This book is about understanding philosophers and their philosophic ideas. It is designed to help the reader understand what philosophy is all about. The text covers philosophers from the 7th Century B. C. to the 20th Century A. D. There is no one definition of philosophy; it is perhaps not so much a subject as it is an activity in which one would engage. Some authors define philosophy as conceptual analysis. One simple approach is to define it as thinking about thinking. Philosophers have developed their own jargon and what they say and write is not understood and may seem complex. It is...

Business operates in a complex world of change; how does a business create stability in unstable times? The best way to remain stable is to stay true to basic beliefs and values. This requires a moral and ethical commitment by everyone involved; each employee has a part to play, from the custodian to the CEO. Personal viewpoints and values are major factors that impact the daily struggle of Leaders and Managers in organizations of any size. Saying the right words is the easy part; doing the work to make the words happen is the struggle. This is where faith-based principles and values...