Philosophy

The humanities are currently experiencing a surge in interest in the material world. Objects such as pencils, zippers, and toilets have been subjects of recent studies. This phenomenon raises...

Self-Reliance, an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson, explores the importance of individual autonomy and self-reliance in a society that often values conformity. Excerpted from his collection Essays, First...

The History of Philosophy by Thomas Stanley is a comprehensive work that explores nineteen parts of philosophical thought. The first section delves into the lives and teachings of the seven sages of...

Truth: The Basics offers a concise and engaging introduction to philosophical theories about the nature of truth. Two leading philosophers explore the question of what makes something true, examining...

This book-length study explores the complex relationship between Heidegger and Hölderlin, two influential thinkers whose ideas are deeply connected to themes of homecoming and homeland. Charles...

Ecological Ethics: An Introduction by Patrick Curry offers a comprehensive and radical exploration of ecological ethics. This revised second edition introduces and discusses key concepts needed to...

Merleau-Ponty and Environmental Philosophy explores the contemporary relevance of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's philosophy to environmental issues. This collection builds a coherent philosophical ecology...

Seneca's Letters from a StoicA collection of letters that offer practical wisdom on how to live a good life, avoid corruption and self-indulgence, and find courage in the face of adversity.Written by...

Hubert L. Dreyfus's Skillful Coping presents a selection of his most influential essays on mind and action.This collection explores a model of skillful engaged human action, which informs much of...

The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy is a comprehensive introduction to philosophy in the ancient world. This 2003 book surveys the developments of the period, evaluating major...

The Middle Works of John Dewey, Volume 6: Journal Articles, Book Reviews, Miscellany in the 1910-1911 Period, and How We Think. In this collection of essays and writings from 1910-1911, John Dewey...

Uncomputable Play and Politics In the Long Digital Age by Alexander Galloway A journey through the uncomputable remains of computer history, this book explores lesser-known episodes from the deep...

Explore the fundamental questions of philosophy of mind with this comprehensive collection of 50 puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Divided into five sections, each chapter delves into a...

The Triumph of Managerialism? New Technologies of Government and Their Implications for Value by Anna Yeatman and Bogdan Costea explores the impact of managerialist discourse on government, public...

Nuclear Physics by Werner Heisenberg provides an in-depth look at the study of the atom. Based on his lectures, this book offers a detailed and accessible exploration of atomic physics, covering its...

The Ceiling Outside: A Philosophical Exploration of the Disrupted Mind By Noga Arikha This thought-provoking book delves into the intricate connections between our physical experiences and our sense...

Aristotle: de Anima By Aristotle Translated and commented by Christopher Shields. This volume presents a new translation and commentary of Aristotle's De Anima, a work of interest to philosophers at...

Deleuze and the Schizoanalysis of Cinema explores the possibilities of using Deleuze's concept of "schizoanalysis" to investigate cinematic works. This collection delves into the application of...

Theodor W. Adorno's philosophical development was marked by an uneasy relationship with existentialism. He saw his critics as embodying the very solipsism and idealism he sought to critique. This...

This collection of readings brings together key texts from influential medieval philosophers, providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject. The writings of Augustine, Thomas Aquinas,...

Just War Theory: A Critical ExaminationThis thought-provoking book explores the concept of just war and its underlying assumptions. Christopher Finlay defends the theory against various objections,...

This book by Wang Fengyi explores the transformative power of Daoist spiritual cultivation. Having experienced the negative impact of emotions on his own health, Wang attained the Dao and began...

Aristotle's Physics remains one of the most influential works in Western Philosophy. For over a thousand years, it has shaped philosophical and scientific thought. This practical guide presents...

Without Proof or Evidence explores the central topics of Western religion, including the rationality of religious belief and the nature of Christianity. O. K. Bouwsma examines the problems of famous...

The Enigma of Health: The Art of Healing in a Scientific Age by Hans-Georg Gadamer This thought-provoking work explores how our understanding of ourselves has changed with the rise of modern science,...

G. K. Chesterton's pursuit of understanding and awareness was driven by his conviction that the world is often misjudged or overlooked. He believed it is possible, albeit in a limited way, to see...

