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Roman writer, statesman, and orator. Best known for his treatises on philosophy
and stages of life, he is also regarded as an excellent source of political
history during the final years of the Roman Republic. »
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Political figure and philosopher, described as a 'snow-covered volcano'.
He underscored the limitless perfectibility of human beings, the direct
benefits science gave to society, the connection between science and the
arts and between enlightenment and virtue, the abolition of torture and
slavery, the role of print culture, and the equality of women. »
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German mystic and Christian theologian. Born in Hochheim of a family of
knights, Eckhart joined the Dominicans at the age of 15 and continued
his theological studies as a member of the order. Modern scholars consider
Eckhart's mysticism generally orthodox, although they were a source of
controversy and condemned by religious authority in his own time.
Robert A. Emmons is a professor of psychology at the University of California,
Davis. His research focuses on how and why we strive to meet our goals,
and the resulting overall quality of our life. In particular, Dr. Emmons
explores how spirituality and identity play a part in our life motivation
and success. He is the author of over sixty research articles and chapters.
His study of motivational theory, The Psychology of Ultimate Concerns:
Motivation and Spirituality in Personality, was published by Guilford
Press in 1999. His works on this site include Highlights of the Research
Project on Gratitude and Thanksgiving.
Author, mother, aviator in her own right, Anne Morrow Lindbergh inspired
generations of women with her courageous spirit and insight. Wife of Charles
Lindbergh, her exquisite diaries of exploration around the world and within
her own soul are a treat. In her most widely read work, "Gift From
the Sea", she offers timeless advice to women seeking clarity in
the different stages of their lives. »
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French philosopher and political thinker, best known for his study and
interpretations of the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Like St Thomas
Aquinas, Maritain held that there was no conflict between faith and true
reason, that religious belief was open to rational discussion, and that
the existence of God and certain fundamental religious beliefs could be
philosophically demonstrated. »
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Dr. Michael McCullough teaches in the psychology department at Southern
Methodist University. He was formerly the director of research at the
National Institute for
Healthcare Research, an organization dedicated to exploring the link
between spirituality/religion and health. Dr. McCullough is co-author
of Handbook of Religion and Health. His works on this site include Highlights
of the Research Project on Gratitude and Thanksgiving.
Recognized as one of the founders of the study of sociology, focused on
the growth and effects of city life. He compared and examined human social
interaction in "pre-modern" and "modern" society.
One of his famous phrases, "the intensification of nervous stimulation",
in reference to city life.
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Elegant publication about living and lifestyles on Sanibel and Captiva
Islands, the barrier islands of Florida's Lee Island Coast. www.toti.com
Romanian-born author and Nobel Laureate. During World War II, he, with
his family and other Jews, were deported to the German concentration and
extermination camps His parents and little sister perished; Wiesel and
his two older sisters survived. Weisel dedicated his life to ensuring
the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten. »
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