Philosophy

Simone Weil's profound writings offer a spiritual journey that continues to resonate with today's seekers. Her life and work are marked by intense inner turmoil and a deep longing for connection with...

The Age of Absurdity: Why Modern Life makes it Hard to be Happy Michael Foley's thought-provoking exploration of the challenges we face in finding happiness and fulfilment in modern life. Foley...

Henri Lefebvre's major philosophical work explores the relationship between mental space and real space. This translation has been long awaited by scholars in various fields, offering a unique...

Classical Philosophy: A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps is the first volume in Peter Adamson's ambitious series. This comprehensive history of philosophy offers an engaging and detailed look...

The Exform by Nicolas Bourriaud Nicolas Bourriaud examines the dynamics of ideology in his latest work, exploring how art and theory intersect. He argues that the future of art lies in understanding...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational work in moral philosophy that explores the nature of human happiness and virtue. Based on lectures given by Aristotle in Athens, this text offers...

Explore the fascinating world of cleverness with 75 intriguing questions taken from actual admission interviews. John Farndon has collected these unique enquiries and provides full answers, taking...

Richard Swinburne's Simplicity As Evidence of Truth explores the relationship between simplicity and truth in philosophy.Published by Marquette University Press, this work is presented under the...

From Plato to Wittgenstein: Essays by G.E.M. AnscombeThis collection brings together essays by Elizabeth Anscombe, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century.Edited by her daughter...

Roger Scruton's A Political Philosophy offers a compelling argument for conservatism. Over the past twenty years, Scruton has developed a conservative view of human beings, society and culture, which...

Anthony McGowan's How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog is an engaging exploration of the big questions in philosophy. When his dog Monty becomes ill, McGowan uses their conversations as a catalyst for...

Scepticism A Very Short Introduction by Duncan Pritchard explores the role of questioning accepted truths in driving change and growth. This book examines both the benefits and drawbacks of...

The world is in a state of crisis. Toxicity, injustice, and pollution have become entrenched issues that seem insurmountable. However, rather than striving for an unattainable ideal of purity, we...

Voltaire's Pocket Philosophical Dictionary is a witty and ironic work that critiques established religion and promotes toleration. First published in 1764, this collection of short essays covers...

What Coleridge Thought presents Coleridge's ideas in a coherent form, carefully organized to demonstrate precisely what his thoughts were and how his writings develop them. Barfield guides the reader...

Sartre: A Guide for the Perplexed provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre. This book explores four key themes that run through his writings - consciousness,...

Pleasure Erased: The Clitoris UnthoughtCatherine Malabou explores the long-overlooked history of the clitoris, an organ that has been absent from anatomical texts and artistic representations...

Mirach Speaks To His Grammatical Transparents is a philosophical meditation written in a unique vertical script. It builds upon Alexander's earlier work, Towards The Primal Lightning Field, and...

Discover the ancient Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on happiness and living a fulfilling life.Epicurus believed that true pleasure lies in the absence of pain or fear, not sensual indulgence...

Stop Thief! Anarchism and Philosophy by Catherine Malabou challenges the conventional understanding of anarchism in philosophy. The author argues that many prominent thinkers, including Foucault,...

Dermot Moran's Introduction to Phenomenology provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to this influential philosophical movement. The book explores the contributions of nine key thinkers, from...

The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali A New Translation with Commentary by Chip Hartranft brings to life this ancient Indian philosophy in a clear and accessible way. In 196 concise aphorisms, the text...

Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morality A Critical Guide by Simon May is a collection of essays that explore the influential philosopher's work on ethics. The book delves into Nietzsche's central...

This self-help book with a philosophical twist explores the challenges of adulthood and middle age. Kieran Setiya offers practical advice and surprising insights to help you navigate life's...

Volume 4 of Nietzsche's Complete Works presents two works: Mixed Opinions and Maxims (1879) and The Wanderer and His Shadow (1880), originally published separately before being republished together...

