Philosophy

Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus: A Reader's Guide provides a thorough understanding of this influential philosophical work. First published within Wittgenstein's lifetime, the Tractatus...

Death of the PostHuman: Essays on Extinction Vol. 1 by Claire Colebrook explores the legacy of 'theory' and its contemporary post-human aftermath, arguing that there can be no redemptive future for...

Jerry Fodor presents a new development of his famous Language of Thought hypothesis, which has been at the centre of interdisciplinary debate about how the mind works since the 1970s. He defends and...

The Logical Leap Induction in Physics by David Harriman A groundbreaking solution to the problem of induction is presented in this book, drawing on Ayn Rand's theory of concepts and a collaboration...

The Works of Gilles Deleuze I: 1953-1969 is a comprehensive introduction to the philosopher's early work, spanning from his monographs on Hume, Nietzsche, and Kant to his landmark publications...

Responses to Slavoj Žižek's work have been varied and often extreme. Critics have accused him of charlatanism, while others have praised his genius as a public intellectual. This makes it challenging...

Plato's philosophy has long been understood as distinct from that of his successors, who came to be known as Platonists. However, Lloyd P. Gerson challenges this view in "From Plato to Platonism",...

Bernard Stiegler's third volume in his Technics and Time series explores the relationship between technology and time, focusing on the philosophical ideas of Immanuel Kant. He examines how the...

The Dash: The Other Side of Absolute Knowing by Rebecca Comay and Frank Ruda This book presents an unconventional argument about Hegel's thought, challenging common assumptions about his philosophy...

The Cambridge Companion to Epicureanism explores the history and philosophical interests of this ancient school. From its origins in the Hellenistic Garden to its later reception in the Early Modern...

Accelerationism: A Powerful Artistic Program The concept of accelerationism is often associated with Marxist theory and science fiction. At its core, it suggests that to overcome capitalism, we need...

Plotinus Myth, Metaphor, and Philosophical Practice by Stephen R. L. Clark explores the role of myths, images, and metaphors in the philosophy of Plotinus, a Roman philosopher who founded...

Descartes is a pivotal figure in modern philosophy, and this comprehensive collection presents his extraordinary philosophical achievement. An international team of leading scholars provides an...

Aristotle's treatise on rhetoric, Ars Rhetorica, is a foundational work in the field of persuasion and effective communication. First published by E Typographeo Clarendoniano in 1959, this edition...

States claim the right to choose who can come to their country. They put up barriers and expose migrants to deadly journeys. Those who survive are labelled 'illegal' and find themselves vulnerable...

Universality and Identity Politics by Todd McGowan explores the complex relationship between universal ideals and particular identities in modern politics. McGowan argues that traditional notions of...

Jacques Rancière's Uncertain Times offers a provocative critique of the globalized capitalist consensus. Thirty years after the supposed triumph of democracy, Rancière argues that the era touted as...

The idea of socialism has been a driving force behind opposition to capitalism for over 150 years. Yet, despite growing discontent, many struggle to invoke socialism as a viable alternative. Axel...

Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays and Lectures (LOA #15) Nature; Addresses, and Lectures / Essays: First and Second Series / Representative Men / English Traits / The Conduct of Life. This comprehensive...

Introducing Ethics, Humans and Other Animals: An Introduction with Readings, an accessible guide to the ethics of treating animals. This introductory textbook is ideal for those new to philosophy and...

Genuine Pretending offers a fresh and provocative reading of the Zhuangzi, a Daoist classic that challenges traditional philosophical interpretations. By highlighting the critical functions of satire...

The Philosophical Writings of Descartes: Volume 2 by René Descartes provides a comprehensive translation of the philosopher's key works in clear and readable modern English. This two-volume set...

Thinking in Time: An Introduction to Henri Bergson by Suzanne Guerlac provides readers with the conceptual and contextual tools necessary for informed appreciation of Bergson's work. This book...

Respect for Nature: A Theory of Environmental Ethics offers a reasoned alternative to the prevailing view that the natural environment and its wildlife are valued only as objects for human use or...

