Philosophy

Humor enriches our lives, but it can also raise moral trouble. In "Wisecracks", philosopher David Shoemaker explores the complex relationship between humor and morality in everyday life. Shoemaker...

Explore the complexities of ethics with Martin Cohen's thought-provoking introduction to moral philosophy. This second edition features eleven new dilemmas that challenge your thinking, from the...

Why Nationalism by Yael Tamir is a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and multifaceted concept. Tamir argues that nationalism can be harnessed to empower individuals and promote democracy,...

The Work Life by Beryl Pogson is a record of a unique approach to applying theoretical knowledge to everyday life. Written by someone who lived and taught this philosophy for nearly 20 years, the...

Simon Critchley's Very Little-- Almost Nothing explores the meaning of life in the face of human finitude. By examining key philosophical and literary thinkers, including Blanchot, Levinas, Jena...

Body, Self, Other: The Phenomenology of Social Encounters explores the lived experience of social encounters through a range of phenomenological perspectives. This collection examines how...

Jonathan Dancy presents a long-awaited exposition and defence of particularism in ethics, a view with which he has been associated for twenty years. He argues that the traditional link between...

This collection brings together four major works of ancient Greek literature that explore the life and thought of Socrates. The book includes translations of three Platonic dialogues - Euthyphro,...

Judith Butler's Subjects of Desire explores the development of the desiring subject from Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit to its influence on later thinkers. Butler examines how French philosophers,...

This collection of ancient passages explores how Greco-Roman writers thought about animals and their relationships with humans. Drawing on works by authors such as Aesop and Ovid, it offers insights...

The Abuse of Beauty Aesthetics and the Concept of Art by Arthur C. Danto Over the past century, our understanding of beauty has undergone significant changes. What was once considered the supreme...

Ann Laura Stoler examines Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality in an unexplored light, challenging his tunnel vision of the West and marginalization of empire. She argues that this first volume...

The Six Secrets of Intelligence: Unlocking the Blueprint of the Human Mind Discover how to sharpen your reasoning and ability to think critically in any conversation. For over two thousand years,...

The Philosophy of Language by Michael A. E. Dummett is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of language and its relationship to thought. This work, first published in 1981, presents a detailed...

Theodor W. Adorno's Filosofía de la nueva música explores how music changed in the second half of the 20th century, driven by commercialization and societal shifts. Adorno examines the internal...

Slavoj Žižek and John Milbank engage in a thought-provoking debate about the nature of theology, faith, and reason. In "The Monstrosity of Christ Paradox or Dialectic?", these two influential...

A penetrating philosophical diagnosis of our contemporary condition, "After Death" by Francois J. Bonnet, presents a disturbing portrait of a society deliriously dreaming itself as eternal,...

Good Without God explores an alternative to traditional religion, one that offers hope and moral courage in a world where faith is no longer the sole source of guidance. Greg Epstein presents...

Properties and Propositions: The Metaphysics of Higher-Order Logic by Robert Trueman explores a key theory in philosophy that challenges traditional notions of objects and properties. According to...

David Benatar explores the concept of "second sexism," arguing that discrimination against men and boys is a significant issue that warrants attention. This book examines the ways in which sexist...

A comprehensive exploration of Thomas Aquinas's metaphysical thought is presented in this volume. John F. Wippel examines the philosophical order of Aquinas's writings, tracing his development from...

Discover the contributions of women philosophers from the early modern period in this important collection. Each selection is accompanied by a biographical headnote that sets the piece in historical...

Get wisdom for every day of the year with 366 Stoic Quotes: A Year Of Stoicism From Ancient And Modern Stoics. This comprehensive collection brings together a year's worth of inspiring quotes from...

Slavoj Žižek presents a rigorous articulation of his philosophical system in this new definition of dialectical materialism. He critiques and challenges various thinkers, including Alain Badiou,...

Henry David Thoreau's Walden is a profound exploration of simple living and self-sufficiency. In 1845, he moved to a cabin at Walden Pond to conduct an experiment in living a more austere life,...

The Commentary on the Book of Causes by Saint Thomas Aquinas is a significant philosophical work that explores Neoplatonic thought and provides insight into his metaphysics. Composed in 1272, it...

