Philosophy

Fifty Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern World explores the development of modern thought through accessible profiles of influential thinkers in various intellectual domains. From philosophers and...

The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Phenomenology by Dan Zahavi provides an in-depth exploration of phenomenological thought and its applications across various disciplines. This comprehensive...

Kernel of Vedic Truth explores the history and philosophy of Vedic thought from its origins. This book delves into the themes of the universe's birth, humanity's role, and the nature of God.The text...

Introduction to Buddhist East Asia explores the diverse and complex history of Buddhism in East Asia. This comprehensive guide covers the origins, core doctrines, transmission, and schools of...

Reclaiming Christian culture in a post-Christian world is a pressing question. Ivan Ilyin's Foundations of Christian Culture offers practical guidance for Christians seeking to revive cultural values...

Aesthetics: Lectures on Fine Art by G.W.F. Hegel Volume IThis two-volume set presents a comprehensive exploration of aesthetics, as presented in Hegel's Lectures on Fine Art. First published...

The crisis of humanity seems to be at its core. Born from devastation and slaughter, the liberal conception of humanity has lost its power to inspire action. Without this figure, how can we respond...

This new translation of Plato's Laws offers remarkable accuracy to the original Greek text while remaining clear and highly readable. The notes provided are particularly helpful, offering both...

The Cambridge Companion to Mill provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of John Stuart Mill's thought and influence. This systematic guide is ideal for new readers seeking an accessible...

The Explanation of Behaviour by Charles Taylor is a foundational work of philosophical anthropology that challenges the dominant approach to understanding human behaviour. Published in 2021, this...

Giordano Bruno's philosophical works challenged conventional thinking in 16th-century Europe. This volume presents new translations of his key writings, including "Cause, Principle and Unity", which...

The Stoics Reader: Selected Writings and Testimonia brings together a comprehensive collection of key texts from ancient Greek philosophy. Edited by Brad Inwood, this volume provides an accessible...

Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit is a foundational work in Western philosophy, first published in 1807. Its influence can be seen in the thought of many subsequent thinkers, from Feuerbach and Marx to...

Why Does Inequality Matter? by T. M. Scanlon explores six reasons why inequality is morally objectionable. These reasons include the failure to give equal concern to different parties, the impact on...

The Philosophical Writings of Descartes: Volume 1A comprehensive collection of René Descartes' philosophical works, translated from Latin and French texts. This two-volume set provides an...

Trust, Knowledge and Society: Trust as the Foundation of Societal Development by Martin Mikael Lilius The influence of trust is profound in our societies. From loving relationships to innovative...

Western philosophy's dark path: from Enlightenment to fascism Georg Lukács's groundbreaking critique explores how certain strands of philosophy contributed to the rise of National Socialism. Spanning...

Charles Taylor's Sources of the Self explores the nature of modern identity and its relationship to human good. In this extensive inquiry, Taylor argues that our modern notion of the self provides a...

Informal Logic: A Pragmatic Approach by Douglas Walton is an introductory guide to constructing sound arguments and criticizing bad ones. Based on 186 examples, this book explains how errors,...

Jean Baudrillard From Hyperreality to Disappearance : Uncollected Interviews A collection of 23 insightful interviews with the renowned French philosopher and cultural commentator, exploring topics...

The Wake of Imagination: Ideas of Creativity in Western Culture by Richard Kearney explores the diverse models of imagination that have shaped Western culture. From ancient Hebraic and Greek...

The Bhagavad Gita (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) This ancient Hindu text presents a profound dialogue between two individuals grappling with moral and philosophical dilemmas. At its core,...

Animals A History by Peter Adamson and G. Fay Edwards explores the complex and often contentious relationship between humans and animals throughout history. From ancient Greek and Indian thought to...

This book presents an important new perspective on the relationship between Western science and Eastern wisdom. It brings together key concepts from general systems theory with those of Buddhism,...

Epictetus' Enchiridion is a practical guide to Stoic philosophy, offering a simple yet profound approach to living in harmony with the world. Written by one of the most prominent Stoic philosophers,...

