Philosophy

An Introduction to Metaphysics by John W. Carroll and Ned Markosian is a comprehensive guide to the central themes of contemporary metaphysics.This accessible text carefully considers key...

The Ascent of Humanity: A New Vision for Civilization and Human Self. Charles Eisenstein explores the history and potential future of civilization, tracing the converging crises of our age to the...

The New Phenomenology: A Philosophical Introduction by J. Aaron Simmons and Bruce Ellis Benson is an exploration of contemporary French thought that challenges traditional notions of phenomenology...

Jacques Derrida: A Biography by Benoît Peeters tells the story of a complex and influential thinker. Born in Algiers, Derrida's life was marked by exclusion and marginalization, yet he went on to...

A landmark collection of essays on music, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of Adorno's thinking about music and its place in society. With a carefully selected group of essays and masterful...

A comprehensive history of the concept of the soul in Western philosophy, from ancient to modern thought.This book explores the key ideas and debates surrounding the nature of the soul, including its...

Speculative Realism: Problems and Prospects by Peter Gratton provides an in-depth exploration of this influential philosophical movement. Emerging from Continental philosophy, speculative realism...

The Human Person explores fundamental questions about human nature, delving into topics such as the mind, soul, immortality, and free will. Steven J. Jensen examines the thought of Thomas Aquinas...

A flawless compendium of flaws. This handy guide brings a much-needed dose of old-school logic to the internet age. Ali Almossawi's book explains common attempts at reasoning that actually fall...

Plato's "Phaedrus" is a dialogue between two prominent figures from ancient Greece. Phaedrus has been engaging in conversation with Lysias, a celebrated rhetorician, and now seeks to refresh himself...

This book offers an integrative approach to philosophical research on memory and imagination, exploring their structure and function as well as their relation and interaction.It is the first...

The Art of War by Sun-tzu is a timeless treatise on military strategy and management that has stood the test of time. For over two thousand years, its principles have been applied in battle,...

The Science of Logic by Robert B. Pippin presents Hegel's metaphysics as a "logic," or science of pure thinking. This interpretation is made possible only now, after Kant's critical breakthrough in...

The Metaphysics Within Physics by Tim Maudlin A fundamental account of the world is implicit in physical theory. Quarks and electrons are postulated, but what of laws of nature, universals,...

Embodied Mind, Meaning, and Reason: How Our Bodies Give Rise to Understanding by Mark Johnson. This collection of essays explores how bodily perception and action shape our understanding of mind and...

Free Will explores whether scientific and philosophical arguments against free will are reason enough to give up our belief in it. Our daily life suggests we have free will, making conscious...

Cheryl Misak offers a striking new perspective on the development of philosophy in the twentieth century. Pragmatism, an American philosophy that views truth as a working belief, has its roots in the...

Meditations by Marcus AureliusA powerful and accessible translation of this timeless book on character, leadership, and living a fulfilling life. Written by a Roman Emperor who ruled at the height of...

The Science of Self-Realization by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is a comprehensive guide to understanding the nature of the self and the universe. This book explores the science behind...

Wittgenstein and the Social Sciences: Action, Ideology and Justice by Robert Vinten explores the relationship between Wittgenstein's philosophy and the social sciences. Vinten argues that despite...

The Government of the Living: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1979-1980 by Michel Foucault. In these lectures, Michel Foucault explores how power operates in our lives, particularly in relation to...

Frederick Charles Copleston's comprehensive history of 19th and 20th century French philosophy provides an accessible account of each philosopher's work, exploring their relationships with other...

The Philosophy of the Yogasutra An Introduction by Karen O'Brien-Kop provides a fresh perspective on this significant work of philosophy. By approaching the Yogasutra as living philosophy,...

Stanley Cavell's Cities of Words explores the idea of perfectionism in Western philosophy and its connection to classic Hollywood comedies. This collection of lectures presents a unique approach to...

Aristotle and Logical Theory by Jonathan Lear provides an in-depth exploration of Aristotle's contributions to logic. Dr Lear examines how Aristotle's discussion of logical consequence, validity, and...

