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The argument of this book is that we, and all other animals, are machines created by our genes. Like successful Chicago gangsters, our genes have survived, in some cases for millions of years, in a highly competitive world. This entitles us
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Selfish gene
“But when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious.”
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“Death is not an event in life: we do not live to experience death. If we take eternity to mean not infinite temporal duration but timelessness, then eternal life belongs to those who live in the present. Our life has no end in the way in which our visual field has no limits.”
― Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
― Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
“Patience is the key. Patience. If you learn nothing else from meditation, you will learn patience. Patience is essential for any profound change.”
― Mindfulness in Plain English
― Mindfulness in Plain English
“But man's duty is to try and endeavour, success depends upon chance and environments.”
― Why I Am An Atheist: An Autobiographical Discourse
― Why I Am An Atheist: An Autobiographical Discourse
“Love is wise,
Hatred is foolish”
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Hatred is foolish”
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Secular Sangha: A Secular Buddhist Group
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We study Buddhist philosophy and meditation from a secular perspective. Group members are encouraged to read the ten core group books: “After Buddhis ...more
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We read and discuss the works of Arthur Schopenhauer. [Note: This group uses the book "Delphi Collected Works of Arthur Schopenhauer (Illustrated) (D ...more
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This is a group to read and discuss those books generally referred to as “the classics” or “the Western canon.” Books which have shaped Western though ...more
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Join us to read Marcel Proust in 2018! Beginners or experts- all are welcome. In Search of Lost Time, from 1.1.18 to 12.31.18 . We can do this! If ...more
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— last activity Nov 01, 2026 02:28AM
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
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