"Secret Codes of the Mind: An Introduction to Philosophy" is not just a textbook but an invitation to rethink your understanding of life. This six-volume work is the culmination of 40 years of research and teaching by Andrey Vyacheslavovich Kudin.
The textbook contains over 540,000 words, which is why it has been conveniently divided into six books.
It compiles and systematizes lectures covering a wide range of topics—from ancient philosophical doctrines to modern theories.
The author aims to guide the reader through the world of philosophical ideas, unveiling the secret codes of the mind and demonstrating how these ideas shape our understanding of existence and consciousness.
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Book I lays the groundwork by presenting philosophy as a tool for understanding the universe, freedom, and human existence. The book shows how timeless ideas can bring clarity and meaningfulness to our lives. Read more |
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Book II takes the reader into the world of ancient Greek thought. From the early speculations of the pre-Socratics about the nature of being to Socratic dialogues, from Plato’s lofty idealism to Aristotle’s profound reflections on the essence of reality—each step of this journey reveals new horizons of knowledge. The voyage concludes in the Hellenistic era, when philosophical schools sought to reconcile reason and soul in the quest for harmony amidst the chaos of life. Read more |
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Book III immerses the reader in the depths of Indian philosophical schools, focused on the nature of consciousness and the quest for inner freedom. But the journey does not end on the banks of the Ganges. The pages of this book lead further—to the foundations of Confucianism, which extols order and moral self-cultivation, to Daoism, where the individual dissolves into the great flow of the Dao, and to the refined philosophy of Japan, where contemplation of the world and beauty merge into a single whole. Read more |
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Book IV builds a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern Era — from Christian scholasticism to Islamic mysticism, Jewish Kabbalah, and the Age of Enlightenment. Read more |
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Book V explores German classical philosophy, delving into Kant’s teachings, Hegel’s dialectics, and the revolutionary ideas of Nietzsche, Marx, and Schopenhauer. Read more |
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Book VI reaches its peak in the intense philosophical debates of the 20th century, covering phenomenology, psychoanalysis, political philosophy, and the evolution of the philosophy of science, revealing their significance for the modern world. Read more |
Thanks to its thematic modules and lectures, the "Secret Codes of the Mind: An Introduction to Philosophy" series makes complex ideas not only accessible but also profoundly relevant. Whether it’s Aristotle’s metaphysics, the transformative power of Vedantic knowledge, or the existential questions of modern thinkers, this series connects timeless wisdom with its practical applications.
Embark on this fascinating journey and uncover the hidden codes that lead to the limitless potential of your mind.
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