Dharma: The Way of Transcendence by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda is a thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental nature of existence. At its core, dharma refers to the inherent...

The Cambridge Companion to Freud explores the enduring relevance of Sigmund Freud's ideas in various fields. By examining his work from multiple perspectives - philosophical, historical,...

Thought Poems: A Translation of Heidegger's Verse by Martin Heidegger. Heidegger's later work is well known for its poetic side, but his own verse has received relatively little attention. This...

Watchmen and Philosophy: A Rorschach Test is an in-depth exploration of Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel. This book delves into the deeply philosophical themes and ethical issues raised by Watchmen,...

The Moral Philosophers: An Introduction to Ethics by Richard J. Norman provides a comprehensive overview of ethics and moral philosophy. This second edition features a new chapter on Nietzsche and an...

A comprehensive collection of readings from the work of Theodor Adorno explores the relationship between philosophy and historical occurrence. In this collection, Adorno's literary executor has...

Stanley Cavell's posthumous collection presents his most powerful language, shedding new light on his distinctive vision and intellectual trajectory. For Cavell, philosophy was about responding to...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty is a key figure in existentialist philosophy, and his work continues to be widely studied. This comprehensive study explores Merleau-Ponty's thought across various areas of...

The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Indian Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art provides an extensive research resource to the burgeoning field of Asian aesthetics. This unique volume brings together...

Plants as Persons A Philosophical Botany by Matthew Hall explores the moral standing of plants, challenging traditional views that consider them passive and insensitive beings. Hall surveys various...

Storming Heaven: A comprehensive analysis of Italian workerist theory and practice. This book explores the development of 'operaismo', a radical form of politics that emphasizes class...

Aristotle: Selections provides an accurate and readable translation of Aristotle's key concepts and arguments. This volume features a two-person team of translators who have worked together to create...

Friedrich Nietzsche's "The Twilight of the Idols" is a provocative philosophical work that challenges conventional thinking and societal norms. Written in just over a week, this polemic explores key...

Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language by John R. Searle explores the fundamental nature of language and its role in shaping our understanding of reality.Through a comprehensive...

Heidegger's Ways by Hans-Georg Gadamer offers a unique perspective on Continental European Philosophy of the 20th century. As a former student, colleague and lifelong friend of Martin Heidegger,...

Existence Shining As Awareness: Commentaries on Ramana Maharshi's Sat DarshanamThis thought-provoking exploration delves into the timeless self-evident truth revealed in two ancient texts, the Kena...

Four Huts: Asian Writings on the Simple LifeThis collection of short works from the ninth to seventeenth centuries presents the essence of a simple life lived in harmony with nature. Original...

Gilles Deleuze's 'Difference and Repetition' is a seminal work in contemporary philosophy that has had a profound impact on modern thought. This complex and demanding text explores the critique of...

The Thing: A Phenomenology of Horror by Dylan Trigg Dylan Trigg's The Thing redefines phenomenology as a form of realism that explores the alien materiality at the limit of human experience. By...

Stages on Life's Way is a collection of writings that explore the human experience through three distinct stages: the esthetic, the ethical, and the religious. This work, like its predecessor...

The New Cambridge Companion to Nietzsche provides a comprehensive guide to Friedrich Nietzsche's most challenging and influential ideas. This accessible introduction sets out the nineteenth-century...

Alan Bloom's new translation of Emile brings together the translator's gift for journeying between two languages and cultures with Rousseau's perception of the true meaning and significance of...

The evolution of dancing in India is rooted in Sanskrit textual sources. These ancient texts provide the foundation for understanding the history of dance in the region. By examining these primary...

Towards an Epistemology of Ruptures: The Case of Heidegger and Foucault by Arun Iyer explores how two influential thinkers, Heidegger and Foucault, expanded our understanding of knowledge and thought...

The tension between naturalism and religion is a central theme in this major new philosophical work by Jürgen Habermas. On one hand, he argues for an appropriate naturalistic understanding of...

