Philosophy

The Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge by Karl Popper Karl Popper's seminal work, first published in 1934 and now available in English, presents two fundamental problems at the heart...

Life Death by Jacques Derrida is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between life and death. In this seminar, Derrida challenges traditional Western thought to rethink its...

South Park and Philosophy: A Collection of Essays Examining the Show's Themes and Ideas. Trey Parker and Matt Stone's long-running Comedy Central hit cartoon South Park has been both praised and...

John Locke was a pivotal figure in the development of modern philosophy. This introduction to his thought provides a comprehensive overview of his ideas and their enduring relevance.Lowe explores the...

The Demons of Liberal Democracy by Adrian Pabst A provocative critique of liberal democracy, arguing that it is undemocratic and intolerant of ordinary people's values. Pabst contends that...

The Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution by Ayn Rand In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a significant cultural movement emerged in America, known as the "New Left". This movement...

Clearing a Way: Unveiling the Mental Tricks That Hide Reality by Trevor Griffiths In today's world, where environments are crumbling and population shifts are disrupting our ways of living, making...

The Sources of Normativity by Christine M. Korsgaard explores the nature of normativity in ethics, examining four key accounts: voluntarism, realism, reflective endorsement, and the appeal to...

The Lectures on Greek Philosophy 1928 is an early collection of John Anderson's teachings, delivered in Sydney in 1927. In these lectures, Anderson closely followed John Burnet's work Early Greek...

How to Think About Exercise challenges the idea that body and mind are separate entities. Damon Young argues that fitness can develop our bodies and minds as one, exploring exercises and sports...

The Dialectical Imagination: A History of the Frankfurt School and the Institute of Social Research, 1923-1950 by Martin Jay. This major history explores the profound impact of the Frankfurt School...

The Shadow of God: Kant, Hegel, and the Passage from Heaven to History by Michael Rosen explores how secular habits of mind retain the structure of religious thought. This bold retelling of...

Stanley Cavell's Conditions Handsome and Unhandsome: The Constitution of Emersonian Perfectionism is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of philosophy and literature. In these three...

God The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction by Dan Barker A thought-provoking exploration of the nature of God, this book delves into the complexities of biblical character and challenges...

Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language: An Elementary Exposition by Saul A. Kripke provides a clear and concise exploration of Wittgenstein's thoughts on following rules. In this book, Kripke...

Prince of Networks: Bruno Latour and MetaphysicsThis book is the first comprehensive treatment of Bruno Latour as a philosopher, offering a unique perspective on his influential ideas. Part One...

The Biography of Guru Dev: Life and Teachings of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath (1941-1953) Vol. II is a translation of the Hindi biography Shri Jyotishpeethoddharaka,...

This comprehensive history of late medieval and Renaissance philosophy provides an accessible account of each philosopher's work, exploring their relationships with other philosophers.Written by...

Bertrand Russell's 2016 edition of "The Impact of Science on Society" presents a thought-provoking exploration of the revolutionary effects and negative aspects of scientific innovation.Russell...

Paul Ricoeur's Memory, History, Forgetting explores the complex relationship between remembering and forgetting in shaping our understanding of historical events. This landmark work examines how...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a comprehensive guide to human flourishing. This abridged version, translated by Susan Sauvé Meyer, presents Aristotle's timeless insights in an engaging and...

A lively debate about free will, its interactions with determinism and indeterminism, and whether we have it or not, is presented in this revised and updated volume. Four prominent philosophers -...

Novalis Philosophical WritingsThis first scholarly edition in English presents the philosophical writings of Friedrich von Hardenberg, a German poet, philosopher, and mining engineer. The collection...

Heidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates Using Philosophy (and Jokes!) to Explore Life, Death, the Afterlife, and Everything in Between by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein. This humorous...

What Love Is And What It Could Be by Carrie Jenkins is a thought-provoking exploration of love as a complex and multifaceted concept. Drawing on philosophy, social science, and personal experience,...

Galen's On the Natural Faculties is a foundational text in the history of medicine. Written by one of antiquity's most prolific and influential medical writers, this work represents the pinnacle of...