A Hedonist Manifesto: The Power to Exist by Michel Onfray explores how hedonism can resolve our disconnections in a melancholy age. Onfray examines history's engagement with and rejection of the...

Henri Lefebvre's Key Writings presents a comprehensive collection of his influential social theory, spanning from 1933 to 1990. This selection of essays covers the full range of Lefebvre's thought,...

Essays of Francis Bacon explores the nature of truth and the human desire for freedom in thought and action. Written by Sir Francis Bacon, this collection of philosophical essays examines the role of...

Delve into the philosophical significance of Metallica's music with this thought-provoking study. The band's lyrics and themes are used to explore topics such as freedom, truth, identity,...

Exploring the nature of Spirituality and its purpose in our lives, this book delves into the intersection of physics and metaphysics to understand the Creator's intentions.It addresses fundamental...

The Philosopher's Dog by Raimond Gaita is a beautifully written exploration of the human relationship with animals. Through poignant and humorous stories about his own pets, Gaitat reflects on...

The Ages of the World (1811) by F. W. J. Schelling This is the first English translation of the initial version of Schelling's ambitious project, which he worked on for over a decade before...

Stephan Krämer's revised doctoral dissertation presents a detailed examination of the major arguments for Ontological Collapse in second-order quantification. He argues that these arguments are...

D. M. Armstrong's A Materialist Theory of the Mind is a foundational work in the philosophy of mind, presenting a materialist account of mental states as physical states of the brain. First published...

Luce Irigaray's Marine Lover explores the relationship between the feminine and the fluid element of water, using it as a lens to interrogate Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy. Water is the one...

Michael Oakeshott on the Human Condition is a collection of sixteen essays that reflect Timothy Fuller's forty-five-year engagement with Michael Oakeshott's ideas about the human condition. These...

Socrates was tried and convicted in ancient Greece, yet his legacy endures. This collection brings together six essential texts that shed light on his life and ideas, including Aristophanes' biting...

Simone Weil's Venice Saved explores the realisation of her thoughts on tragedy. A figure of affliction, this play offers a unique insight into Weil's philosophical interest in truth and justice. The...

The Cambridge Companion to Foucault provides an in-depth exploration of Michel Foucault's major themes and texts, from his early work on madness to his history of sexuality. This revised edition...

The Modern Philosophical Revolution: The Luminosity of Existence by David Walsh This book offers a fresh perspective on European philosophy from Kant to Derrida, challenging traditional views that...

The Philosophy of Legal Proof by Lewis Ross Decisions made in criminal courts can have life-altering consequences for those accused, while civil trials can impact thousands of people through...

Stoicism for Beginners: A Powerful Guide to Mindset and Resilience. Discover the timeless wisdom of stoicism, a philosophy that has stood the test of time. This comprehensive guide will help you...

Aristotle and Hume see habit as a guiding force in life, while Proust views it with skepticism. What is habit, and how does it shape our lives? Clare Carlisle explores the philosophical concept of...

This debate explores one of philosophy's most enduring questions: do we have free will? Robert Kane and Carolina Sartorio present two distinct perspectives on this issue, introducing readers to...

The Graham Harman Reader Including Previously Unpublished MaterialThis comprehensive collection brings together the key works of influential philosopher Graham Harman, offering a unique insight into...

Heraclitus' Cosmic Fragments provides a comprehensive collection of his philosophical writings that focus on the world as a whole. Professor Kirk's edition offers a detailed study of these fragments,...

Imagining: A Phenomenological Study by Edward S. Casey explores the fundamental forms that imagination assumes in everyday life. Through a detailed analysis of imaginative experience, Casey reveals...

Philip of Macedon: A kingdom transformed into a military powerhouse under his leadership. This biography sheds light on the state and people that made Philip's success possible, revealing a high...

John Locke's The Reasonableness of Christianity, A Discourse on Miracles, and other key works are now available in a new, manageable edition. Edited by Professor Ramsey, this collection provides...

Being Truly Human: The Limits of Our Worth, Power, Freedom and Destiny by David W. Gooding and John C. Lennox explores fundamental questions about human value and morality.The authors examine the...

