Philosophy

Elizabeth Grosz's The Nick of Time explores the relationship between time and our understanding of the world. She argues that traditional theories of temporality have significant implications for...

The Cambridge Companion to Gadamer provides an in-depth examination of Hans-Georg Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics. This collection of essays explores Gadamer's biography, his core theory, and...

The Communist Manifesto by Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx is an influential work of political philosophy that explores issues of justice, equality, oppression, and revolution. First written in 1848...

Understanding Ignorance: The Surprising Impact of What We Don't Know By Daniel R. Denicola In an era where information is readily available, we seem to be less informed than ever before. Politicians...

The Principles of Art by R. G. Collingwood is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of art and its relationship with history and philosophy. Written in 1937, this treatise delves into the...

Thomas Pogge provides a concise and thorough introduction to John Rawls's influential Theory of Justice in this accessible guide.Originally published in German, Pogge's work offers a clear and...

Theories of Discourse: An Introduction by Diane Macdonell This book provides a critical introduction to discourse theory, which proposes that our daily activities are shaped by the structures of...

Afghan Proverbs: A Collection of Wisdom from Zarbul Masalha. This beautifully illustrated book brings together traditional Afghan proverbs, collected and translated by Edward Zellem, a U.S. Navy...

The Subject of Change explores the concept of change in depth. What is a change? Is it better than immobility? How do different types of change manifest?This sustained engagement with the idea of...

Is Whistleblowing a Duty? explores the complex moral landscape of whistleblowing, examining whether there can be a duty to expose wrongdoing. Emanuela Ceva and Michele Bocchiola draw on well-known...

Experience Angels by Melanie Beckler offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Angelic Realms. This book presents 8 channeled angel messages that guide you through the process of activating and...

The Body: Key Concepts, Second Edition, presents a concise and up-to-date introduction to the complex debates around the body in contemporary culture. Thoroughly updated and revised throughout with a...

Infinity I is the fifth book in the Agni Yoga Series, which brings together ancient Eastern beliefs and modern Western thought to form a unique synthesis.This series offers a path not of physical...

Stalinist Russia by Steve Phillips provides an in-depth study of this pivotal period in Russian history. Designed to meet the requirements for AS and A Level History students, the book offers a...

Improvise with a new perspective on improvisation. Gary Peters challenges conventional thinking about this creative practice, drawing on philosophy and exploring its connections to music, dance, and...

A First Glance at St. Thomas Aquinas: A Handbook for Peeping Thomists by Ralph McInerny provides an introduction to the philosophical system of St. Thomas Aquinas, exploring how his views on...

Ervin Laszlo's groundbreaking work, What Is Reality?, presents a profound new perspective on the nature of existence. Spanning centuries of contemplation and cutting-edge scholarship, this...

Giorgio Agamben's Potentialities collects fifteen major philosophical essays spanning over twenty years. The book introduces Agamben's work within the history of philosophy and contemporary European...

Deleuze and Guattari's 'What is Philosophy?' A Reader's Guide offers a concise introduction to this influential work. Written for students new to Deleuze and Guattari, the book provides guidance on...

Works of art often leave us speechless, yet they rarely silence our thoughts. Engaging with art is a dynamic process that changes everything - it challenges how we see and respond to what we...

The Philosophy of Logical Atomism by Bertrand RussellThis foundational work in analytical philosophy explores the relationship between language and reality, arguing for a reformed language based on...

Omnisubjectivity: An Essay on God and Subjectivity by Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski explores the idea that the God of monotheistic religions possesses a unique property known as omnisubjectivity. This...

Blaise Pascal's intellectual brilliance extends far beyond his famous wager. This accessible study by philosopher Douglas Groothuis delves into Pascal's life and work, covering his contributions to...

Arendt: A Guide for the Perplexed by Karin Fry provides an introduction to Hannah Arendt's influential political thought. This comprehensive guide explores the systematic nature of her ideas, which...

The World as Will and Representation (Volume I of III) by Arthur SchopenhauerGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's magnum opus presents a unique perspective on the nature of reality, arguing that...

