Being Is Better
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Being Is Better Than Not Being
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Author : Christopher V. Mirus
language : en
Publisher: CUA Press
Release Date : 2022-03-18
Being Is Better Than Not Being written by Christopher V. Mirus and has been published by CUA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-18 with Philosophy categories.
In his contemplative works on nature, Aristotle twice appeals to the general principle that being is better than not being. Taking his cue from this claim, Christopher V. Mirus offers an extended, systematic account of how Aristotle understands being itself to be good. Mirus begins with the human, examining Aristotle’s well-known claim that the end of a human life is the good of the human substance as such—which turns out to be the good of the human capacity for thought. Human thought, however, is not concerned with human affairs alone. It is also contemplative, and contemplation is oriented toward the beauty of its objects. In each of the three branches of contemplative thought—mathematics, natural science, and theology—the intelligibility of being renders it beautiful to thought. Both in nature and in human life, moreover, the being that is beautiful through its intelligibility serves also as an end of motion and of action; hence it counts not only as beautiful (kalon), but also as good (agathon). The persistent concern of thought with the beautiful reveals what is at stake for human beings in Aristotle’s larger metaphysics of the good: in the connection between goodness and actuality that structures his natural science and metaphysics, in his explicit claim that being is better than not being, and in his concepts of order and determinacy, which help connect being with goodness. These in turn shed light on his concepts of the complete and the self-sufficient, on his teleological understanding of the four elements, and on the curious role of the honorable in his natural science and metaphysics.
Being Better
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Author : Kai Whiting
language : en
Publisher: New World Library
Release Date : 2021-04-06
Being Better written by Kai Whiting and has been published by New World Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-06 with Philosophy categories.
Practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citizens of the world, regardless of their nationality, gender, or social class; happiness comes from living in harmony with nature; and, most important, humans always have the freedom to choose their attitude, even when they cannot control external circumstances. In our age of political polarization and environmental destruction, Stoicism’s empowering message has taken on new relevance. In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world.
On Being A Better You
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Author : Holland E. Bynam
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2013-04
On Being A Better You written by Holland E. Bynam and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04 with Self-Help categories.
This is a book for self-mentors. Its value is in featuring topics that are not covered in schools, universities, or in professional training programs, and in promoting key knowledge and skill sets people need in order to have an edge on others for dealing successfully with many 21st century concerns.
The Art Of Being Better
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
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The Art Of Being Better written by and has been published by Charles C Thomas Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
The goal of this book is to stimulate an awareness of a person's Authentic Self. For those who would choose to embark or continue on the simple but often difficult path of being better, the author presents a remarkably clear and practical guide that can be of immense benefit to anyone who aspires to grow in living life more fully and authentically. Exercises and suggestions are provided, with special attention directed to a person's "inner space" where we are encouraged to locate and awaken the neglected or dormant resources present in every human being and apply them in the world. "Being bett.
Being Is Better
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Author : Marjorie Jackson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-11-16
Being Is Better written by Marjorie Jackson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-16 with categories.
Fourteen-year-old Amber has battled medical challenges - specifically epilepsy - her whole life. Due to her physical limitations, she has no friends, but does her best to trudge through each day with a smile.Fellow "middle-school senior" Missy has struggles of her own. Following her brother's death in Afghanistan, her father uprooted them from everything familiar, only to divorce Missy's mother and move away, leaving Missy friendless and angry, forced to care for her deeply depressed mother.Two girls with different pasts, both fighting loneliness.Can they learn to overcome life's struggles and tragedies? Can they find each other and battle teen awkwardness together?
Being Better
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Author : Kai Whiting
language : en
Publisher: New World Library
Release Date : 2021-04-06
Being Better written by Kai Whiting and has been published by New World Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-06 with Philosophy categories.
Practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citizens of the world, regardless of their nationality, gender, or social class; happiness comes from living in harmony with nature; and, most important, humans always have the freedom to choose their attitude, even when they cannot control external circumstances. In our age of political polarization and environmental destruction, Stoicism’s empowering message has taken on new relevance. In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world.
