Philosophy

The Intimate Way of Zen Effort, Surrender, and Awakening on the Spiritual Journey by James Ishmael Ford explores the stages of spiritual development through a journey of life's mysteries. Drawing...

William Martin's 20th Anniversary Edition of the Tao Te Ching offers a powerful and poignant interpretation of Lao Tzu's ancient wisdom. Written specifically for those coming into their fullness,...

On Life and DeathA collection of philosophical dialogues by Marcus Tullius Cicero, exploring everyday problems such as ethics in business, grief, and the challenges of old age.Written to his friends...

A new translation of Aristotle's De Caelo (On the Heavens) is now available, offering Anglophone readers a fresh perspective on this foundational philosophical text. This volume fits seamlessly into...

The Philosophy of Movement: An Introduction by Thomas NailA comprehensive argument for how motion is the primary force in human and natural history, this book critiques the bias toward stasis at the...

The Politics of Aesthetics by Jacques Rancière explores the intricate connection between art and politics. By examining the shared boundaries that define both, Rancière reveals how "aesthetics" can...

New Radical Enlightenment Philosophy for a Common World by Marina Garces A new perspective is needed to address the challenges facing our world today. This book offers a fresh approach to philosophy,...

Søren Kierkegaard's life was marked by intense passion and intellectual curiosity. This biography explores how he grappled with fundamental questions about existence, humanity, and faith, producing...

The history of faith in Western societies has been shaped by more than just intellectual revolutions. Alec Ryrie's new book, Unbelievers, explores how ordinary people's feelings and experiences have...

The Han Fei Tzu represents a key philosophy in ancient China, focusing on the preservation and strengthening of the state. Written by a prominent figure from this school, his teachings remain...

This comprehensive reference text explores the philosophical orientation of Major Clifford Hugh Douglas, providing a detailed reconstruction of his key contributions to social philosophy. By...

Hardcover - 256 pages (2024) A new history of wealth in the West challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between capitalism and inequality. Daniel Waldenström presents cutting-edge...

Alenka Zupančič explores the complex relationship between sexuality and knowledge in this thought-provoking volume. By examining the intersection of ontology and epistemology, she reveals how...

The Philosophy of Care by Boris Groys explores the complex relationship between care and creativity in our society. Our culture often prioritises creative expression over care for the body,...

On Madness: Understanding the Psychotic MindThis groundbreaking work offers a profound alternative to traditional approaches to understanding psychosis. By combining patient memoir,...

Pragmatism: A Reader is an invaluable collection of texts that explores the roots of American culture. Spanning over 560 pages, this paperback edition brings together key works by prominent thinkers...

Against the Vortex: Uncovering Degrowth Utopias in Zardoz and Beyond Anthony Galluzzo explores the intersection of art, science, and politics in the 1970s, using the iconic film Zardoz as a catalyst...

Liberalism and Social Action by John Dewey is an accessible exploration of liberal thought from its historical roots to its relevance in today's world. Dewey examines how early forms of liberalism...

Thinking is trouble. Most of us don't want to think, writes American essayist Alan Jacobs. Our habits of consuming information leave us lost in the echo chamber of social media, where speed and...

The Manhattan Project A Theory of a City by David Kishik is a thought-provoking study that reimagines Walter Benjamin's Arcades Project as a sequel. Dedicated to New York City, the book presents an...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is widely regarded as one of the most important philosophical works of the twentieth century. This new edition, featuring significant editorial...

Bertrand Russell's What I Believe is a provocative and thought-provoking essay that challenges conventional wisdom on morality, politics, and society. First published in 1925, this work remains a...

Michael Polanyi's essays explore the nature of knowledge and its relationship to truth. He argues that our understanding is rooted in a process of recognition, which involves groping for clues and...

Bishop Berkeley's seminal work presents a radical challenge to traditional notions of reality. In The Principles of Human Knowledge, he argues that material objects exist only insofar as they are...

Discover the Power of Love Attraction and Transform Your Relationships. Elena G. Rivers shares powerful Law of Attraction techniques to help you attract the right kind of relationships, improve your...

