Philosophy

This collection of essays explores the complex relationship between culture and politics in modern society. Spanning multiple regions and centuries, Gellner's work examines the social order emerging...

Russell: A Comprehensive Guide to the Philosophy of Bertrand RussellThis biography and philosophical analysis explores the life and work of Bertrand Russell, one of the founding figures of analytic...

Stephen Darwall presents a series of essays that explore the idea that central moral concepts are rooted in mutual accountability and the authority to address demands. This collection of works delves...

The relationship between myth and philosophy in ancient Greece is explored in this thought-provoking study. Drawing on the ideas of Nietzsche and Heidegger, the author examines how myth has been...

Seneca's Fifty Letters offer a unique glimpse into the life and philosophy of one of Rome's most influential thinkers. Written in the year 62, these letters reveal his thoughts on Stoic philosophy,...

The Golden Chain of Homer Aurea Catena Homeri by Hamilton and Wheeler provides an English translation of Dr. Anton Josef Kirchweger's influential alchemical text, first printed in 1723. This...

The Irreducibility of the Human Person: A Catholic Synthesis by Mark K. Spencer presents a philosophical portrait of human persons that explores their uniqueness and irreducibility to non-personal...

The Cambridge Companion to Malebranche provides a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the thought of Nicholas Malebranche, one of the most important thinkers of the early modern period. This...

Being Rational and Being Right by Juan Comesaña explores the relationship between rational action and belief. Comesaña argues that rational action requires rational belief, but allows for false...

Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed ScienceAlan Levinovitz explores how the idea of 'nature' being inherently good has led to misinformation about...

Sir Karl Popper's life and thought are examined in this collection of previously unpublished essays. The work brings together papers from different perspectives to explore various aspects of Popper's...

Hardcover book by Cécile Laborde (9780674976269) Liberal societies often treat religion as unique under the law, requiring special protection and containment. However, this approach has come under...

In Defense of Things: Archaeology and the Ontology of Objects by Bjørnar Olsen explores a fundamental shift in understanding the relationship between human life and material objects. Drawing on...

Befuddled: Exploring the Lives and Ideas of Ancient Philosophers A fascinating journey through time to uncover the lives, legends, and ideas of ancient philosophers. This book delves into theories...

Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems by Juliette Kennedy provides an in-depth exploration of Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking 1931 paper. This Element delves into the key components of Gödel's proof, including...

Raïssa Maritain's Poetry and Mysticism explores the relationship between poetry and mysticism, two often intertwined yet distinct experiences. In this collection of essays, Maritain examines how true...

The Cambridge Companion to Kant and Modern Philosophy provides an in-depth exploration of Immanuel Kant's philosophy, covering all aspects of his thought from moral and political philosophy to...

The Problem with Stupid Ignorance, Intellectuals, Post-truth and Resistance by Tom Grimwood Tom Grimwood explores the concept of 'the stupid' in public debate, examining its role in explaining and...

Francis Bacon's Selected Philosophical Works offers a comprehensive collection of his major writings in paperback. This edition brings together Bacon's philosophical and scientific works in their...

Alessandro Gandini's exploration of nostalgia in contemporary society reveals how it has become a cultural phenomenon, driving populist fantasies and appeals to return to past ideals. In this...

Tales of the Dervishes by Idries Shah is a collection of stories that have been used for centuries as Sufi teaching tales. These stories are held to convey powers of increasing perception, allowing...

Shared and Institutional Agency explores how our capacity for planning agency underlies various forms of human practical organization.The book focuses on the role of planning agency within organized...

Art as Language: Wittgenstein, Meaning, and Aesthetic Theory by Garry Hagberg explores the relationship between language and art. This book examines how expression in speech and art differ, and how...

Adorno's Practical Philosophy Living Less Wrongly by Fabian Freyenhagen is a thought-provoking exploration of Theodor Adorno's philosophy. Despite his reputation for pessimism, Adorno believed in the...

Martha Nussbaum's Women and Human Development: The Capabilities Approach offers a new kind of feminism that is genuinely international. She argues for an ethical underpinning to all thought about...

