Philosophy

Only a Joke Can Save Us presents a comprehensive theory of comedy, exploring its universal source in the interplay between lack and excess. By examining the work of philosophers such as Aristotle,...

This second volume in Rorty's Philosophical Papers series continues his exploration of recent European philosophy, focusing on the work of Heidegger and Derrida. Four essays examine Heidegger's...

The History of Philosophical and Formal Logic From Aristotle to Tarski by Alex Malpass and Marianna Antonutti Marfori provides a comprehensive overview of the development of philosophical and formal...

The Elixir of the Gnostics: A parallel English-Arabic text is a unique work by Mulla Sadra, one of the most renowned Muslim philosophers. This book reworks and amplifies an earlier Persian work, the...

Truthmaking theory offers a compelling approach to understanding truth, and D. M. Armstrong provides a thorough examination of this idea in his book. Armstrong presents a clear and balanced...

The Cambridge Companion to Duns Scotus provides a comprehensive survey of the medieval philosopher and theologian's thought. This collection of essays offers a clear explanation of Scotus's complex...

Christopher Janaway presents a full commentary on Nietzsche's most studied work, On the Genealogy of Morality. He combines close reading of key passages with an overview of Nietzsche's wider aims...

Plato's ideas of the political are re-examined in this book by Melissa Lane. The concept of political office is central to understanding Greek politics and theory, yet discussions often focus on...

Metaphysica: A Critical Translation with Kant's Elucidations, Selected Notes, and Related MaterialsThis critical translation of Metaphysica brings together the original seven Latin editions, the...

The Columbia History of Western Philosophy provides a comprehensive and approachable chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. Spanning from ancient Greece to...

The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings: Volume 2, Practice provides a comprehensive collection of early Christian texts from c.100 to 650 CE. Spanning six volumes, this series reflects the...

Capitalism on Edge: A New Path for Radical Change Albena Azmanova's thought-provoking critique of capitalism challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on how to achieve...

Deduction as a Dialogical Practice: A Comprehensive Account Catarina Dutilh Novaes offers a groundbreaking exploration of deduction, drawing on perspectives from philosophy, history, psychology,...

The Catcher in the Rye and Philosophy by Keith Dromm and Heather Salter explores the enduring influence of J.D. Salinger's iconic novel, The Catcher in the Rye. First published in 1951, the book has...

The Opus Postumum is Kant's last major work, a comprehensive philosophical system that he devoted himself to for over a decade. This English translation brings together his most profound ideas in one...

On Truth by Simon Blackburn explores one of philosophy's most enduring and contentious topics: what is truth? Blackburn examines various approaches to understanding truth, including correspondence...

Stanley Cavell's concept of philosophy as "the education of grownups" is explored in this book. It examines his work through various themes and ideas, including his responses to Wittgenstein, Austin,...

Glimpses of Eternity: Sharing a Loved One's Passage from This Life to the NextThis thought-provoking book explores the phenomenon of shared death experiences, where individuals report encountering...

Just Giving: Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better Philanthropy is often seen as a force for good in society, but its impact can be complex and problematic. In this...

The Case of the Speluncean Explorers: Nine New Opinions by Peter Suber is an in-depth exploration of a classic legal case that has been used to illustrate key concepts in philosophy and law...

Samuel Todes's Body and World explores how our bodily experience unites independent physical nature with subjective experience. This work builds upon the ideas of philosophers such as Martin...

Critique of Instrumental Reason by Max Horkheimer is a collection of essays that examine the impact of modern bureaucracy and 'instrumental reason' on society. Written between 1949 and 1967, these...

The Grammar of Society: Understanding Social NormsCristina Bicchieri explores how social norms emerge and evolve, examining their existence and survival in the face of inefficiency. Drawing on...

Metaphysics: The Fundamentals provides a comprehensive introduction to modern analytic metaphysics, covering key questions and topics in ontology, modality, causality, and universals.The book...

Johann Georg Hamann's writings offer a profound critique of philosophy and language. This collection presents a selection of his essays, including both well-known and lesser-known works, alongside an...