The Art of Being Posthuman: Who Are We in the 21st Century?This thought-provoking book offers a comprehensive reflection on our existential condition in the modern world. Dr Ferrando invites you to...

Martin Heidegger's Contributions to Philosophy reflects his famous philosophical "turning." In this work, Heidegger returns to the question of being from its inception in Being and Time to a new...

The Bounds of Sense: An Essay on Kant's Critique of Pure Reason by P. F. Strawson is a seminal work in the field of philosophy, offering a profound exploration of Kant's transcendental idealism and...

Albert Einstein, Philosopher-Scientist The Library of Living Philosophers Volume VII by Paul Arthur Schilpp. This collection presents a comprehensive exploration of Albert Einstein's philosophical...

The Relevance of the Beautiful and Other Essays by Hans-Georg Gadamer explores the relationship between art and philosophy. This collection includes Gadamer's most sustained treatment of...

René Girard's Mimetic Theory is a comprehensive introduction to the French-American literary theorist and philosophical anthropologist's key ideas. This accessible text explores the three main...

John McDowell is one of the most widely read philosophers in recent years. His work engages with key thinkers from Aristotle to Wittgenstein and Hegel, making him an original and outstanding...

Rethinking Nature brings together leading Continental philosophers to explore our relationship with the natural world. This collection of essays covers a wide range of topics, from environmental...

Seeing Who You Really Are is a step-by-step guide to understanding the nature of self. Richard Lister Lang presents a modern Western method that uses practical experiments to test a hypothesis: you...

Christian Wolff's First Philosophy: A Scientific Approach to Ontology Translated and annotated by Klaus Ottmann, this English translation brings to light the foundational ideas of 18th-century...

The Renaissance Philosophy of Man brings together key texts from three major currents of thought that shaped the earlier Italian Renaissance. This collection explores classical humanism, Platonism,...

The Origins of Unfairness: Social Categories and Cultural Evolution by Cailin O'Connor explores how groups are divided into social categories, such as gender, race, and religion. Using game theory...

Luciferianism AlterEgo by Richard K. Page is a thought-provoking exploration of the transformative power of luciferian wisdom and its potential for achieving material success, free will, and personal...

The Philosophy of the Enlightenment Updated Edition by Ernst Cassirer explores one of history's greatest intellectual epochs: the Enlightenment. This work provides a cogent synthesis and penetrating...

This thought-provoking book explores the idea of social pathology, examining how societies can be described as 'ill' or 'sick'. Fred Neuhouser defends this concept and demonstrates its significance...

The Noumenal Republic: Critical Constructivism After KantRainer Forst's powerful and illuminating volume develops a critical theory after Kant, aiming to bridge the gap between unworldly idealism and...

This collection brings together three of John Stuart Mill's most influential essays: Utilitarianism, On Liberty, and Essay on Bentham. Alongside selections from Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, it...

Aesthetics and Architecture explores the relationship between philosophy and architecture, examining how various intellectual movements have shaped our understanding of buildings and their purpose...

This comprehensive introduction to higher-order logic and type theory explores the foundations of mathematical reasoning. It begins by examining classical second-order logic, highlighting its...

Bergson Thinking Beyond the Human Condition by Keith Ansell-Pearson explores the philosophy of Henri Bergson, who believed that traditional approaches to understanding human existence were limited...

A.C. Grayling explores one of life's most fundamental questions: what does it mean to live a good life? He examines various proposals on how to achieve this, from ancient Greek ideals to modern...

The Art of Wandering explores the evolving role of the writer as walker from ancient times to the present day. This hybrid figure has inspired a literary tradition encompassing philosophy, poetry,...

Adam Smith's vision for living a good life is presented in this insightful guide. Written by a leading scholar, it explores Smith's concept of an "excellent and praiseworthy character," highlighting...

The Cambridge Companion to Existentialism explores one of philosophy's most enduring and complex phenomena. This comprehensive volume brings together original essays by distinguished commentators to...