Aristotle in Twenty-three Volumes Books X-XIV. Metaphysics By Aristóteles This volume presents Aristotle's metaphysical works, covering fundamental questions about being and reality. The Loeb...

The Principles of Art by R. G. Collingwood is an academic work that explores the philosophy of art.Originally published in 1923, this influential study draws on the ideas of Italian Idealists such as...

Denise Lynn's biography of Claudia Jones is a groundbreaking exploration of the life and work of a pivotal figure in 20th-century activism. Born to immigrant parents, Jones became a leading advocate...

New Philosophies of Film: An Introduction to Cinema as a Way of Thinking by Robert Sinnerbrink offers a clear and concise exploration of the philosophy of film. This updated second edition maps out...

Luce Irigaray's Sexes and Genealogies is a collection of lectures that introduce her distinctive feminist critique to an American audience. Delivered in Canada and Europe, these talks analyze the...

The Secret Lore of Magic by Idries Shah is a comprehensive collection of source-books on magical arts. First published in 1957, it brings together major works previously unpublished or hard to...

Laurent de Sutter explores how large aspects of our lives are now characterised by the management of our emotions through drugs. From everyday use of sleeping pills to hard narcotics, chemistry has...

The Shock Doctrine of the Left by Graham Jones is a thought-provoking exploration of how shocks and crises can be harnessed to achieve emancipation. Drawing on his personal experience, Jones argues...

Selected writings of Max Scheler offer insights into his philosophy of religion and groundbreaking work in sociology.Scheler's thought spans topics such as sentiments in social interaction, global...

Simone Weil was a philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist and political activist whose work spanned a wide range of subjects. This anthology brings together a generous collection of her...

An Existential Phenomenology of Addiction by Anna Westin explores how addiction affects human existence, using philosophical concepts to understand its mental and physical aspects.Westin draws on the...

This collection of essays offers Walter Kaufmann's critical interpretations of influential thinkers in Western philosophy and literature. A companion volume to his Critique of Religion and...

Explaining the Fundamentals of Philosophy of Language Colin McGinn's Philosophy of Language provides an accessible introduction to ten key texts by influential thinkers in the field. This systematic...

Ennead V.1 On the Three Primary Levels of RealityThis condensed treatise provides an outline of Plotinus' spiritual and metaphysical system, covering topics such as the nature of the self, eternity...

Witnessing Beyond Recognition by Kelly Oliver explores the concept of identity and subjectivity through a critical engagement with contemporary philosophy. The author challenges the idea that social...

This collection of essays by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki explores the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism. It includes notable works such as "Enlightenment and Ignorance," which examines the nature...

Art Beyond Representation: The Performative Power of the Image by Barbara Bolt I.B. Tauris, 2004, 224 pages, paperback. This book challenges traditional notions of art as a representational practice,...

Discover the universal principles of spirituality presented by the Pleiadians in this inspiring guide to higher consciousness.This book is for those seeking deep happiness and freedom of spirit, who...

Logic and Philosophy: A Modern Introduction provides a rigorous yet accessible introduction to formal logic, suitable for students new to the subject. The text builds from basic concepts to explore...

The Elements of Theology by Thomas Taylor is a foundational work in the realm of philosophical inquiry. This comprehensive treatise comprises 211 propositions, carefully arranged to illustrate the...

The Republic is Plato's masterpiece in ten books, exploring the nature of justice and its relationship to education, equality, and the structure of society. Written by one of ancient Greece's most...

This comprehensive analysis of philosophical thought spans from the second century to the fifteenth century, tracing the development of ideas from Greek apologists through to Nicholas of Cusa...

Nihilism: A Philosophy Based in Nothingness and Eternity by Brett Stevens is a thought-provoking work that challenges traditional notions of morality and ethics. By exploring the human relationship...

Turning Emotion Inside Out: A New Perspective on Affective Life Edward S. Casey challenges traditional views of emotion by exploring how our feelings are shaped by interactions with the world around...

Peter Singer's Why Vegan? presents a compelling case against animal exploitation and its devastating impact on public health and the planet. Spanning over five decades of writing, this collection of...

