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  Summary of Jamie Raskin’s...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Jamie Raskin’s Unthinkable 
    
  In Unthinkable (2022), Jamie Raskin details two intensely traumatic events that he never expected: the suicide of his son Tommy, followed within a week by the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Although immensely different, these events became intertwined in the Democratic congressman’s psyche. Raskin was dead set on doing his best to impeach Donald Trump and preserve democracy. He felt like he owed it to Tommy, who had lived a life filled with compassion and egalitarian ideals despite having to battle his inner demons.

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  John Rawls - Justice Fairness...

  Hector Davidson

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  John Rawls, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, fundamentally reshaped the field of political philosophy with his groundbreaking work, A Theory of Justice (1971). His vision of "justice as fairness" offered a robust framework for understanding social cooperation and the principles that should govern a just society. By blending elements of social contract theory with contemporary concerns about inequality and human rights, Rawls addressed timeless questions about the nature of justice and the moral obligations of institutions.  
  Born on February 21, 1921, in Baltimore, Maryland, Rawls’ early life was marked by tragedy and intellectual rigor. He lost two brothers to illness at a young age, experiences that profoundly influenced his outlook on morality and the fragility of human life. Rawls attended Princeton University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy, and later completed his doctorate at Harvard University after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. These formative years shaped his commitment to exploring ethical frameworks that could withstand the complexities of a modern, pluralistic world.  
  Rawls’ magnum opus, A Theory of Justice, introduced several key concepts that would come to define his philosophy. Central to his work was the idea of the "original position," a hypothetical scenario in which individuals design the principles of justice behind a "veil of ignorance." This veil prevents individuals from knowing their social status, wealth, abilities, or personal biases, compelling them to choose rules that are fair and impartial. The result is a system that prioritizes equal basic liberties for all, coupled with the difference principle, which allows social and economic inequalities only if they benefit the least advantaged members of society. 

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  Critical Thinking & Stoicism:...

  Harrison Walton

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  YOUR ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO ALWAYS STAY LEVEL-HEADED AND EFFECTIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS 
  We all know that critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential in the modern world, but it can be hard to know where to start. 
  It seems like every day we're faced with new challenges and problems that we don't have the answers to. 
  How do we make decisions when we don't know what the right answer is? 
  This audiobook is the answer! 
  Critical Thinking & Stoicism will show you how to think in mental models to develop effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. 
  You'll also learn how to apply the principles of Stoicism to your everyday life, so you can help develop better decision-making skills, problem-solve more effectively, and stay positive in any situation. 
  Discover that things aren't as hard as it seems by learning how to efficiently break down every problem and look at it with a level head. 
  With this audiobook, you’ll discover: 
  • The secrets to a happier and calmer life: Learn how to find peace in the chaos of the modern world and be happier than you’ve ever been. 
  • How to sharpen your mind and hone your critical thinking skills: Overcome cognitive bias and fallacies and look at every problem with a clear head. Soon enough, you’ll instantly solve difficult problems! 
  • Peace is within your grasp: Even if the world is very chaotic, you’ll be able to find peace and master the Modern Art of Happiness. 
  • The basics of Stoicism and Critical Thinking: Find exclusive tips and tricks to help you master these concepts. Instantly benefit from a better life as soon as you’re done listening! 
  •  No confusion: With everything explained in beginner-friendly terms and simple English, you’ll get straight into learning and make things as easy as possible. 
  This audiobook will guide you every step of the way on your journey to a better state of mind. 
  SCROLL UP, GET THIS AUDIOBOOK, AND START LISTENING!

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  On Generation and Corruption

  Aristotle

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  On Generation and Corruption is a scientific work written by Aristotle in which he explores the concepts of change, decay, and permanence in the natural world. The book is divided into two main sections: the first deals with the nature of change and motion, while the second focuses on the concept of generation and corruption. Aristotle argues that everything in the natural world is subject to change, and that this change can be either accidental or substantial. Accidental change refers to changes in the properties or characteristics of an object, while substantial change refers to a change in the object's very essence or being. He also argues that change can only occur through motion, which is the transfer of potentiality to actuality. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Black Sea - poems

  Stephanos Papadopoulos

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  In this third collection of poems Papadopoulos addresses the historical subject of the Pontic Greek massacre in the 1920’s in a series of “sonnet-monologues” that link cinematically to create a very specific, semi-fictional account of a group of people living within this particular historic context.  His own  Greek family is of Pontic and Cretan origin, and he traveled the black sea extensively while writing these poems, but the abstracted landscapes and the slightly “grotesque” characters that inhabit these poems lead anyone, regardless of his/her knowledge of the region,  into a new and intimate relationship with this volatile and tragic story. 
  "The Black Sea won’t be for everyone. The subject is unrelentingly dark, rarely leavened by humor, and the history involved is known to few Americans. But it is a superb book, ambitious without being verbose. His opening poem meditates on the role of the poet in history, and in this subject alone he has plenty of company among Greek writers like Cavafy and Ritsos. The texture of cultural allusion in some of these poems is quite rich, yet the book dispenses with footnotes and leaves us to find our own way. Most of the poems can be read as little dramas in which vital characters have everything at stake. "     David Mason, The Hudson Review

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  Brave Parenting - A...

  Krissy Pozatek

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  “Writing from her own extensive experience and psychological wisdom, Krissy shows us how children can develop the resilience, confidence, and creativity that enables them to find true joy in living.”—Tara Brach 
  How do we build resilient children who can handle life's challenges? 
  As parents, we often feel that our role is to protect our children from the world: to cushion them when they fall, to lift them over obstacles, and to remove sharp rocks from their path. But controlling a child’s entire environment and keeping all pain at bay isn’t feasible—we can’t prepare the world for our children, so instead we should focus on preparing our children for the world. 
   “The solution is not removing impediments from our children’s lives,” writes Krissy Pozatek, “it is compassionately encouraging them to be brave.” We need to show our kids how to navigate their own terrain. If our kids face small hurdles, small pains, at a young age and learn to overcome these obstacles, they will be much better equipped to face larger trouble later in life. 
   Early lessons in problem solving teach self-confidence and self-reliance—and show us that our kids are tougher than we think. Krissy draws her lessons from her experience guiding children in wilderness therapy and from her Buddhist practice—showing us that all life is as unpredictable as mountain weather, that impermanence is the only constant, and that the most loving act a parent can do is fearlessly ready their child to face the wilderness. For parents of children of all ages.

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