Philosophy

Roberto Esposito's Communitas: The Origin and Destiny of Community offers a radical re-examination of the concept of community in international philosophical debates.The author undertakes an original...

The targeting of civilians in war: a moral issue that remains relevant today. A.C. Grayling explores this complex topic through a detailed examination of the Allied bombing of German cities during...

The Making of the Indebted Man: An Essay on the Neoliberal Condition by Maurizio Lazzarato. Debt has become a major concern for economic and political leaders, but it is not just an economic issue...

A literary memoir like no other, "The Monk of Park Avenue" recounts novelist and martial master Yun Rou's spiritual journey of self-discovery. This book is a kaleidoscopic ride through the upper...

The Enchantment of Modern Life: Attachments, Crossings, and Ethics challenges the idea that enchantment is exclusive to past ages. Jane Bennett argues that genuine wonder can still be experienced in...

Walter Benjamin's "The Origin of German Trauerspiel" is a foundational work of modern literary criticism. First published in 2019, this new English translation by Howard Eiland brings fresh...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Freedom from Anxiety and Depression. This comprehensive workbook combines evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with...

Stray Tarot: How to Survive as a Tarot Reader offers practical insights into building a successful career as a tarot card reader. After 25 years of professional experience, the author shares their...

Diogenes of Sinope - Life and Legend is a comprehensive handbook of primary sources that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of antiquity's most influential philosophers. As there are no direct...

Abū Ma'shar's comprehensive guide to natal predictive techniques has been translated from Arabic for the first time. This substantial work contains detailed instructions and advice on various...

First published in 1800, System of Transcendental Idealism is considered Schelling's most important philosophical work. It played a central role in shaping German idealism and its influence can still...

Greek Philosophy: Thales to Aristotle offers a comprehensive introduction to the metaphysical issues at the heart of Greek philosophy. Professor Reginald E. Allen provides new translations and...

Taking Morality Seriously: A Defense of Robust Realism by David Enoch This book presents a robust and objectivist view of ethics and normativity, arguing that there are perfectly objective, universal...

Bioethics: The Basics provides an introduction to the foundational principles and theories in medical and biological ethics. It explores the most controversial issues facing us today, including...

G. A. Cohen's Gifford Lectures present a thought-provoking exploration of Marxism and Rawlsian liberalism. Drawing on his own experiences, including a communist upbringing in Montreal, Cohen examines...

Lectures in the History of Political Thought is a collection of thirty lectures by Michael Oakeshott, delivered at the London School of Economics between 1966 and 1967. These lectures provide an...

Discover the life and ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a pivotal figure in the Enlightenment and French Revolution.This accessible introduction to Rousseau's philosophy explores his key theories...

The Art of War by Niccolo Machiavelli is a comprehensive guide to military strategy and tactics. In this classic work, Machiavelli shares his insights on how to recruit, train, motivate, and...

Lawn mowing is more than just a chore for some. In this thought-provoking book, Lance Hodge explores the concept of 'Zen' in everyday activities, including lawn care. A concise and accessible guide...

Charmides. Alcibiades. Hipparchus. Lovers. Theages. Minos. Epinomis by Plato is a collection of philosophical dialogues that explore various aspects of ethics, politics, and the nature of reality...

Steve Paxton's How Capitalism Ends navigates a complex conversation about our civilization's urgent need for change. Over 300 years of growth in productive capacity have led to problems that...

The Second Treatise of Government by John Locke is a foundational work in political philosophy. In this influential text, Locke explores five key themes related to government: the state of nature,...

American Horror Story and Philosophy: Life is But a Nightmare explores the deeper questions prompted by the human imagination. This collection of philosophical thoughts delves into the TV show's...

Charles Sanders Peirce's groundbreaking work on semiotics is now available in paperback. This collection of writings presents Peirce's revolutionary model of human thought, challenging traditional...

A Guide to the Guide to the Perplexed: A Reader's Companion to Maimonides' Masterwork by Lenn E. Goodman provides in-depth analysis and insights into Maimonides' celebrated work, the Guide to the...

