Philosophy

The Phenomenology of Aesthetic Consciousness and Phantasy Working with HusserlThis groundbreaking book presents a unified account of aesthetic consciousness, drawing together Husserl's ideas of...

Framing Democracy: A Behavioral Approach to Democratic Theory by Jamie Terence Kelly explores the relevance of framing effects for normative theories of democracy. By applying a behavioral approach,...

A new approach to global politics is needed, one that acknowledges our interconnectedness and the ecological nature of human experience. This collection of essays brings together scholars from...

A Short Philosophical Guide to the Fallacies of Love by José A. Díez and Andrea Iacona is a thought-provoking exploration of love that delves into the world of epistemology. This philosophical guide...

Judging Lyotard offers an in-depth examination of the work of Jean-Francois Lyotard, one of the leading figures in contemporary French philosophy. This collection of articles provides a nuanced...

Civil Passions: Moral Sentiment and Democratic Deliberation by Sharon R. Krause explores the relationship between passions and impartiality in moral and political deliberation. Krause argues that...

The Cinematic Sublime Negative Pleasures, Structuring Absences by Nathan Carroll An interdisciplinary exploration of the cinematic sublime, this anthology bridges aesthetics and film studies through...

WanderLOST: A Decades-Long Quest for Meaning and BelongingThis memoir charts one millennial's global-adventure in pursuit of significance, freedom, and happiness. With each anecdote, harrowing...

The Magical Elven Love Letters, Volume 1 is a collection of letters written by the Silver Elves and sent via snail mail from 1979 until the mid nineties. These letters aim to encourage elves to...

Oxford Studies in Agency and Responsibility explores fundamental questions about agency, moral responsibility, and their interconnections. This series of volumes examines key issues at the...

The Moral Circle and the Self: Chinese and Western Approaches explores how ethics can extend beyond personal relationships to encompass a wider circle of concern. This collection of essays by leading...

The Routledge Companion to Social and Political Philosophy is a comprehensive reference work that provides an up-to-date survey of the field. It covers the history of social and political thought,...

Objects in the social world are more than just their constituent parts. In this book, Graham Harman develops an "immaterialist" approach to understanding objects, one that challenges conventional...

The Radiant Heart of the Cosmos: Compassion Teachings for Our Time invites us to begin healing the suffering in our own lives and communities. Through conversations with Teachers Manjushri and Kwan...

Forward-Looking Collective Responsibility, Volume XXXVIII explores various aspects of this concept and its application through fifteen articles written by leading philosophers from around the world...

The Meillassoux Dictionary provides an in-depth exploration of the key concepts and terminology used by Jean-Luc Marion's contemporary, Quentin Meillassoux. This comprehensive guide is prefaced by an...

Disavowal by Alenka Zupančič is a thought-provoking exploration of how our social response to traumatic and disturbing events shapes our understanding of reality. The author argues that the...

Dreams of Truth and Beauty explores the fundamental nature of humanity's existence. This philosophical work delves into the complexities of human experience, seeking to understand the essence of...

Refounding Environmental Ethics: A New Approach to Philosophy and Practice Ben Minteer offers a bold rethinking of environmental ethics, combining environmental ethics, democratic theory,...

John Stuart Mill's writings offer valuable insights into the liberal tradition and its strengths and vulnerabilities in practice. This second volume brings together rare and difficult-to-find...

Merold Westphal explores the similarities between the thought of Søren Kierkegaard and Emmanuel Levinas in this insightful dialogue.Westphal examines questions surrounding otherness, transcendence,...

A multidisciplinary approach to understanding human embodiment is explored in this collection of essays, which delves into the concept of 'human being' through various academic disciplines. The book...

Transcendence and Beyond: A Postmodern Inquiry (Philosophy of Religion) by John D. Caputo and Michael J. Scanlon explores the concept of transcendence in a postmodern context. The authors examine...

The Triumph of Profiling: The Self in Digital Culture by Andreas Bernard This book explores how profiling has become an integral part of modern life, from social media to mobile phones. Bernard...

