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Sunzi's Way of Deceit

Sunzi's Way of Deceit

Sunzi's "The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese text that has become famous worldwide for its insights into strategy. Even today, it is still a go-to reference for military and business leaders.

Weaving the Net of Argument

Weaving the Net of Argument

Three stories of women philosophers in the ancient world weaving arguments to challenge their male contemporaries. Gārgī Vācaknavī in India, Hipparchia in Greece, and Jing Jiang in China.

Giving up on Philosophy? The Science of Wisdom (Wisdom #7)

Giving up on Philosophy? The Science of Wisdom (Wisdom #7)

The last few decades have seen a growth in the scientific study of wisdom. But what is the science of wisdom? And what gets left out of these accounts?

Empedocles on Love and Strife

Empedocles on Love and Strife

Empedocles was a philosopher, wandering poet and shamanic healer who claimed the entire universe was underpinned by the forces of Love and Strife.

The Opposite of Wisdom: A Fool's Philosophy  (Wisdom #6)

The Opposite of Wisdom: A Fool's Philosophy (Wisdom #6)

Philosophy is the love of wisdom. But throughout its history, philosophy has also been haunted by wisdom's opposite: foolishness. So what is the relationship between philosophy and foolishness?

Deng Xi, the Philosopher Who Argued From Both Sides

Deng Xi, the Philosopher Who Argued From Both Sides

Deng Xi was a lawyer and philosopher associated with the so-called "School of Names". He was skilled in debate and frequently caused confusion by simultaneously arguing opposite viewpoints.