Giorgio Agamben's latest work is a thought-provoking exploration of human existence. He charts a journey that spans poetry and philosophy, tracing connections between medieval legends and modern...

T. M. Scanlon's Moral Dimensions explores how we assess the moral permissibility of actions and their meaning for others. He argues that these two concepts are distinct, with permissibility depending...

Axel Honneth's "The I in We Studies in the Theory of Recognition" offers a profound reorientation of our understanding of social justice. By shifting focus from distributing goods to creating...

Wittgenstein and Russell explores the complex relationship between two influential philosophers. Sanford Shieh examines Wittgenstein's criticisms of Russell's theories of judgment, which had a...

Cracking the Case: Exercises in the New Comparative Interpretation explores how persistent intellectual differences can be overcome by examining fundamental notions about reality, knowing, and...

Words of Wisdom brings together 360 of Philosophy's most famous quotations, explaining their meaning and telling the stories behind them. This collection spans over 2,500 years of Western philosophy,...

The Cradle of Humanity: Prehistoric Art and Culture by Georges Bataille explores the universal history of humanity, tracing its roots to prehistory. This collection of essays and lectures spans...

The Oxford Handbook of the Self by Shaun Gallagher provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the concept of self, drawing on insights from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and other fields...

Time and Space explores the fundamental concepts that underpin our understanding of the universe. This fully revised and expanded edition builds upon the success of its predecessor, adding new...

Toward a Philosophy of the Act by M. M. Bakhtin is a foundational work in the philosophy of language and ethics. Rescued from a damaged manuscript, this 1919-1921 text marks the beginning of...

The Wisdom of Tolerance A Philosophy of Generosity and Peace by Daisaku Ikeda and Abdurrahman Wahid explores the commonalities between Buddhism and Islam, and how dialogue between cultures can lead...

Ted Toadvine explores how Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology addresses the philosophical crisis at the heart of our environmental problems. By examining key moments in Merleau-Ponty's philosophy...

Herophilus: The Art of Medicine in Early Alexandria Edition, Translation and Essays A comprehensive collection of texts and essays exploring the life and work of Herophilus, a pioneering Greek...

The Rejected Body: Feminist Philosophical Reflections on Disability By Susan Wendell This book challenges the dominant feminist perspective by exploring the experiences and perspectives of people...

Understand Postmodernism offers a comprehensive introduction to the key ideas in this thought-provoking philosophy. Using contemporary examples, it takes a broad look at theorists in a range of...

The Cambridge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence provides an authoritative overview of the field, exploring its foundations, major theories, and current research areas. This comprehensive volume...

The Ethics of Identity by Kwame Anthony Appiah is a thought-provoking exploration of how our individual lives intersect with larger social categories. Through a richly interdisciplinary approach,...

Animal Lives and Why They Matter by Arne Johan Vetlesen explores how our relationship with animals reflects and shapes who we are as a society. This thought-provoking book examines the diverse ways...

Buddhist philosophers have long explored fundamental questions in metaphysics, offering innovative approaches to complex issues. In "How Things Are", Mark Siderits presents the key arguments...

Althusser and His Contemporaries offers a fresh perspective on French philosophy of the 1960s and 1970s. Warren Montag's in-depth analysis draws on thousands of pages of previously unpublished work,...

Just Giving: How Philanthropy Can Better Support Democracy and Promote Justice. Philanthropy is often seen as a force for good in society, but its true impact on democracy is more complex. This book...

A. C. Grayling's latest collection of essays explores the complexities of our world in turbulent times. In "The Challenge of Things", he examines the darker aspects of human nature and the ways in...

Brian Leiter defends radical ideas from Nietzsche: there is no objectively true morality, and our conscious thoughts play almost no role in our actions. In this book, he presents a new interpretation...

A comprehensive collection of 100 philosophers from around the world, spanning centuries and cultures. This book brings together the most notable quotations and insights from some of history's...

Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America is often regarded as an American text, but Lucien Jaume argues that it was written primarily for his French audience. In this intellectual biography,...

In a profound exploration of the shared roots of Christianity and Islam, Idries Shah presents a unique perspective that challenges our understanding of these two faiths. Drawing on his celebrated...