From Socrates to Sartre presents a thought-provoking exploration of Western philosophy, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times. T.Z. Lavine's engaging narrative delves into the...

Gabriel Marcel's influential work explores the consequences of our modern world's arrogance and refusal to acknowledge mystery. In this thought-provoking book, written in the early 1950s, Marcel...

The Yoga Sutra: Discipline of Freedom This ancient text distills the essence of yoga into 200 concise aphorisms, offering insights into mental states and the path to inner liberation. First...

Molecular Red Theory for the Anthropocene by McKenzie Wark explores our new planetary epoch, where human and natural forces are deeply intertwined. This philosophical work creates tools to help us...

The Cheng School Gao Style Baguazhang Manual is a comprehensive guide to Gao baguazhang, one of the youngest and most unique major bagua lineages. This detailed training manual presents a synthesis...

Marsilio Ficino's new translations and commentaries on two treatises attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite are presented in this critical edition. Ficino aimed to show how these works, which date...

Zizek A Critical Introduction by Sarah Kay provides a comprehensive introduction to the work of Slavoj Zizek, a prominent interdisciplinary thinker. This book presents and evaluates Zizek's writings...

Gramsci on Tahrir Revolution and Counter-revolution in Egypt by Brecht De Smet provides a nuanced analysis of the complex dynamics at play during Egypt's revolution and counter-revolution. De Smet...

Animal Ethics: The Basics by Tony Milligan provides a comprehensive introduction to the key considerations surrounding the ethical treatment of animals. This book explores fundamental questions about...

Reason in the Age of Science by Hans-Georg Gadamer explores how reasoning about life and society can be approached in a culture dominated by scientific and technical thought. Gadamer argues that...

Rethink: A whirlwind of discovery that helps you see things differently.Steven Poole explores how long-neglected thinkers are transforming our everyday lives by rethinking discarded ideas. From...

How to be Trustworthy explores what trustworthiness means in our lives and the dilemmas that arise when we value it in uncertain worlds. Katherine Hawley argues that there is no way of guaranteeing a...

This Is Modern Philosophy: An Introduction explores the central concepts and thinkers of the early modern era of philosophy. From questions about the nature of reality to the limits of human...

The Idea of Prison Abolition by Tommie Shelby is an incisive examination of the case for ending the practice of imprisonment. Despite its long history, imprisonment remains a deeply troubling...

Anarchism: A Collection of Revolutionary Writings by Peter Kropotkin is a comprehensive collection of thought-provoking essays that explore the principles and practices of anarchism. This invaluable...

Strangers, Gods and Monsters: Interpreting Otherness by Richard Kearney explores how human identity is formed by three powerful yet enigmatic forces. Through vivid examples and illustrations, Kearney...

Inner Alchemy: A comprehensive guide to harnessing the transformational power of Taoist alchemical practices for releasing stress and awakening your true self.Pedram Shojai, author of Inner Alchemy,...

Being and Motion offers a groundbreaking rethinking of fundamental philosophical concepts from a movement-oriented perspective. For centuries, philosophers have explained movement as derived from...

Freedom and Ground: A Study of Schelling's Treatise on Freedom by Mark J. ThomasThis 2023 study offers a new interpretation of Friedrich Schelling's influential 1809 treatise on freedom, which is...

The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction by Theodore Gracyk provides a comprehensive overview of current debates in aesthetics and philosophy of art. This accessible introduction balances standard...

The Eternal Tao Te Ching offers a unique interpretation of this ancient philosophical text. After seven years of research and translation, Benjamin Hoff presents a streamlined version of the Taoist...

Designing Complexity: A Methodology for Living with Complex Systems. This book presents a new approach to design that acknowledges and works with complexity, rather than trying to simplify or solve...

The Six Secrets of Intelligence Change the Way You Think about Thinking by Craig Adams. For centuries, thinkers have sought to understand how we think and reason. Despite this, our understanding of...

Paul Ricoeur's On Translation explores the complex role of translation in shaping our understanding of the world. By examining the challenges and ethics of translating one language into another,...

Laozi's Book of Life: A New Translation from the Ancient Chinese A groundbreaking new translation of Laozi's foundational text, promising to be the first English edition based directly on the oldest...