The Prince of Physicians was a renowned physician who began his practice at an early age. He gained fame for his extensive understanding of the human body and advised royalty, even as a teenager in...

The role of intellectuals in our societies today is a subject of great importance. In this new book, François Laruelle examines how they can make a positive impact, particularly in relation to...

Discover the wisdom of Pythagoras in this collection of 150 insightful and thought-provoking quotes.From ancient Greek philosophy to timeless words of love and life, this compilation brings together...

Peter L. Berger on Religion offers a critical assessment of the work of a key sociologist, exploring the intersection of religion and social theory.This book provides an in-depth examination of...

Creative Morality explores how we think about and resolve moral dilemmas. Two fundamental approaches to ethics - Utilitarianism and Kantianism - have shaped Western moral thought, but MacNiven argues...

God Bless the Broken Bones: A Year of Unflinching Reflections. This book offers 365 daily meditations that strip away pretence and reveal the raw, unvarnished truth about living with equanimity and...

Eliminativism, Objects, and Persons: The Virtues of Non-Existence by Jiri BenovskyThis book presents a comprehensive defence of non-existence as a philosophical stance. Benovsky argues that ordinary...

Swami Satyananda Saraswati's "Rikhia; La Visión De Un Salvia" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. This English translation of the original work, published by Bihar School Of...

The Philosophy of Music by William Pole explores the fundamental questions surrounding music, including its meaning, purpose, and emotional impact. Originally published in 1924, this study delves...

The Intellectual Origins of the Global Financial Crisis by Roger Berkowitz and Taun N. Toay explores the underlying intellectual grounds of the 2008 financial crisis, moving beyond traditional...

Knowledge by Ian Evans and Nicholas D. Smith is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of knowledge, exploring recent debates that shape contemporary philosophy. The authors guide readers through...

A foundational work in the defense of free speech, John Milton's Areopagitica is a powerful argument for the importance of unrestricted expression. First published as a written 'speech' in 1644, this...

Philosophy and Computing An Introduction by Luciano Floridi explores the intersection of technology and philosophy, examining key areas such as the digital revolution, artificial intelligence, and...

Explore the idea that nothing in life is random. This philosophical booklet examines the concepts of free will, choice, entropy, evolution, and more.The author argues that everything that has ever...

Self-Awareness and Alterity: A Phenomenological Investigation by Dan ZahaviThis rigorous and original work presents a sustained argument that phenomenology can contribute decisively to the analysis...

Wittgenstein on Meaning: An Interpretation and Evaluation by Colin McGinn is a thought-provoking work that explores the philosopher's ideas on meaning. First published in 1987, this paperback edition...

Early Chinese ethics has attracted increasing scholarly and social attention in recent years, as the virtue ethics movement in Western philosophy sparked renewed interest in Confucianism and Daoism...

Community gardening has become a focal point for local activism in recent years. People from various backgrounds are coming together to contribute to food security, question the erosion of public...

Introduction to Philosophy―Thinking and Poetizing presents Heidegger's final lecture course given at the University of Freiburg in 1944. This incomplete but thought-provoking discussion explores the...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's essays offer profound insights into the human experience. This collection includes six thought-provoking pieces and one address that explore his transcendentalist ideas,...

The Virtual Point of Freedom: Essays on Politics, Aesthetics, and Religion by Lorenzo Chiesa explores the complex relationship between freedom and alienation in politics, aesthetics, and religion...

The Song of Myself: A New Verse Translation of the Bhagavad Gita by David Lindley. This modern translation of the ancient Sanskrit text, The Bhagavad Gita, offers a fresh reading of a work that has...

James M. Gustafson's Ethics from a Theocentric Perspective is a thought-provoking exploration of ethics and its relationship with theology.In this first volume, Gustafson develops his constructive...

Soundings in St. Augustine's Imagination by Robert J. O'Connell explores the role of poetic imagery in shaping the thought of one of history's most influential philosophers, St. Augustine. This work...

The Tragedy of Political Theory: The Road Not Taken by J. Peter Euben explores the connection between ancient Greek tragedy and classical political theory.Euben argues that understanding Greek...

