave life form and beauty; soldiers and rulers who defended, conquered, and ruled great civilizations. Ústava
Anotace: Dialog Ústava (řecky Πολιτεία, latinsky De republica – odtud mezinárodně užívané označení Rep.), napsaný kolem roku 380 př. n. l., je jedním z vrcholných Platónových děl a jedním z nejdůležitějších a nejslavnějších textů západní filosofie vůbec. Ústava má formu velice rozsáhlého dialogu, ovšem nepřímého: Sókratés zde vypráví o rozhovoru, jehož se účastnili také Glaukón, Polemarchos, Adeimantos, Thrasymachos, Kefalos a Kleitofón. Celé dílo se skládá z deseti knih a jeho hlavním tématem je spravedlnost na úrovni jedince i státu, dotýká se však i mnoha dalších oblastí, včetně umění, výchovy, práva, vědy atd. V sedmé knize, věnované hlavně vědám a vzdělávání, se nachází jedna z nejslavnějších Platónových alegorií, tzv. Mýtus o jeskyni (514a-518b). Spolu se Zákony, snad posledním Platónovým dílem vůbec, zakládá Ústava zvláštní žánr utopie, myšlenkového experimentu s možnostmi spravedlivého uspořádání lidské společnosti. Sofoklés
Slídiči
Anotace: Sofoklova ne zcela dochovaná veršovaná hra zpracovává úsměvný mýtus o bohu Hermovi, jenž dovedně okrade samotného Apollóna o část jeho výstavního stáda. Po prozrazení Apollón přijímá jako protiváhu Hermův vynález, jedinečný hudební nástroj - lyru. Charles Darwin
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
Anotace: In his introduction, Darwin reveals that for many years he had no intention of publishing his notes on this topic, 'as I thought that I should thus only add to the prejudices against my views'. By 1871, he felt that his fellow scientists would show a greater openness of mind to his arguments, even when taken to their logical conclusion and applied to the descent of man from the apes – the aspect of his theory which had been so widely mocked since the notorious question asked by Bishop Wilberforce at the Oxford debate of 1860: was it through his grandmother or his grandfather that Thomas Huxley, Darwin's champion, considered himself descended from a monkey? However, the book's focus on the area of sexual selection and the evolutionary importance of secondary sexual characteristics across the animal kingdom meant that the book was received without the public outrage that Darwin had feared. Charles Darwin
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin
Anotace: Charles Darwin's Autobiography was first published in 1887, five years after his death. It was a bowdlerized edition: Darwin's family, attempting to protect his posthumous reputation, had deleted all the passages they considered too personal or controversial. The present complete edition did not appear until 1959, one hundred years after the publication of The Origin of Species. Upon its appearance, Loren Eiseley wrote: Dante Alighieri
The Banquet (Il Convito)
Anotace: "Il Convito" (The Banquet) is a work by Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet and author of "The Divine Comedy." Written in the early 14th century, "Il Convito" is a collection of philosophical and allegorical essays presented as a series of banquets or feasts. The work consists of fourteen chapters, each centered around a different theme, where Dante explores various philosophical and ethical concepts. Selections from the Principles of Philosophy
Anotace: 'Selections from the Principles of Philosophy' by René Descartes is a synthesis of the 'Discourse on Method' and 'Meditations on First Philosophy' It was written in Latin, published in 1644 and dedicated to Elisabeth of Bohemia, with whom Descartes had a long-standing friendship. A French version followed in 1647. It set forth the principles of nature—the Laws of Physics—as Descartes viewed them. Einhard, Monk of St Gall
Early Lives of Charlemagne
Anotace: Delve into the early medieval world with Early Lives of Charlemagne, an enlightening account of one of history’s most influential rulers. This volume, meticulously translated and edited by Professor A. J. Grant, presents two contrasting narratives about the legendary Frankish king, Charlemagne, written within a century of his death. Einhard, a close associate of Charlemagne, offers a restrained and factual biography, providing unparalleled insights into the king’s life, his exploits, and the grandeur of his reign. In stark contrast, The Monk of St Gall presents a more fantastical and anecdotal tale, filled with the myths and legends that quickly grew around Charlemagne’s figure. The book brings together the starkly different styles and perspectives of Einhard and The Monk of St Gall. Einhard’s account, often hailed for its accuracy and detail, captures the essence of Charlemagne’s administrative prowess, military conquests, and cultural contributions. Meanwhile, The Monk of St Gall’s narrative, though less reliable historically, offers a glimpse into the legendary status Charlemagne attained and the medieval mindset of the time. Einhard, Notker the Stammerer
Two Lives of Charlemagne
The Life of Charlemagne, Charlemagne
Anotace: Two revealingly different accounts of the life of the most important figure of the Roman Empire Letters
Anotace: A collection of letters by Cicero. Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason, and Seeking Truth in the Sciences
Anotace: Discourse on Method is Descartes’s attempt to explain his method of reasoning through even the most difficult of problems. He illustrates the development of this method through brief autobiographical sketches interspersed with philosophical arguments. De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream
Anotace: Scipio's Dream; or, The Dream of Scipio (Latin, Somnium Scipionis), written by Cicero, is the sixth book of De re publica, and describes a fictional dream vision of the Roman general Scipio Aemilianus, set two years before he commanded at the destruction of Carthage in 146 BC. Charles Darwin
Coral Reefs
Anotace: Charles Darwin was a British naturalist whose theory or evolution by natural selection became the basis of modern theories of evolution. Darwin shocked the Victorians by suggesting that humans and animals shared the same ancestry. The Origin of Species is his most famous work. Darwin was aboard the Beagle in the Indian Ocean when he formulated his theory about the formation of coral reefs. Darwin theorized that coral reefs grew on sinking mountain rims. The delicate coral built up, compensating for the drowning land, so as to remain within optimal heat and lighting conditions. On China
