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Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:13:32 -0800

Ancient Greek Philosophers Quotes & Pictures

The Philosophy Gift Shop

Discover the ancient wisdom of the Greek Philosophers at the Philosophy Gift Shop.

Beautiful portraits and profound quotes on reality, unity, metaphysics, truth, happiness, society, education, music, mathematics, politics etc.

Printed on many cool products! T-shirts, 2009 calendars, posters etc.

Philosophers include: Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Democritus, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Diogenes:, Epicurus, Zeno.

"Know Thyself! The unexamined Life is not worth Living." (Socrates)

"For no matter what dull clay we seemed to be before, we are every one of us a poet when we are in love." (Plato)

"Do few things, if you would enjoy tranquillity. ... By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich." (Democritus)

"All things come out of the One and the One out of all things." (Heraclitus)

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." (Aristotle)

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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:31:56 -0800

Famous Fabulous Women

Philosophy, Science, Feminism, Art, Politics

The Philosophy Gift Shop has a lovely range of inspiring women pictures & quotes on a variety of products. Cool T shirts, posters, framed prints, calendars, greeting cards etc.

"Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind obedience." (Mary Wollstonecraft)

"Sexual pleasure in woman is a kind of magic spell; it demands complete abandon; if words or movements oppose the magic of caresses, the spell is broken." (Simone de Beauvoir)

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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:05:35 -0800

"The Fool gets Angry. The Wise Person Understands."
(Ancient Indian Wisdom quote on Rembrandt Painting, 'Philosopher in Meditation.'

Motivational Inspirational Quotes & Pictures at the Philosophy Shop

Inspire yourself and others with wise words of wisdom from the Philosophy Gift Shop. Educational, beautiful quotes and pictures of famous philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Edmund Burke, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King.

"The unexamined life is not worth living. ... Wisdom begins in wonder." (Socrates)

"All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke, 1729 - 1797)

"To change ones life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly." (William James)

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Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:05:27 -0800

Small Posters. Philosophy Gift Shop Fine Art Prints Portraits & Quotes
Collection of our favourite Small Posters. Subjects include Ancient Greek Philosophy, Chinese & Indian Metaphysics, Western Philosophy, 20th Century Philosophers, Physics, Albert Einstein, God Religion & Morality, Politics, Education, Evolution, Nature & Ecology, Motivational / Inspirational / Wisdom, Metaphysical Poetry, Literature, Classical Music, Feminism, Renaissance & Impressionist Fine Art Prints, Satire & Humor.
Images look great on this high quality poster, printed on heavyweight 7 mil semi-gloss paper using superior dye inks. Image size 16” X 20”.

The Philosophy Gift Shop - 'The Gift of Truth Excels all Other Gifts.' (Buddha)
Unique Online Gift Shop & Gallery of Famous Philosophers, Scientists, Educators, Mathematicians, Inventors, Politicians & Leaders, Artists, Authors, Poets, Musicians, Women / Feminists, and much more! Products include Framed Prints, Posters, Postcards, Greeting Cards, Journals, Wall Calendars, Mouse Pads, Bumper Stickers, Buttons, Mugs & Beer Steins, Clocks, Men's, Women's & Kid's Clothing, Black, White & Organic T-Shirts, Longsleeve Sweatshirts, Baseball Caps & Hats, Tote Bags & Apparel.

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Fri, 17 Mar 2006 03:46:40 -0800

(Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics, 1972) 'In Indian philosophy, the main terms used by Hindus and Buddhists have dynamic connotations. The word Brahman is derived from the Sanskrit root brih - to grow- and thus suggests a reality which is dynamic and alive. The Upanishads refer to Brahman as 'this unformed, immortal, moving', thus associating it with motion even though it transcends all forms.' The Rig Veda uses another term to express the dynamic character of the universe, the term Rita. This word comes from the root ri- to move. In its phenomenal aspect, the cosmic One is thus intrinsically dynamic, and the apprehension of its dynamic nature is basic to all schools of Eastern mysticism. They all emphasize that the universe has to be grasped dynamically, as it moves, vibrates and dances. ... The Eastern mystics see the universe as an inseparable web, whose interconnections are dynamic and not static. The cosmic web is alive; it moves and grows and changes continually.'