Science and Relativism: Some Key Controversies in the Philosophy of Science by Larry Laudan A critical examination of cognitive relativism and its implications for our understanding of scientific...

Karl Polanyi's selected writings offer a unique perspective on the dynamics of market capitalism and its impact on society. This collection brings together key articles and essays, including interwar...

Sociology for Beginners by Richard Osborne is an in-depth guide to the history and development of sociology, from its origins with Enlightenment thought to contemporary debates about gender and...

Giorgio Agamben's Profanations is a collection of essays that explore the intersections of memory, oblivion, and power. In ten thought-provoking pieces, Agamben examines key concepts such as genius,...

Logic and Its Limits by Patrick Shaw A straightforward introduction to using logic in everyday thought and argument, this book explains the rules of good argument and how arguments can fail. It draws...

Time explores the philosophy of time in Western thought from ancient Greece to the twentieth century. This comprehensive history covers key theories and philosophers, including Aristotle, Nietzsche,...

A World Without Why by Raymond Geuss explores the idea that our world is not as intelligible to us as we think it is. This collection of essays challenges the optimistic assumption that, despite...

The Trial of Socrates by I.F. Stone is an engaging exploration of one of history's most famous free speech cases. By examining Roman and Greek history, Stone presents a compelling introduction to...

Werner Stegmaier's philosophical investigation into the concept of orientation explores how our decisions are shaped by our surroundings and experiences. This comprehensive study delves into the...

Political Theory: Methods and Approaches is a comprehensive collection of essays that analyze research methods in political theory and philosophy. Drawing together contributions from distinguished...

Nietzsche's provocative ideas continue to shape modern thought. In this thought-provoking book, Malcolm Bull challenges conventional views of Nietzsche and his influence on 20th-century philosophy...

Jacques Lacan's work has had a profound impact on modern thought, yet his ideas remain elusive to many. This book provides an accessible introduction to Lacan's theories and their application in...

Philosophy and Sociology: 1960 by Theodor W. Adorno explores the relationship between two disciplines that are often seen as distinct. In this work, Adorno aims to show that philosophy and sociology...

The Age of Thrivability: A New Way of Understanding Ourselves and Our Place in the World. In a world facing numerous challenges, Michelle Holliday offers a bold reinterpretation of human history, one...

The Thread of Life by Richard Wollheim This thought-provoking book presents an original approach to understanding the nature of a person. Challenging prevailing theories, Wollheim proposes that we...

Greek Philosophical Terms: A Historical Lexicon by Francis E. Peters provides a comprehensive reference for students and scholars of classics, philosophy, theology, and linguistics. This...

The Philosophy of Spinoza explores the fundamental concept that everything in the universe is one reality governed by a single set of rules. This central idea underpins Spinoza's vision of Being,...

Alasdair MacIntyre's selective history of the Catholic philosophical tradition explores how belief in God has shaped and continues to influence philosophical inquiry across different historical and...

The Trouble with Pleasure: A Comparative Analysis of Deleuze and Psychoanalysis Aaron Schuster explores the complex relationship between pleasure and desire in this systematic and comparative...

Errol Morris's personal perspective on truth and reality is presented in this book, which arose from an incident involving philosopher Thomas Kuhn. In 1972, Kuhn threw an ashtray at Morris, who was...

The Good Place and Philosophy Get an Afterlife by Steven A. Benko and Andrew Pavelich explores the intersection of ethics, metaphysics, and comedy through the lens of the popular TV show. Twenty-one...

Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting by Daniel DennettThis thought-provoking exploration of free will tackles the subject in a highly original and witty manner, drawing on theories...

The New Comparative Interpretation A Primer by William Zanardi This book introduces a relatively new approach to comparative interpretation, which involves locating competing views within a dynamic...

Reading Kristeva: Unraveling the Double-Bind is a comprehensive and engaging study of Julia Kristeva's work, situating her within the context of French feminism. Kelly Oliver guides readers through...

David Hume's philosophical ideas continue to shape our understanding of knowledge, ethics and human experience. This comprehensive guide brings together an international team of scholars to provide a...