Anotace: In this sweeping and insightful history, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to a country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. On China illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such pivotal events as the initial encounters between China and tight line modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, and Richard Nixon’s historic trip to Beijing. With a new final chapter on the emerging superpower’s twenty-first-century role in global politics and economics, On China provides historical perspective on Chinese foreign affairs from one of the premier statesmen of our time. Tusculan Disputations
Treatise on the Nature of the Gods and On The Commonwealth
Anotace: The Tusculanae Disputationes (also Tusculanae Quaestiones; English: Tusculan Disputations) is a series of five books written by Cicero, around 45 BC, attempting to popularise Greek philosophy in Ancient Rome, including Stoicism. It is so called as it was reportedly written at his villa in Tusculum. His daughter had recently died and in mourning Cicero devoted himself to philosophical studies. The Tusculan Disputations consist of five books, each on a particular theme: On the contempt of death; On pain; On grief; On emotional disturbances; and whether Virtue alone is sufficient for a happy life. Brutus or History of Famous Orators
also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker
Anotace: Brutus gives an account of the Roman tradition of public and lawcourt speeches from its beginning to what Cicero described as the polished and entertaining speeches of his own day. Along the way Cicero has interesting things to say about the influence of the speaker's audience on his style and technique. Also notable here is an autobiographical sketch. Cicero's own very wide practical experience informs Orator, which depicts the ideal speaker. Here he details the principles of eloquent oratory and quotes instructive examples. Both works date from 46 BCE and are dedicated to the author's promising young friend, Brutus, later famous in the conspiracy against Caesar. George Berkeley
Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous, In Opposition to Sceptics and Atheists
Anotace: Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous was written by the scholarly Anglo-Irish Anglican bishop George Berkeley and published in 1713. Upon becoming acquainted with works by René Descartes, John Locke, and other philosophers, Berkeley was immediately impressed, but also deeply repelled by many of their ideas, which he felt put forth a lurking threat of skepticism and atheism—two forces that his life’s work combated. In his Three Dialogues, Berkeley advocates for his approach of idealism to counter these threats. Boethius
The Theological Tractates, The Consolation of Philosophy
Anotace: Boethius (Boetius)--Anicius Manlius Severinus--Roman statesman and philosopher (ca. 480-524 CE), was son of Flavius Manlius Boetius, after whose death he was looked after by several men, especially Memmius Symmachus. He married Symmachus's daughter, Rusticiana, by whom he had two sons. All three men rose to high honours under Theodoric the Ostrogoth, but Boethius fell from favour, was tried for treason, wrongly condemned, and imprisoned at Ticinum (Pavia), where he wrote his renowned The Consolation of Philosophy. He was put to death in 524, to the great remorse of Theodoric. Boethius was revered as if he were a saint and his bones were removed in 996 to the Church of S. Pietro in Ciel d'Oro, and later to the Cathedral. The tower in Pavia where he was imprisoned is still venerated. Boethius was author of Latin translations of Aristotle, commentaries on various philosophical works, original works on logic, five books on music, and other works. His The Consolation of Philosophy is the last example of purely literary Latin of ancient times--a mingling of alternate dialogue and poems. His Theological Tractates are also included in this volume. Hledání ztraceného času II
Ve stínu kvetoucích dívek
Anotace: Druhý díl, poctěný r. 1919 Goncourtovou cenou, se odehrává z větší části v normandských mořských lázních. Autor opět uvádí na scénu zámožného Pařížana a další postavy a podává mj. analýzu rozdílu mezi spisovatelem-člověkem a jeho dílem, analýzu lidských a rodinných vztahů, pohled na chováni měšťáka a šlechtice a detailní rozbor rodící se lásky mezi mužem a ženou. Aischylos
The House of Atreus
Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies
Anotace: In Greek mythology, Atreus was a king of Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. Collectively, his descendants are known as Atreidai or Atreidae. Frogs and Other Plays
Wasps, Women at the Thesmophoria, Frogs
Anotace: Marrying deft social commentary to a rich, earthy comedy, the three comedies collected in Aristophanes' The Frogs and Other Plays offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of Aeschylus and the brilliant modernity of Euripides. The clash of generations and values is also the object of Aristophanes' satire in Wasps, in which an old-fashioned father and his loose-living son come to blows and end up in court. And in Women at the Thesmophoria, the famous Greek tragedian Euripides, accused of misogyny, persuades a relative to infiltrate an all-women festival to find out whether revenge is being plotted against him. The Robots of Dawn
Anotace: Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Plain clothes man Elijah Baley must travel to the planet Aurora to investigate the murder of Robot Jander. He would rather not. His last trip off-Earth on police business resulted in a TV drama being made of the case - as a result of which even his son Bentley suspects Elijah had an affair with Gladia Delmarre, the murder suspect whom he proved innocent. Not only does Gladia now live on Aurora, the murdered robot belonged to her…and was her lover! Elijah is teamed once more with Robot Daneel, and they are joined by another interesting robot, Giskard. The investigation should benefit from a secret and unique ability possessed by Robot Giskard. But Elijah is disturbed by his presence, sensing perhaps that Giskard's positronic brainpaths function to a hidden agenda. What Giskard knows but Elijah does not is that the future of mankind in space hangs on the outcome of this investigation… Zobrazeno: 3001-3030 z celkem 3434 záznamů Začátek | Předchozí | Následující | Konec
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