Peter Sloterdijk's final volume in his celebrated Spheres trilogy presents a philosophical theory of our contemporary era, offering a view of life through a multifocal lens. In "Foams", Sloterdijk...

David R. Loy explores the concept of nonduality in this insightful analysis of philosophies from Hindu Vedanta, Mahayana Buddhism, and Taoism. Nonduality is at the heart of Mahayana Buddhism, yet its...

Learning Logic by William Lane Craig is an illustrated textbook that introduces children to the basic rules of logic. This accessible guide makes complex concepts easy to understand, using clear...

This book explores the complex relationship between humans and dogs, focusing on the challenges of caring for a neurotic canine companion. Written by Stephen Baker and Eric Illus Gurney, it offers...

Jordan Peterson's ideas have sparked intense debate and discussion. This book delves into his answers to fundamental questions about human nature, knowledge, morality, and society. Marc Champagne...

Free Will: The Basics by Meghan Griffith provides a clear and accessible introduction to this important philosophical problem. The debate over human free will has long been contentious, with...

Elizabeth Anscombe's Intention: A Guide by John Schwenkler offers a careful and critical presentation of her influential work in analytic philosophy of action. Written against the backdrop of...

A New Statesman Book of the Year 2020. This gripping and grim exploration of our greatest fears is both witty and unputdownable. Bradley Garrett delves into the global movement of 'prepping' for...

The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation offers a unique and in-depth exploration of one of the world's most enduring literary works. This comprehensive critical edition examines the timeless art of...

The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance by Carissa Véliz is a philosophical exploration of one of the most pressing issues of our time. As surveillance technologies become increasingly prevalent, it's...

Judith Butler explores how our understanding of value and the world is shaped by global crises such as pandemics, climate change, and inequality. She argues that a common world requires a fundamental...

The Ethics Toolkit: A Compendium of Ethical Concepts and MethodsThis comprehensive guide provides an engaging introduction to the core concepts, principles, and methods of contemporary ethics. It...

Believing in Order to See: The Rationality of Revelation and the Irrationality of Some BelieversThis thought-provoking work explores the complex relationship between faith and reason, particularly in...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work in political philosophy that explores the nature of power and governance. Written in 1513, it was not published until five years after the...

The Healing Body: Creative Responses to Illness, Aging, and Affliction by Drew Leder explores how our understanding of the body can help us cope with physical vulnerabilities. Drawing on...

Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself by Mark Epstein is a thought-provoking exploration of the ego and its impact on our well-being. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Epstein reveals how...

Collected Works: A Study of Human Understanding. Insight.Bernard Lonergan's magnum opus is a comprehensive exploration of knowledge and understanding, aiming to grasp the very nature of insight...

Friedrich Nietzsche's "Beyond Good and Evil" is a provocative work that challenges traditional notions of morality and philosophy. First published in 1886, this influential text draws upon and...

Who Am I and If So How Many? is an accessible introduction to philosophy that explores the big questions at the heart of human existence. Richard David Precht draws on neuroscience, psychology,...

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume is a foundational work in philosophical inquiry. This 2019 reprint features rich typography and high-quality images, offering a fresh reading...

Crossing the Threshold: A Philosophical Experiment in Thinking Beyond Kant's Limits This book explores the idea of thinking beyond the boundaries set by Immanuel Kant's critical philosophy. Drawing...

Plato's writings are notable for their versatility and ingenuity. He engages in philosophical argumentation while incorporating allegory, imagery, myth, paradox, and intertextuality into his works...

The End of Everything A Society in Transition by Adrián Gordaliza Vega explores how our society is grappling with its own identity in uncertain times. This thought-provoking book delves into the...

The Infinite Way offers guidance on finding spiritual wisdom to navigate life's challenges.For generations, people have sought direction from others in their quest for spiritual understanding. This...

The Singularity has been with us all along. In this thought-provoking book, Mohamed Rashid Abdullahi Osoble explores the intersection of philosophy, religion, and science to challenge our...