Psychoanalysis and Solidarity explores how psychoanalysis can be used as a tool for collective action. The contributors consider psychoanalysis as a political project that holds open the space of...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Nature" is an essay that explores the relationship between humans and nature. Published in 1836, it outlines the principles of transcendentalism, a philosophical movement that...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Major Works: A Comprehensive Collection of Philosophical Writings This anthology presents the complete texts of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, The Blue and Brown Books, and On...

Only Imagine: A Theory of Fictional ContentKathleen Stock presents a provocative theory of fictional content, arguing that the fictional content of a work is equivalent to exactly what the author...

Hardcover - 272 pages (2019) Patricia Churchland explores how moral systems arise from our physical selves in combination with environmental demands. She examines the influences of nature and...

God: A Guide for the Perplexed by Keith Ward A thought-provoking exploration of humanity's search for God, tracing the path from ancient philosophical debates to modern spiritual inquiry. Keith Ward,...

Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction is an ideal next step for students who have already completed an introductory philosophy course. This fourth edition provides a fresh look at the central...

The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (annotated) by Immanuel Kant is a foundational work in moral philosophy that explores the core concepts and principles of ethics. Kant's investigation aims...

In Air Age Blueprint, Kenric McDowell presents a hopeful vision for a future where humans and non-humans collaborate to preserve the ecosystem. Drawing on ecology, technology, Indigenous knowledges,...

Our Bodies, Whose Property? challenges the notion that our bodies can be treated as commodities. This thought-provoking analysis explores the risks associated with metaphors of property and the...

The Cambridge Companion to Kant provides a comprehensive overview of Immanuel Kant's philosophical work. Published in 1992, this volume offers the only systematic account of Kant's writings available...

The Ecological Self by Freya Mathews explores the interconnectedness of nature and its impact on our understanding of the environment. This thought-provoking book weaves together philosophy, science,...

Immanuel Kant's seminal work on moral philosophy presents his conception of self-government based on pure reason. This influential text has been a subject of controversy and reinterpretation for over...

Aristotle's Synopsis Of The Virtues And Vices. The Similitudes Of Demophilus. The Golden Sentences Of Democrates. And The Pythagoric Symbols With The Explanations Of Jamblichus is a foundational work...

The Philosophy of Spoilers: A Book About the Unwelcome Revelation. Spoilers have become an integral part of modern entertainment, yet they evoke strong emotions in many people. This book explores the...

The Good Life Handbook is a concise guide to living a good life, based on the teachings of Epictetus. Transcribed and later summarized by his student Flavius Arrian, this handbook offers practical...

The Fall of Love: Literary Essays explores the intersection of literature and philosophy through a series of thought-provoking essays. Written by John J. O'Laughlin, this collection delves into...

Cosmology and Biology in Ancient Philosophy From Thales to Avicenna by Ricardo Salles explores the interconnected nature of ancient biology and cosmology. This volume examines key philosophical...

On Fear explores how fear and dependence shape our lives and obscure our true nature. Jiddu Krishnamurti examines the relationship between fear, attachment, and joy, arguing that the voice of fear...

A Brief History of the Paradox Philosophy and the Labyrinths of the Mind by Roy A. Sorensen explores the human mind's fascination with logical problems that have puzzled thinkers for millennia. From...

This collection of Socratic dialogues challenges contemporary values and explores fundamental questions about education, morality, and human nature. Peter Kreeft presents twelve thought-provoking...

The Transformation of the God-Image: An Elucidation of Jung's Answer to Job by Edward F. Edinger explores Carl Gustav Jung's interpretation of the biblical story of Job, offering insights into the...

Ineffability and its Metaphysics: The Unspeakable in Art, Religion, and Philosophy by Silvia Jonas explores the nature of metaphysical insight and how it relates to human experience. Silvia Jonas...

Voice and Phenomenon: Introduction to the Problem of the Sign in Husserl's Phenomenology (Studies in Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy) First published in 1967, Voice and Phenomenon marks a...

