Dialogues and Essays


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Stoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote moral essays - exercises in practical philosophy - on how to live in a troubled world. Strikingly applicable today, his thoughts on happiness and other subjects are here combined in a clear, modern translation with an introduction on Seneca's life and philosophy.







Synthesis of Science and Religion


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Essays and Dialogues


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This volume collects works from throughout Scala's career showing his acquaintance with recently discovered ancient writers and the influence of fellow humanists such as Marsilio Ficino. Also included is the 'Defense against the Detractors of Florence', a key document in the development of modern republicanism.




Art, Dialogue, and Outrage


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Never less than profound, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka's fierce and provocative contribution to the debate on multiculturalism brings together 19 iconoclastic essays on African, European, and American literature, culture, and politics. "Unquestionably Africa's most versatile writer".--New York Times




Berkeley's Three Dialogues


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This is the first volume of essays on Berkeley's Three Dialogues, a classic of early modern philosophy. Leading experts cover all the central issues in the text: the rejection of material substance, the nature of perception and reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the perceived threats of skepticism, atheism, and immorality.




Dialogues and Letters


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A major writer and a leading figure in the public life of Rome, Seneca (c. 4BC-AD 65) ranks among the most eloquent and influential masters of Latin prose. This selection explores his thoughts on philosophy and the trials of life. In the Consolation to Helvia he strives to offer solace to his mother, following his exile in AD 41, while On the Shortness of Life and On Tranquillity of Mind are lucid and compelling explorations of Stoic thought. Witty and self-critical, the Letters - written to his young friend Lucilius - explore Seneca's struggle to acquire philosophical wisdom. A fascinating insight into one of the greatest minds of Ancient Rome, these works inspired writers and thinkers including Montaigne, Rousseau, and Bacon, and continue to intrigue and enlighten.




Operette Morali


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This series is conceived as a library of bilingual editions of works chosen for their importance to Italian literature and to the international tradition of art and thought Italy has nurtured. In each volume an Italian text in an authoritative edition is paired with a new facing-page translation supplemented by explanatory notes and a selected bibliography. An introduction provides a historical and critical interpretation of the work. The scholars preparing these volumes hope through Biblioteca ltaliana to point a straight way to the Italian classics. GENERAL EDITOR: Louise George ClubbEDITORIAL BOARDPaul J. Alpers, Vittore BrancaGene Brucker, Fredi ChiappelliPhillip W. Damon, Robert M. DurlingGianfranco Folena, Lauro MartinesNicolas J. Perella




Essays and Dialogues


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Essays and Dialogues : Dialogues and Fictional Essays by Giacomo Leopardi by Giacomo Leopardi: This collection brings together the insightful essays and dialogues of Giacomo Leopardi, an Italian philosopher, poet, and essayist. Leopardi's works explore a wide range of topics, including philosophy, literature, art, and human nature. Through his eloquent and thought-provoking prose, Leopardi invites readers to engage with profound ideas and reflections on the human condition. Key Aspects of the Book "Essays and Dialogues by Giacomo Leopardi": Philosophical Exploration: Leopardi's essays delve into existential questions and philosophical themes, challenging readers to ponder the complexities of life. Humanistic Perspective: The author's keen observations of human nature and society offer insights into the cultural and intellectual milieu of his time. Literary Critique: Leopardi's critical essays and dialogues engage with the works of other writers and thinkers, contributing to the broader discourse on literature and the arts. Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian poet, philosopher, and scholar, born in 1798. He is considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 19th century. Leopardi's works reflect the intellectual and cultural climate of his time, grappling with the philosophical and existential concerns of Romanticism. His poetry and prose showcase a deep awareness of the human condition, combining melancholic reflection with profound intellectual inquiry. Leopardi's contributions to Italian literature and philosophical thought have solidified his place as a revered figure in the literary canon.




Dialogues


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The first English translation of a nonfiction work by Stanisław Lem, which was "conceived under the spell of cybernetics" in 1957 and updated in 1971. In 1957, Stanisław Lem published Dialogues, a book "conceived under the spell of cybernetics," as he wrote in the preface to the second edition. Mimicking the form of Berkeley's Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous, Lem's original dialogue was an attempt to unravel the then-novel field of cybernetics. It was a testimony, Lem wrote later, to "the almost limitless cognitive optimism" he felt upon his discovery of cybernetics. This is the first English translation of Lem's Dialogues, including the text of the first edition and the later essays added to the second edition in 1971. For the second edition, Lem chose not to revise the original. Recognizing the naivete of his hopes for cybernetics, he constructed a supplement to the first dialogue, which consists of two critical essays, the first a summary of the evolution of cybernetics, the second a contribution to the cybernetic theory of the "sociopathology of governing," amending the first edition's discussion of the pathology of social regulation; and two previously published articles on related topics. From the vantage point of 1971, Lem observes that original book, begun as a search for methods "that would increase our understanding of both the human and nonhuman worlds," was in the end "an expression of the cognitive curiosity and anxiety of modern thought."




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