Philosophy

The Cambridge Companion to Kierkegaard is a comprehensive guide to the thought of Søren Kierkegaard, probing the full depth of his distinctive philosophy.This companion covers a wide range of topics,...

The Man in the High Castle and Philosophy: Subversive Reports from Another Reality By Bruce Krajewski and Joshua Heter This thought-provoking collection explores the philosophical implications of an...

Logic by Paul Tomassi brings clarity to this complex subject, making it accessible for anyone looking to understand its intricacies. With student-friendly exercises and illustrations, this textbook...

The Joy of Missing Out: The Art of Self-Restraint in an Age of Excess by Svend Brinkmann. In today's consumer society, we're constantly encouraged to experience as much as possible. But this...

The Communist Manifesto has had a profound impact on modern thought and society. First published in 1848, this influential work outlines the principles of communism and its potential to transform...

God, Death, and Time by Emmanuel Lévinas is a collection of lecture transcripts from 1975-76 that explore some of the central themes in his philosophy. Delivered to students at the Sorbonne, these...

The Book of Sleep by Haytham El Wardany is a genre-defying work that presents an assemblage of fragments exploring the concept of sleep. Written in 2013, it draws on poetry, philosophical reflection,...

Guardrails Guiding Human Decisions in the Age of AI explores how our thinking is shaped by various factors that influence decision-making. From societal norms and laws to technology, these...

Theory of the Gimmick Aesthetic Judgment and Capitalist Form by Sianne Ngai is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of the gimmick in art and life. Ngai argues that the gimmick, often seen...

Introducing Making Sense of Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" A Philosophical Introduction by Michael Pendlebury. This stimulating introduction to one of modern philosophy's most influential works...

The History of Animals by Aristotle is a comprehensive inductive zoology that explores differences across the animal kingdom. Over 500 species are examined, including shellfish, insects, birds, fish,...

Chosen by God by R. C. Sproul is a thought-provoking exploration of predestination, a doctrine that can be misunderstood as creating a contradictory picture of God. In this updated edition, Dr...

The Phenomenology of Prayer by Bruce Ellis Benson and Norman Wirzba explores the multifaceted nature of prayer, examining its relationship to the divine, human desire, cognition, and the boundaries...

Slavoj Žižek challenges the contemporary critique of ideology in this thought-provoking work. By revisiting German Idealism, Žižek seeks to recast the critique of ideology as a tool for disclosing...

The Roots of Normativity by Joseph Raz explores one of philosophy's most fundamental questions: how to explain normativity in its many forms. Over several decades, Raz has developed an answer, which...

Killing in War by Jeff McMahan explores the morality of killing people in different contexts. The author argues that conditions in war do not justify more permissive moral standards, and that...

Hannah Arendt's Lectures on Kant's Political Philosophy explores the relationship between judgment and politics. Based on her notes from lectures that drew heavily on Immanuel Kant's Critique of...

Imagination: A Very Short Introduction explores imagination as a cognitive power and its profound impact on human flourishing. This book examines philosophical, evolutionary, and literary...

The Humanist and Non-Religious Celebrant Handbook 2015 Edition by Han Hills provides guidance for those seeking to create personal ceremonies and memorial services. As the demand for modern, bespoke...

Slavoj Zizek's Jokes offers an entertaining yet enlightening compilation of philosophical jokes. This compact arrangement of humorous anecdotes and witty observations provides insight into Žižek's...

Edmund Husserl's Ideas is widely regarded as one of the most important works in twentieth century philosophy. First published in 1913, this influential text marked a significant turning point in the...

A Critical Introduction to Properties by Sophie R. Allen provides an accessible exploration of properties and their philosophical accounts. The book delves into various ontological frameworks,...

Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma Fourth Edition is an essential resource for students navigating the Theory of Knowledge Guide. This comprehensive guide provides rich and engaging resources to...

Screened Out by Jean Baudrillard In this thought-provoking collection of essays, Jean Baudrillard explores a wide range of subjects, from the virtual reality and media landscapes he has previously...

This new edition of Rousseau's Basic Political Writings features an updated introduction by David Wootton, as well as revised translations and additional footnotes to enhance understanding. A...

Gilles Deleuze's Proust and Signs is an innovative study that explores the work of art through the narrative of Marcel Proust's masterpiece, A La Recherche du Temps Purdu. Deleuze approaches the text...

After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory, Third Edition by Alasdair MacIntyre. First published in 1981, this influential work has had a profound impact on moral philosophy. Now in its third edition, the...

The Therapy of Desire: A Hellenistic Approach to Philosophy and Life. This book offers a fresh perspective on ancient philosophy, exploring how the Epicureans, Skeptics, and Stoics approached life's...