This edition of Plato's Apology provides a student-friendly introduction to one of ancient Greece's most significant works. The trial of Socrates in 399 B.C. is presented in its traditional...

26.2 Essays offers a unique perspective on life's journey through a collection of essays by Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. Drawing on her experiences and insights gained from...

Wittgenstein: A Study in Logical PhilosophyThis influential work by Sir Anthony Kenny provides a clear and historically informed account of Ludwig Wittgenstein's core concerns, focusing on his...

The Atman Project: A Transpersonal View of Human Development by Ken Wilber explores the journey of human development from infancy to adulthood and beyond. This work delves into the spiritual...

Physical Realization by Sydney Shoemaker explores how physicalism can be true, considering how facts about the world, including mental ones, can be constituted by facts about the distribution in the...

The Aesthetics of Virtual Reality explores the philosophical underpinnings of virtual reality media. By situating it within the context of art and aesthetics, Grant Tavinor offers a fresh perspective...

The Cambridge Companion to Socrates provides a comprehensive guide to one of history's most influential philosophers. Since Socrates himself left no written works, our understanding of him comes from...

Gluttony: The Seven Deadly Sins by Francine Prose is a thought-provoking exploration of our complex relationship with food and diet. Prose examines how our perceptions of gluttony have evolved over...

The Whys of a Philosophical Scrivener is a thought-provoking exploration of life's greatest mysteries by Martin Gardner. This book delves into fundamental questions about faith, prayer, evil, and...

Hannah Arendt's concept of the "right to have rights" is a cornerstone of her philosophy on human rights. This book by Peg Birmingham explores the theoretical and social foundations of Arendt's...

Leo Strauss's intellectual mission was to recover 'classical rationalism', a pursuit that has made him a contentious figure in modern thought. This introduction aims to present a balanced account of...

Exploring the relationship between metaphysics and the sciences, this Element presents and critically examines the methodological issues that arise when these two fields intersect. It offers a...

Aristotle: A Comprehensive Guide to His Philosophy This revised edition of Christopher Shields' guidebook provides an in-depth exploration of Aristotle's philosophy, covering his conception of human...

Libertarianism by Eric Mack provides a rigorous and clear account of the philosophical principles of libertarian thought. The book explores three distinct approaches to libertarianism: natural...

Toward Repurposing Mind: The Metaspheric Perspective explores our understanding of the world through the lens of consciousness and awareness. By examining the structures of experience from a...

Veronica Mars and Philosophy Investigating the Mysteries of Life (Which is a Bitch Until You Die) by George A. Dunn explores the philosophical underpinnings of a critically acclaimed neo-noir...

Julian of Norwich: A New Interpretation Denys Turner offers a fresh and elegant account of Julian's response to the conflict between her personal revelation of God's love and the Church's teachings...

The Big Think Book: A comprehensive survey of philosophy's biggest puzzles. Philosophy is full of big questions and even bigger surprises. What makes us who we are? Is love just a feeling or...

The Philosophical Foundations of the Late Schelling The Turn to the Positive by Sean J. McGrath This book offers a systematic exploration of Friedrich Schelling's philosophy, focusing on his concept...

Roland Barthes's 1978 lectures at the Collège de France explore a concept known as the Neutral, which challenges traditional binary oppositions in Western thought and discourse. This idea has...

The End of Progress: Decolonizing Critical Theory Amy Allen challenges the dominant narrative of historical progress in critical theory, arguing that many prominent thinkers associated with the...

Immanuel Kant's "Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals" is a foundational work in moral philosophy that explores the core concepts of morality and their underlying principles. Kant examines the...

Setting the People Free: The Story of Democracy, Second Edition explores why democracy remains a dominant idea in politics, despite its frequent misuse and misunderstanding. Tracing its roots from...

Gadamer's Century: Essays in Honor of Hans-Georg GadamerThis collection of essays is dedicated to philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer, marking his hundredth birthday in 2000. The essays showcase the...

What God Would Have Known: Human Intellectual and Moral Development Undermines Christian DoctrineJ. L. Schellenberg's new book offers a novel approach to the philosophy of religion, exploring how...