Agonistics: Thinking The World Politically by Chantal Mouffe is a thought-provoking exploration of political conflict and its potential for positive change. Mouffe develops her philosophy of...

Brains before bullets: exploring the moral landscape of Sons of Anarchy. This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the show, examining key themes such as loyalty, duty, and the ethics...

Heidegger's Way of Being by Richard Capobianco is an in-depth exploration of the philosopher's central concept: Being as the temporal emergence of all beings and things. Drawing from a wide range of...

Wisdom from the Ancients brings together a rich collection of sayings, riddles, and aphorisms from ancient and medieval philosophers. Spanning medicine, food, politics, and nature, these timeless...

Behind the Mirror: A Search for a Natural History of Human Knowledge by Konrad Lorenz Konrad Lorenz explores culture as a living system, tracing the physiological mechanisms that direct behavior and...

Stuart Elden's Foucault: The Birth of Power is a detailed intellectual history of Michel Foucault as writer, researcher, lecturer and activist. This book uses newly available archival material to...

This anthology presents the work of Baruch de Spinoza, featuring the Ethics in its standard translation by Edwin Curley. Other works by Spinoza are included to provide context and clarity, along with...

An Introduction to Metaphilosophy by Søren Overgaard, Paul Gilbert and Stephen Burwood is an exploration of the nature of philosophy itself. It addresses fundamental questions about how we approach...

Meditations and De Vita Beata is a collection of writings that explore the nature of service, duty, and inner peace. Written in Greek during a period of military campaigns, these texts offer guidance...

Mereology: A Comprehensive Study of Relations Between Parts and Wholes The study of relations between parts and wholes has been a central concern in philosophy for centuries. This field, known as...

Dietrich von Hildebrand's What Is Philosophy? is a foundational study in epistemology that explores the nature of knowledge and reality. Hildebrand examines the receptivity of all kinds of knowledge,...

This 2005 edition of Man Into Superman presents an exact replica of Robert C. W. Ettinger's 1972 groundbreaking work, alongside additional materials from leading experts in the field.Ettinger's...

Anarchisms, Postanarchisms and Ethics by Benjamin Franks explores the core features of anarchist ethics, examining why some anarchisms identify as anti-moral or amoral. This book provides a framework...

The Selected Writings of Maurice O'Connor Drury offers a unique insight into the philosophy and thought of one of the 20th century's most important thinkers. This collection brings together Drury's...

The Tao Te Ching is a foundational text in philosophical and religious Taoism. Dating back to at least the 4th century BCE, its roots are rooted in cosmological notions from the School of Yinyang...

Introduction to Phenomenological Research by Martin Heidegger is a foundational text that explores the concept of phenomenology through an in-depth analysis of Aristotle's works. Delivered as part of...

The Routledge Guidebook to Foucault's The History of Sexuality provides a clear and comprehensive guide to this groundbreaking work. Written by Chloë Taylor, it offers a close reading of the text,...

Thinking through the Body: Essays in Somaesthetics by Richard Shusterman This collection of fourteen essays explores the philosophical foundations of somaesthetics, an interdisciplinary field that...

Cultural Appropriation and the Arts by James O. Young explores the complex moral and aesthetic issues surrounding cultural appropriation in the arts. This systematic investigation delves into the...

The Foundations of Socratic Ethics by Alfonso Gómez-Lobo explores the underlying structure of Socratic ethics, revealing a deductive system grounded in two fundamental axioms. One axiom governs...

Kai Murros' Collected Speeches is a collection of his most thought-provoking and inspiring speeches, showcasing his visionary idealism and cutting analysis of contemporary issues. As a renowned...

The Gift of Touch: Embodying the GoodThis third volume in Stephen David Ross's ongoing examination of Western philosophy explores the concept of the good, its relationship to corporeal bodies, and...

Ernest Sosa Encountering Chinese Philosophy A Cross-Cultural Approach to Virtue Epistemology by Yong Huang. This volume brings together Western analytic epistemology and key themes in the history of...

Rosi Braidotti's Metamorphoses offers a fresh perspective on the postmodernist condition and its implications for feminist thought. Building on key concepts from Deleuze and Irigaray, this book...