The Discourses of the Elders: A New Translation of the Aztec Huehuetlatolli. Sebastian Purcell's translation brings to light the rich philosophical tradition of the Aztecs, recorded in Latin script...

Eliott Edge explores the concept of Virtual Reality in this thought-provoking collection of essays. He argues that our understanding of reality is fundamentally virtual, encompassing everything from...

Second Treatise of Government by John Locke is a foundational work in political philosophy.Published in 2010, this new edition presents Locke's ideas on government and its relationship with...

The Yoga of Time Travel: How the Mind Can Defeat Time by Fred Alan Wolf explores an intriguing idea that challenges our understanding of time. Drawing on yoga and quantum physics, Wolf proposes that...

The Cambridge Companion to Early Greek Philosophy by A. A. Long provides an in-depth exploration of the key figures and ideas that shaped Western philosophy's early development. This comprehensive...

Jerome B. Schneewind's comprehensive study of the history of moral philosophy offers a detailed examination of the evolution of ethics from its historical context.The book provides an in-depth...

Slavoj Žižek's Surplus-Enjoyment A Guide For The Non-Perplexed explores the concept of excess in contemporary life. He argues that what is surplus to our needs is by its very nature unsubstantial and...

The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche explores the origins and essence of Greek tragedy, offering a unique perspective on the complex interplay between art, culture, and psychology...

Martha Nussbaum's Creating Capabilities offers a powerful critique of conventional economic indicators and presents an alternate model for assessing human development. By focusing on what individuals...

The Imagination Muscle Where Good Ideas Come from (and how to Have More of Them) by Albert Read In an age where innovation and creativity are more crucial than ever, it's essential to understand the...

Benedict Spinoza's system of thought offers an alternative to compartmentalizing our lives. This intellectual self-help book provides insights from Spinoza's philosophy, making it accessible to...

Disney and Philosophy: Exploring Universal Questions through Timeless Stories Discover the wisdom within Disney's most popular and enduring stories. This collection of essays explores universal...

This seminal work explores the foundations of meaning, examining what it is for marks or sounds to have meaning and why someone might mean something by producing them. Schiffer's theory addresses...

German Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Bowie provides an essential introduction to the subject. Without key figures such as Kant, Frege, Wittgenstein, and Husserl, modern philosophy...

Discover the beauty in imperfection with Diane Durston's exploration of wabi sabi, a Japanese philosophy that celebrates the simple joys of everyday life.This meditation invites you to slow down and...

The Future of Hegel: Plasticity, Temporality and DialecticThis book offers a fresh perspective on the philosopher Hegel's concepts of time and temporality, exploring their relevance to contemporary...

Hardship and Happiness by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a collection of essays that offer comfort and guidance in the face of adversity. Edited for modern readers, these translations bring to light the...

The Blue and Brown Books: Preliminary Studies for the 'Philosophical Investigation' These unfinished works represent the early stages of Wittgenstein's most influential philosophical project. The...

Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil is a provocative exploration of European society, delving into the origins and nature of Judeo-Christian morality, the end of philosophical dogmatism, and...

A lively introduction to six hundred years of European philosophy, from the ninth century to the fourteenth, Peter Adamson explores one of the richest periods in the history of thought. This period...

René Girard's groundbreaking study of human evil explores violence as it appears throughout history, literature and myth. In this thought-provoking work, Girard examines Biblical narrative, Greek...

Aristotle's Eudemian Ethics explores what makes life worth living and how to achieve happiness. This treatise on moral philosophy considers various factors that contribute to it, including human...

Classical Philosophy offers a lively and detailed look at the emergence of philosophy with the Presocratics, probing questions of Socrates, and the first full flowering of philosophy with Plato and...

Flavius Claudius Julianus, known to history as Julian "the Apostate," was a fascinating figure of late antiquity. His reign inspired both admiration and contempt. Julian's ambitious program aimed to...

Behind the Mind by Wu Hsin explores the nature of reality and our place within it. The author identifies three key points that, when understood, can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and...