This collection of essays presents Wittgenstein's philosophy as a unified whole, rather than treating his work in terms of early and later periods. First published in 1969, the essays cover topics...

The Wisdom & Wonder of Life explores the intersection of science and faith, revealing surprising harmony between the two. Over twenty years of research and reflection have led Dr. Cyrus Varan to...

An Introduction to Islamic Philosophy by Massimo Campanini provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the subject. The book explores the evolution of Islamic philosophical thought in the Middle...

Reconceptions in Philosophy and Other Arts and Sciences by Nelson Goodman and Catherine Z. Elgin presents a provocative challenge to traditional philosophical distinctions between art and science,...

John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism is a philosophical defence of utilitarianism, a moral theory stating that right actions are those that tend to promote overall happiness. First published as a series...

This book explores how our understanding of others is shaped by our own experiences and perceptions. By combining insights from phenomenology and psychopathology, it offers a new perspective on...

In Praise of Meekness explores some of the most enduring moral questions of our time through the writings of renowned political theorist and philosopher Norberto Bobbio. Over two decades, these...

The Future of Humanity: A Guide to Interpretation from A to Z Philip McShane explores the path forward for humanity, seeking a cultural basis for a more effective future. This book builds upon his...

The Idea of Progress in Classical Antiquity by Ludwig Edelstein In ancient Greek and Roman thought, the concept of "progress" was often misunderstood as being absent. However, this idea was actually...

This assessment of J.M.Robertson's life and work by several scholars offers a comprehensive evaluation of his intellectual legacy.Published in 1987, this study provides a detailed analysis of...

Taking the Measure of Autonomy: A Four-Dimensional Theory of Self-Governance by Suzy Killmister presents a radically different approach to the concept of autonomy. In this book, Killmister defends a...

Real History brings together two influential schools of thought in the philosophy of history: realism and objectivity. Martin Bunzl presents a synthesis between these traditions, revealing that what...

Peter Kreeft challenges our understanding of "ecumenism" and "jihad", two words that may seem mutually exclusive. He argues that we are at war, but with sides that have changed radically.Kreeft...

A Marxist Reading of Young Baudrillard. Throughout His Ordered Masks by Yibing Zhang. This book offers a fresh perspective on the philosophical journey of early Baudrillard, challenging current...

The Tao Teh King by Lao Tse is a profound and simple interpretation of man and nature. This timeless work provides one of the sanest and most enduring perspectives on the human condition, offering...

This 2013 edition explores the fundamental question of punishment's purpose and justification. Dr. A. C. Ewing examines both retributive and deterrent theories, maintaining a balanced approach.The...

This collection of conversations offers a unique insight into Wittgenstein's philosophical approach. Bouwsma provides an intelligently recounted account of Wittgenstein's discussions, shedding light...

Ernest Sosa And His Critics is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the work of one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists. This volume, part of the Philosophers and Their...

The Violence of the Letter Toward a Theory of Writing by Melanie McMahon explores how the emergence of writing had far-reaching consequences for humanity. This book examines cultural artifacts from...

Charles E. Scott's Living with Indifference explores the concept of indifference as a fundamental aspect of life, one that is often overlooked in our pursuit of meaning and purpose.In this...

This anthology presents the core works of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume, along with a diverse selection of associated texts by prominent thinkers of the period.These key figures in modern philosophy are...

A Guide to Field Philosophy: Practical Strategies for Engaging with Other Disciplines and the World. This book offers a practical guide for philosophers who want to engage in real-world work, drawing...

The Play of Nature: Experimentation as Performance is a philosophical exploration that repositions scientific inquiry within the broader context of experimental performance. Robert P. Crease...

What Is Taoism? explores the history and development of this complex philosophical doctrine in an accessible way. Herrlee Glessner Creel reveals that there have been multiple forms of Taoism, often...

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is an ancient text that represents one of yoga's most influential works. Dating back to India in the second century B.C., it offers guidelines for living a meaningful and...

The Emerging Good in Plato's Philebus by John V. Garner explores the central theme of the Socratic dialogue, where reason and pleasure are intertwined. Garner refines previous interpretations to...