The Tyranny of Opinion Conformity and the Future of Liberalism by Russell BlackfordWe live in an age of ideology, propaganda, and tribalism, where political conformity is enforced from many sides...

Foundations of Ethics: An Anthology by Russ Shafer-Landau and Terence Cuneo provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental issues in ethics. This comprehensive collection covers key topics such...

Ethics and the Contemporary World explores twenty-five of the most important ethical problems confronting us today. Recent years have seen an explosion of new moral issues, from sexuality and gender...

This Element offers an accessible introduction to theoretical writing on the rule of law for anyone who wants to understand more about how we think and write about this central idea of legal and...

The German Aesthetic Tradition by Kai Hammermeister provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of German aesthetics from 1750 to the present. Beginning with the work of Baumgarten, the book...

Heidegger's Poietic Writings Revealed Daniela Vallega-Neu offers a unique insight into Heidegger's non-public writings, exploring his search for a language that allows being to emerge in his thinking...

Middle age marks a turning point in life, where a radical reappraisal is often necessary. As time seems to slow down and mortality becomes more pressing, feelings of loneliness and regret can...

Giving Reasons: An Extremely Short Introduction to Critical Thinking by David R. Morrow provides students with the skills to think independently and evaluate information clearly across various...

Outside Ethics brings together some of the most important and provocative works by Raymond Geuss, a leading philosopher known for his creative approach to ethics and politics. In this collection of...

Reification: A New Look at an Old Idea by Axel Honneth, Judith Butler, Raymond Geuss and Jonathan Lear. The concept of reification has been a cornerstone of Marxist theory since its introduction in...

The Infinite Staircase: What the Universe Tells Us About Life, Ethics, and Mortality by Geoffrey A. Moore is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's place in the universe and our moral...

Tracing the development of Indian philosophy as a single tradition of thought, these two volumes provide a comprehensive exposition of Indian thought. The author explores ancient philosophical texts...

Science, Faith and Society by Michael Polanyi explores the relationship between science and human inquiry. Published in 1964, this book presents a unique perspective on the nature of scientific...

Deconstruction For Beginners by Jim Powell offers an accessible introduction to this complex philosophical concept. By exploring key ideas and lesser-known works, Powell provides a clear...

Logic and Existence by Jean Hyppolite is a seminal work that sheds light on Hegelianism's most complex dialectical synthesis: the relationship between phenomenology and logic. This first English...

Catherine & Diderot: The Empress, the Philosopher, and the Fate of the Enlightenment A groundbreaking dual biography that explores the extraordinary encounter between two influential figures of the...

Heidegger, Art and Postmodernity by Iain D. Thomson offers a fresh perspective on Heidegger's later philosophy, exploring how art can help humanity move beyond the nihilistic thinking of modernity...

Philosophy and the Human Paradox: Essays on Reason, Truth and Identity by Alan Montefiore explores the role of philosophy in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. This...

The Universe of Things explores the rapidly evolving field of speculative realism, which seeks to move beyond human perceptions of nature and existence. This philosophical movement, already...

A Brief Eternity: The Philosophy of Longevity by Pascal Bruckner explores the profound impact of increased life expectancy on our societies and individual lives. Since 1950, people have lived longer,...

This English translation presents one of Plato's most famous dialogues, in which Socrates discusses death, dying, and the soul with his companions. Written as Socrates faces imminent execution, this...

Erich Fromm's On Disobedience explores the existential importance of resisting authoritarian forces and the need for individual freedom. In this thought-provoking work, Fromm argues that disobedience...

A new translation of Emile Durkheim's seminal work on sociology, offering a profound introduction and a fresh perspective on the author's ideas. This edition is a significant development for scholars...

Country Path Conversations is a collection of three imaginary conversations written by Martin Heidegger in 1995. Composed at a pivotal moment in history, these meditations explore key issues such as...

This paperback guide to philosophising offers practical advice on how to think more clearly and honestly about your life. By exploring fundamental questions and ideas, you'll learn to argue...

