Ward Farnsworth Bücher

Die Stoiker waren geniale Philosophen und Psychologen und zudem höchst praktisch veranlagt; sie boten Lösungen für die Probleme des Alltagslebens sowie Ratschläge, wie wir unsere Irrationalität überwinden können. All das ist auch heute noch relevant und hilfreich, genauso wie vor 2000 Jahren. Die Weisheiten in diesem Buch stammen aus einer großen Anzahl antiker Quellen. Ward Farnsworth bringt sie alle in einen Zusammenhang, der zeigt, wie die verschiedenen Philosophen helfen, mit wichtigen Themen im Leben umzugehen: Leid oder Trauer bewältigen, Widerstandsfähigkeit und Gelassenheit entwickeln und im Einklang mit sich selbst und anderen leben. Das Ergebnis ist ein Set philosophischer Lektionen für jeden – wertvolle Weisheiten aus dem Altertum praktizierbar gemacht für unser Zeitalter.

Vor etwa 2500 Jahren schrieb Platon eine Reihe von Dialogen, die Sokrates im Gespräch mit Schülern darstellen. Seine Gesprächsführung zeichnet sich durch das Bestreben aus, einem Lernenden durch geeignete Fragen zu ermöglichen, seine Irrtümer selbst herauszufinden und so sein Erkenntnispotenzial zu aktivieren. Bekannt als die sokratische Methode, ist sie bis heute eine der berühmtesten Techniken des philosophischen Diskurses. Zugleich ist sie eine Ethik der Geduld, der Untersuchung, der Demut und des Zweifels. Gleichsam Hilfsmittel für besseres Denken und gegen schlechte Denkgewohnheiten, sei es im Recht, in der Politik, in der Ausbildung oder bei der Auseinandersetzung mit den großen Fragen des Lebens am Küchentisch. Ward Farnsworth macht die sokratische Methode für jeden an Philosophie Interessierten leicht zugänglich. Er erklärt anhand zahlreicher Originalzitate, wie sie funktioniert und warum sie in unserer Zeit mehr denn je von Bedeutung ist: nämlich als alltägliche Tätigkeit, um den großen Fragen des Lebens auf den Grund zu gehen, dem Leben einen Sinn zu geben und herauszufinden, wie man es besser leben kann.

Chess tactics explained in English: the second volume of material from www.chesstactics.org. This book is the second in a two-part set. The two books together contain over a thousand examples organized in unprecedented detail. Every position is accompanied by a commentary describing a train of thought that leads to the solution; these books thus are the ideal learning tool for those who prefer explanations in words to long strings of notation. Book II -- the present volume -- covers pins and skewers, removal of the guard, and mating patterns. (The first book in the set provides an introduction to tactics and explains forks and discovered attacks.) Also available in hardcover.

This book is the first in a two-part set which contains over a thousand examples organized in unprecedented detail. Every position is accompanied by a commentary describing a train of thought that leads to the solution; these books thus are the ideal learning tool for those who prefer explanations in words to long strings of notation. This volume provides an introduction to tactics and explains forks and discovered attacks.

"The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone - the most valuable wisdom of ages past made available for our times, and for all time."--Provided by publisher.

There are two kinds of knowledge law school teaches: legal rules on the one hand and tools for thinking about legal problems on the other. This work brings together various tools for thinking about law. It is suitable for law students, practitioners seeking a one-stop guide to legal principles, or those with an interest in the law.

Focusing on the art of rhetoric, this book offers engaging lessons on rhetorical figures and their practical applications. It explores essential principles such as repetition, variety, suspense, and surprise, guiding readers in crafting effective sentences and paragraphs. By emphasizing the balance between creating expectations and their resolution, the book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills through the timeless techniques of rhetoric.

Restitution is the body of law concerned with taking away gains that someone has wrongfully obtained. This book explains restitution doctrines, remedies, and defenses and illustrates them with examples. It demonstrates that the law of restitution is guided by a manageable and coherent set of principles that have remarkable versatility and power.

From the author of Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric, a manual for clear, forceful, unforgettable speech.

"The Socratic method is one of the timeless inventions of the ancient world. It is a path to wisdom and a way to think more intelligently about questions large or small. It is a technique for teaching others and for talking to yourself. It is an antidote to stupidity, to irrationality, and to social media. It is easy to understand but challenging to master. It is useful for everyone. This book explains the Socratic method in detail: what it is, where it came from, and how to carry it out. The chapters teach the elements of the method step by step with examples from Plato's dialogues. They illustrate how to create Socratic questions of your own. They show how the teachings of Socrates produced the philosophies of Stoicism and Skepticism. The book also explains how the Socratic method can be put to work in the classroom, and it offers Socratic rules of engagement for talking about politics and other hard things. The Socratic Method is a complete guide to the practical use of a great idea"--