Philosophy

Forgiveness and Mercy explores the relationship between moral and legal doctrines and the passions that underpin them. This philosophical analysis examines key questions: What role do forgiveness and...

A new introduction to philosophy of social science has been published, offering a clear and accessible guide to this fascinating field. The book covers key aspects such as social ontology,...

A History of Philosophy by Frederick Charles Copleston is a comprehensive exploration of the development of philosophical thought from ancient to modern times. Spanning over 370 pages, this volume...

Aristotle's Poetics provides a concise exploration of the art of poetry, one of the earliest surviving discussions of literary theory. This edition includes a revised translation by James Hutton,...

Philosophical Aesthetics An Introduction by Oswald Hanfling explores the fundamental questions in the field of aesthetics. From ancient Greece to modern times, thinkers have grappled with issues such...

Introduction to Virtue Ethics: Insights from Ancient Greece This book explores the development of virtue ethics in ancient Western philosophy, examining key concepts such as desire, happiness, and...

New Conversations in Philosophy, Law and Politics brings together three generations of scholars to explore the intersections between these disciplines. This collection of 15 conversations offers...

Against Nature by Lorraine Daston explores why humans seek moral orders in natural orders. From ancient cultures to modern debates, human beings have looked to nature as a source of norms for...

The Fragility of Concern for Others: Adorno and the Ethics of Care by Estelle Ferrarese This book offers a fresh perspective on the social philosophy of Theodor W. Adorno, exploring how our...

A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues: Exploring Timeless Human Values André Comte-Sponville's A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction to Western ethics,...

The Laws by Plató. Aristotle's writings contain over twenty citations of these laws, which were in use during Plato's lifetime and remained so after his death in 347 BC. This testament to their...

Aristotle's "On the Soul" is a foundational work in biopsychology, exploring the nature of life and the soul. In this 350 BC treatise, Aristotle examines the essence of living things, discussing the...

The Transmission of Affect explores the idea that emotions and energies can be absorbed by or enter directly into another person. This phenomenon, once widely accepted, is now viewed with skepticism...

Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind by Nancy Sherman explores the enduring legacy of Stoicism in the military. This book delves into the ancient philosophy, examining its...

Lloyd P. Gerson's latest volume presents an innovative account of Platonism and its relationship with Naturalism. He argues that Platonism defines philosophy as a distinct subject matter, the...

Moral Responsibility Reconsidered explores the concept of moral responsibility in contemporary philosophical debates. It examines the justifiability of moral practices associated with it, including...

The Brahmasutra of Badarayana is a foundational text in Vedanta philosophy. Written by the sage identified with Vyasa, it aims to provide clarity on the most profound aspects of the Upanisads. This...

Peter Sloterdijk's "Out of the World" is a profound meditation on humanity's tendency to reject the world. First published in 1993, this seminal work explores how humans have sought escape from...

Recognition and Ambivalence brings together leading scholars in social and political philosophy to explore the complex concept of recognition. A central debate between two major thinkers, Axel...

This book explores the nature of historical descriptions and the conditions under which they can be believed. C. Behan McCullagh examines various types of argument about the past employed by...

The Anaesthetics of Habit and the Logic of Breakdown by Aron Vinegar A bold reevaluation of habit as an unsettling force that disrupts our understanding of subjectivity. This book presents a...

The Theory of Communicative Action: Lifeworld and Systems, Volume 2 is Jürgen Habermas' magnum opus, offering a systematic reconstruction of the theoretical foundations of critical social theory...

Descartes' Meditations: A Reader's Guide by Richard Francks offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. This guide provides a detailed review of the key themes, enabling...

The personal writings of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and stoic philosopher, offer profound insights into the human condition. Written in the form of meditations, these notes reflect his quest...

Reading Wittgenstein's Tractatus provides a concise and accessible view of the central arguments of Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. It begins by examining the difficulties found in...

Discover the world of philosophy with confidence. This book series helps you navigate complex conversations by defining key terms in 200 words.Written to demystify jargon-based philosophical...

