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Ricard Matthieu’s plea for altruismRicard Matthieu’s plea for altruism

Ricard Matthieu’s plea for altruism

I. THE FOUNDATIONS OF ALTRUISM Altruism, at the heart of Matthieu Ricard's reflections in Plaidoyer pour l'altruisme, is based on…

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The History of SpanishThe History of Spanish

The History of Spanish

I. General introduction and approach to the book Spanish, the second or third world language depending on the criteria measured,…

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If you can’t explain your work to your grandmother or a child, it’s a bad signIf you can’t explain your work to your grandmother or a child, it’s a bad sign

If you can’t explain your work to your grandmother or a child, it’s a bad sign

The simplest things are often the ones that ultimately have the most value. The most interesting and enduring professions are…

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Training the Samurai Mind A Bushido SourcebookTraining the Samurai Mind A Bushido Sourcebook

Training the Samurai Mind A Bushido Sourcebook

The Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Bushido: Major Cultural Influences Bushido, or "the way of the warrior," is a code…

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Fighting is also an act of loveFighting is also an act of love

Fighting is also an act of love

Love, as a level of consciousness, is systematically associated with non-violence. Yet, refraining from violence in certain situations can mean…

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Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”

Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”

Introduction: General context and objectives of the work Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" is a historical and philosophical fresco, written…

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How Can You Learn From Other People’s Mistakes?

Your life isn’t long enough to learn only from your own mistakes, which is why you must make it a…

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A plea for animals: towards benevolence for allA plea for animals: towards benevolence for all

A plea for animals: towards benevolence for all

In the introduction to his book Plaidoyer pour les animaux : vers une bienveillance pour tous, Matthieu Ricard explores the…

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To Be Better Than 99% Of People, You Need To Meet 3 ConditionsTo Be Better Than 99% Of People, You Need To Meet 3 Conditions

To Be Better Than 99% Of People, You Need To Meet 3 Conditions

Having a Contrarian Idea If you want to be better than 99% of people in a field, you must hold…

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4 Types Of People4 Types Of People

4 Types Of People

There are said to be 4 types of people: 2 types to avoid, and 2 others to seek out. Moreover,…

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