Philosophy

The Cambridge Handbook of the Just War by Larry May explores what makes a war just and how to apply this framework in modern conflicts. Renowned scholars from around the world contribute to this...

Achille Mbembe is a leading figure in contemporary African philosophy, whose ideas have had a significant impact on literary and cultural theory, as well as postcolonial studies. This book provides...

This Element provides an in-depth exploration of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, examining its place within his broader philosophical framework and analyzing the key arguments presented. It also...

Self-Confidence: 10 Lessons for Life in the Age of Anxiety by Charles Pepin Understanding self-confidence can be a challenging task when we need it most. This book explores the concept of confidence...

Living Zen: A Practical Guide to a Balanced Existence by Seth Zuiho Segall offers a straightforward approach to incorporating Zen principles into daily life. This guide provides actionable advice and...

Quantum physics can be a complex and confusing subject. This comprehensive introduction aims to separate fact from fiction, providing a rigorous account of the scientific principles behind this...

Back to the Rough Ground: A philosophical investigation into practical knowledge that informs good practice in various disciplines.This book presents a radical challenge to the scientistic...

Germaine de Staël's Considerations on the Principal Events of the French Revolution is a seminal work in revolutionary historiography. Napoleon Bonaparte's attempts to silence her voice through...

Alan R. Malachowski provides an authoritative overview of Richard Rorty's considerable body of work and its impact within philosophy and beyond.Rorty's philosophical project challenges the...

A comprehensive assessment of Robert Nozick's influential work in political philosophy is presented in this Cambridge Companion. Written by leading scholars, the book provides an engaging and...

Gerald Raunig's Making Multiplicity is a conceptual manifesto that reformulates the question of revolutionary multiplicity. Seventeen conceptual innovations are presented as a materialist philosophy...

This collection of essays explores the key sources of the Marxist critique of capitalist civilization and offers a unique understanding of socialism as the only truly human alternative to...

The Mutual Cultivation of Self and Things is a thought-provoking exploration of how human existence relates to the world around us. Yang Guorong, a prominent Chinese philosopher, draws on a wide...

Dishonest to God: On Keeping Religion Out of PoliticsMary Warnock explores the complex relationship between religion and morality in this thought-provoking book. She argues that valuing religion as...

Walden is a thought-provoking account of Henry David Thoreau's experiment in simple living. In the mid-19th century, he lived in a small cabin at Walden Pond for two years and two months, seeking to...

Wittgenstein's final writings, gathered together for the first time in this volume, explore the relationship between the inner and outer worlds. From 1949 to 1951, his thoughts turned to knowledge...

Buddha is Dead: Nietzsche and the Dawn of European Zen by Manu Bazzano explores the intersection of Eastern philosophy and Western thought. This book offers a fresh perspective on the relationship...

Hegel's Foundation Free Metaphysics: The Logic of Singularity by Gregory S. Moss explores the possibility of absolute existence in contemporary philosophical discourse. By reinterpreting Hegel's...

Geometry: The Third Book of Foundations by Michel Serres A meticulous and lyrical translation of a key text in the history of ideas, this book challenges traditional notions of mathematics and its...

Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a foundational work in Western philosophy that has long been considered inaccessible due to its complexity. For graduate students and scholars interested in...

Shelly Kagan explores how we should take animals into account in moral deliberation. A prominent stance is that animals have the same moral status as people, but this raises questions about how to...

Introduction to Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte is a foundational text in the philosophy of science. First published in 1865, this work outlines Comte's vision for a unified system of knowledge...

William E. Connolly's Pluralism is a concise and accessible exploration of a powerful theory that has developed over two decades.In this book, Connolly defends pluralism as the basis of a territorial...

The Logic of Information: A Theory of Philosophy as Conceptual Design by Luciano Floridi presents an innovative approach to philosophy, exploring how we transform and refine our knowledge. Reality...

Arguing for a Better World: How to Talk about the Issues That Divide Us by Arianne ShahvisiFind clarity in the heat of today's culture wars with this thought-provoking guide. Arianne Shahvisi draws...

