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The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces is a detailed approximation of the hero's journey. It examines different myths, religions, and stories and contrasts them. In the end, Campbell discovers that... Read more...
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones is a compilation of easy-to-understand Zen short stories and a great introduction to Eastern philosophy. Read more...
Anarchy explained to children by José Antonio Emanuel
Anarchy explained to children by José Antonio Emanuel
Anarchy Explained to Children is a book written in the 1930s by a Spanish Anarchist, José Antonio Emanuel. He made this book to help the Spanish workers answer the question:... Read more...
Hagakure by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Hagakure by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Written in 1716 by Yamamoto Tsunetomo the Hagakure goes through the knowledge gathered by a samurai turned into a monk. The book mixes philosophy and ideology trying to explain what... Read more...
365 TAO
365 TAO
I reflect on how 365 Tao, a book of daily meditations on Taoism, has shaped my understanding of impermanence, friendship, and the importance of sharing knowledge. Its teachings often align... Read more...