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It features a pack of 52 cards to help us understand what truly matters through deep and entertaining conversation, with ourselves or with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sometimes playfully wonder what the meaning of life might be - but it can be hard to kick start a conversation with ourselves (let alone with anyone else) around such a daunting subject. These cards directly and elegantly lead us to some of the largest questions about life and its meaning – cards that help us and our companions to think with exceptional depth about what truly matters, where we see ourselves heading and what gives life its purpose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasures 9,1 x 6,7 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCounts 52 cards\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for adults\u003cbr\u003ePlayed alone or with others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. 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Throughout, the book features quirky and fun illustrations by Avi Ofer. It is a beautifully designed and carefully curated object that makes for an ideal gift to others, or yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe School of Life offers us some of the most important lessons in life, and this book covers it all, organised by their key themes: Relationships, Self-knowledge, Sociability, Work, Calm and Leisure. Together, these themes amount to a tour around the most profound sorrows and joys of the human mind and heart. \u003cspan\u003eOffering comfort and consolation in a compact format, Quotes to Live By is ideally suited to our impatient, anxious and searching times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuotes to Live By\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Anyone who isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The only people we can think of as normal are those we don’t yet know very well.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Insomnia is the mind’s revenge for all the thoughts we forgot to have in the day.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 16,3 x 12,3 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 192 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures 25 illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. 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In a few easy steps, the cards help us prioritise and sift – and, with gentle humour, guide us to the simpler lives we long for and deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions to the Simplicity Cards:\u003cbr\u003e1. These cards are designed to be used either on your own or with a group of friends. You might use them as journal prompts or as topics to chat about over (a simple) drink or dinner.\u003cbr\u003e2. The emphasis is repeatedly on discovering what can be given up without too much loss – once we learn what is necessary to our flourishing. The principle is: the more we know what we really need, the less we are going to badly want; the more we understand ourselves, the less we will crave without focus. Over-abundance is the result of psychological confusion; simplicity is the fruit of accurate self-knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e3. 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It demonstrates that confidence is not a gift of the gods but a faculty we are all endowed with and that can flourish with the right kind of practice and encouragement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe book contains exercises – practical, entertaining and most of all useful – that flex our confident faculties and guide us to greater effectiveness in our relationships, in our working lives and in our approach to ourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Misc Store we also carry \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Shop The School of Life at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/products\/the-school-of-life-the-calm-workbook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Calm Workbook\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea therapeutic and consoling workbook with exercises to soothe anxiety and create a state of calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 22,2 x 15,5\u003cbr\u003eCounts 203 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. 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At its core, it is a set of strategies for finding meaning in the modern world — so that we can appreciate small pleasures and the things that might go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562393170243,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolOfLifeTheConfidenceWorkbook-0.jpg?v=1739372200"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-writing-journal-sage","title":"Writing Journal Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe School of Life's Writing Journal Sage is designed to promote greater calm, joy, and self-awareness through the practice of writing. This A5-sized journal features a soft sage cover with rounded corners, a bellyband, and an elastic closure. \u003cbr\u003eInside, you'll find approximately 192 dot gridded pages, providing ample space to capture and explore your thoughts, feelings, and memories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21 x 14,8 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts approx. 192 dot gridded pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with , for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eissues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. At its core, it is a set of strategies for finding meaning in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52831387713859,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolOfLifeWritingJournalSage-0.jpg?v=1742838804"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-writing-journal-burgundy","title":"Writing Journal Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life Writing as Therapy Journal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving so many vague feelings of hurt, envy, anxiety, and regret, but for the most part we never stop to make sense of them. It’s too un-comfortable and especially difficult because we are so often busy and frazzled, hyper-connected yet a bit lonely. To really understand what we feel and think, we must turn away from distractions, common sense, and other people’s opinions. We need to develop intimacy with ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur un-thought thoughts contain clues as to our needs and our longer-term direction. Writing them out is key. Through writing, we recognise patterns to observe and, perhaps, outgrow. We can strategise – a remarkably neglected task. We can ask ourselves why we make the choices we do. We can question faulty narratives and create new ones. We can consider ideas before we commit to them, and reinforce good ideas we already know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriting is ultimately the task of discovering and developing what we think. There could hardly be a more important personal goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life at Misc-store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Misc-store we carry three Writing as Therapy Journals: Journeys, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/product\/the-school-of-life-writing-as-therapy-journal-night-thoughts\/\"\u003eNight Thoughts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/product\/the-school-of-life-writing-as-therapy-journal-projects\/\"\u003eProjects\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry their prompt cards for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/product\/the-school-of-life-confidence-prompt-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econfidence\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/product\/the-school-of-life-know-yourself-prompt-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eself knowledge\u003c\/a\u003e and even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/product\/the-school-of-life-career-crisis-prompt-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecareer crisis\u003c\/a\u003e, and we love their books on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/product\/the-school-of-life-small-pleasures\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmall Pleasures.