The Ways of the World by David Harvey is a comprehensive anthology of writings by one of the world's leading Marxist thinkers.Spanning various topics, including philosophy and political science, this...

This collection of eight essays explores the evolution of cultural concepts from ancient myth to modern science. John David Ebert examines how ideas such as archetypes and philosophical ideals have...

The stories of Nasrudin are as universal and timeless as the truths they illustrate. This collection of tales, gathered from ancient manuscripts and oral literature, shares wisdom that transcends...

Perception and Basic Beliefs: Zombies, Modules, and the Problem of the External World by Jack Lyons is a thought-provoking exploration of epistemology. The book addresses two central questions in...

Plato's Theaetetus and Sophist are two fundamental dialogues that explore his theories on knowledge and belief. This new edition presents them together, offering a fresh perspective on Plato's work.A...

Unshakable Freedom: Ancient Stoic Secrets Applied to Modern Life by Chuck Chakrapani. The ancient Stoics believed that true freedom lies in choosing wisely. Their teachings, which were lost but...

Kojin Karatani's Marx: Towards the Centre of Possibility is a seminal work in critical theory that offers a fresh perspective on the ideas of Karl Marx. Written in 1974, this influential study was...

This comprehensive textbook explores the work of nineteen influential European thinkers, introducing three major movements: phenomenology, critical theory and structuralism. Richard Kearney provides...

In 63 BC, a corrupt aristocrat named Lucius Sergius Catilina attempted to overthrow the Roman Republic. His plan attracted a diverse group of supporters, including debt-ridden individuals and...

The Restlessness of the Negative by Jean-Luc Nancy is an introduction to Hegel's thought that offers a radically new vision. This concise and precise work explores the entirety of the Hegelian field,...

Robert Pfaller's Interpassivity: The Aesthetics of Delegated Enjoyment offers a radical critique of current assumptions in cultural theory, proposing a general theory of interpassivity as the wish...

The Theories of Multiculturalism An Introduction by George Crowder provides a comprehensive introduction to the complex and contested concept of multiculturalism. Drawing on the work of prominent...

Xiong Shili's Treatise on Reality and Function is a foundational work in modern New Confucian philosophy. The author, Xiong Shili, sought to demonstrate that reality and function are non-dual...

On Friendship, a collection of one hundred sayings, offers insights into the nature of friendship from a unique perspective. Written by Matteo Ricci in 1601, this landmark text combines Renaissance...

Robert Bernasconi explores the transformation of Jean-Paul Sartre from a prominent philosopher to a champion of the oppressed. This book delves into Sartre's early existentialist ideas and his later...

Assessing the legacy of the Frankfurt School in the twenty-first century, Martin Jay's essays continue to unsettle conventional wisdom about culture, society and politics. By exploring unexamined...

A Defence of Liberty Against Tyrants by Junius BrutusThis 17th-century treatise explores the relationship between power and liberty, arguing that the lawful authority of a prince over his people is...

Politics of Nature by Bruno Latour establishes a new conceptual framework for political ecology, bridging the gap between philosophy and science. Latour challenges the traditional dichotomy between...

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a seminal work of philosophy written by Ludwig Wittgenstein. Comprising short, carefully numbered paragraphs, it presents a unique and challenging perspective on...

Discourse on Thinking questions that must occur to us when we manage to see a familiar situation in unfamiliar light. This work invites us to consider our relationship with thinking and its role in...

Intelligence and Spirit by Reza Negarestani is a philosophical work that challenges traditional notions of humanism and posthumanism. Negarestani formulates a new concept of intelligence as a...

Nietzsche: Writings from the Late Notebooks by Friedrich Nietzsche offers a unique insight into the philosopher's final thoughts and ideas. For much of his adult life, Nietzsche wrote notes in small...

Gilles Deleuze's posthumous collection of writings, Letters and Other Texts, brings together previously unpublished letters, essays, and an interview. This final volume in the series offers a unique...

Nonideal Theory and Content Externalism challenges many long-held assumptions in the philosophy of mind and language. Philosopher Jeff Engelhardt argues that these theories are often based on flawed...

