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All of Health
A Philosophical Dialogue
In the course of a larger discussion about health, a philosopher and a physician arrive at the notion of symbiosis ; a living together to the advantage of each. And isn’t a good conversation a sort of living together to the advantage of each?

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Beauty, Science, Knowledge
A Dialogue about Life and the Pursuit of Understanding
Can science ever capture the full depth of life? What feeds and fuels the human spirit?

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On Destiny
A Philosophical Dialogue
How do we make the most of our lives? Is there a meaning, a goal, a purpose? Is it all a matter of chance or do we each have a destiny that beckons? Can we knowingly move toward it, and can we choose to avoid it?

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On Education
A Philosophical Dialogue
For the Philosophical Reader What is the true point of education? Is it to gain authority, find meaning, or simply appreciate beauty?

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On Freedom
A Philosophical Dialogue
The Complexity of Freedom: At first glance, freedom may seem like a straightforward concept, but as the characters debate, they uncover multiple dimensions of freedom, such as political freedom, personal autonomy, and moral responsibility.

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On Ideas
A Philosophical Dialogue
In his new book On Ideas: A Philosophical Dialogue , Nicholas J. Pappas leads us on a captivating exploration into the nature of ideas, presented through a light-hearted yet thought-provoking philosophical dialogue.

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On Passivity
A Philosophical Dialogue
Is it always better to be active than passive? Is passivity a sign of cowardice—or prudence? Are people who keep their thoughts to themselves passive, or might they be actively preparing for well-considered future actions?

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Political Philosophy
The Narrow Path of Social Progress
While we might all love for everyone to get along, to help the needy, and for the wars to end, we need to explain how people can reach this point in their biological growth and development by promoting social progress.

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The Few
A Philosophical Dialogue
In an age of widespread democratic discontent, when the promise of “rule by the people” often feels like a distant ideal, Nicholas J. Pappas’s The Few stages a conversation that is as timely as it is timeless.

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