Better By Mistake
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Author : Alina Tugend
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2011-03-17
Better By Mistake written by Alina Tugend and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-17 with Business & Economics categories.
New York Times columnist Alina Tugend delivers an eye-opening big idea: Embracing mistakes can make us smarter, healthier, and happier in every facet of our lives. In this persuasive book, journalist Alina Tugend examines the delicate tension between what we’re told—we must make mistakes in order to learn—and the reality—we often get punished for them. She shows us that mistakes are everywhere, and when we acknowledge and identify them correctly, we can improve not only ourselves, but our families, our work, and the world around us as well. Bold and dynamic, insightful and provocative, Better by Mistake turns our cultural wisdom on its head to illustrate the downside of striving for perfection and the rewards of acknowledging and accepting mistakes and embracing the imperfection in all of us.
Being Better Than You Ve Ever Been
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Author : Frank Fleming
language : en
Publisher: Frank Fleming
Release Date : 1983
Being Better Than You Ve Ever Been written by Frank Fleming and has been published by Frank Fleming this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Education categories.
Abstract: A collection of interviews illustrates how successful people have coped with basic human problems such as guilt, the need for a perfect world, making decisions, etc. The people interviewed range from Norman Vincent Peale to Abbie Hoffman. Each person describes the challenges imposed upon him by life. The author discusses each subject's actions and personality in terms of a fundamental wisdom which the reader can apply to his own life. These 13 chapters demonstrate that the people live in a way that reflects their beliefs and helps them deal openly with adversity. This self-help book, written for the layperson by a psychologist, discusses how to polish coping skills; each of the 13 interviewees is described as the master of a particular skill. For example, Muhammad Ali relates how he achieved self realization and Xaviera Hollander discusses in frank, earthy langauge how she deals with guilt. The format for each chapter includes a brief description of the fundamental problem, an interview with the "great inspiring teachers", and suggestions for the reader to incorporate into his personal philosophy. (kbc).
Health Happiness And Well Being
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Author : Steven Jay Lynn
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2015
Health Happiness And Well Being written by Steven Jay Lynn and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Psychology categories.
CHAPTER 14: MAKING MARRIAGE (AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS) WORK -- CHAPTER 15: THE JOYS OF LOVING: ENHANCING SEXUAL EXPERIENCES -- CHAPTER 16: RAISING OUR KIDS WELL: GUIDELINES FOR POSITIVE PARENTING -- CHAPTER 17: FINANCIAL SKILLS -- AUTHOR INDEX -- SUBJECT INDEX
Being Better Better
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Author : Raimo Hämäläinen
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-05-28
Being Better Better written by Raimo Hämäläinen and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-28 with categories.
The book aims to help the reader to become more aware of our astonishing skills of Systems Intelligence. It focuses on everyday systems like families, workplaces and communities. These systems are created through our thoughts, actions and connections with others. They are systems that shape our lives, but also offer the possibility of us changing them from within. We are always part of systems. We can act intelligently from within those systems. Systems Intelligence extends the concepts of Emotional and Social Intelligence. Systems Intelligence is the innate yet learnable capacity through which we engage with the diverse systems in our lives. The book presents the Eight Dimensions of Systems Intelligence. It looks at how we can better see and understand systems through developing our systems perception. It pushes the reader to not just see systems around them, but to realize that we can often feel systems at work via attunement. It explores how reflection reveals how systems shape our thought processes and how we can develop the way we think. It reveals the systemic effects of positive engagement with others. It shows how an attitude of spirited discovery helps improve existing systems or create new ways of doing things. It stresses the skills and preparedness required for effective responsiveness within systems. It promotes wise action that allows us to work holistically with systems, to adopt a long-term perspective when needed, and to manage destructive emotions. It underscores the importance of a positive attitude to consistently act in systems intelligent ways. The reader can evaluate her strengths in Systems Intelligence by taking the SI-test at: www.systemsintelligence.aalto.fi/test The concept of Systems Intelligence was introduced in 2004 by Professors Raimo P. Hämäläinen and Esa Saarinen of Aalto University in Helsinki. Additional material on the concept of Systems Intelligence can be found at: www.systemsintelligence.aalto.fi