Philosophy

The Plural Event: Descartes, Hegel, Heidegger By Andrew E. Benjamin This book offers new and important readings of key canonical texts in the history of philosophy, reworking ontology through a...

Fairness by Nicholas Rescher explores the complexities of this fundamental concept in theory and practice. Rescher argues that fairness is distinct from related ideas such as paternalistic...

Martin Buber: Creaturely Life and Social Form by Sarah Scott explores the lesser-known aspects of Buber's thought, career, and activism. This collection of nine essays offers a fresh perspective on...

The power of Tarot lies in its ability to speak to us about ourselves. Every Archetype is a piece of our puzzle, and understanding how they fit together reveals a complete picture of who we are as...

A Companion to American Thought provides a comprehensive assessment of the sweep of American thought from colonial era to present day. Over 250 scholars have contributed original essays on pivotal...

A Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality by John Perry is a thought-provoking exploration of one of philosophy's most complex topics. Through a stimulating dialogue, Perry makes the subject...

The Six Ways of Knowing: A Critical Study of the Advaita Theory of Knowledge by Dhirendra Mohan Datta. This book explores the Vedanta standpoint, which posits that there are six sources of knowledge...

The Hermeneutic Nature of Analytic Philosophy: A Study of Ernst Tugendhat by Santiago Zabala explores the work of Ernst Tugendhat, a philosopher who blended elements of analytic and continental...

Rosalyn Diprose explores the relationship between ethics and the subordination of women in "Bodies of Women: Ethics, Embodiment and Sexual Differences". She argues that traditional approaches to...

Critical Vices: The Myths of Postmodern TheoryA critical examination of postmodern theory, this book challenges prevailing assumptions about its influence and significance.First published in 2000,...

Plato's dialogue Cratylus explores the nature of being and our dependence on language. S. Montgomery Ewegen argues that comedy is essential to understanding Plato's concept of language, suggesting...

Hobbes and Modern Political Thought by Yves Charles Zarka explores the foundational ideas that have shaped modern political thought. This book examines how Thomas Hobbes' theory of negative liberty...

This book offers a practical guide to becoming your own life coach. It presents ten easy-to-follow chapters that can help you create the life you want to live.By reading and following the suggested...

The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant is part of Everyman's series, featuring wide margins for notes and easy-to-read type. This edition includes a themed introduction, life-and-times...

Why Cicero Matters offers a fresh perspective on the enduring impact of Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero. His influence extends far beyond his own time, shaping humanitarianism,...

The Discipline of the Cave by John Niemeyer Findlay This philosophical exploration uses the image of the cave to examine how familiarity can be restrictive and involve puzzles that cannot be resolved...

George Santayana's Hermeneutics of Finite Life and Human Self by Katarzyna Kremplewska offers a holistic reinterpretation of Santayana's thought as a dramatic philosophy of life. This book provides a...

Walter Benjamin and the Antinomies of Tradition by John Joseph McCole explores the complex relationship between Walter Benjamin and tradition. This book examines how Benjamin navigated the tension...

The Anti-Christ by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a concise and provocative conclusion to his philosophical career. This edition features an extensive introduction by renowned writer H. L. Mencken,...

Stanley Cavell is one of the world's most influential philosophers, alongside Richard Rorty, Hilary Putnam and Jacques Derrida. This collection explores his work, which spans a wide range of...

Lévinas: A Comparative Philosophy This book brings together leading Chinese and Western philosophers to explore the work of Emmanuel Lévinas, one of the 20th century's most complex and influential...

The Forgiveness to Come: The Holocaust and the Hyper-Ethical By Peter Banki This book explores the complexities of forgiveness in relation to the atrocities committed during World War II. While...

A Humanist Science: Values and Ideals in Social Inquiry by Philip Selznick provides a unique perspective on the social sciences. This work challenges the traditional separation of fact and value,...

International Ethics by Larry Alexander explores fundamental questions in ethics and international relations. This collection of essays builds upon previously published work in Philosophy & Public...

Joseph Sverker explores the fundamental nature of humanity through a unique blend of Christian theology and philosophical inquiry. By bringing together key concepts from critical theory, psychology,...

