Author : Cynthia Bailey-Rug
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 49,98 MB
Release : 2016-08-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1365313050
There are many selfish, entitled, arrogant, manipulative people in society today. They are at work, in social circles, and even in your family. These abusive people can wreak havoc by draining your finances, damage your self-esteem, and even make you feel as if you are losing your mind. The purpose of this book is to help you learn ways to cope with them as well as to heal the damage they have done to you.
Author : Ayn Rand
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 1964-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1101137223
A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional works—Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged—have had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new morality—the ethics of rational self-interest—that offers a robust challenge to altruist-collectivist thought. Known as Objectivism, her divisive philosophy holds human life—the life proper to a rational being—as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature. In this series of essays, Rand asks why man needs morality in the first place, and arrives at an answer that redefines a new code of ethics based on the virtue of selfishness. More Than 1 Million Copies Sold!
Author : Kristin Dombek
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 38,30 MB
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0374712549
They're among us, but they are not like us. They manipulate, lie, cheat, and steal. They are irresistibly charming and accomplished, appearing to live in a radiance beyond what we are capable of. But narcissists are empty. No one knows exactly what everyone else is full of--some kind of a soul, or personhood--but whatever it is, experts agree that narcissists do not have it. So goes the popular understanding of narcissism, or NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). And it's more prevalent than ever, according to recent articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Time. In bestsellers like The Narcissism Epidemic, Narcissists Exposed, and The Narcissist Next Door, pop psychologists have armed the normal with tools to identify and combat the vampiric influence of this rising population, while on websites like narcissismsurvivor.com, thousands of people congregate to swap horror stories about relationships with "narcs." In The Selfishness of Others, the essayist Kristin Dombek provides a clear-sighted account of how a rare clinical diagnosis became a fluid cultural phenomenon, a repository for our deepest fears about love, friendship, and family. She cuts through hysteria in search of the razor-thin line between pathology and common selfishness, writing with robust skepticism toward the prophets of NPD and genuine empathy for those who see themselves as its victims. And finally, she shares her own story in a candid effort to find a path away from the cycle of fear and blame and toward a more forgiving and rewarding life.
Author : St. George Stock
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 40,41 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1775418448
One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.
Author : Dr. Victor Waller BA MDIV PhD
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 36,46 MB
Release : 2022-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1664278389
Positively I AM: Your Life Matters, inspired by the Word of God and science provides biblical and scientific reasoning that promises to build up the Christian who may face the challenges of agnostics, atheists, and the conflict between liberal and conservative Christianity. Positively I AM: Your Life Matters provides information that will assist you in negotiating and navigating through perplexing and problematic situations while preserving your own identity. Positively I AM: Your Life Matters reveals how the smallest particles of your being influence and in some cases are controlling your thoughts and feeling, impacting how you might be making choices and how you may avoid or break bad habits. As you read this book you will become more aware of what true love is, and how you may gain and keep in control of your life and destiny. You will understand how and why it was possible for Lucifer to become the Devil having been created perfect and living in the most perfect environment. After reading this book you may find a clearer understanding for why Adam and Eve’s use of their free-will resulted in being separated from God, and God promising to destroy the thing that caused Adam and Eve to choose to disobey their Creator. Positively I AM: Your Life Matters, brings the reader positively face to face with the I AM and illustrates why Satan and his followers can never be forgiven. Yes! Many things will be made clearer and some of the most heartfelt questions about life will positively be answered as you read and understand I AM with You: Your Life Matters.
Author : Gilles Deleuze
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 29,72 MB
Release : 2004-01-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
An anthology of 40 texts and interviews written over 20 years by French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, of which the early texts belong to literary criticism. Philosophy clearly dominates the rest of the book with a surprise admission by Deleuze that Sartre was his master.
Author : Joseph Butler
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,63 MB
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780915145614
CONTENTS: Introduction Selected Bibliography Five Sermons: The Preface Sermon I - Upon Human Nature Sermon II - Upon Human Nature Sermon III - Upon Human Nature Sermon IV - Upon The Love Of Our Neighbor Sermon V - Upon The Love Of Our Neighbor A dissertation upon the Nature of Virtue
Author : Colin Tudge
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,86 MB
Release : 2013-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 086315977X
The modern world is dominated by ideas that are threatening to kill us: that life is one long battle from conception to grave; that all creatures, including human beings, are driven by their selfish DNA; that the universe is just stuff, for us to use at will. These ideas are seen as emerging from science and hard-nosed philosophy, and become self-fulfilling. They have led us to create a world in perpetual strife,that is unjust and in many ways precarious. This remarkable book by an experienced author and thinker argues there's another way of looking at the world that is just as rooted in modern science, and yet says precisely the opposite: that life is in fact cooperative; all creatures, including human beings, are basically nice; that there's more to the 'stuff' of the world than meets the eye. This book is both a powerful call to rethink our assumptions, and a message of hope for those who believe we're doomed to self-destruction.
Author : Bryan Caplan
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,55 MB
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780465028610
In Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, contrarian economist Bryan Caplan argues that we've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore, and don't know the real plusses and minuses of having kids. Parents today spend more time investing in their kids than ever, but twin and adoption research shows that upbringing is much less important than we imagine, especially in the long-run. Kids aren't like clay that parents mold for life; they're more like flexible plastic that pops back to its original shape once you relax your grip. These revelations are wonderful news for anyone with kids. Being a great parent is less work and more fun than you think—so instead of struggling to change your children, you can safely relax and enjoy your journey together. Raise your children in the way that feels right for you; they'll still probably turn out just fine. Indeed, as Caplan strikingly argues, modern parents should have more kids. Parents who endure needless toil and sacrifice are overcharging themselves for every child. Once you escape the drudgery and worry that other parents take for granted, bringing another child into the world becomes a much better deal. You might want to stock up.
Author : Cynthia Bailey-Rug
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 26,78 MB
Release : 2018-08-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0359024653
Do you wonder what is wrong with your marriage? Is your spouse extremely self centered, manipulative and just plain mean? If so, you may be married to a narcissist. ""When Love Hurts: Loving a Narcissist"" offers a Christian perspective on this difficult situation. It also will teach you about Narcissistic Personality Disorder, identifying narcissists, ways to cope with their abusive behavior and help you decide whether to stay or leave.
