Philosophy

Hegel's Lectures on the Philosophy of World History, Volume I presents an entirely new version of his lectures on the development and scope of world history. This edition includes Hegel's surviving...

This collection of lectures provides an accessible introduction to Adorno's thoughts on moral philosophy. Organized around an account of Kant's moral theory, it explores key concepts such as the...

Farewell Fear is a collection of essays by Theodore Dalrymple, first published in 2012. This compilation brings together some of his most engaging and thought-provoking writings from the New English...

This collection brings together Karl Popper's most important unpublished and uncollected writings from the time of The Open Society until his death in 1994. It reveals the development of his...

The Weight of Things explores the hard questions of our daily lives, examining both classic and contemporary accounts of what it means to lead 'the good life'. This thought-provoking book looks at...

The Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism by Henry West provides an in-depth exploration of John Stuart Mill's influential essay. This comprehensive guide includes the complete text of...

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was hailed as one of the supreme intellects of all time by Bertrand Russell. This outstanding introduction to his philosophy, written by Nicholas Jolley, provides a...

Aurel Kolnai's On Disgust explores the complex nature of aversion through the lens of phenomenology. He identifies a unique double intentionality in emotions like fear, highlighting both the object...

Jazz As Critique Adorno and Black Expression Revisited by Fumi Okiji explores the potential of jazz as a critique of modern society. Drawing on Theodor Adorno's writings, this book examines how music...

Daniel L. Everett challenges traditional views of human nature in this thought-provoking book, arguing that our cognitive abilities are not hardwired by instinct, but rather shaped by culture...

Logic deals with inevitable consequences that follow from given premises. This fact has led to logic being seen as distinct from other branches of philosophy. In "Thinking About Logic", Stephen Read...

Félix Guattari's essays and articles from 1955 to 1971 offer a unique insight into his intellectual and political development before his groundbreaking work with Gilles Deleuze. Published in French...

First-order Logic: A Concise Introduction by John Heil is a comprehensive and pedagogically rich text that makes learning formal logic accessible to anyone. Heil's aim was to create a self-contained...

Michael Oakeshott's Notebooks 1922-86 is a unique collection of his private reflections, spanning dozens of notebooks filled with aphorisms, essays, and musings on politics, philosophy, art,...

Bernard Mandeville's Fable: Pride, Hypocrisy, and Sociability by Dr Robin Douglass is a thought-provoking philosophical study that challenges our understanding of human nature and the origins of...

Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction explores the relationship between two fundamental aspects of human experience. From Plato's views on playwrights and actors to Aristotle's arguments for the...

Non-Conceptual Negativity: Damaged Reflections on Turkey critiques the idea that Deleuze's philosophy is overly affirmative and has been co-opted by capitalist systems. Instead, Zafer Aracagök...

Gianfranco Poggi's Weber: A Short Introduction provides a clear and concise overview of Max Weber's key ideas. This accessible text explores Weber's conception of sociology, social process, religion,...

Autonomy by Andrew Sneddon explores the concept of individual self-rule, examining its nature and significance in various contexts. The author delves into empirical studies of human psychology to...

A. A. Long's Stoic Studies explores the history and philosophy of Stoicism, tracing its intellectual and cultural roots, ethical foundations, and psychological implications. This collection of papers...

Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 masterpiece Vertigo is more than just a film - it's a profound exploration of our struggles to understand others and ourselves. In "The Philosophical Hitchcock: Vertigo and...

Consequences Of Pragmatism: Essays 1972-1980 by Rorty, Richard. Richard Rorty's Consequences of Pragmatism is a thought-provoking exploration of the history and relevance of American pragmatist...

The Ajax Dilemma: Justice, Fairness, and Rewards by Paul Woodruff In a world where rewards are often unfairly distributed, Paul Woodruff explores one of today's most pressing moral issues: how to...

A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt - and why They Shouldn't Insults are an inevitable part of daily life. But what drives us to use them, and how do they affect us? In this thought-provoking...

The Philosophy of Religious Language Sign, Symbol and Story by Dan Stiver provides a lively introduction to the developments in philosophy of language this century and their impact on religious...