The New French Philosophy by Ian James offers a critical assessment of key developments in contemporary French thought. This book provides a close comparative reading of seven influential thinkers,...

Aristotle's Metaphysics is a foundational text in Ancient Philosophy. This guidebook provides a thematic exploration of the work, guiding students through its main arguments and ideas. By examining...

Empathy has long been a subject of debate in philosophy, with various approaches offering distinct perspectives on its nature and function. Philosophical Perspectives on Empathy brings together a...

Paradoxes and Inconsistent Mathematics by Zach Weber explores the idea that contradictions are not isolated incidents, but rather an inherent aspect of our everyday experience. Using the framework of...

States of Shock Stupidity and Knowledge in the 21st Century by Bernard Stiegler is a powerful critique of modern society's regression of reason. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, a...

The Pocket Epicurean by John Sellars is a concise guide to living a life of tranquility and contentment through the teachings of Epicurus. This approachable book explores the history of Epicureanism,...

Spinoza and Politics by Etienne Balibar and Warren Montag is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Baruch Spinoza, one of the most influential political philosophers of modern times...

The Course of Recognition by Paul Ricoeur is a philosophical inquiry that explores recognition in its various forms and meanings. Originally delivered as lectures at the Institute for the Human...

Debating the Ethics of Immigration: Is There a Right to Exclude? This thought-provoking book explores one of the most pressing issues in contemporary politics: the right to exclude potential...

Stuart Hall's Modernity and its Futures is a comprehensive introduction to the forces reshaping modern industrial societies. This book explores the new patterns, structures, and relationships...

Works of Love by Søren Kierkegaard is a profound exploration of love in its various forms and conditions. This central work in Kierkegaard's oeuvre offers a penetrating analysis of the nature of...

The Natural Table: A Treatise on Correspondences Between God, Man and the Universe by Louis-Claude De Saint-Martin. This work explores the intricate relationships between the divine, human existence,...

Gramsci at Sea explores Antonio Gramsci's writings on the sea, focusing on his prison notes about waves of imperial power in the inter-war oceans. Sharad Chari argues that Gramsci's method is oceanic...

A man wakes up in a hospital with no memory of who he is, only to find himself on a mysterious island. He soon discovers that his presence there is not a coincidence, and that the island's...

Inference to the Best Explanation by Peter Lipton provides a comprehensive model for evaluating evidence and testing hypotheses. This influential work explores how we make inferences from data, with...

The Essential Nisargadatta by Roy Melvyn This compilation presents the profound words of Nisargadatta, a philosopher who sought to help individuals understand their true nature. He believed that the...

Violence and Civility challenges our understanding of war, revolution, sovereignty, and class by pushing beyond the limits of political philosophy. Étienne Balibar synthesises theory with empirical...

Science, Consciousness and Ultimate Reality by David Lorimer explores critical issues at the intersection of science, religion, and consciousness studies. This interdisciplinary volume brings...

The Prism of Truth: Reflections on Myth by Anthony O'Hear Exploring the role of myth in understanding ultimate truth, philosopher Anthony O'Hear argues that religious mythologies can provide valuable...

Foundations of Arithmetic by Gottlob Frege is a foundational work in philosophy that explores the nature of arithmetic and its relationship to logic.This edition, part of the Longman Library of...

The Nature of Love, Volume 2: Courtly and Romantic by Irving Singer explores the evolution of love from medieval courtly ideals to nineteenth-century Romanticism. This monumental work examines the...

A comprehensive guide to Kant's philosophical concepts and terminology, this dictionary provides clear introductions to his ideas for both students and general readers.Howard Caygill presents a new...

African Ecological Spirituality Perspectives in Anthroposophy and Environmentalism: A Hybrid of Approaches This collection of readings explores the evolving concept of eco-spirituality in Africa,...

The Archaeology of Knowledge: And the Discourse on Language by Michel Foucault In this seminal work, historian Michel Foucault explores the underlying assumptions that shape our understanding of the...

The Enneads by Plotinus This collection of philosophical treatises is the culmination of Plotinus' life's work, written over several decades as he sought to understand the nature of reality and the...