Albert Einstein's groundbreaking work on relativity, first published in 1916 and later translated into English in 1920, is now available in paperback. This concise paper was eventually published as a...

The Philosophy of Existence was first presented as a series of lectures delivered by Karl Jaspers to The German Academy of Frankfurt. Given that he had already been dismissed from his professorship...

The 20th anniversary edition of Naikan Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection offers a unique blend of spiritual and psychological insights to help you examine your life, renew...

Human Motives: A New Perspective on Human Decision-Making Peter Carruthers presents a thought-provoking exploration of human motivation, challenging long-held assumptions about the nature of pleasure...

One Beat More: Existentialism and the Gift of MortalityA heart-stopping experience forces Kevin Aho to re-evaluate his life's meaning. After a sudden heart attack, he turns to existentialist thinkers...

Husserl's Crisis of the European Sciences and Transcendental Phenomenology: An IntroductionDermot Moran provides a rich and accessible introduction to Edmund Husserl's influential work, exploring its...

Instant Zen presents the teachings of Foyan, a renowned Chinese Zen master from the Song dynasty. This collection of simple exercises in attention and thought aims to lead to the awakening of Zen...

Wu Hsin's Mindless Understanding offers a profound exploration of the nature of reality. At its core, this work presents a singular concept: the Energy, which underlies all existence and is directly...

Logic and critical thinking are essential skills for navigating everyday life. This introduction to logical thinking provides a clear and accessible guide to reasoning thoughtfully and identifying...

Raymond Tallis's essays explore the complexities of human existence and our place in the world. In "Reflections of a Metaphysical Flaneur And Other Essays", he delves into themes such as freedom,...

Theory Of the Avant-Garde by Peter Burger explores a theory of art, testing it against the French and German avant-garde movements of the twenties. This work also examines hermeneutics, ideology,...

Gaudapada's philosophical text explores the nature of reality and consciousness. He describes three states of being: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, likening them to roles an actor plays at...

Introduction to The New Existentialism by Colin Wilson explores the concept of human values through a phenomenological examination of consciousness. Wilson argues that Nietzsche is the true founder...

After the Apocalypse explores the concept of apocalypse in terms of 'revelation', rather than as the end itself. Srećko Horvat argues that preventing extinction requires engaging with interconnected...

Philosophical Propositions: An Introduction to Philosophy by Jonathan Westphal provides a comprehensive and reliable overview of fundamental philosophical problems.The book focuses on definitive and...

Post-modernism for Psychotherapists A Critical Reader by Del Loewenthal and Robert Snell provides an accessible introduction to post-modern ideas in psychotherapy and counselling. This primer brings...

Oriental Magic explores the diverse ways people think and believe across cultures from North Africa to Japan. This comprehensive study is the result of years of research and fieldwork in over a dozen...

Richard Boothby's Embracing the Void offers a radical reinterpretation of the origin of religion through a psychoanalytic lens. Drawing on Jacques Lacan's theory of das Ding, an unfathomable excess...

Hegel's concept of 'the end of history' has been widely misunderstood. In this groundbreaking critique, Eric Michael Dale challenges the prevailing view that Hegel announced humanity's arrival at its...

Carnal Knowledge: Towards a 'New Materialism' Through the Arts explores the relationship between reality and materiality. This collection of writings brings together established and emerging scholars...

Climbing the Steps to Qingcheng Mountain is a guide to health and spiritual practices based on centuries of Daoist knowledge and wisdom. Written by Wang Yun, this book offers guidance on meditation...

Ole Hartling examines the ethics of assisted dying from a medical perspective. Drawing on his experience as a doctor and university professor, he explores two fundamental questions: whether removing...

The Logic of Real Arguments by Alec Fisher is a comprehensive guide to analysing and evaluating arguments. This new edition builds upon the author's distinctive method, exploring numerous examples...

The Form of Things by A.C. Grayling Philosophy offers no answers to life's challenges, but it can equip us with strategies and perspectives to navigate them. By reflecting on the world around us, we...