The Philosophy of Rhetoric by I. A. Richards is a comprehensive exploration of how words work in discourse, examining the interaction between words and their contexts to reveal the principles...

Vladimir Solovyov's writings offer profound insights into philosophy, religion, and spirituality. This anthology presents a comprehensive overview of his thought, showcasing his unique perspective on...

The Kybalion - Hermetic Philosophy - Revised and Updated Edition by Three Initiates A modern interpretation of ancient teachings, The Kybalion presents the Seven Hermetic Principles as a foundation...

Militant Modernism explores an alternative vision of modernity, one that engages with everyday life and questions of socialism, sexual politics, and technology. This book offers new perspectives on...

Carnal Hermeneutics explores a new field of study that seeks to understand our bodies as interpretations. This philosophical approach transcends traditional dualism between rational understanding and...

The Art of Character: A Guide to Ethics explores fundamental questions about what makes for a good life and how virtues shape our relationships. This thought-provoking work examines various...

Yoga Gems: A Treasury of Practical and Spiritual Wisdom from Ancient and Modern Masters by Georg Feuerstein is an inspiring introduction to the deep inner wisdom of yoga. Drawing from sources both...

The experience of illness is a profound aspect of human existence. Philosophers have long grappled with the nature of death, but the experience of being ill has received relatively little attention...

Aristotle Understanding the World's Greatest Philosopher by John Sellars is an introduction to one of history's most influential thinkers. This book explores Aristotle's key ideas and their enduring...

The mind-body problem has been a central challenge for philosophers since Descartes. Realists have grappled with dualism and materialism to understand how mind and body relate, but a new approach is...

The Enneads I. 1-9 by G. P. Goold This volume presents the first nine treatises of Plotinus' philosophical work, Enneads, translated into English for the first time in the Loeb Classical Library...

Thomas Nagel's latest philosophical reflections bring together essays on fundamental topics such as ethics, moral psychology, science and religion, death, and the nature of mind. In these...

The Philosophy of Neo-Noir by Mark T. Conard explores the philosophical implications of neo-noir films, examining previously obscure layers of meaning in challenging movies such as Blade Runner and...

Xenophon's masterpiece, The Education of Cyrus, is a work admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership. This philosophical novel explores the accomplishments and character of Cyrus the Great,...

Andy Clark's Supersizing the Mind explores how our thinking extends beyond the confines of our heads. Drawing on recent advances in psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and more, Clark argues that...

Gilles Deleuze's Nietzsche and Philosophy is a seminal work that redefines the boundaries of philosophical thought. Translated by Hugh Tomlinson, this book offers a rigorous and imaginative...

Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas revolutionized the Modern World, but who was he? This accessible and engaging introduction explores Nietzsche's life and influences before delving into three key theories:...

Robert B. Brandom's Pragmatism and Idealism explores the relationship between representation, reality, and discursive practices. Drawing on Richard Rorty and Hegel, Brandom offers a pragmatist...

Hegel's Philosophy of Mind explores how the mind experiences and interacts with art, aesthetics, and the Christian religion. This comprehensive work outlines Hegel's method and theory, beginning with...

Rediscover the joy of intellectual pursuits in an age of superficiality. In a world that often values usefulness above all else, Zena Hitz invites you to explore the rich pleasures of a life of...

Humour: A Very Short Introduction by Noel Carroll explores the complex role of humour in human society. From its ability to relieve stress and promote goodwill among strangers, to its potential...

Phenomenology: An Introduction to Investigating Experience. This concise and accessible introduction to phenomenology explores how we experience our surroundings and ourselves. Founded by Edmund...

Charles Taylor's latest work offers a powerful critique of modern society and its values. In this thought-provoking book, he challenges readers to confront the moral and political crises of our time...

The Cambridge Companion to the Scottish Enlightenment explores the profound influence of 18th-century Scottish thinkers on Western culture. This comprehensive volume examines the writings of key...