Queering Freedom by Shannon Winnubst challenges traditional notions of freedom and domination. By examining categories of difference such as sexuality, race, gender, class, and nationality, Winnubst...

Feminist Interpretations of John Locke offers a fresh perspective on one of the most influential figures in modern political philosophy. This collection brings together essays by leading feminist...

Moral Theory and Anomaly challenges conventional views on the application of moral theory to real-world issues. Tom Sorell argues that moral theory can be used to inform practical decisions,...

A System of Pragmatic Idealism, Volume II: The Validity of Values is the second volume in a trilogy that presents Nicholas Rescher's unified approach to philosophy. In this work, Rescher synthesizes...

Voltaire's Jews and Modern Jewish Identity: Rethinking the Enlightenment Harvey Mitchell examines Voltaire's treatment of traditional Judaism, arguing that his nearly total antipathy can be...

Hegel's Trinitarian Claim A Critical Reflection by Dale M. Schlitt is a detailed analysis of Hegel's philosophical interpretation of the Trinity as a dialectically developing movement of Spirit...

African phenomenology is an emerging subfield within African and Africana philosophy. This anthology explores contributions and challenges to phenomenology in its African context, shedding light on...

Walter Pater's philosophy of death challenges conventional views of his work. This book presents a new reading of Pater's response to German idealism and its legacy, arguing that he was a more...

Heaven and Earth Are Not Humane: The Problem of Evil in Classical Chinese Philosophy by Franklin Perkins explores the enduring question of why bad things happen to good people. Against the backdrop...

Drucilla Cornell's Transformations explores the complex relationship between social change and individual transformation. She examines how societal fantasies maintain existing power structures, such...

After Wittgenstein, St Thomas by Roger Pouivet and Michael Sherwin is a thought-provoking exploration of the connection between Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy and Thomas Aquinas's philosophical...

This English translation presents one of Plato's most challenging dialogues, in which Socrates engages with Parmenides and Zeno of Elea. Zeno defends his treatise on monism against those who advocate...

This book explores the concept of Europe and its changing boundaries over twenty centuries. It reflects on how European politics has been shaped by tensions between asserting a sense of identity and...

Object Oriented Dialectics: A Realist Method in Contemporary Philosophy Charles William Johns explores the concept of dialectic in the work of Martin Heidegger and Graham Harman, arguing that its...

Violence and Nonviolence: Conceptual Excursions into Phantom OppositesThis thought-provoking book challenges traditional notions of violence and nonviolence, arguing that these concepts are not...

Aristotle's hypothesis on form, matter and psychological states is explored in this comprehensive work. The authors examine various applications of Aristotle's ideas, shedding light on their...

The Everyday Hero is a collection of thought-provoking essays that explore fundamental questions about life and human experience. Delia Steinberg Guzman draws on her studies, conversations, and...

Property Rights: Philosophic Foundations is a comprehensive examination of the general justifications for systems of private property rights. The author explores various arguments for and against...

This systematic investigation into mental content explores its relationship to the body and the world. Colin McGinn examines two main theories: internalism, which posits that mental content states...

Ethics in Public and Community Health by Peter Bradley and Amanda Burls explores the key ethical issues in public health. The contributors examine how to balance individual needs with community...

A detailed and focused defense of necessitarianism is presented in this book. Necessitarianism posits that nothing about the world could have been otherwise in any way, whatsoever. The author argues...

True Love by Josef Seifert is a thought-provoking exploration of one of humanity's most enduring and complex emotions.This paperback edition, first published in 2015, presents the author's...

The Handbook by EpictetusA compilation of wisdom and guidance compiled by his pupil Arrian, this work offers practical advice for living a virtuous life.Originally written in four books, with a...

The Golden Verses of Pythagoras: Five Translations A collection of 71 lines written in dactylic hexameter, these moral exhortations date back to the third century B.C.E. and were used by...

A-Z guide to political philosophy provides an in-depth exploration of key concepts and thinkers. From contract theory to multi-culturalism, this comprehensive volume explains complex ideas in...