Adriana Cavarero's Relating Narratives offers a new perspective on the relationship between selfhood and narration. Drawing from diverse thinkers in philosophy and literature, she presents a theory...

François Laruelle's Struggle and Utopia at the End Times of Philosophy explores a radical rethinking of philosophy's future. For Laruelle, traditional philosophy has become stagnant, serving only to...

This collection of Socratic dialogues presents some of the most influential philosophical discussions in Western thought. Written by Plato, these conversations follow Socrates as he grapples with...

Experts from various fields re-examine the concept of the subject as understood by influential thinkers such as Descartes, Kant and Hegel. Contemporary ideas that revive the subject are also...

The Stoic Life: Emotions, Duties, and Fate by Tad BrennanThis engaging guide explores the ethical ideas of ancient Stoicism, offering a fresh perspective on how to live a meaningful life. With a...

The Judith Butler Reader brings together a comprehensive collection of writings from one of the world's leading thinkers on power, gender, sexuality and identity. Spanning her impressive career, this...

A Companion to the Philosophy of Mind by Samuel Guttenplan is an extensive reference guide to the philosophy of mind. Covering a wide range of topics, this alphabetically arranged book provides...

Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the MindThis book offers an evolutionary and cognitive perspective on humor, exploring why we find certain things funny and how our brains respond to...

Plato's Letters presents a unified and coherent teaching, marked by Plato's artfulness and insight. For centuries, scholars have debated the provenance and significance of this collection of letters,...

Michael Allen Fox provides a clear and concise overview of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's major philosophical contributions in this accessible explanation.Hegel's systematic philosophy is presented...

The Sutra of Hui-neng, Grand Master of Zen With Hui-neng's Commentary on the Diamond Sutra By Thomas Cleary Shambhala Publications, 1998 This collection of talks by Hui-neng, a renowned figure in Zen...

War An Enquiry by A. C. Grayling A profound exploration of war and its impact on individuals and society. In this thought-provoking book, renowned philosopher A. C. Grayling challenges long-held...

This Element explores Heidegger's evolving relationship with Eastern/Asian thought from the 1910s to the 1960s. It examines how his diverse 'dialogues' with the East were embedded in different phases...

Reading is class struggle. Politically Red explores how reading and writing are collective acts of political pedagogy, arguing that the struggle for change begins at the level of the sentence. By...

The Problem of Knowledge: Philosophy, Science, and History Since Hegel by Ernst CassirerCassirer's work provides a clear explanation of the major ideas and intellectual issues that emerged in...

Truth and Existence is Jean-Paul Sartre's analysis of knowing and truth, offering insights into his characteristic key moral questions of freedom, action, and bad faith.This work presents Sartre's...

Nietzsche's philosophy is often misunderstood as a precursor to modern thought. Alenka Zupančič challenges this view in "The Shortest Shadow", arguing that Nietzsche's true significance lies in his...

Nietzsche: The Man and His Philosophy by R. J. Hollingdale is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and works of one of history's most influential thinkers. First published in the 1960s,...

Bleak Joys: A Philosophical Exploration of Ecology and Impossibility This book offers a unique perspective on our complex relationship with the natural world, exploring the ways in which we...

The concept of the soul has been a recurring area of exploration in Western philosophy and culture since ancient times. In Search of the Soul explores how our beliefs about the soul have developed...

Leo Tolstoy's A Confession is a deeply personal exploration of one of life's most profound questions: what happens when we confront our own mortality? Written in 1879 to 1880, this short work is a...

The Privatized State by Chiara Cordelli explores how government outsourcing of public powers is affecting our freedom. Many governmental functions, such as prison management and financial regulation,...

This thought-provoking work addresses a fundamental dilemma in Christian thought: reconciling faith in God with the existence of horrendous evil. Marilyn McCord Adams, a philosopher and practicing...

Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht explores a profound shift in our relationship to history and time, one that has complex consequences for how we think about ourselves and our place in the world.As we continue...

R. G. Collingwood: an Autobiography and Other Writings With Essays on Collingwood's Life and WorkThis collection presents a comprehensive view of the Oxford philosopher R. G. Collingwood, featuring...