Gary Rogowski's Handmade offers a unique perspective on creativity and success. By exploring the discipline of working with one's hands, he reveals how this approach can shape individuals into more...

Richard J. Bernstein presents a compelling case for the enduring relevance of John Dewey's pragmatic naturalism in contemporary philosophy.By examining the work of prominent thinkers such as Robert...

Friedrich Nietzsche's life and work are explored in this accessible introduction to philosophy. The book delves into Nietzsche's personal life, including his relationships and influences, as well as...

Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View is a collection of lectures that Immanuel Kant delivered to his anthropology students over several years. First published in 1798, these lectures were...

Rudolf Steiner's seminal work explores free will from a unique perspective. This landmark book delves into the two aspects of free will: freedom of thought and freedom of action.For an idea to become...

Karl Popper's insightful interviews with Giancarlo Bosetti offer a unique perspective on contemporary politics and society. In these thought-provoking discussions, Popper addresses pressing issues...

What Is God? by Jacob Needleman is an intimate exploration of humanity's most vital question. A religious scholar and philosopher, Needleman offers a new way of approaching the concept of a higher...

Illusionism As a Theory of Consciousness by Keith Frankish presents a thought-provoking argument about the nature of consciousness. According to this view, our experiences are an introspective...

This collection of lectures marks an important milestone in Michel Foucault's philosophical inquiry into truth-telling and self-governance. Delivered at the Collège de France between 1979 and 1980,...

Ressentiment by Max Scheler and Manfred S. Frings is a philosophical response to Nietzsche's critique of Christianity in his work Genology of Morals. In this monograph, the authors address...

Frantz Fanon's psychiatric writings offer a unique insight into his thought process as an anti-colonialist writer and activist. Written between 1951 and 1960, these collected works reveal the...

Martin Heidegger's Black Notebooks have sparked intense debate about his involvement with Nazism. For the first time, these thousand-odd pages reveal the full extent of his anti-Semitism, challenging...

Philosophy of the Arts: An Introduction to Aesthetics by Gordon Graham provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to aesthetics and the philosophy of art. This third edition features new...

Phenomenological Interpretations of Aristotle is a lecture course presented by Martin Heidegger at the University of Freiburg in 1921-1922, first published as volume 61 of his collected works in 1985...

God is dead, but his presence lives on in politics. This is the problem of political theology: how theological ideas find their way into secular political institutions, particularly the sovereign...

Edward Sri explores the nature of morality and how to engage with relativism in this thought-provoking book.In an age where preference often replaces moral judgment, Sri offers a classical...

Raymond Geuss critically examines some of the most widely held preconceptions about contemporary politics in his new book. He argues that the liberal democratic state's commitment to human rights is...

Frederic Lordon's Willing Slaves of Capital explores the fundamental role of affects and passions in the employment relationship, challenging traditional notions of capitalist exploitation. By...

This collection of essays by Alasdair MacIntyre explores fundamental questions about human existence and the nature of truth. Over nearly thirty years, MacIntyre has tackled topics such as...

Plato's Meno explores an impressive range of topics, including politics, education, virtue, definition, philosophical method, mathematics, and the nature of knowledge. Despite its concise length,...

David Foster Wallace's essay "Fate, Time, and Language" presents a critique of philosophical ideas that challenge human free will. In response to Richard Taylor's argument, Wallace examines the...

Psychoanalysis and Ethics: The Necessity of Perspective explores the relationship between psychoanalysis and ethics, highlighting the need for an "ethical turn" in our thinking. By examining...

Lao-tzu's teachings on the Tao, as presented in the Wen-tzu, offer insights into cultivating simplicity and spontaneity for personal growth and wise leadership. Traditionally revered by the Chinese,...

Sir Anthony Kenny's Brief Encounters offers a unique glimpse into the lives of sixty influential public figures from Britain's post-war era. Through his encounters with these notable individuals,...

Robert Brandom's Making It Explicit is an investigation into the nature of language and its role in distinguishing us as rational, logical creatures. The author revises traditional accounts of the...