The Sophist is a dialogue that has been particularly relevant to contemporary and analytical philosophers. This new translation explores its central themes and their connection to other discussions...

Gurdjieff Reconsidered: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Life and Teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff. Roger Lipsey offers a balanced and nuanced exploration of the life and teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff,...

Reclaiming Reality: A Critical Introduction to Contemporary PhilosophyThis influential work provides an accessible introduction to critical realism, a multi-disciplinary and international body of...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences in Basic Outline, Part 1: Science of Logic presents the foundation of his philosophical system. This volume, together with...

Keir Milburn explores the emergence and impact of Generation Left, a phenomenon that has been shaping contemporary politics. Emerging in response to the 2008 financial crash, this generation is now...

Talking Philosophy Dialogues with Fifteen Leading Philosophers presents in-depth conversations between Bryan Magee and some of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. These discussions...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a pivotal figure in modern philosophical thought. This biography offers a comprehensive and accessible account of his life and key concepts, situating him firmly...

The Cambridge Companion to Adam Smith provides an in-depth examination of the Scottish Enlightenment thinker's comprehensive intellectual system. This volume explores all aspects of Smith's thought,...

Responsibility and Judgment gathers together unpublished writings from Hannah Arendt's final decade, addressing fundamental questions about the nature of evil and moral choices.A profound ethical...

Paracelsus Essential ReadingsThis collection of writings by Paracelsus offers insight into the life and thought of a 16th-century natural scientist, philosopher, alchemist, and theologian. His work...

The Discourses of the Elders: A First English Translation Sebastian Purcell's translation brings to light the Aztec ethical landscape in brilliant clarity. This novel text, compiled circa 1535,...

Riding to work has become an everyday commute. Yet this simple act has precipitated a crisis in our understanding of truth. Renowned philosopher John D. Caputo explores the many notions of 'truth'...

This introduction to René Girard's theory is written in an approachable style, accompanied by cartoon illustrations. René Girard was a French historian and philosopher whose work spans anthropology,...

Rediscover six timeless works of Stoic philosophy from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca. This collection brings together Meditations, Enchiridion, On a Happy Life, On the Shortness of Life, On...

This introduction to political philosophy provides a clear and thorough overview of key thinkers and their influential works. The book covers major figures such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke,...

Discover the hidden heart of Tibetan Buddhism in "Secret of the Vajra World". This comprehensive guide explores the esoteric aspects of Vajrayana, shedding light on its unique spirituality and...

Charles Taylor's study of Hegel's social and political thought offers a nuanced exploration of how his ideas remain relevant in modern society.The prevailing view of Hegel as a proto-fascist is...

The Sickness unto Death: A New Translation by Soren Kierkegaard This seminal work of existential philosophy explores the nature of despair and its profound impact on the human soul. First published...

The Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu) by Confucius is a foundational text that has shaped the civilization of China for centuries. This collection of 501 concise chapters, compiled by pupils of...

A radical defence of human uniqueness from acclaimed philosopher Roger Scruton. In this short book, Scruton presents an original and radical view of what it means to be human.He argues that our world...

Alison Stone explores how being born shapes our existence as human beings in this systematic philosophical account. Drawing on feminist philosophy and existentialist concerns about meaningful human...

Hume's Scepticism: Pyrrhonian and AcademicA fresh perspective on David Hume's sceptical thought, this book offers a radical interpretation of his philosophical ideas. Peter Fosl situates Hume's work...

Causation: The Basics explores fundamental questions about causation and how we understand them. The book delves into the history of philosophical thought on this subject, followed by an examination...

Metametaphysics: New Essays on the Foundations of Ontology explores the nature of metaphysics and its methods for resolving fundamental questions about existence. This volume brings together...

Discover the story of modern philosophy in this engaging new history by Sir Anthony Kenny. From the early sixteenth to the early nineteenth century, Kenny explores the emergence of great ideas and...