Toward a Feminist Theory of the State presents a powerful analysis of politics, sexuality, and the law from a feminist perspective. Catharine MacKinnon develops a theory of gender centered on sexual...

A comprehensive study of human nature, this book explores the role of emotions in shaping our experiences and interactions. Peter Hacker examines the complex relationships between emotions such as...

Graduates are often told to change the world and make a lasting impact. However, this book offers a different perspective.The authors argue that some individuals believe they have a responsibility to...

Defining Modernism explores the intellectual connections between three key figures of 19th-century European modernism: Baudelaire, Nietzsche, and Wagner. Through close readings of their essays on art...

Laws by Plato is a philosophical dialogue that explores the ethics of government and law. In this work, three representatives from Athens, Crete, and Sparta engage in a conversation about who should...

The Cambridge Companion to Hannah Arendt provides an in-depth examination of the key themes in her work, including her theory of totalitarianism and the concept of the 'banality of evil'. This...

Explore the expanding field of critical contemporary thought with this comprehensive global cartography. Over twenty-five years, radical intellectuals have produced innovative ideas to transform the...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's Compensation and Self-Reliance is a profound exploration of human nature and the path to fulfillment. In this seminal work, Emerson argues that individuals have the power to...

Proclus On the Theology of Plato: with The Elements of Theology is a comprehensive survey of Platonic theology. This two-volume set includes Thomas Taylor's 1816 translation of Proclus' "On the...

The Beginnings of Philosophy in Greece by Maria Michela SassiThis acclaimed study explores the origins of ancient Greek philosophy, shedding light on the intellectual diversity and geographic...

Ludwig Feuerbach's Selected Writings presents a crucial chapter in the development of radical philosophical thought. His departure from traditional Hegelian philosophy paved the way for generations...

The Hidden Third by Basarab Nicolescu is a poetic exploration of the fundamental nature of reality. In this work, each theorem serves as a first phrase, setting in motion a process that reveals new...

Aristotle's influence on Western philosophy is evident in this ancient text, which presents a unique view of the cosmos and its relationship with God. Written as a letter to Alexander the Great, De...

Pas Mal Pour Un N--, N'est-ce Pas? by Lewis Ricardo GordonWritten in response to the 75th anniversary of Frantz Fanon's influential work Peau noir, masques blancs, this book offers reflections on the...

A New Philosophy of Society by Manuel DeLanda offers a thought-provoking exploration of social complexity in contemporary society. DeLanda proposes a novel approach to understanding social entities,...

Reading Bernard Williams brings together a collection of new essays that explore the wide-ranging philosophy of one of the most important thinkers of his generation. This outstanding work examines...

The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Logic provides a comprehensive guide to the development and key concepts of ancient logic. This volume explores the chronological evolution of logic, focusing on...

Pandora's Book: 401 Philosophical Questions To Help You Lose Your Mind (With Answers)This thought-provoking questionnaire explores fundamental questions about existence, free will and human nature...

The conflict between two of the twentieth century's most important thinkers is revealed in this engaging biography. Hannah Arendt and Isaiah Berlin fundamentally disagreed on central issues in...

Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception On the Body Informed is an in-depth exploration of the philosopher's most influential work. Timothy Mooney provides a clear and compelling explanation of...

Realism and Anti-Realism: Central Problems of Philosophy by Stuart Brock provides a comprehensive exploration of two fundamental concepts in philosophy. At its core, realism posits that certain...

A comprehensive study of women's political thought in 18th-century Europe explores the ideas and arguments of elite female thinkers. Karen Green examines the distinctive and contrasting positions of...

Slavoj Žižek explores the intersection of philosophy and technology in this thought-provoking work, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of G.W.F. Hegel's birth.In Hegel in a Wired Brain, Žižek...

The Will of the People A Modern Myth by Albert Weale Democracies today are in the grip of a myth: the idea that the will of the people is a guiding principle. Politicians often invoke this concept,...

Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made. This collection of essays by Isaiah Berlin explores the links between past ideas and present-day social and political...