Bertrand Russell's Portraits from Memory and Other Essays is a thought-provoking collection of essays that offer insight into his life, philosophy, and relationships. In this engaging work, Russell...

Mary Wollstonecraft: Philosophy, Passion, and Politics by Sylvana Tomaselli A comprehensive portrait of Mary Wollstonecraft reveals her as a philosopher and moralist who tackled major social and...

The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Childhood and Children is an essential reference source for understanding this crucial field. It explores key topics, problems, and debates in the...

Do Numbers Exist? A Debate about Abstract Objects explores two fundamental questions: do numbers and properties exist as abstract objects, and if so, what are their nature and significance?This...

Schelling, Freud, and the Philosophical Foundations of Psychoanalysis Uncanny Belonging explores the shared roots of philosophy and psychoanalysis through a sustained reading of key concepts such as...

Lin Yutang's The Importance of Living offers a refreshing antidote to the fast pace of modern life. By embracing the value of inaction and humor, this philosophy encourages readers to appreciate the...

Introducing Maori Philosophy: Indigenous Thinking from Aotearoa. This concise introduction to Maori philosophy explores the symbolic systems and worldviews of New Zealand's Indigenous peoples,...

The 11 11 Code: The Great Awakening by the Numbers Charles J. Wolfe presents a profound exploration of geometry and numerology as a divine map to humankind's enlightenment process throughout history...

The Rationalists by John Cottingham explores how three influential philosophers - Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz - sought to understand humanity's place in nature. Against the backdrop of...

The Flame of Reason: Clear Thinking for the Twenty-First CenturyA passionate call to reason in a world threatened by irrational superstitions. Christer Sturmark's manifesto offers simple tools for...

The Glance of the Medusa: A Spiritual and Intellectual Adventure Lászó F. Földényi's seven essays offer a rich exploration of European culture through mythology and philosophy, inviting readers to...

At the Center of the Human Drama explores the philosophical anthropology of Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II. This work is rooted in ethics but also examines the nature and destiny of human beings...

The Cosmological Argument by William L. Rowe This comprehensive study examines the oldest and most famous argument for the existence of God, known as the Cosmological Argument. Professor Rowe...

Rational Decision and Causality by Ellery Eells is a seminal work in the field of decision making. First published in 1982, it has had a lasting impact on probability theorists, economists,...

This book bridges the gap between statistics and philosophy by exploring the conceptual cores of various statistical methodologies and their philosophical implications.It examines how different...

The laws of nature that govern the universe also pose profound questions about human freedom. In 1687, Isaac Newton's physics ushered in a new era of scientific understanding, but it also raised...

The Nature of God by Gerard J. Hughes explores five central attributes of God: existence, simplicity, omniscience, omnipotence, and goodness. This book delves into the classical concept of God,...

This book explores the question of whether an all good God who is presumed to be all powerful can logically coexist with the degree and amount of moral and natural evil in our world.James P. Sterba...

Ficino's commentary on Plato's Timaeus offers insights into one of the philosopher's most important and controversial works. This volume explores fundamental questions about the universe, its...

This book explores the concept of justice and its relationship with love, examining how these two values intersect in the lives of individuals and communities.Drawing inspiration from recent works by...

Aesthetics and Nature by Glenn Parsons offers a clear introduction to the field of nature aesthetics. The book explores current debates in the subject, providing a thorough overview of its key...

Henri Bergson was a 20th-century philosopher whose work had a profound impact on generations of thinkers and artists. This introduction to his philosophy sheds new light on familiar aspects of his...

Anarchism Is Movement by Tomás Ibáñez is a thought-provoking exploration of anarchism as a flexible and forward-thinking political philosophy. Drawing on his own experiences in the Paris student...

Gilles Deleuze's Two Regimes of Madness is a collection of texts and interviews that span the last twenty years of his life. This revised edition brings together previously unpublished material,...

What gives life its meaning? Most people tend to categorise human motives as either self-interested or moral, but Susan Wolf argues that many actions don't fit neatly into these categories. Instead,...