The Romantic Imperative: The Concept of Early German Romanticism by Frederick C. Beiser offers a fresh perspective on the origins and development of Romanticism. In this book, Beiser argues that...

The Fourth Way teacher Robert E. Burton presents a practical guide to self-remembering, a technique that combines elements of Buddhist mindfulness and non-attachment to cultivate awareness of both...

Constructing Foucault's Ethics offers a new approach to ethics and moral philosophy. Building on Michel Foucault's ideas, Mark Olssen constructs an alternative ethical theory that avoids postmodern...

Zürau Aphorisms is a collection of philosophical writings by Franz Kafka, compiled from his diary entries and fragments written in 1917/18.The book features aphorism No. 20: 'The leopards break into...

A comprehensive and authoritative account of Pythagoras and his influential philosophy is presented in this book. Spanning over 2,000 years, twenty-one chapters explore the development of Pythagorean...

This definitive study re-examines the key document of modernity, Pico della Mirandola's Oration on the Dignity of Man. For centuries, this text has been regarded as the foundation of humanism and a...

Thomas Hobbes' influential philosophical work remains a powerful and enduring voice in modern thought.Published over four centuries ago, Leviathan has continued to shape our understanding of...

Stanley Eugene Fish explores the rational basis of our literary, legal and psychoanalytic interpretations. He argues that while we can never separate our judgements from the context in which they are...

Truth Teller's Shield: A Manual for Whistle Blowers and Hell RaisersThis practical guide offers expert advice on how to navigate and survive attacks, while surfacing the truth about wrongdoing...

Rémi Brague's Curing Mad Truths explores the idea that humanity must return to a medieval understanding of creation and human existence as the product of an intelligent and benevolent God. This...

This comprehensive collection offers a definitive account of Martin Heidegger's philosophy of technology. Through a detailed analysis of canonical texts and primary sources, it explores two crucial...

What is Consciousness? A Debate by Amy Kind and Daniel Stoljar presents a thought-provoking exploration of one of philosophy's most enduring puzzles: what is consciousness, and why is it so...

What Is a People? explores the concept of "people" as a complex and multifaceted idea that has been both empowering and exclusionary throughout history. This collection of essays by prominent...

An Introduction to Philosophical Methods explores the various methods used by philosophers to support their views. This accessible and rigorous book introduces and illustrates key methodological...

Jacques Lacan A Critical Introduction by Martin Murray provides a clear and incisive exploration of the French psychoanalyst's key concepts. This biography delves into Lacan's diverse interests,...

Ernst Bloch's Avicenna and the Aristotelian Left offers a striking account of materialism, tracing emancipatory elements of modern thought to medieval Islamic philosophers' encounter with Aristotle...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty's philosophy is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of human existence. This guide provides an authoritative introduction to his key ideas, including perception,...

Bernard Stiegler examines the impact of marketing technologies on education and family relations. He argues that the widespread use of these technologies has led to a crisis in critical thinking, as...

Entering the Mind offers a profound meditation guidebook for our times. C von Hassett's teachings provide clarity and poetic depth as he explores the highest wisdom practice known to man - Dzogchen...

Bertrand Russell's essays on ethics, social morality, happiness, sex, adultery, marriage, and divorce offer a comprehensive exploration of moral questions from a rational stance. This collection...

Michel Serres explores how our world is being shaped by new technologies, and what this means for us as individuals. He uses the image of schoolgirls sending text messages to get at something...

The Cambridge Companion to William James provides an in-depth exploration of the life and thought of one of America's most influential philosophers. Spanning his work in philosophy, psychology, and...

Richard Kraut's exploration of Plato's philosophy delves into the intellectual context that shaped his ideas and their enduring relevance. Through extracts from key dialogues, Kraut examines the...

This book explores the idea that emotions contain inherent philosophical truths. It challenges traditional views by suggesting that emotions are not just objects of thought, but rather fundamental...

This concise book presents a compelling case for veganism, arguing that our dietary choices have significant consequences for human health, environmental pollution, and animal welfare.The author...