Virtue Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction by Liezl van Zyl provides a clear and accessible overview of central concepts in virtue ethics. The book explores Aristotelian virtue ethics, as well as...

The Handbook of Human Ownership: A Manual for New Tax Farmers by Stefan Molyneux is a darkly humorous and thought-provoking guide to understanding the power dynamics at play in our world. This...

Stephen Bayley's Value What Money Can't Buy: A Handbook for Practical Hedonism is an elegiac account of what's recently been lost in the digital apocalypse. In this thought-provoking exploration,...

Get an introduction to the thought-provoking philosophy of Georges Bataille with this comprehensive guide.This collection brings together an international team of contributors to provide an...

This thought-provoking exploration of philosophy and comedy brings together some of history's greatest thinkers to examine the moral conundrums and paradoxes beneath the surface of NBC's...

Aristotle's "Art of Rhetoric" has shaped thought on the theory and practice of persuasive speech for over two thousand years. In this work, Aristotle explores what rhetoric is, its three kinds, and...

The World Philosophy Made From Plato to the Digital Age by Scott Soames is a comprehensive history of philosophy's impact on the modern world. This concise volume demonstrates that the modern world,...

Anthony Ashley Cooper's Philosophy of Beauty revolutionized Western thought in the early 18th century. In A Philosophy of Beauty, Michael Gill presents an engaging account of how Shaftesbury's ideas...

Existentialism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Steven Earnshaw provides an introduction to this complex philosophical concept. The book begins with an exploration of what existentialism is, before...

Ted Honderich examines ideology and reality in British and American politics to establish the true distinctions of conservatism. He searches for the fundamental principle of conservatism by examining...

Jacques Maritain's Christianity and Democracy explores the relationship between Christianity and democracy, arguing that democracy is linked to Christianity rather than the other way around.In this...

This 1955 study presents a detailed examination of Plato's ethical philosophy, divided into three main parts: 'The Personal Ideal', 'The Ethical Society' and 'The Growth of a Reality Principle'...

Tokala Two Elk was born in a chicken coop on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota Nation. His life was shaped by Spirit, ceremonies, teachings, and traditions of his people, the...

Twelve Ways of Seeing the World: Philosophies and Archetypal Worldviews for Understanding Human Consciousness By Mario Betti This thought-provoking book explores twelve distinct worldviews, each...

The Way of the Living Sword: The Secret Teachings of Yagyu Munenori Explore the connection between physical martial arts and mental Zen philosophy in this in-depth explanation by Yagyu Munenori...

Bertrand Russell's My Philosophical Development is a thought-provoking exploration of his intellectual journey. This volume offers valuable insights into the development of one of the 20th century's...

Dan Zahavi offers an in-depth analysis of central aspects of Edmund Husserl's philosophy, exploring the relationship between consciousness and the world. This book provides a nuanced interpretation...

The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi offers timeless wisdom from the Father of Modern Karate. This collection distills 20 simple statements that go beyond karate, revealing profound insights into...

The Invention of the Self: Personal Identity in the Age of Art by Andrew Spira explores how we construct our sense of self through art and culture. This thought-provoking book proposes that personal...

The Philosopher's Plant: An Intellectual Herbarium Michael Marder explores how philosophers have used plants to illustrate abstract concepts and develop their ideas. This book reveals the hidden...

Derrida, Supplements by Jean-Luc NancyThis collection of writings reflects on the shared concerns of Derrida and his friend and collaborator, exploring topics such as politics, the arts, religion,...

Key Concepts in World Philosophies brings together 45 core ideas from major philosophers across continents and centuries. These universal concepts share a common thread - self-cultivation and...

An Inquiry into the Good represents the foundation of Kitaro Nishida's philosophy, drawing on both his study of Zen Buddhism and analysis of Western thought. This important new translation presents a...

Lewis Carroll's lesser-known contributions to logic have long been overshadowed by his famous children's stories. This collection of notes and essays sheds new light on his work in symbolic logic,...

Bad Language explores the linguistic behaviour of those who exploit language for malign purposes. Two eminent philosophers present a lively and accessible introduction to topics such as lies,...