This collection of essays by G.E.M. Anscombe and P.T. Geach explores fundamental philosophical concepts through in-depth analysis.Published in 2002, Three Philosophers presents the authors'...

The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy provides an introduction to this significant tradition of Western philosophy. Drawing inspiration from Greek philosophical works and indigenous Islamic...

The theory of justice is one of the most intensely debated areas of contemporary philosophy. Most theories of justice have only attained their high level of justification at great cost, by focusing...

A Theory of Bioethics by David DeGrazia and Joseph Millum offers a carefully argued theory of bioethics that explores a wide range of issues, including medical assistance-in-dying, the right to...

Simon Critchley's Infinitely Demanding presents a bold and systematic vision for philosophy, ethics, and politics. At its core is an argument that liberal democracy falls short in addressing...

This profound study brings Heraclitus to life in a new way, shedding light on his significance as a principal source of Western mystical thinking. Richard Geldard's exploration of Heraclitus presents...

Arsa Prayoga: Preserving Srila Prabhupada's LegacyThis book chronicles the editing process of Srila Prabhupada's books, shedding light on the importance of preserving his original teachings without...

The New Inquisition: Irrational Rationalism and the Citadel of Science by Robert Anton Wilson In this thought-provoking work, Robert Anton Wilson challenges fundamentalist thinking in science and its...

Caravan of Dreams brings together a rich collection of stories, sayings, poems and allegories that distill the essence of Eastern thought. Idries Shah, a leading expert in Oriental philosophy,...

Iamblichus and the Theory of the Vehicle of the Soul is a scholarly exploration of Neoplatonic thought by John F. Finamore. This study examines the key concepts of Iamblichus' philosophical system,...

Understanding and Countering Fascist Movements From Void to Hope by Joan Braune explores the complexities of fascist movements, challenging common approaches that view them as solely a problem of...

A Silence of Words by Olivia Dresher is a collection of poetic aphorisms and brevities that showcase her unique writing style. Taken from her early years at Twitter, these concise writings...

Pascal Bruckner's provocative exploration of modern love reveals the contradictions that have arisen from our newfound freedoms. While the sexual revolution has brought about significant changes, it...

Character by Joel J. Kupperman explores the concept of character and its significance in ethical behavior. Despite being a fundamental aspect of human nature, philosophers have largely overlooked the...

The Act of Being: The Philosophy of Revelation in Mullā Sadrā By Christian Jambet This study explores the philosophical system of Mullā Sadrā Shīrāzī, an Iranian Shi'ite of the seventeenth century...

Thomas Reid's Inquiry and Essays offers a comprehensive collection of his philosophical writings. This single volume brings together key topics from his substantial body of work, including his views...

Ludwig Wittgenstein: A Memoir by Norman Malcolm is a personal and moving portrait of one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. Written by his friend and fellow philosopher, Norman...

Jeremy Waldron explores the concept of human equality in his major new work, One Another's Equals. This thought-provoking study examines the basis for Western philosophy's commitment to treating all...

A Simple Guide to Being and Time by Steven Foulds is an accessible introduction to Heidegger's influential work. This guide aims to make complex philosophical concepts more understandable for those...

Explore the philosophical underpinnings of Mr. Robot with this thought-provoking analysis.The television series has been praised for its accurate portrayal of computer hacking and cyberterrorism,...

Discover six timeless works of Stoic philosophy that continue to inspire self-mastery and personal growth. This collection brings together the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca,...

Contemporanea: A Groundbreaking Lexicon for the Twenty-First Century This collection of essays and concepts offers a fresh perspective on our present moment, anticipating the key ideas that will...

Some Lessons in Metaphysics by José Ortega y Gasset is a collection of essays that explore the nature of reality and human existence. Written over several decades, these pieces reflect Ortega's...

Radical Atheism presents a profound new reading of influential French philosopher Jacques Derrida's work. Hägglund argues that a radical atheism informs Derrida's thinking from beginning to end,...

Stanley Kleinberg's Politics and Philosophy: The Necessity and Limitations of Rational Argument explores how an interest in political argument can lead to a deeper understanding of philosophical...