A comprehensive exploration of humour and comedy in Western culture, Humour is a thought-provoking study by renowned scholar Terry Eagleton. Drawing on a wide range of literary and philosophical...

Bremen and Freiburg Lectures: Insight into That Which Is and Basic Principles of Thinking by Martin Heidegger. This collection of lectures marks an important turning point in Heidegger's thought, as...

Looking Through Images: A Phenomenology of Visual Media by Emmanuel Alloa explores how images have been perceived and understood in Western humanities, art theory, and philosophy. This...

Truth is a complex and multifaceted concept that has puzzled philosophers for centuries. In this thought-provoking introduction, Simon Blackburn explores the main approaches to understanding truth...

The values that built the West have been forgotten. Instead, millennials are being raised to hold hedonism above all, prioritizing whatever feels good over traditional principles. This shift in...

Experiencing and the Creation of Meaning: A Philosophical and Psychological Approach to the SubjectiveEugene Gendlin's groundbreaking work explores the edge of awareness, where language emerges from...

The Existentialist's Guide to Death, the Universe and Nothingness is a thought-provoking exploration of life's biggest questions. Gary Cox delves into the core themes of existentialism, revealing its...

Ben Hutchinson's On Purpose offers ten essays on how reading and engaging with literature can help us live more purposefully. By exploring the works of writers such as T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf,...

The Godless Gospel: Was Jesus a Great Moral Teacher?Julian Baggini explores whether Jesus's teachings form a coherent moral system still relevant today. A thought-provoking examination of the...

Spinoza's Ethics Proved in Geometrical Order is a foundational text of modern philosophy that has had a profound impact on Western thought. This influential work addresses fundamental questions about...

This practical resource draws upon history, philosophy and literature to provoke students to think, question and wonder. Divided into chapters on the world, self, society and others, it provides...

Understanding Michel Foucault's complex ideas can be a daunting task, but with this guide, you'll gain insight into his influential philosophy.Johanna Oksala provides a clear and concise introduction...

A fresh perspective on friendship from a philosopher's point of view. Sophie Grace Chappell explores what it means to be a friend and how this role intersects with other aspects of life.Chappell...

Self to Self brings together essays on personal identity, autonomy, and moral emotions by J. David Velleman.The essays, though written independently, are united by an overarching thesis: that there...

The Philosophy of Poverty by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon is a bold proposition that challenges conventional economic thought. Proudhon argues that economic science is not only a comprehensive and...

Dan Zahavi investigates the notion of self in Subjectivity and Selfhood. He argues that understanding consciousness requires considering the interrelationships between experience, self-awareness, and...

Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Anthology brings together the most important readings in the field, tracing the evolution of political philosophy as a contemporary practice and raising...

The Pivot of Civilization With Sanger's "A Plan for Peace" by Margaret Sanger. Margaret Sanger's 1922 book, The Pivot of Civilization, explores the idea that civilization is shaped by its views on...

Also Sprach Zarathustra is a philosophical novel by Friedrich Nietzsche, composed in four parts between 1883 and 1885. This complex work defies easy categorisation, blending philosophy, literature,...

Robert B. Reich explores the idea that a common good is at the heart of any society, and that it can be strengthened through virtuous cycles, but undermined by vicious ones. He argues that America...

Descartes: A New Introduction to the Life and Thought of René Descartes. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the life, thought, and works of one of the greatest philosophers of the...

Understanding Psychology as a Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Statistical Inference by Zoltan Dienes is a comprehensive guide to the foundational principles of scientific research...

Soren Kierkegaard's prayers offer a unique glimpse into his inner world and spiritual struggles. This collection brings together nearly one hundred of his prayers, gathered from published works and...

The Madness of Knowledge: An Exploration of the Emotional Life of Knowing Steven Connor's thought-provoking book delves into the inner world of knowledge, revealing how our desire for understanding...

Colonialism and Neocolonialism by Jean-Paul Sartre is a powerful polemical work that remains highly relevant today. In this collection of thirteen essays, Sartre applies his remarkable intellect to...