The Way of the White Clouds is a remarkable narrative of a pilgrimage that could not be made today. Lama Anagarika Govinda's account is a spectacular and poetic story of exploration and discovery, as...

Blindness and Insight: Essays in the Rhetoric of Contemporary Criticism by Paul De Man. This collection of essays explores the relationship between blindness and insight, examining how literary...

Stuff, Quality, Structure: The Whole Go is a philosophical exploration that defends categorial monism and argues for the ultimate metaphysical identity of things. Galen Strawson presents a case...

Between Saying and Doing offers a new perspective on pragmatism by reconciling its classical American and Wittgensteinian forms with analytic philosophy. This book investigates the relationships...

The Mysteries of Magic - A Digest of the Writings of Eliphas Levi by Arthur Edward Waite is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of French occult author Éliphas Lévi Zahed. This 1927 work...

Wisdom for the Second Half of Life: A Timeless Guide to Growing Old with Ease. Written in 44 BC, this charming book by Marcus Tullius Cicero offers practical guidance on how to make the second half...

Byzantine and Renaissance Philosophy by Peter Adamson explores the rich intellectual history of two great cultural periods. This engaging introduction covers the development of philosophy in the...

The Five Senses: A Philosophy of Mingled Bodies by Michel Serres A provocative exploration of human perception, tracing a topology of senses that challenge the dominance of language and information...

Humanism: A Beginner's Guide is an introduction to this philosophy that explores how reason, experience and shared human values can make sense of the world. Peter Cave examines the humanist approach...

The Cambridge Companion to the Scottish Enlightenment provides a comprehensive exploration of an influential eighteenth-century movement that has shaped Western culture. This volume brings together a...

Treatise on Toleration by Voltaire is a powerful essay that explores the importance of religious tolerance and freedom of thought. In 1762, a man named Jean Calas was executed after being falsely...

Logic is the backbone of Western civilization, underpinning its systems of philosophy, science and law. Yet despite logic's widely acknowledged importance, it remains inaccessible to many due to its...

Richard Rorty's Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature is a seminal work that challenged the dominant philosophical tradition of representation. First published in 1979, this influential book argued...

Judith N. Shklar explores the nature and effects of ordinary vices in this thought-provoking work. Drawing from a range of writers, including Molière, Dickens, Shakespeare, and Nietzsche, she...

The Abuse of Casuistry: A History of Moral ReasoningThis study explores the development of moral reasoning from antiquity to the seventeenth century, tracing its rise and fall in intellectual history...

Thinking about Mathematics: A Philosophical Exploration of Numbers and Logic. This comprehensive text by Stewart Shapiro explores fundamental questions and issues in mathematics, tracing their roots...

Bertrand Russell's Human Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits is a thought-provoking exploration of how we acquire knowledge. The author examines the relationship between individual and scientific...

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 shaped modern...

Thinking about Medicine: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Healthcare By David Misselbrook A comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of healthcare, this book explores the fundamental...

Knowledge and Its Limits by Timothy Williamson explores the fundamental nature of knowledge. This philosophical work challenges traditional approaches to epistemology, instead positing that belief is...

The Question of God: A Debate Between C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud For over twenty-five years, Armand Nicholi has explored the philosophical arguments of two influential thinkers: C.S. Lewis and...

The Analects of Confucius (annotated) is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to a Chinese philosopher who lived over 2,500 years ago. Compiled by his followers, it is believed to have been...

Gabriel Tarde's Monadology and Sociology is a groundbreaking work that explores the fundamental nature of reality. In this remarkable book, published in 1893, Tarde develops a theory of 'universal...

Heidegger's lecture course from 1925 offers a unique insight into the philosopher's thought process and the development of his magnum opus, Being and Time. This book provides a provisional...

A Summary of Philosophy by Saint Thomas Aquinas and Richard J. Regan is a concise collection of philosophical texts from the Summa Theologica, covering topics such as God, creation, morality, and...

A Short History of Islamic Thought by Fitzroy Morrissey provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic thought from its foundation in the seventh century to the present day. This concise volume...

Instructions to Xu Fengqin explores the nature of reality and the self. By letting go of our attachment to worldly phenomena, including thoughts and images, we can gain insight into what is always...

Frank Ramey: A Sheer Excess of Powers is an intellectual biography that explores the life and work of one of the most brilliant thinkers of the 20th century. Born at the age of 21, Ramsey was already...

Conversations with My Dog About Our Journeys and Finding the Way Home by Hannah Gold is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. In this unique and introspective work, the author...