Dynamic Unity of Reality: Metaphysics of One

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Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:44:56 -0800

(Aristotle, Metaphysics, 340 BC) 'The first philosophy (Metaphysics) is universal and is exclusively concerned with primary substance. ... And here we will have the science to study that which is just as that which is, both in its essence and in the properties which, just as a thing that is, it has. ... There must then be a principle of such a kind that its substance is activity. ... that among entities there must be some cause which moves and combines things. ... about its coming into being and its doings and about all its alterations we think that we have knowledge when we know the source of its movement. ... it is impossible that the primary existent, being eternal, should be destroyed.'

What is Metaphysics: Explaining Famous Philosopher's Definitions of Metaphysics / Metaphysical Principles of Reality - Quotes by philosophers Aristotle, Gottfried Leibniz, David Hume, Immanuel Kant and Albert Einstein on Metaphysics. On the dynamic unity of reality and the metaphysical principles of Space and (wave) Motion (rather than 'Space and Time') as the most simple foundation for the sciences. From particles and fields (matter / energy) in space time to waves in space. Explaining matter's interconnected motion and activity (time) by uniting Space, time, matter and motion. One substance, Space, exists with the properties of a wave medium, matter is formed from spherical standing wave motions of Space.

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Wed, 02 Jun 2004 23:59:21 -0700

Kama Sutra
The Art of Love: Ancient Indian Philosophy of Kama Sutra

Benefits of Kama Sutra to Male & Female, Evolutionary / Metaphysical foundations of Kama Sutra, Sex Positions

'The Kama Sutra is not intended to be used merely as an instrument for satisfying our desires. A person, acquainted with the true principles of this science, and who preserves his Dharma (virtue), Artha (prosperity), and Kama (love), and has regard for the practices of the people, is sure to obtain the mastery over his senses.' (Kama Sutra)

'The Kama Sutra is not a pornographic work. First and foremost, it is a picture of the art of living for the civilised and refined citizen, completing in the sphere of love, eroticism and the pleasures of life.' (The Complete Kama Sutra, Alain Danielou 1994)

.. those things which increase passion should be done first, and those which are only for amusement or variety should be done afterwards. (Kama Sutra)

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Sun, 30 May 2004 20:57:04 -0700

Ancient Greek Philosophy - Greek Philosophers

Discussion & Quotations on the Philosophy / Metaphysics of the Ancient Greek Philosophers
All is One (Space) and Active / Flux (Wave-Motion)
Quotes & Pictures - Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Democritus, Lucretius, Socrates, Plato and Epicurus

All things come out of the one and the one out of all things. (Heraclitus, 500BC)

What gave these men the right to be considered philosophers, unlike the other astronomers, geographers and doctors who were active especially in the latter half of the period, was their common assumption that the world possessed some kind of integral unity and determinability which could be understood and explained in rational terms. A more important debt to myth appears in the central presupposition that the world is coherent and intelligible, is somehow a unity in spite of the diversity of its appearance. (Friedrich Nietzsche, The Greeks)

When the mind's eye rests on objects illuminated by truth and reality, it understands and comprehends them, and functions intelligently; but when it turns to the twilight world of change and decay, it can only form opinions, its vision is confused and its beliefs shifting, and it seems to lack intelligence. (Plato, Republic)

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Sun, 30 May 2004 20:31:22 -0700

Albert Einstein Quotes

Albert Einstein Quotations on Philosophy, Physics, Religion, Science, Metaphysics, Humanity, War, Peace, Education, Knowledge, Morality & Freedom.
'Only the individual can think, and thereby create new values for society, nay, even set up new moral standards to which the life of the community conforms. ... The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty and Truth.' (Albert Einstein, 1954)
'Communities tend to be guided less than individuals by conscience and a sense of responsibility. How much misery does this fact cause mankind! It is the source of wars and every kind of oppression, which fill the earth with pain, sighs and bitterness.' (Albert Einstein, 1934)

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Sat, 29 May 2004 22:18:50 -0700

Wild Sensuality and Beauty of Women
Sylvie Baudouin - Gallery of Erotic Nudes
Thanks to yonos for introducing me to the lovely erotic art of Sylvie Baudouin. She captures a wild sensuality and beauty of women. I enjoy the truth, vulnerability and subtlety of her erotic artwork.