Metaphysical Secrets for Health and Success in Life is a comprehensive guide to improving your life through metaphysical techniques. This book brings together historic psychic knowledge with modern...

This book approaches classic epistemological problems from a contextualist perspective. It explores how our understanding of ourselves and the world around us is shaped by the context in which we...

Science and Public Policy: A Philosophical Introduction by Ashley Graham Kennedy explores the relationship between science and public debate. The book examines how science is applied in...

Entanglements: A System of Philosophy presents strikingly original answers to traditional philosophical problems in epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and political theory. Crispin Sartwell's work...

Yoga Uniting East and West by Selvarajan Yesudian and Elisabeth Haich explores the intersection of Eastern and Western philosophy through the lens of yoga. First published in 1956, this book presents...

Dewey's Ethical Thought by Jennifer Welchman provides a clear and engaging account of John Dewey's distinctive moral philosophy. This book traces the development of Dewey's ethics from its roots in...

This new volume marks an important development in the ongoing debate between two influential philosophers. It brings together previously under-theorized dialogue between Jacques Derrida and Michel...

This book presents a sympathetic reconstruction of Marx and Engels' philosophy of science, focusing on their dialectical conception. A key aspect of this approach is its commensurability with Marx's...

Contemporary Anti-Natalism by Thaddeus Metz explores the complex issues surrounding the morality of creating new human life. The book delves into the evaluative question of how to judge the...

Francis Huxley and the Human Condition: Anthropology, Ancestry and Knowledge explores the search for understanding the human experience through a multifaceted approach that combines biography,...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a timeless guide to conflict and strategy. This influential work has been adapted for modern life, offering insights into winning any battle - whether on the battlefield...

The Social Contexts of Intellectual Virtue: Knowledge as a Team AchievementThis book offers a new perspective on virtue epistemology, arguing that our individual flourishing is deeply connected to...

Bastard Politics by Nick Mansfield explores the complex and often contradictory nature of sovereignty in politics. Sovereignty is typically seen as either a national assertion of rights or an...

Dustin J. Byrd's The Critique of Religion and Religion's Critique On Dialectical Religiology brings together numerous essays in honour of Rudolf J. Siebert, a key figure in the Critical Theorist...

Reasonable Children: A Plan for Moral Education in Schools Michael Pritchard argues that schools should nurture children's capacity for reasonableness, a frequently untapped ability. He contends that...

The Wisdom of the Enlightenment by Michael K. Kellogg This comprehensive survey explores the revolutionary philosophies of the Enlightenment, tracing their development from 1637 to the present day...

The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences A comprehensive collection of essays examining fundamental issues in the social sciences. This guide brings together newly commissioned...

The Idea of the Republic by Norberto Bobbio and Maurizio Viroli is a lively exploration of politics and political theory. This engaging book delves into the concept of the Republic and its relevance...

Iris Marion Young: A Groundbreaking Contribution to Political Theory This collection of works by Iris Marion Young spans her intellectual development over several decades, showcasing her innovative...

Wittgenstein's account of meaning and intentionality is explored in depth by Michael Luntley in this thought-provoking study. Luntley offers an original reading of Wittgenstein's key texts, revealing...

Aristotle's natural philosophy from a continental perspective is explored in this first English-language study. The problem of female offspring is examined as a starting point, with Aristotle...

Bernard Bosanquet and His Friends: Letters Illustrating the Sources and the Development of His Philosophical OpinionsThis volume, part of a twenty-two-volume collection on 20th Century Philosophy,...

The concept of the sublime has long been associated with ideas of excellence and perfection. However, James Williams argues that this notion can often lead to inequality and exploitation.Through a...

Rousseau's Reader Strategies of Persuasion and Education by John T. Scott explores how Jean-Jacques Rousseau used literary techniques to engage and persuade his readers in his major philosophical...

The Ethics of Sports Fandom by Adam Kadlac explores the value of sports fandom and its connection to reflecting on the notion of the good life. This book challenges the common perception that sports...