Dialectic Journal Volume 16 by Thomas Cumming A collection of philosophical reflections and debates, Dialectic Journal Volume 16 offers insights into contemporary politics and social sciences...

Understanding Music Philosophy and Interpretation by Roger Scruton This collection of essays explores all aspects of music theory and practice, revealing its significance as an expression of the...

This symposium explores the concept of form in nature and art, offering insights into its significance and applications.First published in 2021, this work is now available for purchase. It has been...

This seven-day course provides an accessible introduction to philosophy, covering key concepts and ideas that will last forever. With end-of-chapter summaries and multiple-choice questions, you can...

The Mystic Universe: An Introduction to Vedic Cosmology by Ashish Dalela presents a unique perspective on the nature of space and time. Unlike traditional models, this work explores the underlying...

Philosophical Inquiries: An Introduction to Problems of Philosophy by Nicholas Rescher offers a thought-provoking exploration of fundamental philosophical concerns. Rescher argues that philosophy's...

Charles Taylor's Philosophical Papers: Volume 1 explores fundamental themes in philosophy, including human agency and language. The author critiques naturalism and its influence on modern culture and...

Rules Without Rulers: The Possibilities and Limits of AnarchismThis thought-provoking book explores the possibility of organising society without the state, challenging common assumptions about...

The Philosophical Vision of John Duns Scotus: An Introduction presents an accessible exploration of the philosophy of thirteenth-century Franciscan John Duns Scotus. Mary Beth Ingham and Mechthild...

Should Animals Have Political Rights? by Alasdair Cochrane explores the idea that states should go beyond protecting animals from individual cruelty to also safeguard their rights within broader...

The Promise of Happiness by Sara Ahmed explores the complex relationship between happiness and our moral obligations to others. By examining the cultural imperative to be happy, Ahmed reveals how our...

The Joy of Secularism: 11 Essays for how We Live Now by George Levine provides a balanced and thoughtful approach to understanding secularism in our lives today. This collection of essays brings...

On Ideology by Louis Althusser presents a seminal study of how particular political and cultural ideas come to dominate society. Spanning from 1964 to 1973, this work includes key texts that...

Plato's Critique of Impure Reason offers a fresh interpretation of the Republic, focusing on Socrates as the embodiment of the good. This novel reading challenges traditional understandings of...

A seminal work in political philosophy, After Utopia explores the decline of political faith from Enlightenment optimism to modern cultural despair. Judith Shklar's critical analysis examines...

The God Who Acts: Philosophical and Theological Explorations by Thomas F. Tracy explores the concept of God acting in history, a notion deeply rooted in Western religious traditions. This idea has...

Frantz Fanon: A Life of Revolutionary PhilosophyThis biography explores the extraordinary life and work of Frantz Fanon, a pioneering intellectual who sought to decolonize mid-twentieth-century...

Illness: A Fresh Perspective on Suffering and Experience. This thought-provoking book explores what illness is, how it affects us, and whether well-being can exist within suffering. Havi Carel weaves...

The Science of Raja Yoga teaches the Control of the Mind. This comprehensive guide aims to clear away mental rubbish and encumbrances, securing a clear and healthy mind. By following its twelve...

This Is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction by Pete Mandik is an accessible primer on the core issues in the philosophy of mind. The book explores perennial topics such as the mind-body problem,...

Daniel Defoe's The History of the Devil is a seminal work that explores the nature of evil and its impact on humanity. First published in 1726, this thought-provoking book remains a valuable source...

Science and Sanity: A New Discipline for Thinking. Alfred Korzybski's groundbreaking work introduces a new approach to thinking, one that challenges traditional ways of understanding the world...

Catherine Malabou explores the concept of plasticity in the brain, challenging the notion that it simply allows for adaptation to existing circumstances. Instead, she argues that plasticity offers a...

The Logical Investigations by Edmund Husserl is a foundational work in 20th-century philosophy. First published in two volumes, this collection has had a profound impact on both continental and...

Introducing Critical Theory and Psychoanalysis From the Frankfurt School to Contemporary CritiqueThis comprehensive volume brings together critical theory and psychoanalysis in a dialogue that...

