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2月27日

De l'Esprit géométrique et de l'Art de persuader (1658)

"De l'Esprit Géométrique et de l'Art de Persuader" is a philosophical essay by Blaise Pascal that discusses the rigorous logical structure of geometric thought and the psychological aspects of persuasion, proposing a methodology for the rational presentation of ideas to effectively convince an audience.

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3月4日

The Chimes (1844)

Get the Full Audiobook for Free: https://amzn.to/3Is3ZBh "The Chimes" is a novella by Charles Dickens about a poor man named Toby "Trotty" Veck, who is disillusioned by the state of society but regains hope after being shown haunting visions of the future by spirits, ultimately reaffirming the importance of faith, family, and the New Year.

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2月28日

The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759)

Get the Full Audiobook for Free: https://amzn.to/49Wb4G0 "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" is a philosophical treatise where Adam Smith explores the nature of ethical judgment and the origin of moral feelings, arguing that sympathy is the fundamental basis upon which our approval of moral actions is founded.

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3月4日

Our Mutual Friend (1864)

Get the Full Audiobook for Free: https://amzn.to/3TudmXt "Our Mutual Friend" is a complex tale of wealth, social class, and moral redemption following the intertwining lives of characters affected by the inheritance of a dust contractor's fortune amidst the backdrop of Victorian London's social strata and the corrupting influence of money.

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2月19日

The Language and Thought of the Child (1923)

"The Language and Thought of the Child" (1923) is a seminal work by Jean Piaget that explores the development of language and cognitive processes in children, demonstrating how their thinking evolves from egocentric to more logical and sophisticated patterns as they grow.

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2月19日

Genetic Epistemology (1970)

"Genetic Epistemology" by Jean Piaget explores the process of knowledge formation in humans through the study of cognitive development, proposing that our understanding evolves through a series of stages influenced by biological maturation and interaction with the environment.

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2月23日

The Theory of Social and Economic Organization (1915)

"The Theory of Social and Economic Organization" is a foundational text on sociology and management by Max Weber that introduces the concept of bureaucracy as a formal system of organization and control, outlining its characteristics, advantages, and potential issues within social and economic structures.

2月23日

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2月24日

Distinction, A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste (1979)

"Distinction" is a seminal work by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu that analyzes the tastes and preferences of different social classes, arguing that cultural consumption serves as a marker of social distinction and is influenced by one's social background and capital, reinforcing class divisions within society.

2月24日

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2月24日

Outline of a Theory of Practice (1972)

"Outline of a Theory of Practice" (1972) by Pierre Bourdieu is a seminal work that proposes a theoretical framework, connecting the subjective, internalized experiences of individuals (habitus) with the objective, external structures of society, to explain how social practices are generated and reproduced across generations.

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2月23日

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905)

Get the Full Audiobook for Free: https://amzn.to/3wVFgCw "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" is Max Weber's seminal work that examines the link between the values of the Protestant ethic—such as discipline, hard work, and frugality—and the emergence of modern capitalism, suggesting that the religious ideas of groups such as the Calvinists played a significant role in creating the cultural conditions necessary for the development of the capitalist economic system.

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De l'Esprit géométrique et de l'Art de persuader (1658)

The Chimes (1844)

The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759)

Our Mutual Friend (1864)

The Language and Thought of the Child (1923)

Genetic Epistemology (1970)

The Theory of Social and Economic Organization (1915)

Distinction, A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste (1979)

Outline of a Theory of Practice (1972)

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905)

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