Presents sixty lectures by Professor Robinson, tracing the origins of philosophy and its history across the centuries.

The Perennial Philosophy," Aldous Huxley writes, "may be found among the traditional lore of peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully developed forms it has a place in every one of the higher religions." With great wit and stunning intellect—drawing on a diverse array of faiths, including Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christian mysticism, and Islam—Huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various religious traditions and explains...

An array of essays delivers an impassioned critique of contemporary society while arguing that reverence must be given to who and what human beings are: creatures of singular interest and value, despite errors and depredations.

Examines how the educations of America's first four presidents, and in particular their scholarly devotion to ancient Greek and Roman classics, informed the beliefs and ideals that shaped the nation's constitution and government.

"A history of the Flat Earth movement and a look at the recent boom in conspiratorial thinking in America"--

Includes contributions by leading experts of the time. Edited by Paul Edwards.

Includes contributions by leading experts of the time. Edited by Paul Edwards.