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Humility explores the complex and multifaceted concept of humility in various fields. This comprehensive collection brings together 41 chapters from an...

Hegel's Theory of the Modern State by Shlomo Avineri presents a comprehensive overview of Hegel's political philosophy, drawing on his philosophical works, tracts, and personal correspondence. A...

The Spirit of Budo - Old Traditions for Present-day Life by Trevor Leggett explores the timeless principles of discipline and self-awareness that can be applied to both martial arts practice and...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a foundational philosophical text that has had a profound impact on 20th-century thought. Duncan Richter's new translation and commentary...

Representation in Cognitive Science explores one of philosophy's most fundamental questions: how do our thoughts relate to the world around us?Nicholas Shea examines this issue through cutting-edge...

This collection of ten talks explores Gudo Nishijima's interpretation of Gautama Buddha's Four Noble Truths. Master Nishijima presents his theory of three philosophies and one reality, which he...

The Opacity of Mind: An Integrative Theory of Self-Knowledge by Peter Carruthers. A widely-held assumption about our own thoughts is that we have privileged access to them. However, this view has...

Develop your critical thinking skills with this introduction to reasoning. Antony Flew explains how our thinking can go awry and provides guidance on how to challenge assertions, find evidence, and...

Beyond the Individual: A Philosophical Exploration of Interconnectedness. Stoic philosophy challenges traditional notions of individuality, suggesting that our minds, thoughts, and actions are...

Ideologies of Theory brings together a collection of theoretical essays by Fredric Jameson, spanning his long career as a critic. This single-volume edition charts a body of work that explores the...

The Parmenidean Ascent by Michael Della Rocca is a philosophical exploration that seeks to revive the controversial approach of Parmenides' monism. Della Rocca defends this extreme view, not only...

How We Became Our Data: A Genealogy of the Informational PersonThis thought-provoking exploration delves into the history of data-tracking technologies and their profound impact on our understanding...

Walking/Wild Apples by Henry David Thoreau is a profound exploration of the human relationship with nature. In this essay, Thoreau argues that true freedom and wildness can only be achieved by...

Alain Badiou's The Brilliance of a Non-Color is an exploration of the philosopher's personal experiences and memories, which he weaves together to reveal the significance of blackness in various...

Invariances: The Structure of the Objective World by Robert Nozick is a groundbreaking work that rethinks and transforms fundamental philosophical concepts. By integrating insights from physics,...

Hegel, Haiti, and Universal History offers a radical reinterpretation of Hegel's thought and its connections to historical events. Susan Buck-Morss examines the intersections between history,...

This collection of essays provides an in-depth exploration of John Rawls's influential philosophical work. Written by leading scholars and theorists, it offers a comprehensive guide to Rawls's ideas...

Alasdair MacIntyre: An Intellectual Biography presents a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of one of today's leading moral philosophers. Winner of the prestigious Philippe Habert Prize,...

A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living by Luc Ferry is an accessible exploration of the enduring teachings of philosophy. From ancient Greece to modern thought, Ferry explains...

A new theory of likeness that ranges widely across history and subjects is presented in this book. Paul North proposes a spiritual exercise: imagine a universe made up solely of likenesses, where...

Actual Causality explores a fundamental concept in our everyday understanding of the world: causality. The problem of defining actual causation has puzzled philosophers for centuries, and its...

Essays and documents from the Hideous Gnosis Black Metal Theory Symposium, held in 2009, exploring the intersection of music, philosophy, and history.The symposium features contributions from various...

Disability in Medieval Christian Philosophy and Theology by Scott M. Williams explores how medieval thinkers understood disability through their philosophical and theological perspectives. This book...

John Cottingham offers a new approach to understanding the philosophy of religion, integrating emotional and intellectual aspects of human experience. He explores how a religious worldview is...

Reinhold Niebuhr's influential work on democracy and its defence, first published in 1944, remains a profound and relevant exploration of politics and human nature. Written during a time of great...

Isn't this Fun? Investigating the Serious Business of Enjoying Ourselves by Michael Foley is a thought-provoking exploration of what fun really means. With characteristic wit and humour, Foley sets...