Michael Burleigh's comprehensive account of Nazi Germany remains unparalleled in its scope and depth. This monumental work sets the Third Reich within a broader European context, revealing how the...

The Spirit of the Laws by Charles-Louis de Secondat baron de Montesquieu is a foundational work in political science that has had a profound impact on modern governance. Written over twenty years,...

Being Good: A Short Introduction to Ethics by Simon BlackburnThis thought-provoking book explores the fundamental questions of ethics, tackling the complexities and challenges that arise from our...

Steven Pinker's comprehensive exploration of the human mind is presented with extraordinary lucidity and panache. This erudite account delves into the nature and history of the human psyche,...

An Interlude in Eternity: The Non-Dual Teachings of Wu HsinThis concise work by Wu Hsin explores three key principles for achieving harmony and understanding. By letting go of resistance to the...

The Gospel According to Dog - The Good News of Ancient Cynicism by Frances Roseuvir is an in-depth exploration of Ancient Cynicism, a philosophical movement that emerged from mythology, rhetoric, and...

The Conquest of Politics: Liberal Philosophy in Democratic Times by Benjamin R. BarberThis book explores the relationship between liberal philosophy and democratic politics, examining how liberal...

Frameshifting: A Path to Wholeness by David K. Banner explores how certain events can expand your consciousness and alter your sense of self. This book reveals personal experiences that triggered...

Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind by Michael W. Austin explores the intersection of running and philosophical thought. This unique anthology features essays from prominent philosophers,...

The Fourfold Remedy: Epicurus and the Art of HappinessWhat do we really need to live a happy life? According to Epicurean philosophy, it's not about indulging in luxury, but about finding...

Cute Accelerationism by Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic is a philosophical exploration of contemporary cuteness, delving into its various dimensions and connections to accelerationism. The authors'...

Ken Wilber's groundbreaking work explores the evolution of human consciousness, tracing its development from matter to mind and describing common patterns in all three domains. This comprehensive...

The Agony of Power by Jean Baudrillard In his final writings, Jean Baudrillard offers a scathing critique of our contemporary world. As we exit the system of domination and enter a new era of...

The Bloomsbury Guide to Philosophy of Disability challenges traditional understandings of disability in philosophy. Edited by disabled philosopher Shelley Lynn Tremain, this collection brings...

Demystifying the world's greatest philosophical ideas, this book presents key concepts in a uniquely visual way. Bold infographics and clear text combine to demystify fundamental concepts, covering...

The Natural Goodness of Man On the System of Rousseau's Thought by Arthur M. Melzer Rousseau's central idea is that the natural goodness of man holds the key to understanding the complexities of...

This collection of essays explores the concept of sacrifice through the works of various Continental philosophers, including Levinas, Nietzsche, Derrida, and Kristeva. Dennis Keenan's erudite...

Philosophy in a New Key: A Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art presents a groundbreaking study of human intelligence. By exploring semantic theory and critiquing music, Langer sets up a...

The Imperative of Responsibility: In Search of an Ethics for the Technological AgeHans Jonas rethinks the foundations of ethics in light of modern technology's transformative power, including nuclear...

True Detective and Philosophy: A Deeper Kind of DarknessThis book explores the philosophical questions behind the HBO series True Detective, examining concepts such as human pessimism, the problem of...

Plato's Parmenides presents a comprehensive exploration of one of ancient philosophy's most enduring and complex questions: the nature of reality. This translation, part of Hackett Publishing's...

Alan Turing: A Life of Computing and Philosophy Andrew Hodges presents a fascinating account of Alan Turing's remarkable life and work. Turing's 1936 paper On Computable Numbers laid the foundation...

The Meditations by Emperor Marcus Aurelius offers a profound series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and the universe. Composed in...

Reading Machiavelli offers a fresh perspective on the works of Niccolò Machiavelli. This new reading challenges prevailing understandings of his major political writings, including The Prince,...

Society Must Be Defended is Michel Foucault's powerful critique of power and control in civilization. In this collection of lectures from 1975-76, he argues that war is the foundation of all power...

