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The Philosophical Conception Of Man

The authors of this symposium are prominent Soviet scholars. Fellows and Corresponding Members of the USSR Academy of Sciences, philosophers and sociologists, students of culture and aesthetics, authors of studies on philosophical problems of man, and active participants in world … Continue reading

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Some recent acquisitions part 9

Many, many thanks to Takshila Education Society for sponsoring the purchase of these books. If you would like sponsor some books drop us a line at mirtitles at the rate gmail dot com.    

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A Concise Psychological Dictionary by A. V. Petrovsky (Ed.); M. G. Yaroshevsky (Ed.)

This dictionary is intended for a wide range of readers seeking information on concepts used in modern psychology. The entries embrace the main branches of psychology, theoretical trends and concepts, methods of psychological research, and major aspects of the history … Continue reading

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Subject, Object, Cognition by V. A. Lektorsky

The present work attempts, first, to sum up the studies in this field of both the author himself14 and of other Soviet specialists in epistemology, and, second, to analyse a number of aspects of the given problem that are of … Continue reading

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Philosophy And Sociology by G. P. Frantsov

G. P. Frantsov’s Philosophy and Sociology presents a broad historical panorama of the development of mankind’s philosophical and sociological thinking over the centuries and shows how forward-looking social thinkers sought the answers to the basic questions of social progress until … Continue reading

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A Dictionary For Believers And Non Believers

In the whole of human history it is unlikely that any writings have been the subject of so much controversy as the Bible, the Koran and various sacred books of other religions. Religious thinkers often present them as the source … Continue reading

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Selected Philosophical, Social And Political Essays by Dmitry Pisarev

A collection of works by Soviet philosopher Dmitry Pisarev. Many thanks to Daniel Baker for the original scans. Get the book here. or here   Contents D.I. PISAREV’S PHILOSOPHICAL. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL VIEWS Translated by R. Dixon 5 PLATO’S IDEALISM … Continue reading

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Selected Philosophical Works by Alexander Herzen

A collection of selected philosophical works of Soviet philosopher Alexander Herzen. The present publication of A. Herzen’s work is a translation from the Russian two-volume edition of Herzen’s Selected Philosophical Works published by the Institute of Philosophy, Academy of Sciences … Continue reading

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Worked Problems In Applied Mathematics by N. N. Lebedev; I. P. Skalskaya; Y. S. Uflyand

This book aims to equip readers with the mathematical physics skills necessary to solve problems in mechanics, heat conduction, and electromagnetism. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic to advanced, and is intended for both students and researchers. … Continue reading

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Plato (Man Through The Ages Series) by Alexei Losev; Aza Takho-Godi

Plato is one of the greatest classical Greek philosophers. Plato’s ideas are integral to the ideas of philosophy through last two thousand years or so. In this book Plato’s life and major philosophical ideas and works and their influence have … Continue reading

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