The image of a dragon is deeply ingrained in our culture. But its origins are shrouded in mystery. Anthropologist David E. Jones sets out to uncover the roots of this ubiquitous monster, tracing its...

The Stone Reader: Modern Philosophy in 133 Arguments A comprehensive collection of contemporary philosophical thought, this volume brings together 133 essays that explore the nature of science,...

Dudjom Rinpoche's Vajrakīlaya Works: A Study in Authoring, Compiling and Editing Texts in the Tibetan Revelatory Tradition by Cathy Cantwell and Robert Mayer. This book explores the creation of new...

The Cistercian Order's roots and development are explored in this examination by Thomas Merton. From its founding in 1098 to the seventeenth-century reforms, which paved the way for its ongoing...

Dewey's Reconstruction in Philosophy marks a pivotal moment in his campaign for experimental philosophy.Published in 1971, this work represents a significant shift in Dewey's thought, as he seeks to...

The Character Gap: How Good Are We? We tend to think of ourselves and others as decent people. However, recent studies in psychology suggest that we all have serious character flaws that prevent us...

The Ethics of Opting Out explores the ideological divisions within queer theory over the last decade. Mari Ruti examines how queer negativity in certain thinkers' work challenges traditional notions...

User-Centered Technology presents a theoretical model for examining technology through a user perspective. Johnson explores this concept by tracing its historical roots from ancient Greece to the...

Immanent Critique by Titus Stahl offers a fresh perspective on social critique and its potential for political change. Building on recent developments in analytic enquiry into collective...

Archival documents detailing Gilbert Simondon's preliminary research and early drafts provide insight into his magnum opus. This companion volume offers an erudite overview of the role of the...

The meaning of being human has undergone significant changes since the mid-twentieth century. In Expanding the Category "Human": Nonhumanism, Posthumanism, and Humanistic Psychology, Patrick M...

The Martin Buber-Carl Rogers Dialogue: A New Transcript with Commentary offers a corrected and extensively annotated version of a central text in human sciences. This dialogue, between two...

Effort and Grace On the Spiritual Exercise of Philosophy by Simone Kotva explores the tension between effort and grace in spiritual practice. This new theory draws on French spiritualist philosophy...

This book explores the complexities of human memory, examining both the joyful and painful experiences that shape our lives. From happy moments like Christmas mornings and birthday celebrations to...

The History and Freedom: Lectures 1964-1965 by Adorno explores the complex relationship between humanity and history. In these lectures, Adorno examines the notion of freedom in the context of...

The Nonviolent Revolution: A Comprehensive Guide to Ahimsa - the Philosophy and Practice of Dynamic Harmlessness by Nathaniel Altman. This book provides a thorough grounding in Ahimsa, a philosophy...

The Metaphysics of Representation by J. Robert G. Williams explores how we can understand the nature of representation in language and thought. By examining the fundamental properties of perception,...

Jacques Derrida's Points... Interviews, 1974-1994 brings together twenty-three conversations that span nearly two decades. These interviews showcase the breadth of his concerns, touching on topics...

Font of Life: Ambrose, Augustine and the Mystery of BaptismThis collection of essays by leading thinkers explores two central topics in ethics: the nature of moral judgement and the role of social...

The Catholic Church has long recognized the importance of philosophy in understanding and defending its teachings. In "Seat of Wisdom", James M. Jacobs explores how philosophical principles developed...

This collection of lecture notes offers a comprehensive overview of Immanuel Kant's views on ethics and human nature. Spanning over thirty years of teaching, these four versions provide insight into...

Gaston Bachelard's "The Flame of a Candle" explores the imagination as a flame that fuels the psyche. This collection of meditations delves into the poetic images of fire in plant life, the solitude...

Beyond Recovery: Nonduality and the Twelve Steps offers a fresh perspective for those in recovery and those exploring nondual spirituality. When the traditional frameworks used to clean up and clear...

Rousseau's attempt to reconcile Western philosophy with the rise of modern science is the subject of this thought-provoking study. Cooper examines how Rousseau sought to establish nature as a...