John Stuart Mill's Deliberative Landscape: An Essay in Moral PsychologyThis thought-provoking work explores traditional controversies in Mill scholarship, shedding light on his associationist...

The Beauty of the Trinity: A Reading of the Summa Halensis by Justin Shaun Coyle. This book offers a fresh interpretation of the Summa Halensis, an early-thirteenth-century text that explores the...

Global Theories of the Arts and Aesthetics by Susan Feagin explores the diverse ways in which artistic practices and experiences are intertwined with our sense of self, moral action, and navigating...

Friedrich Nietzsche's vision for Europe was shaped by his philosophical ideas and musical aesthetics. This book explores how Nietzsche's thoughts on European culture evolved over time, particularly...

Emerging Trends in Continental Philosophy presents a comprehensive analysis of recent developments in European thought. This volume explores key themes and ideas shaping contemporary Continental...

The Virtues of Sustainability explores how our values and ways of life can be transformed to lead more sustainable, flourishing lives. In this volume, leading scholars from multiple disciplines...

Phenomenology: Responses and Developments by Leonard Lawlor explores how the study of phenomenology branched out in various directions after its inception with Husserl. The ambiguity at the heart of...

Memory and Utopia explores the complex relationship between memory and forgetfulness in Europe during the twentieth century. Through a feminist lens, this book examines how women's experiences were...

Calling Philosophers Names: An Original Account of the Origins of Philosophy in Ancient GreeceThis groundbreaking book explores the evolution of the term "philosopher" in ancient Greece, revealing...

The Persian Letters offers a unique glimpse into the spirit of the European Enlightenment. Written in an engaging epistolary format, this work explores various topics, including human nature,...

World Tales II: The Happiest Man in the World and Other Stories by Idries Shah explores the intriguing phenomenon of stories that transcend time and geography. Through his extensive research, Shah...

Works and Days by Hesiod is a foundational work of ancient Greek poetry that explores the story of Pandora's box and humanity's decline since the Golden Age. Ostensibly written to chide his lazy...

The Buddhist Self: On Tathāgatagarbha and Ātman by C. V. Jones explores the concept of tathāgatagarbha, or the "womb" for a Buddha, in Indian Mahāyāna Buddhist texts. This concept is central to...

God and Timelessness Vol 7 God and Timelessness is the seventh volume in the Studies in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion series. This collection of philosophical discussions explores specific...

The Philosophy of the Enlightenment by Lucien Goldmann is a reissue of his 1973 work, in which he examines the mental structures of the Enlightenment thinkers. Originally published in English, this...

Scholasticism and Politics is a collection of nine lectures delivered by Jacques Maritain at the University of Chicago in 1938. In these lectures, Maritain championed personalist democracy, a regime...

Philosophy of Logic by Hilary Putnam explores the fundamental question of whether abstract entities in logic and mathematics truly exist. This thought-provoking essay delves into the ontological...

Knowledge and Human Liberation: Towards Planetary Realizations explores the transformative role that knowledge can play in human liberation. This multidimensional struggle involves not only breaking...

Introduction to a Phenomenology of Life by Renaud Barbaras offers a new approach to understanding life through the lens of phenomenology. This introduction aims to address fundamental philosophical...

Technologies of Critique explores the ways in which art intervenes critically in socio-political life. By examining continental philosophical traditions and their relationship to aesthetics,...

Ancient Greek ethics and social philosophy are explored in this comprehensive analysis of the Polis form of social organization. From the Dark Age period to the Hellenistic era, Bryant examines how...

Diary of a Philosophy Student Volume 2, 1928-29 by Simone Beauvoir In 1926 and 1927, while studying philosophy at the Sorbonne, Simone de Beauvoir began writing a diary that would later reveal...

Nietzsche's Revaluation of Values A Study in Strategies by Edgar Evalt Sleinis explores the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's ambitious plan to revalue all values, including knowledge, morality,...

Jeffrey Edwards' latest work offers a fresh perspective on Immanuel Kant's late account of practical reason and its implications for modern moral philosophy.The book examines the surprising...

Biology has much to tell us about how we should live. Modern Biology reveals that all living beings are organised for a purpose. This idea suggests that all living beings, in common with human...