Phenomenology: A Contemporary Introduction by Walter Hopp provides an in-depth exploration of consciousness and its relationships with various objects. This book introduces students to foundational...

Five Groundbreaking Moments in Heidegger's Thinking offers a fresh perspective on some of Martin Heidegger's most complex and influential works. This book presents a new approach to understanding key...

Eschatological Optimism explores and develops an ancient idea about the nature of reality and knowledge. Daria Platonova Dugina's philosophical testimony delves into the complexities of our modern...

Christian Platonism for Our Time: A call to recover a way of life in harmony with human and divine truth.In an age of high-tech efficiency, frenetic competition, and ceaseless consumption, have we...

Conceptual Systems explores how new ideas are integrated into our thinking and how they relate to existing concepts. This comprehensive text examines various theories of concepts across multiple...

The Divine Word and The Grand Design Interpreting the Qur'an in the Light of Modern Science by Mohammed Basil Altaie is an exploration of the scientific signs alluded to in the Qur'an. Dr. Altaie...

Religion Rereading what is Bound Together by Michel Serres presents a profound final work that completes Le Grand Récit, a comprehensive explanation of the world and humanity. In this book, Serres...

Ponderings VII-XI Black Notebooks 1938-1939These personal notebooks contain reflections on various subjects, including technology, art, Christianity, and the history of philosophy. Heidegger's...

This one-volume edition offers insight into C.G. Jung's ideas and personality through his correspondence with colleagues, friends, and those seeking guidance. The letters provide a unique perspective...

Neville Goddard's teachings reveal the truth about how our minds work. In this compilation, he shares his insights on assuming your wish is fulfilled, and how to make it a reality. By believing that...

The future is intertwined with our present, yet it can also seem distant. In "Hidden Valleys Haunted by the Future", Justin Barton explores this complex relationship through a unique blend of...

The Way of Mastery: Pathway of Enlightenment - The Way of the Heart (Pocket Edition) This pocket-sized edition brings Jeshua's teachings to those who prefer a more compact format. It includes all the...

This introduction to philosophical health presents the core tenets of the discipline in clear and elegant prose. Luis de Miranda explains how a reflexive practice of sense-making can create balance...

The Roman Republic of Letters: Scholarship, Philosophy, and Politics in the Age of Cicero and Caesar by Katharina Volk explores a pivotal period in intellectual history. In the mid-first century BCE,...

Exploring the complex world of food, this introduction to philosophical dimensions of food examines the nature and meaning of food, how we experience it, its social role, moral and political...

Pyrrho's Way offers a unique approach to achieving inner peace by applying ancient Greek philosophical rationalism to Buddhist ideas.The founder of Pyrrhonism, Pyrrho, traveled to India and...

The Hand: A Philosophical Inquiry into Human Being by Raymond Tallis explores the origins of human difference, tracing it back to the evolution of the human hand. This pivotal moment in our history...

The Varieties of Reference by Gareth Evans provides an in-depth examination of key concepts in reference and identification. This study explores perceptually-based demonstrative identification,...

This comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of mind offers a broad and in-depth exploration of the subject. Jonathan Lowe's approach is problem-centred, aiming to stimulate as well as instruct...

Brentano's influential work on psychology and philosophy, Psychology from an Empirical Standpoint, has had a lasting impact on the development of the field. First published in 2014, this collection...

The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross - A History of the Rosicrucians is a comprehensive study of the enigmatic Rosicrucians, a secret society that first appeared in Germany in the early 17th century...

The Essential Mòzi Ethical, Political, and Dialectical Writings by Di Mo and Mo Zi presents China's earliest ethical, political, and logical theories in a new translation. This collection of writings...

The Sophistic Movement by G. B. Kerferd offers a fresh perspective on the fifth-century Athenian intellectual movement known as the Sophists. Traditionally viewed as little more than charlatans,...

Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy: Knowledge Here Begins Out There by Jason T. Eberl explores the intersection of philosophy and science fiction through the critically acclaimed series Battlestar...

Women philosophers in German-speaking countries made significant contributions to various philosophical movements during the long nineteenth century. This period saw the emergence of romanticism and...

