One of the most influential books ever written, Descartes' Discourse on the Method delves into some of the most basic and profound philosophical problems facing humanity. Follow this great mind through the logical processes that ultimately led him to conclude, "I think, therefor…
One of the most influential books ever written, Descartes' Discourse on the Method delves into some of the most basic and profound philosophical problems facing humanity. Follow this great mind through the logical processes that ultimately led him to conclude, "I think, therefor…
In addition to founding the Theosophical Society and playing an influential role in the New Thought movement, the controversial and idiosyncratic figure Madame Blavatsky was a tireless world traveler. In this engrossing volume, Blavatsky recounts her time spent traveling in Indi…
In addition to founding the Theosophical Society and playing an influential role in the New Thought movement, the controversial and idiosyncratic figure Madame Blavatsky was a tireless world traveler. In this engrossing volume, Blavatsky recounts her time spent traveling in Indi…
In addition to founding the Theosophical Society and playing an influential role in the New Thought movement, the controversial and idiosyncratic figure Madame Blavatsky was a tireless world traveler. In this engrossing volume, Blavatsky recounts her time spent traveling in Indi…
Regarded by many as the first major historian, Herodotus was a Greek scholar and traveler who set down his impressions of foreign countries and his analysis of wars and other significant events in a relatively straightforward, journalistic manner. This volume contains Herodotus'…
Best remembered for being one of the leading figures in the school of fiction writing known as naturalism, American author Theodore Dreiser got his professional start as a journalist, and he brings his love of research and detail to this collection of biographical essays celebra…
What do we mean we call something -- or someone -- beautiful? Which mental and cognitive processes play a role in making aesthetic judgments? Trailblazing female psychologist Ethel Puffer tackles these questions and many more in a series of engaging essays in The Psychology of B…
What do we mean we call something -- or someone -- beautiful? Which mental and cognitive processes play a role in making aesthetic judgments? Trailblazing female psychologist Ethel Puffer tackles these questions and many more in a series of engaging essays in The Psychology of B…
What do we mean we call something -- or someone -- beautiful? Which mental and cognitive processes play a role in making aesthetic judgments? Trailblazing female psychologist Ethel Puffer tackles these questions and many more in a series of engaging essays in The Psychology of B…
Home economist and social reformer Helen Campbell dedicated her life to improving economic prospects for women, both in the realm of the family home and in the workforce. In this series of essays, she considers the then-recent trend of large numbers of women moving into the work…
Home economist and social reformer Helen Campbell dedicated her life to improving economic prospects for women, both in the realm of the family home and in the workforce. In this series of essays, she considers the then-recent trend of large numbers of women moving into the work…