Is There a God? A Debate explores one of philosophy's most fundamental questions: why is there something rather than nothing?The authors, Graham Oppy and Kenneth L. Pearce, present two distinct...

Epicureanism offers a unique approach to living well in a world with many challenges. In "How to Be an Epicurean", philosopher Catherine Wilson explores this ancient philosophy and its relevance to...

Kant's Theory of Taste: A Reading of the Critique of Aesthetic JudgmentThis comprehensive study offers a systematic and philosophically astute account of Kant's views on aesthetics, making it an...

Nietzsche's philosophy continues to resonate with readers seeking answers to life's most profound questions. At its core is the challenge of finding meaning in a world marked by suffering and...

Philosophy in the Middle Ages: The Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Traditions by Arthur Hyman, James Jerome Walsh, and Thomas Williams is a comprehensive collection of writings from the medieval...

Comparative Philosophy without Borders presents original scholarship by leading contemporary comparative philosophers. Each contributor addresses a philosophical issue that transcends cultural...

Between Two Worlds: A Reading of Descartes's Meditations by John Carriero offers a fresh perspective on one of philosophy's most foundational works. In this authoritative commentary, Carriero...

Simone de Beauvoir's life was one of unconventional relationships and intellectual pursuits. A philosopher, writer, and feminist icon, she challenged societal norms with her work, including the...

Aymeric Monville's Neocapitalism According to Michel Clouscard offers a concise and insightful overview of the work of a major French Marxist. For much of the English-speaking world, Clouscard's...

Emmanuel Levinas: A New History of His Thought. Samuel Moyn provides a fresh and detailed account of the French-Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas's thought, exploring his concept of "the other" in...

Thinking and Perceiving by Dustin Stokes provides an in-depth exploration of the complex relationship between cognition and perception. This introduction to the problem examines the philosophical and...

Thomas Paine's most influential writings are collected in this volume. First published in 1776, "Common Sense" presented a straightforward argument for American independence from British rule. This...

The Philosophy of Tragedy From Plato to Žižek by Julian Young This comprehensive survey explores the philosophy of tragedy from ancient Greece to modern times. It examines why we value tragic drama,...

Plato Goes to China explores how Chinese intellectuals are reinterpreting ancient Greek classics to support China's political agenda. Shadi Bartsch examines the ways in which Chinese thinkers have...

Nature, History, State: 1933-1934 presents the first complete English-language translation of Heidegger's seminar 'On the Essence and Concepts of Nature, History and State'. This collection includes...

Philosophy problems for all to ponder. Martin Cohen's 101 Philosophy Problems presents puzzles and paradoxes that challenge our understanding of ethics, science, and the nature of the mind. From...

Written in the 4th century BC, Timaeus is one of Plato's most enduring philosophical dialogues.The work presents a speculative exploration of the nature of the physical world and human beings, with...

Philosophy of Painting explores the complex relationship between the painted surface and the depicted subject, opening up current debates about the nature of art.The book examines contemporary...

Now It Begins by Gary Markwick is a self-help book that combines personal experience and expert guidance to help individuals take control of their lives.The author draws upon New Age thinking and...

The Early Greek Philosophers: A Systematic Conception and Presentation of the Evidence. This comprehensive collection presents the fragments and testimonia of the early Greek philosophers, known as...

The SPCK Introduction to Nietzsche provides an engaging analysis of Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy and its relevance to Christians today. Written from a Christian perspective, this accessible book...

Rick and Morty and Philosophy In the Beginning was the Squanch explores the philosophical underpinnings of the popular adult science-fiction cartoon series Rick and Morty. The show's nihilistic...

The Virus in the Age of Madness by Bernard-Henri Lévy In this thought-provoking essay, philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy examines how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fault lines of contemporary...

Matter and Memory: An Essay on the Relation of Body and Spirit is a complex exploration of human nature and the spirituality of memory. Henri Bergson investigates the function of the brain,...