DURANT夫婦 (Will and Ariel Durant) 的作品與我們，一 些故事 (《文明的故事》《歷史的教訓》《哲學史話》)： 許達然，蔡英文(男同學 英國 York 大學博士，中研院)《觀念史》，彭淮棟 幼獅編譯所模範，
許達然學長在東海圖書館讀英文《文明的故事》 1972年重慶南路翻印本，共約1000元。 ，
台灣《文明的故事》由幼獅編譯所翻譯出版，連索引都翻譯，十幾年之後，此中譯由中國某出版社買去，幼獅編譯所解散
幼獅編譯所是台灣模範， 還出版《觀念史》等，由同學蔡英文主持，彭淮協助。
當年《讀者文摘》有書摘。
同學李明賢在台中醫院開刀（盲腸）。
《哲學史話》台灣有協志出版社
《歷史的教訓》1968出版。後來，《讀者文摘》有書摘。 (同學李明賢在台中醫院開刀（盲腸）。)
The Lessons of History is a 1968 book by historians Will Durant and Ariel Durant. The book provides a summary of periods and trends in history they had noted ...
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1973年夏，我與彭淮棟加入化工系為主的爬山：武陵四秀/
武陵四秀 點 。我們的合照登在畢業紀念冊--化工系上。
"1974年12月29 (這學年我住台中家，所以在學校沒舖位)
K DURANT的《哲學史話》。上山讀KANT。
阿熙一見那位女孩就原形畢露。(他是我IE系同學--一直沒連絡了)
和匡漢上公墓聊天。和阿堂 (林世堂)聊到晨四點。英格 (蔡英文)說一個人只能執於一。讀劍橋。
睡阿碰 (彭淮棟)床。他漏夜讀書....."
彭淮棟1976年畢業，臺大外文研究所考兩次才進去；不過讀一年就棄學了。我從來不好意思問他放棄的理由 (問過，有答，略)。
1980年代初， 彭淮棟暫住過寶藏巖，我才有機會去那兒....不過，當時不知道那兒可和新店溪相通......
新新聞 創刊不久，彭淮棟和他女友有次和王健壯等來我家--永和--相訪。
80年代中， 彭淮棟翻譯了I. Berlin的《俄國思想家》；M. Polanyi 的書2-3本；19世紀英國的Raymond Williams的《社會與文化》.....他引進新知有功，而且，原著都是重要的。
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當年《讀者文摘》有書摘。
同學李明賢在台中醫院開刀（盲腸）。
The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant
Feeling overwhelmed by the vastness of human history, or wondering if there are enduring patterns we can learn from the past? Wishing for a condensed, philosophical, and deeply insightful overview of humanity's journey across millennia? "The Lessons of History" is Will and Ariel Durant's brilliant distillation of their monumental, eleven-volume "Story of Civilization." In this concise work, they draw upon half a century of research to identify the recurring themes, challenges, and triumphs of human civilization. From the nature of man and the role of economics to the impact of religion and the ebb and flow of empires, the Durants offer profound insights that are as relevant today as ever. If you're ready to grasp the grand sweep of history and understand the enduring forces that shape our world, this book is your essential intellectual compass.
Why You Need This Book to Understand Humanity's Grand Story:
《歷史的教訓》，作者：威爾和阿里爾·杜蘭特
您是否對浩瀚的人類歷史感到震撼，或疑惑過去是否存在一些可以藉鏡的永恆模式？您是否渴望獲得一本簡明扼要、富有哲理且深刻洞見的人類千禧年歷程概覽？ 《歷史的教訓》是威爾和阿里爾杜蘭特夫婦對其十一卷鉅作《文明的故事》的精闢提煉。在這本簡明的著作中，他們運用半世紀的研究成果，探尋人類文明中反覆出現的主題、挑戰和成就。從人類的本質和經濟的作用，到宗教的影響以及帝國的興衰，杜蘭特夫婦提供了深刻的見解，這些見解在今天仍然具有現實意義。如果您準備好領略歷史的宏大脈絡，並理解塑造我們世界的持久力量，這本書將是您不可或缺的知識指南針。
為什麼您需要這本書來理解人類的偉大故事：
Ten Key Lessons from History:
1. History as a River: Life is a perpetual flow of change, but with discernible currents and eddies that repeat.
2. Biology is the Basic Lesson: Human nature, driven by fundamental biological impulses (survival, reproduction, competition, cooperation), changes slowly, if at all.
3. The Role of Geography: Climate, resources, and terrain profoundly influence the development of civilizations and their destinies.
4. The Economic Lesson: Wealth accumulation and distribution are central to societal stability and conflict, with cycles of concentration and redistribution.
5. The Interplay of Morals and Religion: Morality evolves, often shaped by religious beliefs, which serve vital social functions but can also be sources of conflict.
6. The Nature of Government: Governments, despite their varied forms, essentially serve to organize the common will, balancing order and liberty, and are prone to cycles of authoritarianism and democracy.
7. The Lessons of War: War is a constant in history, often driven by competition for resources, power, or ideals, though its form and scale change.
8. Progress vs. Cycles: While there is undeniable technological and scientific progress, the Durants suggest that human nature and the fundamental challenges of societal organization are cyclical.
9. The Challenge of Liberty and Equality: These are often competing ideals. Liberty tends to create inequality, while attempts at forced equality often stifle liberty.
10. History's Humility: Despite vast knowledge, the Durants emphasize that history offers few absolute answers, but provides perspective, humility, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.
Words That Offer Timeless Wisdom:
• "Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes peaceful, sometimes violent, but the banks endure."
• "The only real revolution is in the enlightenment of the mind."
Grasp the Grand Lessons of Human Civilization:
Ready to distill a lifetime of historical wisdom into a concise and powerful understanding of humanity's journey? "The Lessons of History" is an essential and endlessly rewarding read.
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