Jonathan Robinson – författare

Duty and Hypocrisy in Hegel’s ‘Phenomenology of Mind’ combines a general discussion of Hegelian themes with the first loose commentary, explication, and testing of Hegel’s discussion of morality in the Phenomenology of Mind. In this work Hegel analyses a life ordered around the idea of duty and concludes that it must inevitably end in hypocrisy. The reasons for Hegel’s conclusions are complex, and his discussion is conducted in a way which is relatively unfamiliar to English-speaking readers. His analysis of the moral consciousness is neither an inquiry into the various sorts of ethical concepts and the logical relations between them nor merely a description of how different people behave. Nor, again is it hortatory or prescriptive. Unlike Aristotle he does not instruct ‘in order to become good.’ Rather, he adopted a kind of middle ground between analysis and description and seeks to show how the faulty logic of duty brings terrible consequences to a person actually trying to build his life around such notions as ‘principle,’ ‘the categorical imperative,’ or ‘being true to one’s conscience.’

Professor Robinson’s paragraph-by-paragraph reading of an extremely important part of Phenomenology is not only a significant contribution to the understanding of Hegel’s moral philosophy but also a stimulating analysis of a topic that is relevant to much contemporary philosophical discussion.

Conducting Online Research on Amazon Mechanical Turk® and Beyond, written by Leib Litman and Jonathan Robinson, provides both students and experienced researchers with essential information about the online platforms most often used for social science research. This insightful and accessible text answers common questions like, "How do I maintain data quality in online studies?," "What is the best way to recruit hard-to-reach samples?" and "How can researchers navigate the ethical issues that are unique to online research?" Drawing on their experiences as the founders of CloudResearch (formerly TurkPrime), the authors provide information that guides new users planning their first online studies and engages even the most experienced researchers with detailed discussions about the challenges of online research. The book begins with an overview of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk and its rapid rise within academic research. Then, the authors describe how to set up an MTurk study with screenshots that walk readers through the steps of creating an account, designing a study, collecting data, and using third-party applications to enhance MTurk’s functionality. Later chapters provide readers with a detailed understanding of the MTurk environment and use data from hundreds of thousands of participants and tens of millions of completed tasks to dive into issues like participant demographics, sources of sampling bias, and the generalizability of findings from MTurk. Finally, the book explores the benefits of using other online platforms as a complement to MTurk and the ethical issues that are unique to conducting research with online participant platforms. Throughout the book, the authors share hands-on advice and best practices, such as those for conducting longitudinal studies or carrying out complex studies. Altogether the mix of data, insight, and advice make this book an essential resource for researchers who want to understand the online environment and the most effective ways to conduct research online. 

Answer Life’s Questions with A New Perspective

"...200 questions that can truly impact your life in positive ways...to help us bring meaning and exploration back into our daily lives.“ —Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles

Filled with questions, inspiring anecdotes, and guided meditations, Life''s Big Questions invites readers to examine their beliefs about spirituality and learn new ways to encounter sacred moments.

A perceptive guidebook on life. Why does evil exist? What is the meaning of death and dying? What can meditation and mindfulness do for you? When should you begin to think about your sacred destiny? Do miracles actually exist? This book about the big stuff aims to answer all of life’s questions—or at least some of them. 

A book about a bigger perspective. While you may recognize author Jonathan Robinson from his appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, he is also a bestselling author and professional psychotherapist. He spends his days thinking deeply about life’s questions—and he is ready to share his thoughts with you. A book of meditations, Life’s Big Questions approaches the answers to life''s most sacred questions from both a spiritual and a therapeutic viewpoint. 

Inside Life’s Big Questions, you’ll find:

If you liked books about meditation, mindfulness, and life’s questions such as The Purpose Driven Life, The Book of Secret Wisdom, or Cosmic Queries, you’ll love Life’s Big Questions.

Is it possible for YOU to become an enlightened, awake being? If so, what are the best and easiest ways to get there?

Jonathan Robinson has interviewed over 100 highly awake teachers for his bestselling books and popular podcast. In his encounters with people such as the Dalai Lama, Byron Katie, Deepak Chopra, and the late Mother Teresa and Ram Dass, he shares stories of what he learned, as well as powerful methods that helped him out of his depression and into lasting inner peace.

In this highly entertaining and practical book, you''ll discover:

·     How entering into higher states of consciousness is easier than you think (if you know the right technique)

·     What it''s like to hang out with enlightened gurus and awake people

·     The precise methods that most often lead to awakening

·     How to let go of past conditioning that keeps you from inner peace

·     How to use relationships, money, and your career to further your spiritual goals

"This book will inspire and support you to take the next step on your journey of enlightenment. It is fun, surprising, informative, and a real page turner."

-John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

Finding inner peace may be a lot easier than you think. By reading this book, you''ll be learning the powerful lessons, dramatic stories, and ingenious methods the author acquired while getting to know over 100 spiritual teachers over his 30 year quest for enlightenment.

Foreword by Dr. Jeffery Martin, author of The Finders