Stuart Walton's In The Realm of the Senses offers a fresh perspective on the role of our senses in modern experience. For centuries, philosophers have debated the significance of sight, sound, smell,...

This anthology brings together distinctive and influential views on human nature from various perspectives. It offers a unique exploration of the mysteries of humanity.Read this collection as a...

The Pleasure of Pictures explores the relationship between pictorial experience and aesthetic appreciation. This volume investigates whether these two concepts are closely linked, examining key...

The Revolutionary Ecological Legacy of Herbert Marcuse by Charles Reitz This book offers a radical rethinking of politics and ethics through the lens of critical Marxism, African philosophical...

Beyond Liberalism and Communitarianism: Studies in Hegel's Philosophy of RightThis collection of essays offers a fresh perspective on Hegel's social and political philosophy, challenging the widely...

Spectacular Death: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Mortality and (Un)Representability explores the complex relationships between mortality, representation, and society. This collection of essays...

German Idealism as Constructivism by Tom Rockmore is a comprehensive exploration of the debate between representationalism and constructivism in the history of German Idealism. Rockmore challenges...

Postmodern Jewish thinkers approach their faith in a unique way, drawing on the traditions of the Torah and communal practices that have evolved over centuries. This form of thinking seeks to engage...

Conceptions of Inquiry by Stuart Brown, John Fauvel and Ruth Finnegan is a foundational work in the philosophy of inquiry. First published in 1981, this influential book explores the nature of...

Samuel Beckett's minimalist genius is celebrated in this personal tribute by Hélène Cixous. The book explores his novels, plays and poems, highlighting his unique linguistic flair and stylistic...

Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of Richard Wagner is presented alongside three other influential works in this collection. First published in 1888, "The Case for Wagner" features essays and aphorisms...

Ludwig Binswanger famously noted that therapeutic failure could be attributed to a "deficiency of spirit." This idea was met with agreement from Sigmund Freud, who saw spirit as essential. However,...

Utopia by Thomas More is a foundational work of political philosophy that explores the ideal society. This edition presents the full text of More's 1516 classic, accompanied by a range of contextual...

Tradition as Challenge: Essays and Speeches by Josef Pieper explores the concept of tradition in a rapidly changing world. Pieper examines the values established throughout Western philosophy, from...

Giorgio Agamben's philosophy of life offers a new perspective on politics and its future. This book weaves together decisive moments from Agamben's work with the thought of influential thinkers,...

What is Philosophy of Religion? explores the fundamental questions at the heart of philosophy and religion. Charles Taliaferro examines the meaning of life, the role of faith and doubt, and the...

States claim the right to choose who can come to their country. They put up barriers and expose migrants to deadly journeys. Those who survive are labelled 'illegal' and find themselves vulnerable...

Transcendental Arguments in Moral Theory by Jens Peter Brune, Robert Stern, and Micha H. Werner offers a comprehensive understanding of transcendental arguments in practical philosophy. This...

Critique of Violence Between Poststructuralism and Critical Theory by Beatrice Hanssen is a groundbreaking investigation into the contentious debate between poststructuralism and critical theory. By...

Minds of Their Own Thinking and Awareness in Animals by Lesley J Rogers explores the complex issue of animal consciousness. By examining the behavior characteristics of various animals, the evolution...

Destination Mecca is an account of Idries Shah's personal journey towards spiritual development. Written before he became known by that name, this collection of traveller's tales offers a unique...

Joseph Kupfer explores how aesthetic experience shapes our daily lives, moving beyond traditional notions of art and beauty to reveal their impact on social, moral, and personal values.In this...

The New Philosophy of Universalism: The Infinite and the Law of Order by Nicholas HaggerA new philosophy that presents an up-to-date view of the universe, exploring its orderly structure and...

The Trial of Socrates by Greg Johnson A pivotal event in world history, the trial of Socrates marked a turning point in Western philosophy. This book presents the case for both prosecution and...

A Common Human Ground: Universality and Particularity in a Multicultural WorldClaes Ryn explores the nature of conflict between persons, peoples, and cultures, arguing that peaceful relations require...