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence through the help of culture. We address such issues as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one’s past, how to achieve calm and how better to understand, and where necessary change, the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe love The School of Life because their items make a great gift for ourselves and others. Back in 2013 we started with a range of The School of Life items in store, and we are so happy that we can extend our range with all their new items, focusing on the job we have, appreciating small pleasures and the things that might go unnoticed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52831401247043,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolOfLifeWritingJournalBurgundy-0.jpg?v=1742838775"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-complete-the-sentence","title":"Complete The Sentence","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eComplete The Sentence by The School of Life include 52 cards, each featuring a different unfinished sentence (for example, ‘Men are …’, ‘I want …’, or ‘What I really need is …’). The idea is to complete them as fast as possible, without censoring whatever comes into your mind, so that you can discover a range of things you might deep down really feel, fear, want, regret or are cross about, that may be just outside of ordinary consciousness. Using the cards offers a newfound sense of self-understanding and clarity, as well as the sheer good fun of self-discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures 9,1 x 6,7 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 52 cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Set aside a quiet period to run through the cards, either the whole pack or a selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Complete the sentences at speed, saying the very first thing that comes to mind, however shocking, direct or emotional it happens to be. The stubs will be effective only to the extent that you can surprise yourself into realising what you’ve known-but-not-known all along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Consider writing down your answers and then return to them later for further reflection. In what ways might your answers be slightly different from what you would ordinarily have understood about yourself? What are you learning about who you might really be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Repeat this process as often as possible; your answers will differ because the unconscious mind is never static.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. 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With high‑quality cloth binding, a ribbon bookmark, and interspersed quotes from The School of Life, this journal encourages regular, courageous self‑examination. By dedicating a few moments daily, you’re guided toward reduced anxiety, clearer priorities, and a more mature, contented outlook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt Misc Store we also carry the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/products\/the-school-of-life-self-improvement-journal\" title=\"Shop The School of Life at Misc Store Amsterdam\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSelf-Improvement Journal\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e a tool to find direction, creativity and purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21,6 x 13,5\u003cbr\u003eCounts 192 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. 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With the help of some well-focused and proven questions accross 192 pages, the journal prompts us to clarify our goals, assess our options and plot a route to a flourishing future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt Misc Store we also carry the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/products\/the-school-of-life-self-reflection-journal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop The School of Life at Misc Store Amsterdam\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelf-Reflection Journal\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eguiding you towards reduced anxiety, clearer priorities, and a more mature, contented outlook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21,6 x 13,5\u003cbr\u003eCounts 192 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. 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It takes us on a journey around the most essential questions within the topic, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• How can I discover my passions?\u003cbr\u003e• What should a 'good' job involve?\u003cbr\u003e• How much money should I make?\u003cbr\u003e• How does the economy work?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a book that will spark exceptionally fruitful conversations and help you look forward to your work life with positivity and anticipation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is written for children 10 years and older, but we at Misc Store feel it is very well written for parents too. In that sense it is very insightful to learn about the reference world of their child and what words to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 22,7 x 16 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 175 pages\u003cbr\u003eIncludes excercises per chapter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. 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It’s a catalogue of everyday wonders, reminding us how, in even the most mundane of settings, there is much to interest, excite, distract and delight us (so long as we know where to look). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany of us struggle to feel ‘present’ – that is, fully in tune with our surroundings. We remain locked inside our own heads, so distracted by stress and anxiety that we fail to take notice of – and pleasure in – the world outside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBy studying these cards and following their suggestions, we stand to rediscover presence and serenity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures 10 x 8 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 60 cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. 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It’s a skill we can nurture and gently tease out of ourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese cards are designed to be used either on your own or with a group of friends. They can be used as sources of inspiration, journal prompts or conversation starters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eShuffle the cards and choose one at random\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRead the prompt – either to yourself or aloud to a group of friends\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRespond with honesty, curiosity and playfulness. 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What makes it beautiful to you?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWhat would you do if you had one week with no responsibilities?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures 9,1 x 6,7 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 52 cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. 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