Paul Ricoeur's Lectures on Imagination explores the concept of imagination in Western philosophy. Ricoeur examines classical and contemporary theories, arguing that traditional views have focused on...

Dance of the Dialectic Steps in Marx's Method by Bertell Ollman provides a thorough analysis of Marx's use of dialectical method. This book offers a systematic and scholarly approach to understanding...

Lectures on the History of Moral PhilosophyThis collection brings together the lectures that have had a profound influence on modern moral philosophy. John Rawls, one of contemporary philosophy's...

Brett Kahr explores the enduring relevance of Sigmund Freud's ideas in everyday life. This collection brings together extracts from Freud's greatest works, offering insights into the unconscious...

Jakob von Uexküll and Philosophy: Life, Environments, Anthropology A collection of essays that re-examines the theoretical impact of Jakob von Uexküll on Western culture. This book aims to contribute...

Man or Matter: An Introduction to a Spiritual Understanding of Nature on the Basis of Goethe's Method of Training Observation and ThoughtThis comprehensive study explores the intersection of science,...

The Classic of Changes: A New Translation of the I Ching as Interpreted by Wang Bi presents a fascinating and important Chinese work for the first time in English. For over three thousand years, this...

Jacques Derrida's lectures on Martin Heidegger offer a unique insight into the development of his philosophical thought. Delivered in 1964 and 1965, these sessions provide an analysis of Heidegger's...

Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Guide by Sharon M. Kaye is a practical guide to analyzing arguments and identifying flawed reasoning. With real-life examples and diagrams, it helps you navigate...

Genealogy as Critique explores how philosophical genealogy can transform our understanding of modernity. By engaging with influential thinkers such as Nietzsche, Habermas, Deleuze, Rorty, Williams...

Richard Swinburne presents a philosophical argument that challenges the idea of humans as mere machines. In "Are We Bodies Or Souls?", he defends the concept of an immaterial soul and explores its...

The Stone Reader: A Comprehensive Overview of Modern Philosophy This collection of 133 essays presents a broad and accessible exploration of contemporary philosophical thought. Originally published...

Kant's "On Perpetual Peace" is a landmark essay that offers a forward-looking vision of a world respectful of human rights and united in a cosmopolitan federation. Written over 200 years ago, its...

Sovereignty in Ruins: A Politics of Crisis presents a form of critique that views political thought as an agent of crisis. This collection of essays by prominent names in contemporary theory aims to...

Science and philosophy stand at a crossroads in the 21st century. The remarkable achievements of science and technology over the past century hold the potential to solve the world's problems, as well...

Candide, Voltaire's magnum opus, is a philosophical novel that follows the journey of its titular character as he navigates the complexities of life. Born into an idyllic paradise, Candide is...

Eighty years ago, Ettore Majorana disappeared under mysterious circumstances while traveling by ship from Palermo to Naples. His disappearance has long been shrouded in speculation, with some...

As a human person, you are inherently artful and philosophical at your core. This fundamental nature is reflected in your creative efforts and everyday interactions with the world around you.Doorway...

Voltaire's essays offer wry observations about human beliefs and mock hypocrisy and extravagant piety. Written in a radical and iconoclastic style, these short works provide a call to action for...

Entering the Secret World of Nature offers a profound guide to unlocking the hidden realms of reality. Drawing on over fifty years of experience, Michael J. Roads shares his insights into the...

The Philosophy of Horror by Thomas Fahy explores the complex and multifaceted nature of horror as a genre. While audiences may crave the fear and exhilaration generated by terrifying stories, they...

The Oxford Handbook of Hegel provides a comprehensive guide to the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. This in-depth analysis covers his major works, including the Phenomenology of Spirit...

The Anti-Romantic Hegel Against Ironic Romanticism by Jeffrey Reid explores the philosophical ideas of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel in relation to Early German Romanticism. This critical examination...

Seeing Through the World introduces readers to the work of German-Swiss philosopher Jean Gebser, whose writings offer profound insights into human consciousness and its evolution. Published in the...

Since Jesus declared "I and the Father are one," the spiritual idea of oneness has been a central theme in mystical wisdom. Realization of Oneness presents specific principles to help seekers remove...