The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell is an accessible guide to the main problems in philosophy. Russell focuses on knowledge rather than metaphysics, providing a concise overview of topics...

The Beast and the Sovereign, Volume I by Jacques Derrida explores the persistent association between bestiality and sovereignty. In this seminar from 2001-2002, Derrida deconstructs traditional...

Herbert McCabe explores the foundations of ethics in this thought-provoking introduction to moral philosophy.McCabe argues that ethics is about loving, obeying laws and communicating with others,...

Recent years have seen a resurgence in interest in Kierkegaard's thought, particularly in theology, social theory, and literary criticism. This collection of essays by leading scholars offers a fresh...

The Philosophy of Punishment by Anthony Ellis and Anthony J. Ellis explores a fundamental aspect of justice: punishment. The authors challenge traditional categorizations of theories of punishment,...

This comprehensive history of Medieval Thought explores the development of philosophical ideas over a millennium, from Constantine's Christian conversion in 312 to the early sixteenth century. David...

Rousseau: A Maverick ThinkerThis illustrated guide introduces Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher who defied categorization. His autobiography, Confessions, offers profound psychological insight...

Fifty Concepts for a Critical Phenomenology offers fresh perspectives on classic phenomenological topics and introduces new concepts developed by feminist theorists, critical race theorists,...

Outlines Of Pyrrhonism by Sextus Empiricus A comprehensive collection of philosophical writings, Outlines Of Pyrrhonism presents the practical and ethical scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, as developed...

Life of Pei: The Battle for Compassion is an inspiring account of one woman's journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Through her experiences, she shares a powerful message about the importance...

A Philosophy of Discomfort by Jacques Pezeu-Massabuau explores comfort and discomfort as historical and philosophical concepts. Comfort is often seen as a lack of discomfort, but it's unclear which...

On Inception is a translation of Martin Heidegger's ber den Anfang (GA 70), a work that represents a crucial development in his thinking. This period, before and during WWII, saw Heidegger working on...

The World as God's Icon Creator and Creation in the Platonic Thought of Thomas AquinasThis concise yet thought-provoking work explores the sources of Thomas Aquinas's philosophical thought, shedding...

David Livingstone Smith explores what it means to dehumanize others and how and why we do it. A poignant meditation on the philosophical and psychological roots of dehumanization, Making Monsters...

The Book of Five Rings: A Guide to Strategy and Self-Control Miyamoto Musashi's timeless treatise on strategy and self-discipline presents a unique approach to achieving victory in both martial arts...

Nothing: A Philosophical History explores how our understanding of nothingness has evolved over time. From creation stories that leave out the origin of everything to the philosophical debates about...

Buber's work played a significant role in shaping third force psychology. His approach to psychotherapy was distinct from that of Freud, who relied on an analyst's expertise and detached relationship...

A Logical Journey From Gödel to Philosophy by Hao Wang explores the profound impact of Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking ideas on 20th-century thought. This collection of previously unpublished...

Understanding what you value in life can help you live well. Conflicts between your goals and values often prevent you from achieving what matters most. This insightful guide offers advice on living...

The Art of Living: A Study of Ancient Stoic Ideas About Philosophy By John Sellars This book explores the ancient concept that philosophy is not just an intellectual pursuit, but a way of life. It...

Parmenides and Empedocles: Fragments in Verse TranslationThe philosophical fragments of Parmenides and Empedocles are presented here in their original poetic form, offering a unique insight into the...

An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic by Ian Hacking is an accessible textbook on probability and induction, written for students with no formal training in symbolic logic. This...

The Way of Powerlessness by Wayne Liquorman explores the intersection of Advaita and the 12 Steps of Recovery. At its core, this approach recognizes personal powerlessness as a fundamental aspect of...

Why It's OK Not to Think for Yourself by Jonathan MathesonThis thought-provoking book challenges our common assumption that independent thinking is always the best approach. Instead, philosopher...

The concept of self-awareness poses a paradoxical question: who is aware of their own existence? This inquiry delves into the nature of identity and the illusion of a fixed self. The author invites...