Michael Foley explores the fascinating world of everyday life, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. With characteristic wit and earthiness, he draws on the work of artists, thinkers, and writers...

The New Wittgenstein offers a significant re-evaluation of Wittgenstein's philosophical thought. This collection of essays presents a fresh perspective on his work, clarifying his modes of criticism...

This book offers an original exploration of consciousness, weaving together science, art, and imagination. Giulio Tononi's narrative is presented as a journey through three parts, each with its own...

Strangers Drowning: Voyages to the Brink of Moral ExtremityLarissa MacFarquhar's thought-provoking exploration of those who dedicate their lives to helping others raises fundamental questions about...

Beyond Physicalism: A New Perspective on Reality The rise of modern science has led to a growing acceptance among intellectuals of a worldview that conflicts with everyday human experience and...

What Makes Life Meaningful? A Debate explores the fundamental question of human existence: can life be meaningful?This thought-provoking discussion between two philosophers delves into the nature of...

Narek: A Path of Salvation is a theological analysis of a prayer book by St. Gregory Narekatsi, exploring its significance and meaning.Written in the 11th century, this prayer book offers a unique...

A poignant and passionate love letter from one of France's leading post-war philosophers to his terminally ill wife. André Gorz's simple yet powerful words capture the essence of their extraordinary...

Post-Growth Living offers an urgent plea for a new vision of the good life, one that delinks prosperity from endless growth. In this timely intervention, philosopher Kate Soper argues that the mass...

Life's shortness is what makes it meaningful. Death might seem to render pointless all our attempts to create a life with purpose. However, Dean Rickles argues that life without death would be like...

Creativity and Art: Three Roads to Surprise by Margaret A. Boden explores the nature of creativity in various art forms, including traditional fine art, craftworks, and unconventional approaches like...

A new translation of Seneca's essay "On the Shortness of Life" offers a timely reminder to make the most of our time. In this vibrant edition, James Romm presents Seneca's brilliant advice on how to...

This lively intellectual history explores how prominent midcentury public intellectuals approached Zionism and its conflicts with the Arab world. Susie Linfield examines eight influential thinkers,...

Steven B. Smith explores the fundamental questions that have shaped political thought throughout history.From Plato to Tocqueville, some of the greatest thinkers in philosophy have grappled with...

Dietrich von Hildebrand's The Heart is a seminal philosophical work that explores the human person and their affective life. For too long, philosophers have viewed the heart as inferior to intellect...

The Biophilia Hypothesis explores humanity's innate affinity for the natural world. This concept, coined by Edward O. Wilson, suggests that our tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes is...

The Last Words Of The Wise Old Paratrooper by Robin Horsfall is a thought-provoking collection of philosophical proverbs, short stories, maxims and poetry. This anthology offers a unique blend of...

The Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences are a fundamental part of Freemasonry's spiritual journey. As the Craftsman approaches the symbolic "middle chamber" of King Solomon's Temple, they are presented...

The notion of 'the human' needs urgent redefinition. Radical bio-technological developments and pressing environmental and political imperatives call for an alternative: the posthuman concept. This...

Alain Badiou's Ethics: An Essay on the Understanding of Evil explores how conventional ethical principles often serve to reinforce existing ideologies rather than providing a framework for...

A comprehensive exploration of the fundamental questions in political and moral philosophy, Moral Principles and Political Obligations examines the major competing theories from Locke to Rawls and...

Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical NaturalismThis comprehensive worldview presents a complete explanation of reality, covering topics from knowledge to morality, and arguing...

Gratitude explores the transformative role of gratitude in our lives through the philosophical insights of Dietrich von Hildebrand and his student Balduin V. Schwarz, combined with enriching...

The One Taste of Truth: Zen and the Art of Drinking Tea by William Scott WilsonThis beautifully written book explores the traditional tea culture in East Asia, revealing how drinking tea can elevate...

The Immanence of Truths Being and Event III by Alain BadiouThis latest installment in Badiou's Being and Event trilogy offers a profound reevaluation of the relationship between truth, world, and...