The Internet of Us: Understanding the Impact of Big Data on Our Lives. In an era where information is just a click away, we're no longer seeking answers in libraries or encyclopedias. Instead, we...

Ruth Lonsdale's Australian Art and Artists File provides a comprehensive guide to Kant's moral philosophy. This in-depth study offers a paragraph-by-paragraph account of the main themes, along with a...

Speech Genres and Other Late Essays presents six short works from M. M. Bakhtin's Esthetics of Creative Discourse, published in Moscow in 1979. This collection is the last of Bakhtin's extant...

Kant's Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason And Other Writings is a foundational work in the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. This collection of writings explores the relationship between...

The Undivided Universe: An Ontological Interpretation of Quantum Theory David Bohm and Basil J. Hiley present a fundamentally different approach to quantum theory, offering a clear and intuitive...

The Problem of Vagueness Timothy Williamson explores the concept of vagueness in language and its implications for logic and formal semantics. He examines the history of the problem, from ancient...

Introducing Critical Realism for Psychologists by David Pilgrim. This book offers a helpful middle ground between positivism and postmodernism, explaining the utility of critical realism for...

The Power of Man over Man: A Study of Human Manipulation and its Consequences. This book explores the complex issue of human manipulation, examining both its potential benefits and risks. Charles...

Fear of Knowledge: Against Relativism and Constructivism by Paul Boghossian challenges prevailing views in academia. Boghossian argues that common sense provides a solid foundation for understanding...

Agata Pyzik challenges the stereotypes surrounding Eastern Europe's relationship with the West in this thought-provoking exploration.From neoliberalism and mass migration to post-punk and the...

Marsilio Ficino's commentary on Plato's Parmenides offers insight into the Italian Renaissance scholar's understanding of dialectic and its application to philosophical contemplation. In this work,...

Climate change and the destruction of the earth is the most urgent issue of our time. We are hurtling towards the end of civilisation as we know it. With an unflinching honest approach, Rupert Read...

Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics by Onora O'Neill explores the concept of autonomy in bioethics, arguing that widely relied upon conceptions are philosophically and ethically inadequate. Instead, she...

The philosophy of Henri Bergson in full expression. This collection presents Bergson's distinctive theory of evolution, examining nature and intelligence, as well as mechanisms of thought and...

Introduction to German Philosophy From Kant to Habermas provides a comprehensive account of modern German philosophy from its key ideas and arguments. This accessible introduction covers the work of...

This collection of essays explores one of philosophy's most enduring debates: what is morality? Matt Lutz and Spencer Case examine the nature of moral statements and whether they can be considered...

Theodor W. Adorno's Ontology and Dialectics 1960-61 is a seminal work that presents his most sustained analysis of Heidegger's philosophy. This collection of lectures represents a continuation of a...

The Doors of Perception by Aldous HuxleyIn 1953, Huxley took a controlled dose of mescalin and waited to see what would happen. His experience was profound: everything around him transformed, from...

This collection of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, jokes, and anecdotes showcases the search for the right questions as much as the right answers. Robert M. Martin's updated and expanded sourcebook...

The X-Files and Philosophy: The Truth is in Here This thought-provoking book brings together thirty-six philosophers to explore the truth behind the paranormal events depicted in The X-Files. The...

The Trolley Problem Mysteries by F. M. Kamm provides a rigorous treatment of one of philosophy's most notorious thought experiments. The trolley problem, which challenges us to explain and justify...

The Meaning of Relativity by Albert Einstein is a comprehensive explanation of the special and general theories of relativity. Written in an accessible style, Einstein presents both the facts and his...

Classic Readings in the Philosophy of Space This collection brings together twelve influential texts that have shaped our understanding of space. From ancient philosophers to modern physicists, these...

Exploring ancient Asian perspectives on sexuality offers a fresh approach to understanding its transformative power. This book delves into the restorative and spiritual benefits of sexuality,...

Thomas More's groundbreaking work "Utopia" is a pioneering exploration of social philosophy. First published in 1516, this influential book describes an idealized island community where perfect...