Visual Intelligence: Perception, Image and Manipulation in Visual Communication by Ann Marie Seward Barry explores how images shape our understanding of the world. This book offers a practical guide...

The Radical Aesthetic by Isobel Armstrong offers a provocative critique of the anti-aesthetic trend in theoretical writing. This groundbreaking work argues that it has become essential to rethink the...

Understanding knowledge requires more than just seeking it. Certain conditions and basic factors must be in place for learning to take place.In this thought-provoking work, Idries Shah explores the...

A Brief History of Philosophy From Socrates to Derrida by Derek Johnston is an engaging introduction to the subject of philosophy. This concise and accessible book explores 18 key thinkers, from...

This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive by Nick Riggle explores the power of existential imperatives in our lives. These phrases, such as seize the day and treat yourself, can be both profound and...

Evenings with Idries Shah explores the use of storytelling in Sufi teachings. For thousands of years, these stories have been used to convey complex ideas and nurture the mind.The stories, often...

A.C. Grayling's thought-provoking essays explore some of life's most serious topics, from ethics and morality to culture and human experience. In this collection, he argues that a civilized society...

Alphonso Lingis's thought-provoking work offers a refreshingly idiosyncratic perspective on philosophical writing.This book articulates the author's personal experiences and journeys in contemporary...

The Practice Turn in Contemporary Theory by Theodore R. Schatzki; Karin Knorr-Cetina; Eike von Savigny This collection of essays explores three key themes: the establishment of social order, the...

The Roger Scruton Reader brings together a comprehensive collection of essays and writings by one of Britain's most influential philosophers. Spanning topics from politics to culture, this volume...

Jacques Rancière's Hatred of Democracy is a provocative analysis of the current state of democracy. The author argues that those who claim to defend freedom and democracy are often the ones holding...

Fairness has become our de facto modern creed, yet it's a concept that can be damaging when taken to extremes. In "Against Fairness", philosopher Stephen T. Asma argues that our pursuit of fairness...

Atheism For Dummies offers an accessible exploration of atheism and secular philosophy. This book provides a clear understanding of the historical and moral case for atheism, helping readers to...

Philosophy Illustrated presents forty-two thought-provoking philosophical thought experiments. Each experiment is accompanied by Helen De Cruz's unique illustrations and a brief summary, followed by...

The Plato Cult and Other Philosophical Follies is a provocative and polemical work of philosophy that challenges established reputations in the field. David Stove, a philosopher himself, delivers a...

The time of hypersubjects is ending. Their desert-apocalypse-fire-and-death cults aren't going to save them this time. Instead, we're entering an era of hyposubjects - individuals who are beginning...

This 2021 publication explores the history of contract in early English equity. Scholars have deemed this work culturally important and part of the knowledge base of civilization, making it freely...

Lucian, Volume VIII: Soloecista. Lucius Or the Ass. Amores. Halcyon. Demosthenes. Podagra. Ocypus. Cyniscus. Philopatris. Charidemus. Nero. A collection of witty dialogues that satirize human folly,...

Jakob von Uexküll's groundbreaking ideas about the interconnectedness of an animal and its environment have had a profound impact on various philosophical traditions. Onto-Ethologies explores how the...

Richard Bernstein explores the intersection of philosophy and science in "Beyond Objectivism and Relativism", examining debates between Continental and analytic traditions. He argues that a new...

The Political Philosophy of Hobbes Its Basis and Its Genesis by Leo StraussThis analysis explores what is original and innovative in Thomas Hobbes's political philosophy, arguing that his ideas arose...

Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil challenges traditional notions of morality and value. In this seminal work, Nietzsche argues that all human values are relative and that long-held...

The Heart and Its Attitudes by Stephen Darwall is a philosophical exploration of the human heart and its role in our relationships with others. Analytical philosophers often focus on intellectual...

The Dramatic Universe Volume 1: The Foundations of Natural Philosophy by J. Bennett is a groundbreaking exploration that reconciles Science and Religion through the domain of Realization. This first...

French Theory: How Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, & Co. Transformed the Intellectual Life of the United States by François Cusset. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a group of radical French thinkers had a...