John Armstrong ist ein britischer Philosoph, dessen Werk sich mit komplexen philosophischen Themen beschäftigt und die menschliche Erfahrung mit einem unverwechselbaren Ansatz erforscht. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch tiefe Introspektion und den Drang aus, die grundlegenden Prinzipien aufzudecken, die unsere Gedanken und Verhaltensweisen bestimmen. Armstrongs Texte bieten eine fesselnde Mischung aus philosophischer Strenge und zugänglicher Sprache, was sie für Leser, die ein tieferes Verständnis der Welt suchen, ansprechend macht.
John Armstrong untersucht die emotionale Beziehung zum Geld und bietet überraschende Lösungen für Geldsorgen. Er zeigt, dass die gängigen Fragen zur Geldbeschaffung nicht ausreichen und plädiert für eine Neubewertung unserer Einstellung zu Geld, um Glück zu finden. Teil der Reihe „Kleine Philosophie der Lebenskunst“.
A MODERN DAY CINDERELLA STORY Orphan Bella Barlow is a young girl with a great natural talent for gymnastics. Unfortunately her dreams and aspirations to be a world-class gymnast are being hindered by her legal guardians - uncle Jed and aunt Gertrude, who force and bully Bella to their own advantage. Can Bella escape a life of abuse and servitude? Will she finally realise her dreams of gymnastic stardom? The epic serial begins here!
This work aims to raise one of the deepest and most puzzling questions we can put to ourselves: What is love? Drawing on writers and thinkers as diverse as Plato, Tolstoy, Freud and Stendhal, John Armstrong explores how our perception of love is formed by culture and history. The book joins the search for a more mature conception of love without self-deception and asks whether this is even achievable.
Targeting those with a basic understanding of financial mathematics, this book serves as an introduction to programming in C++. It bridges the gap between financial concepts and coding skills, making it ideal for readers eager to enhance their quantitative analysis capabilities. Through practical examples and applications, it aims to equip readers with the necessary tools to apply programming in financial contexts.
The book advocates for a renewed understanding of 'Civilization,' emphasizing its significance in modern discourse. It argues against the neglect of moral philosophy in everyday conversations, aiming to reintroduce meaningful discussions among ordinary people. The author, John Armstrong, is portrayed as a passionate advocate for this revival, challenging contemporary thought and encouraging deeper engagement with moral and philosophical issues.
Wir alle lieben Kunst – wir gehen ins Museum und betrachten ein Gemälde, wir spazieren durch den Park und bewundern eine Skulptur, oder wir lassen unseren Blick an der Fassade eines imposanten Bauwerks entlanggleiten. Doch sehen wir die Kunst wirklich und nutzen wir sie für uns? Die Erfolgsautoren Alain de Botton und John Armstrong zeigen in ihrem erhellenden wie kurzweiligen Buch, wie wir das Potenzial von Kunst für uns ausschöpfen können – wie wir mit Vermeer einen Blick für die scheinbar nebensächlichen Details im Leben entwickeln können; wie wir uns Leonardo da Vincis Neugierde für die Funktionsweise von Dingen aneignen oder wie wir mit den hypnotischen Ozeanbildern von Hiroshi Sugimoto eine ganz besondere innere Ruhe finden können. Mit Werken von Caspar David Friedrich, Henri Matisse, Mies van der Rohe, Nan Goldin, Le Corbusier und vielen mehr
Is it possible to be truly happy? In an imperfect world, how can we live well with what we have, and accept what we don’t have? In Love, Life, Goethe, John Armstrong looks at the life of the renowned yet often misunderstood writer Goethe to show the surprising ways in which we can learn from him, whether in love, suffering, friendship or family. He shows how relevant Goethe is to the way we live today, and how he wanted (much the same as us) to live life well. From work to our relationships to money and success, John Armstrong explores the main themes of our existence through Goethe, and helps us learn how to live.
'What is it to love another person?' This is to raise one of the deepest, and most puzzling, questions we can put to ourselves. Love is a central theme in the autobiography we each write as we try to understand our lives; but we may feel that we become only more confused the more we reflect upon it. Love is closely connected with our vision of happiness; yet there is no one we are more likely to hurt, or be hurt by, than the person we love. If love is something we all want, why is it so hard to find and harder to keep? Love is one of humanity's most persistent and most esteemed ideals, but it is hard to say exactly what this ideal is and how--if at all--it relates to real life.
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, poet and cultural critic. He is best known for his controversial idea of life affirmation that challenged traditional morality and all doctrines. Born in 1844 outside Leipzig, Germany, his teachings inspired people in all walks of life, from dancers and poets to psychologists and social revolutionaries. Here you will find extracts from his greatest works. John Armstrong takes this great thinker and highlights those ideas most relevant to ordinary everyday dilemmas.