Aesthetics of Care Practice in Everyday Life by Yuriko Saito explores the connection between aesthetic and ethical concerns in our daily lives. This book reveals how aesthetic experience is deeply...

Plato: A Philosophical FoundationThis engaging introduction explores how Plato's ideas have shaped Western philosophy. Constance Meinwald provides historical context and helps readers understand...

An Introduction to Proof Theory Normalization, Cut-elimination, and Consistency Proofs explores the structure and properties of proofs in various formal deductive systems. This comprehensive work...

The Leper Creativity Cyclonopedia Symposium is a multidimensional collection that interprets and realizes Reza Negarestani's influential work, Cyclonopedia: Complicity with Anonymous Materials. This...

This introduction to business ethics offers a clear and accessible framework for understanding the complex ethical issues facing businesses in today's world. Kevin Gibson explains key concepts in...

An Introduction to Analytic Philosophy Paradoxes, Arguments and Contemporary Problems by Paul Franceschi provides a comprehensive overview of key challenges in contemporary philosophy. This book...

Deleuze and the City explores the concept of the city in a way that challenges traditional thinking. By asking what the city can do, rather than simply defining it, this collection of essays sheds...

The Posthuman Ecologies: Complexity and Process After Deleuze explores the nature of human influence in complex interactional systems. This collection examines how human agency and moral...

This study guide provides in-depth analysis and support for Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies, Paper 3 (New Testament Studies), Topic 4 (Ways of Interpreting the Scriptures). It covers key concepts...

A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume explores the fundamental nature of human knowledge and understanding. Many philosophers have sought to establish their own systems as superior, but Hume...

The Future of the World Is Open: Encounters with Italian Feminist Thinkers This book brings together conversations and essays by prominent Italian feminist thinkers Lea Melandri, Luisa Muraro,...

Lewis Gordon's groundbreaking work explores the complex relationship between racism and Blackness in systems of knowledge and cultural expression. By examining history, art, politics, and popular...

Søren Kierkegaard was a pivotal European philosopher of the 19th century, widely regarded as the founder of existentialism. This book provides a clear and structured overview of his key concepts,...

The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Physics provides a comprehensive guide to the state of the art in philosophy of physics. Written by leading philosophers at both senior and junior levels,...

Freedom and Resentment and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical essays by Sir Peter Strawson, one of the world's most distinguished philosophers. First published thirty years ago, this...

Edward S. Casey's Getting Back into Place is a pioneering study that explores the importance of place in people's lives. Since its initial publication in 1993, this work has been recognized for its...

Mathematics has undergone significant transformations since the nineteenth century, as its traditional domains have been challenged and revised. This shift has led to a re-evaluation of mathematics'...

Free Will: Why Science Hasn't Disproved Free Will by Alfred R. Mele explores one of philosophy's most enduring debates: does free will exist? If we are free to make our own decisions, we are...

The Method of Zen by Eugen Herrigel In this thought-provoking memoir, Eugen Herrigel recounts his experiences as a Westerner studying Zen Buddhism in Japan. Through a series of challenging and...

Mind, Truth and Teleology: An Introduction to Scholastic Philosophy explores the fundamental concepts that underpin Western philosophical thought. This comprehensive introduction delves into...

Deep Thought: 42 Fantastic Quotes That Define Philosophy by Gary Cox Explore the most misunderstood and misquoted quotes in philosophy with this entertaining and illuminating collection. Gary Cox...

Karl Marx's Theory of History: A Defence by Gerald A. Cohen is a seminal work in modern Marxism, first published in 1978 and widely regarded for its rigorous application of philosophical techniques...

The Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 explores how capitalism transforms human existence. In this work, Marx argues that under capitalist systems, people are forced to rely on labor for...

Other Lives: Mind and World in Indian Buddhism explores the idea that human experience is not limited to waking life. Sonam Kachru examines the concept of mind in a global philosophical perspective,...

Viral Critique: Postfoundational Perspectives on Covid-19This collection of papers applies postfoundational theory to examine the social, political, economic and ecological dynamics that shaped...