Confucius: A Philosopher for the Ages by Xu Yianxiang provides a comprehensive explanation of the thoughts and intellectual legacy of Kongzi (Confucius) as one of the most influential philosophical figures in world history. This book outlines the basic principles of Confucian ethics, including the concepts of ren (humanity), li (moral propriety), yi (truth), and junzi (the noble person), as wel…
The book covers important aspects such as religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art, architecture, music, and scientific developments. It also includes a special section on the influence of Indian civilization on the world, as well as on Indian political history, which provides a chronological framework for non-specialist readers. Contributors include renowned figures such as S…
Atatürk’s Way, edited by Nuket C. Olson Eraslan, offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, ideals, and political philosophy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. Through a collection of analytical essays and historical reflections, the book examines the core elements of Atatürkism—including secular governance, national sovereignty, modernizatio…
The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru is a profound and reflective work written during his imprisonment at Ahmadnagar Fort (1942–1945). Nehru writes about India’s vast cultural, historical, and philosophical journey — from the ancient Indus Valley civilization, through the Vedic period, all the way to the British colonial era and the rise of nationalism. He draws on texts like the Ve…
The book The Foundations of Africanité or Négritude and Arabité by Léopold Sédar Senghor outlines the philosophical, cultural, and historical foundations of the concepts of Africanité (African-ness) and Négritude, two core ideas in modern African identity thinking. Senghor discusses the complex relationship between black African heritage and Arab traditions, and how these two elements sh…
Citations de Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by Akil Aksan presents a curated collection of powerful quotations and reflections from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. Through these selected statements, the book highlights Atatürk’s thoughts on nationalism, secularism, education, modernization, and civic responsibility. The compilation provides insight into the princi…
Philosophy provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts and schools of thought in the field of philosophy. It covers both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions, with a particular focus on Chinese philosophy. The book explores fundamental philosophical questions related to ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic, and traces the historical development of these ideas across cu…
Joseph Nye coined the term "soft power" in the late 1980s. It is now used frequently - and often incorrectly - by political leaders, editorial writers, and academics around the world. So what is soft power? Soft power lies in the ability to attract and persuade. Whereas hard power - the ability to coerce - grows out of a country's military or economic might, soft power arises from the attractiv…
Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is as essential for a world fighting fundamentalist terrorists as it was for the end of the Cold War. Now updated with a new afterword, The End of History and th…
This book contains: 1. What is sufficiency economy? 2. Applications of SEP as a guiding principle 3. SEP and sustainable development