This original study draws from Latina feminism, existential phenomenology, and race theory to explore the concept of selfhood. Mariana Ortega articulates a phenomenology that introduces a conception...

The Way of Awareness in Daoist Philosophy explores ancient Daoist philosophy and challenges traditional interpretations that portray early Daoist thinkers as mystics or cosmologists. Instead, it...

Gilles Deleuze's philosophy in accessible language. This book provides a clear and concise overview of Deleuze's thought, making it an ideal introduction for those new to his ideas. John Rajchman...

Don't Forget to Live: Goethe and the Tradition of Spiritual ExercisesPierre Hadot's final book explores the concept of spiritual exercises, which are acts of the intellect, imagination, or will that...

Tears Become Rain: Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh This collection of stories explores how mindfulness and compassion can transform our lives. Thirty-two...

A comprehensive overview of analytic philosophy from Russell to Rawls is presented in this book. It covers all major subject areas and figures within the tradition, including Wittgenstein, Bertrand...

Irrationality: A History of the Dark Side of Reason by Justin E. H. Smith is a sweeping account that challenges conventional thinking about logic and reason. From ancient superstition to modern-day...

Blooming in the Ruins: How Mexican Philosophy Can Guide Us Toward the Good LifeThis introduction to 20th-century Mexican philosophy offers an array of fascinating concepts, from cultivating...

The Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley and Hume This collection brings together the key writings of three influential philosophers who shaped the development of British Empiricism. From the optimistic...

The Oxford Handbook of Japanese Philosophy by Bret W. Davis is a comprehensive reference work that explores the entire span of Japanese philosophical tradition from ancient times to the present. This...

The Critical Thinking Toolkit provides a comprehensive introduction to clear and analytical thinking, covering essential concepts from philosophy, psychology, sociology, and rhetoric. This accessible...

The Inheritance of Wealth: Justice, Equality and the Right to Bequeath By Daniel Halliday This book examines the moral grounding of the right to bequeath or transfer wealth, exploring its...

The Way to Inner Peace: Finding the Essence of Dao Through the Sayings of Zhuangzi In a world often marked by chaos and turmoil, the wisdom of Zhuangzi offers a profound alternative. Born during...

Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction by Alexander Miller provides a comprehensive overview of the key debates and theories in 20th-century metaethics. The book explores the development of...

The Expulsion of the Triumphant Beast is Giordano Bruno's first work of moral philosophy, published in London in 1584. Dedicated to Sir Philip Sidney, it presents an allegorical drama that...

Philosophical esotericism was a common practice in Western thought until the end of the eighteenth century. Major philosophers employed this technique to convey unorthodox ideas "between the lines"...

Understanding Kensho: The Heart of ZenKensho is a transformative experience that reveals the true nature of all things. It's an awakening that can be found in Zen practice, offering a glimpse into...

Plato's Cratylus is a philosophical work that explores the nature of language and names. At its core, it examines how words are used to convey meaning and identity.The text may appear to be focused...

The Art of War by Thomas Cleary and Sun Tzu is a timeless guide to strategy and conflict resolution. This beautifully translated text offers clear and accessible insights into ancient Chinese...

A Companion to Continental Philosophy by Simon Critchley and William R. Schroeder is a comprehensive reference work covering the development of post-Kantian Continental philosophy. This volume...

Retrieving Realism offers a radical critique of the traditional view of knowledge, challenging the idea that our understanding of the world is mediated by ideas in the mind. Hubert Dreyfus and...

This 1978 collection of lectures and interviews offers a unique insight into Michel Foucault's thoughts on Revolution and Enlightenment from an Asian perspective. In these informal discussions,...

William James's philosophy was deeply personal and practical. In his diaries, he wrote about how his late twenties were marked by existential despair over free will, but he found solace in believing...

Luce Irigaray's thought-provoking work explores the importance of celebrating differences between genders and their union without hierarchy. In this compelling introduction to her ideas, she examines...