An Introduction to Indian Philosophy by Satischandra Chatterjee is a seminal work that explores the vast and varied landscape of Indian philosophical thought. This authoritative text delves into the...

The Matrix trilogy has long been known for its exploration of fundamental philosophical questions. This collection of essays by prominent philosophers delves deeper into these issues, providing...

Exploring the nature of consciousness has long been a topic of debate among philosophers and theorists. While many contemporary thinkers argue that consciousness is purely a physical phenomenon,...

Baltasar Gracian's collection of maxims and advice offers insight into the art of living with wisdom. This compilation of approximately 300 concise sayings provides commentary and poetic expression,...

The Routledge Dictionary of Philosophy provides authoritative and rigorous definitions of a broad range of philosophical concepts. This fourth edition offers an illuminating introduction to core...

The Writings of Chuang Tzu is a collection of anecdotes, allegories, parables, and fables that explore the nature of spontaneity in action and freedom from human conventions. Through humorous and...

The Great Endarkenment Philosophy in an Age of Hyperspecialization by Elijah Millgram Elijah Millgram explores the philosophical problems arising from deep and fluid division of labor, which...

Enlightenment Unfolds presents the writings of Dogen Zenji, one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A prolific writer whose works have remained popular for six hundred years, Dogen is best...

Ancient Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide by William J. Prior provides an elegant introduction to philosophy's formative years and key ancient texts. Organised into four themes - nature, reality, the...

Neville Goddard's teachings have profoundly impacted the author's life, transforming their career, relationships, and overall well-being. This collection of rare radio talks and lectures presents...

Modal Logics and Philosophy by Rod Girle is a comprehensive introduction to modal logics and their application in formal philosophical analysis. This book provides a thorough understanding of...

Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor offers an in-depth exploration of the nature and benefits of humor. John Morreall develops a comprehensive theory that integrates psychological,...

The Hagakure: Ancient Wisdom of the Samurai A unique and insightful look at the ethics and philosophy of Japan's legendary warrior society. Written over a seven-year period in the early 1700s, this...

A deeply personal and philosophical work, Kahlil Gibran's THE PROPHET is a treasured masterpiece that has resonated with readers worldwide. Written from the heart, this book expresses the author's...

The cricket ball: an object of subtle richness and mystery at the heart of the game. Gary Cox explores its many guises, from new to old, live to dead, swing to dot ball. He delves into the...

Eknath Easwaran explores how the teachings of four great mystics can be applied to daily life. A renowned spiritual teacher and guide to timeless wisdom, Easwaran shares insights from his own work on...

Heidegger's Contributions to Philosophy: An Introduction provides a clear and concise guide for navigating this complex work. Daniela Vallega-Neu offers a structured approach, helping readers unlock...

A Foucault Primer: Discourse, Power and the Subject by Alec McHoul and Wendy Grace This introduction to Michel Foucault's key concepts is designed for those seeking clarity in his complex writings...

A Dictionary of Philosophy Revised Second Edition by Antony Flew This comprehensive dictionary spans the personalities, terminology, and vocabulary of hundreds of philosophers over thousands of years...

The Philosophy of Aquinas by Christopher Shields and Robert Pasnau provides an introduction to the overarching explanatory framework of Thomas Aquinas' philosophy, covering areas such as rational...

The Platonic Art of Philosophy by George Boys-Stones, Dimitri El Murr, and Christopher Gill is a collection of essays written in honour of renowned scholar Christopher Rowe. This volume brings...

The World As Will And Idea 3 Vols in 1 is an unabridged single-volume edition of Arthur Schopenhauer's central work. This comprehensive philosophy explores the nature of reality, knowledge, and human...

Understanding Plato's Republic provides an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that underpin this ancient philosopher's work. Gerasimos Santas elucidates Plato's main argument that...

German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer wrote "The World as Will and Representation" to explain his belief system. He argued that the world exists beyond our five senses, and that we only see and...

Files: Law and Media Technology (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics) By Cornelia Vismann Stanford University Press, 2008 The rise of files as a dominant form of record-keeping has led to a reevaluation of...