Riddles of Existence: A Guided Tour of Metaphysics offers an engaging and accessible exploration of fundamental philosophical questions. Earl Conee and Theodore Sider present a clear and open-minded...

Life's Big Questions offers 200 thought-provoking questions to help you explore your spiritual life and bring meaning back into daily existence.Author Jonathan Robinson invites you to examine your...

Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers challenges our conventional way of thinking about humanity. Kwame Anthony Appiah argues that we focus too much on what sets us apart, rather than...

Discover the fundamental ideas that have shaped philosophical thought throughout history. Ben Dupré's 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know presents a comprehensive introduction to the most...

Naming and Necessity has had a profound impact on philosophical thought, shifting attention to fundamental questions about natural necessity and its connections to theories of naming and identity...

Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology by Steven M. Cahn, Stephanie Ross, and Sandra L. Shapshay offers a well-rounded introduction to the evolution of modern thought on aesthetics. This anthology...

Gregory Bateson's work has had a profound impact across various disciplines, from communication and ecology to anthropology and philosophy. This collection of essays celebrates his legacy with a...

Praise of Folly and Letter to Maarten Van Dorp is a witty and insightful work by Desiderius Erasmus, one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance humanist movement. Written in the 16th century,...

Elaine Scarry explores the relationship between beauty and justice in this philosophical critique. Beauty is not merely an aesthetic concept, but rather a perceptual event that can render fairness...

A collection of essays and aphorisms from one of the greatest philosophers of the nineteenth century, Arthur Schopenhauer. This selection is taken from his last work, Parerga and Paralipomena,...

Batman and Ethics by Mark D. White explores the complexities of the Dark Knight's moral code through the lens of moral philosophy. This thought-provoking journey delves into Batman's most striking...

Byung-Chul Han examines the impact of digital information on contemporary society and politics. He argues that the rise of infocracy - a new form of rule characteristic of information capitalism - is...

The Hagakure: Ancient Wisdom of the Samurai Written over a seven-year period in the early 1700s, this ancient text is a unique glimpse into the history of Japan's greatest warrior society. Dictated...

On the Suffering of the World is a collection of Arthur Schopenhauer's later aphoristic writings, offering a unique and incisive perspective on human existence. Edited by Eugene Thacker, this volume...

Daoist Nei Gong for Women: The Art of the Lotus and the Moon explores the unique energetic anatomy of women, shedding light on practices that support their distinct strengths and challenges. This...

Philosophy in Practice: An Introduction to the Main Questions by Adam Morton provides a fresh approach to introductory philosophy. This textbook focuses on philosophy as an activity, exploring key...

David Hume and Adam Smith were two of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. Their friendship, which spanned over 25 years, had a profound impact on their work and the world at large...

Notes from the Crawl Room is a collection of philosophical horror stories that critique the excesses and absurdities of philosophy. Each tale reveals the disastrous effects of philosophies separated...

Bernard Williams' Making Sense of Humanity And Other Philosophical Papers 1982-1993 offers a unique insight into the philosopher's most thought-provoking work.Published alongside a volume of essays...

Marriage and Morals explores how our individual, familial, and societal attitudes towards sex and marriage have evolved over time. By examining the codes that govern our sexual lives and conventional...

A collection of essays by fifteen philosophers presents a thoughtful guide to choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life. This wide-ranging collection brings together diverse...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy provides a clear and critical appreciation of his thought, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with his ideas. Lawrence Hass offers a systematic discussion...

The Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a groundbreaking philosophical work written by Ludwig Wittgenstein in 1921. Comprising short, carefully numbered paragraphs, it presents a unique and influential...

Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe's essays explore fundamental questions about human existence and morality. In this collection, she examines topics such as the nature of human essence, the...

Big Ideas in Brief: 200 World-Changing Concepts Explained in an Instant Ian Crofton's concise guide to the most influential ideas shaping our world. From Existentialism to Expressionism, and from...

Andrei Marmor's Philosophy of Law is a comprehensive analysis of contemporary debates about the fundamental nature of law. At its core, the question of what the law is seems to be a matter of fact...