The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva is an ancient guide to living a life of compassion and wisdom. Written in the 14th century, this concise text offers practical advice on how to cultivate...

Science and Sanity: A New Discipline for Thinking. Alfred Korzybski introduces his groundbreaking approach to thinking, general semantics, in this sixth edition. Building on scientific method,...

Self Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a thought-provoking essay that explores the importance of individualism and self-reliance. In this influential work, Emerson argues that true freedom can only...

Truthmaking: A Metaphysical ExplorationThis Element delves into the metaphysical concept that what is true depends upon what exists. Truthmaker theorists debate the nature of the truthmaking...

Arks Within Grail Lands by Jackie Queally offers a unique insight into the Reshel system, a spiritual science used by inner-core Templar and Masonic groups. This book provides an excellent summary of...

Theory of Knowledge by Keith Lehrer offers a comprehensive exploration of the major accounts of knowing. The second edition builds upon traditional definitions and introduces contemporary...

Develop your critical thinking skills with this comprehensive introduction to traditional logic. By studying classical reasoning, you'll be able to make more informed decisions and think more clearly...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of 20th-century philosophy. This groundbreaking book presents a radical new approach to...

Jacques Derrida's On Touching explores the philosophy of touch from ancient thinkers to contemporary thought. This comprehensive review spans Plato and Aristotle to Jean-Luc Nancy, with discussions...

The Perfect Crime by Jean Baudrillard In this thought-provoking work, Jean Baudrillard investigates a crime that he hopes may yet be solved: the "murder" of reality. He seeks to unravel the social...

Tears and Saints by E. M. Cioran explores the lives of mystics, particularly women, who were famous for their intense spirituality and intimate knowledge of God. Drawing inspiration from Friedrich...

Friedrich Nietzsche's Anti-Education presents a provocative and timely reckoning with the challenges of modern education. In 1872, Nietzsche delivered five public lectures in Basel that questioned...

Awaken to Your True Self with Kriya Yoga: Continuing the Lineage of Enlightenment. This comprehensive guide offers a transformative path for sincere seekers, drawing from over two decades of practice...

Simone Weil's philosophical writings offer profound insights into value, moral thought, and the relationship between faith and reason. This collection brings together key essays from her time in...

Robert Nozick's philosophical meditations offer a profound exploration of the human experience. In this collection of essays, Nozick delves into fundamental questions about death, happiness, politics...

Noam Chomsky presents a lifetime of philosophical reflection on language, thought, and society in these lectures. He explores the origins of language, its relationship to thought, and its biological...

The Kingdom and the Glory: A Theological Genealogy of Economy and Government by Giorgio Agamben, Lorenzo Chiesa, and Matteo Mandarini. In this thought-provoking work, Agamben explores how power in...

The Philosophers Beach Book invites you to relax and think. On a holiday beach or during a quiet evening stroll, you may find yourself pondering life's big questions - about your family, work,...

Nietzsche's writings remain disquieting and disturbing, yet his importance as a thinker cannot be denied. His ideas often seem incomprehensible, but they have had a profound impact on philosophers...

Exploring the complex relationships between animals and religion, this book delves into how our religious ideas about animals impact their lives. Through in-depth analyses of various religious...

William Hasker's exploration of fundamental questions about existence and human nature offers a thoughtful approach to understanding the world and our place in it.Through careful analysis and...

Kant's ethics proposes a moral law independent of human inclination. This radical idea has been subject to reinterpretation in an attempt to make it more relatable, but Alenka Zupancic seeks to...

Dark Matters: Pessimism and the Problem of Suffering by Mara van der Lugt is an intellectual history that explores how philosophers grappled with the question of evil and suffering in creation. In...

Richard Healey's The Quantum Revolution in Philosophy explores the impact of quantum theory on philosophical thought. While quantum theory has been highly successful, its conceptual foundations have...

Jürgen Habermas explores the foundations of moral consciousness and communicative action in this influential work. He develops his theory of discourse ethics, seeking to establish a moral point of...