Matthew Sharpe je americký prozaik a autor povídek, jehož díla se vyznačují pronikavým vhledem do lidské psychiky a často zkoumají témata identity, paměti a hledání smyslu v chaotickém světě. Jeho styl je známý svou precizností a schopností vykreslit komplexní postavy s mrazivou realističností. Sharpeova prozaická tvorba se často noří do skrytých motivací a vnitřních bojů svých hrdinů, čímž čtenáře nutí k zamyšlení nad vlastní existencí. Jeho psaní je zároveň intimní i znepokojivé a odhaluje křehkost lidských vztahů a iluzí.
Focusing on the application of Stoic philosophy, this book provides practical exercises aimed at individuals facing bullying and mobbing. It offers valuable strategies for managing negative emotions and making sound decisions during these challenging experiences. By addressing the epidemic of bullying, the author empowers targets with tools for resilience and self-care, helping them navigate one of life's most significant challenges.
"The idea of philosophy as a 'way of life' is not a new one. From the first recorded philosophy by Plato, there has been a tradition of thinking about philosophy as pointing us towards the good life, happiness and an ethical existence. But where does this notion that philosophy has anything to offer in terms of guiding us in how to live and live well come from? In this first ever introduction to philosophy as a way of life, Matthew Sharpe and Michael Ure take us us through the history of the idea from Plato and the Buddha to Foucault, Hadot and Zizek. They examine the kinds of practical exercises each thinker recommended and practiced to transform their philosophy into manners of living and acting. Philosophy as a Way of Life also examines the recent resurgence of thinking about philosophy as a practical, lived reality and why this ancient tradition still has so much relevance and power in the contemporary world"
Presents an introduction to the key concepts and developments in psychoanalysis and its impact on modern thought. Charting pivotal moments in the theorization and reception of psychoanalysis, this book provides an account of the concerns and development of Freud's work, as well as his prominent successors, Melanie Klein and Jacques Lacan.
The narrative centers on a group of settlers arriving in Virginia from a devastated Manhattan, aiming to establish an outpost and exploit local resources. However, their plans unravel amidst bizarre occurrences, including a settler's dismemberment. Pocahontas stands out with her unique dialogue, blending various languages and dialects, and embarks on a modern romance with Johnny Rolfe through text and instant messaging, culminating in telepathic communication. The story intertwines humor and historical elements in a contemporary setting.
Eine kleine Stadt namens Bellwether in Connecticut: Bernard Schwartz hat seine Frau, seine Karriere und obendrein sein Bewußtsein verloren. Als er aus dem Koma erwacht, erwarten ihn sein Sohn Chris, der ewige Klugscheißer, und seine Tochter Cathy, ein zur eifrigen Katholikin mutierter jüdischer Teenager. Das Wort »Pubertä« deutet ihre Probleme nur zaghaft an. Wenn man mit sechzehn bereits alle Drogen konsumiert hat, wenn Selbstmordgedanken Anlaß zur Heiterkeit geben, wenn die eigene Mutter mit dem Gärtner schläft und die Pflegerin des Vaters mit einem selbst, ist man eben ein bißchen haltlos. Doch trotz aller Turbulenzen nehmen Chris und Cathy die Dinge in die Hand, und aus Kindern werden unverhofft Erwachsene.§So heiter und melancholisch wie American Beauty, erzählt Matthew Sharpes Roman von den heiklen Banden, die Eltern und Kinder zusammenhalten. Nicht zuletzt spiegelt er die große Verunsicherung im heutigen Amerika wider, den Vertrauensverlust in Obrigkeiten und das mentale Leid einer nach außen hin starken Nation. Doch in erster Linie erzählt er eine ebenso komische wie rührende Geschichte, in der sich alle Leser wiederfinden werden.
Focusing on the evolution of Slavoj Zizek's thought, this book analyzes his works from 1989 to 2001, presenting them as part of a cohesive theoretical project. Matthew Sharpe offers a clear and structured account of Zizek's critical theory, exploring its social and philosophical dimensions alongside its political implications. The analysis reveals that Zizek's writings provoke as many questions as they resolve, prompting reflection on his theoretical framework and its relevance to the contemporary new Left.