How did we come to have minds? For centuries, people from various fields have wondered how the human mind developed its unique abilities. In "From Bacteria to Bach and Back", Daniel C. Dennett...

Jacques Derrida's Positions is a collection of three interviews that shed light on his complex ideas and concepts. In these conversations, Derrida addresses his critics, supporters, and the central...

The Sound of Happiness by Camy De Mario is a personal message to all humankind about the limitless benefits of discovering "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo", a Buddhist practice that has transformed the author's...

God is dead', announced Nietzsche - before going on to abolish himself. Envious contemporaries ridiculed him as a mad man, yet they came closer than they knew in characterising a philosopher whose...

The Cambridge Companion to Feminism in Philosophy explores the key areas of philosophical inquiry and their relationship with feminist thought. This collection of essays brings together leading...

The Minister and the Murderer A Book of Aftermaths by Stuart Kelly is a thought-provoking exploration of forgiveness, sin, and truth. In 1969, James Nelson's confession to murder sparked a crisis...

The Essential Nietzsche brings together key excerpts from Friedrich Nietzsche's works, carefully selected and arranged by Heinrich Mann. This collection provides insight into Nietzsche's...

Human Reasoning by David E Over and Jonathan St B T Evans is a new exploration of the psychology of reasoning. Recent studies have challenged traditional views, instead focusing on how ordinary...

Introduction to New Realism by Maurizio Ferraris provides an overview of this influential philosophical movement. Emerging from concerns with postmodern antirealism and the need for truth and...

The General Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato is a foundational work that explores the fundamental principles of Plato's philosophy and theology. First published in 1804, this...

Mary Midgley: A Philosophy for Life Mary Midgley was a philosopher who made a lasting impact on our understanding of human nature and the world around us. Through her work, she showed how philosophy...

Adam Briggle and Carl Mitcham introduce ethics and its normative structure in science, exploring how critical thinking, cogent argument, and informed judgement shape our understanding of good and...

First published in 1903, Otto Weininger's 'Sex and Character' is a philosophical work that explores the relationship between sex and human nature. This edition presents the original text in its...

The Life Intense: A Modern Obsession by Tristan Garcia In today's world, we're constantly encouraged to experience life with greater intensity. From exotic flavors and smells to extreme sports and...

Dreamwork: Why All Work Is Imaginary Steven Connor's thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with work challenges conventional wisdom. At its core, Dreamwork argues that the idea of work is...

Gail Fine presents an original interpretation of Meno's Paradox, a puzzle in ancient philosophy that challenges the very possibility of inquiry. This paradox, first formulated by Plato, questions...

Artpolitik: Exploring Radical Aesthetics in Western Culture Since the late nineteenth century, art and politics have been intertwined in radical movements. This book examines the relationship between...

The Ethics of Money Production by Jörg Guido Hülsmann is a pioneering work that explores the ethics of money production in a way that resonates with today's economic events. Hülsmann argues that the...

Environmental Ethics: An Anthology explores the complex relationships between humans and the natural world. This collection of essays examines the moral principles that underpin our interactions with...

Dinesh D'Souza spent eight months in a state-run confinement centre after pleading guilty to improperly donating money to a Senate campaign. There, he encountered hardened criminals who challenged...

The Personal Identity Second Edition brings together key contributions from prominent philosophers to explore this fundamental topic. The essays span centuries, from John Locke's pioneering work on...

Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way brings together 16 leading philosophers and comic industry experts to explore the deeper issues resonating from the world of...

The Art of War: The Denma Translation by Sun Tzu offers a fresh perspective on an ancient Chinese text. This translation presents Sun Tzu's strategic principles as universally relevant, providing...

Creativity and Philosophy explores the nature of creativity, its value, and who or what can be creative. This collection of specially commissioned chapters by leading philosophers delves into various...

Into the Cannibal's Pot: Lessons for America from post-Apartheid South Africa is a thought-provoking exploration of the foundations of Western civilization. Mercer argues that true freedom can only...