John Armstrong is een Britse filosoof wiens werk zich verdiept in complexe filosofische thema's en de menselijke ervaring met een onderscheidende benadering onderzoekt. Zijn schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door diepe introspectie en de drang om de fundamentele principes te ontdekken die onze gedachten en gedragingen sturen. Armstrongs teksten bieden een boeiende mix van filosofische strengheid en toegankelijke taal, waardoor ze boeiend zijn voor lezers die op zoek zijn naar een dieper begrip van de wereld.
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.
Two authorities on popular culture reveal the ways in which art can enhance mood and enrich lives - now available in paperback This passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible book proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant, and therapeutic. Through practical examples, the world-renowned authors argue that certain great works of art have clues as to how to manage the tensions and confusions of modern life. Chapters on love, nature, money, and politics show how art can help with many common difficulties, from forging good relationships to coming to terms with mortality.
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.
