Thomas Cathcart: Plato and A Platypus Walk into A Bar

Plato and A Platypus Walk into A Bar


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This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes they d had in school Outrageously funny, "Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar" . . . has been a breakout bestseller ever since authors and born vaudevillians Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPR s "Weekend Edition." Lively, original, and powerfully informative, "Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar" . . . is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism ("What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?") to Logic ("Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything"). Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to read and finally, it all makes sense! Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book."

Some desires are too dangerous to embrace. The Eastern Christian "Love of the Beautiful" can be a companion on your own spiritual journey A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the Philokalia more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible s meaning. Simply translated, the title means love of the beautiful, which reflects the text s emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer.This introduction to the wisdom of the Philokalia illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work repentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis. Smith s enlightening, accessible facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context, clarifies core teachings, including the Eastern understanding of salvation, and draws connections to modern-day practices, such Plato and A Platypus Walk into A Bar free download pdf as contemplative prayer.Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the Philokalia even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text, showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature."


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Author: Thomas Cathcart
Number of Pages: 224 pages
Published Date: 01 Jul 2008
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Country: New York, NY, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9780143113874
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