Félix Guattari's seminal work, The Machinic Unconscious: Essays in Schizoanalysis, lays the groundwork for a general pragmatics capable of resisting the semiotic enslavement of subjectivity. In this...

The Ego and His Own: A Defence of Individualism Max Stirner's seminal work challenges the constraints on personal freedom, critiquing doctrines that place the interests of others above those of the...

Frantz Fanon's Alienation and Freedom brings to light previously inaccessible works that shed new light on his powerful thinking about identity, race, and activism. This collection offers a more...

Gnosis: The esoteric cycle by Boris Mouravieff is a comprehensive guide to Christian esotericism. Volume III of this work provides long-awaited insights into an ancient tradition that was hermetized...

David Bowie and Philosophy: Rebel, Rebel explores the complex and multifaceted world of one of music's most influential figures. This thought-provoking book delves into the artistic and philosophical...

The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche is an exploration of the origins of Greek tragedy and its relevance to 19th-century German culture. Nietzsche argues that Greek tragedy represents a...

The Last Man Takes LSD: Foucault and the End of Revolution by Mitchell Dean and Daniel Zamora In 1975, Michel Foucault's life was forever changed when he dropped acid in the California desert. This...

Capitalism and the Death Drive by Byung-Chul Han explores the destructive forces at the heart of modern capitalist systems. The author argues that capitalism's relentless pursuit of growth has become...

The Seducer's Diary by Søren Kierkegaard is an introspective exploration of love, relationships, and personal growth. Written as a narrative of his failed engagement with Regine Olsen, this work...

The Recognition of the Lord (Īśvarapratyabhijñā) by Utpaladeva is a landmark work in Indian philosophy, exploring the nature of nondual Śaivism. This book presents a critical edition, annotated...

René Guénon's Man and His Becoming According to the Vedanta is a profound exploration of human nature and spiritual realization. First published in 1925, this foundational work presents the Vedanta...

The Animal That Therefore I Am explores the complex relationship between humans and animals through Jacques Derrida's philosophical inquiry. This book delves into the historical roots of the...

Stephen Hicks' Explaining Postmodernism offers a provocative account of why postmodernism has been the most vigorous intellectual movement of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Tracing its roots...

Bertrand Russell's Best is a collection of his wittiest and most pungent writings, showcasing his remarkable life, work and wit. First published in 1958, this entertaining book offers a unique...

This collection of early writings from Karl Marx forms the foundation for his later political philosophy. Written between 1833 and 1844, these works showcase Marx's development of ideas that would...

The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus is a satirical masterpiece that pokes fun at the conventions of theologians while celebrating the human experience. Originally written to entertain his...

The Critique of Practical Reason is a seminal text in moral philosophy, offering further elaboration of Kant's moral theory and his highly original theory of freedom of the will. Originally published...

William H. Gass explores the world through the lens of colour in this thought-provoking collection of essays.The author delves into the emotional resonance of different hues, revealing how blue and...

The meaning of politics and other systems of everyday life is found to be non-equivalent, lacking in meaning outside themselves. This lack of equivalence leads to an understanding that they cannot be...

The Poverty of Philosophy by Karl Marx A full facsimile reprint of the 1910 edition, this book presents a polemical response to Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's "The System of Economic Contradictions, or The...

The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin by Idries Shah Discover the wisdom and wit of Mulla Nasrudin, a beloved figure in Sufi studies. This collection of humorous stories offers a unique...

The Museum of Your Life explores how to discover and utilize your unique gifts to create an extraordinary life. This book shares inspiring stories about individuals and animals, highlighting the...

Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason by Sebastian Gardner provides an introduction and assessment of Immanuel Kant's influential work, the Critique of Pure Reason...

A diverse group of 30 influential thinkers have shaped our understanding of politics and its role in society. From Confucius to Rawls, this collection explores timeless questions about how we should...

The Critique of the Power of Judgment by Immanuel Kant is a foundational work in philosophical aesthetics and epistemology. First published in 2000, this translation of Kant's masterpiece offers a...