The Mind-body Problem and Metaphysics: An Argument from Consciousness to Mental SubstanceThis book challenges the widespread preference in philosophy of mind for varieties of property dualism,...

Patience is often misunderstood as simply waiting for something to happen. However, this narrow view fails to capture the full richness of patience, which encompasses tolerance, perseverance, and...

Alfred R. Mele's exploration of free will tackles the central issue in the philosophical debate about moral responsibility.The author identifies and addresses key conceptual obstacles to justified...

The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle by David Edmonds. In 1936, Moritz Schlick was assassinated on his way to deliver a lecture at the University of Vienna. This...

Rudolf Steiner's Fundamental Spiritual Exercises offer a practical approach to spiritual development. These exercises are designed to be practiced alongside meditation to protect against potential...

Carolina Sartorio presents a comprehensive naturalistic conception of agency and free agency in this volume. She argues that actions and free actions can be understood as behaviors with the right...

The Routledge Handbook of Panpsychism by William Seager provides a comprehensive examination and assessment of panpsychism, a philosophical theory that consciousness is a fundamental feature of the...

After Epistemology explores the underlying assumptions about language and communication that shape our understanding of knowledge. For over three millennia, Western philosophy has posited knowledge...

Justice, Migration, and Mercy by Michael Blake offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complex issues surrounding migration. The author provides a novel account of the right to exclude,...

Think! Before It's Too Late by Edward de Bono is a thought-provoking exploration of how our minds function and how we can think better. De Bono argues that conventional thinking, while useful in its...

Sigmund Freud's Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality presents an early and radical psychoanalysis that diverges from his later work. First published in 1905, this edition offers a unique...

This collection of three dialogues explores the relationship between freedom and sin, as well as its implications for God, human beings, and angels. Saint Anselm's central argument is that freedom of...

The Noosphere: A Model for the Evolution of Consciousness Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's work bridges the gap between mysticism and science, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of...

Irving Singer reflects on the trajectory of his thoughts on love and other topics over decades. His earlier work, a three-volume trilogy on love, was initially approached with current philosophical...

Unlock the secrets to creating your future with this comprehensive guide. Based on the teachings of Edgar Cayce, this handbook presents 24 spiritual keys that can be applied to every situation in...

The Dalai Lama and Sofia Stril-Rever present a powerful manifesto for our world's future. This eloquent and impassioned work offers solutions to the chaos, aggression, and division that plague us...

The Republic, translated by Benjamin Jowett, is a foundational work in Western philosophy that explores the nature of justice, morality, and the ideal society.Originally written by Plato, this...

Unfashionable Observations Volume 2 by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is the second part of a groundbreaking collection of essays that challenge conventional thinking. First published in 1998, this...

Being in Flux: A Post-Anthropocentric Ontology of the Self by Rein Raud explores a radical process philosophy that challenges traditional notions of reality and the self. According to Raud, reality...

Context of the New Testament Study Guide for Edexcel A/AS Level Religious Studies (New Testament) by Jonathan Rowe provides in-depth analysis and guidance for students studying the social,...

Gurdjieff and the Women of the Rope: Notes of Meetings in Paris and New York 1935-1939 and 1948-1949 by Solita Solano. In the mid-thirties, Gurdjieff brought together four women - Solita Solano,...

Friedrich Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals is a seminal work of philosophy that has had a profound impact on modern thought. Written at the height of his intellectual powers, this essayistic...

The Dalai Lama Book of Quotes brings together the wisdom of one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders. A collection of quotes, speeches, essays, and advice from His Holiness, this book offers...

The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings provides a comprehensive anthology of early Christian texts from approximately 100 CE to 650 CE. Spanning over six centuries, this collection...

Slavoj Žižek's latest work offers a radical revision of contemporary philosophy, arguing that dialectical materialism is the only true philosophical inheritor of Hegel's "speculative" approach...

Sovereignties in Question: The Poetics of Paul CelanThis collection brings together five powerful encounters between Jacques Derrida and the Jewish poet Paul Celan, whose work has testified to the...