Fluid Futures: Exploring the Boundaries of Science Fiction Steven Shaviro's new book delves into the world of science fiction, examining how it envisions alternative futures and challenges our...

The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution by P. D. Ouspensky explores the human potential for growth and self-awareness. This edition includes an unpublished lecture that delves into the "School of...

The Cambridge Companion to Natural Law Ethics by Tom Angier provides a comprehensive overview of this interdisciplinary field. Covering the history of natural law ethics, its development in the 20th...

Medieval Philosophy offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the subject. Peter Adamson provides an in-depth look at the emergence of philosophy with the Presocratics, the probing questions...

Postmodernism: A Graphic Guide explores the complex and often contentious concept that has shaped our cultural landscape over the last three decades. This thought-provoking guide takes readers on a...

Slavoj Žižek explores the complex and often contradictory nature of freedom in this thought-provoking philosophical work.The experience of true, radical freedom is fragile and transient, according to...

Spinoza's Ethics: An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide provides a clear and accessible guide to Spinoza's influential philosophical work. This step-by-step companion takes readers through the text,...

The Infinite City: Utopian Dreams on the Streets of LondonNiall Kishtany's new book tells the history of utopian thought in London for the first time, drawing on the imaginative worlds of thinkers...

Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy by Susan Neiman explores how our understanding of evil has evolved from the Inquisition to contemporary terrorism. The concept of evil...

Explore the fundamental questions of human existence with this lively introduction to existentialism. Thomas Wartenberg reveals the core ideas and concepts that underpin this influential...

Discourse on Metaphysics and Other Essays is a collection of two foundational essays by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, supplemented by two additional pieces that offer insight into his philosophical...

The Book of Five Rings is a profound text on the art of conflict and mastery that has been studied for centuries. Written by Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, it offers timeless insights into the process of...

Philosophy of Time: The Basics offers an opinionated introduction to thinking more deeply about the nature of time. This thought-provoking exploration considers fundamental questions about the...

Leading-edge empirical observations are increasingly challenging traditional views of the world. Quantum mechanics and neuroscience have revealed fundamental inconsistencies with materialism. As...

Lacan's concept of subjectivity has evolved over time, sparking debate among scholars. This book offers a close analysis of Lacan's work from a philosophical perspective, examining the relationship...

St Joseph of Copertino's extraordinary life was marked by frequent levitations that defied explanation. As a Franciscan priest, he began to understand the full potential of his mind's power over his...

Aristotle's Metaphysics presents a comprehensive exploration of fundamental concepts in philosophy. This new translation offers accurate and consistent rendering of Aristotle's work, accompanied by...

Science has long been perceived in various ways, but Nancy Cartwright challenges three common images: that it is solely about combining theory and experiment, that all science can be reduced to...

The Structure of Enquiry in Plato's Early Dialogues by Vasilis Politis A fresh perspective on Plato's method of argument and enquiry in his early dialogues, challenging traditional views on the...

Lucretius' philosophical masterpiece, De Rerum Natura, is now available in a revised translation by Professor Martin Ferguson Smith. This edition features an accurate and fluent rendering of...

Focus on What Matters: A Collection of Stoic Letters on Living WellA collection of 70 letters/essays that explore different aspects of life, from happiness and wealth to health and relationships...

This comprehensive introduction to Spinoza's philosophy provides a thorough analysis of his thought within its historical and philosophical contexts. Henry Allison explores Spinoza's metaphysical,...

The Broken Middle Out of Our Ancient Society by Gillian Rose A provocative rethinking of modern philosophy, this book challenges prevailing thought and offers a way beyond the limitations of...

Bergsonism by Gilles Deleuze is a companion to Bergson's Matter and Memory, exploring three fundamental concepts: duration, memory, and the élan vital. This work demonstrates the development and...

The Fourth Way: A Systematic Approach to Inner Growth This comprehensive guide presents the practical side of Gurdjieff's teachings, compiled from verbatim records of his oral teaching between 1921...

Gurdjieff and the Fourth Way: An Esoteric Legacy offers a profound new perspective on the life, teaching, and spiritual leadership of Gurdjieff. This esoteric approach encourages readers to question...

The Logical Syntax of Language by Rudolf Carnap is a foundational work in the philosophy of language and logic. First published in 1928, this influential book presents Carnap's theory of language...

Walter Benjamin Selected WritingsThis collection brings together key essays and studies by Walter Benjamin, exploring themes such as art, culture, and politics in the face of turmoil. From his...

Epictetus A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life by A. A. Long offers a profound exploration of ancient philosophy that remains remarkably relevant today. This comprehensive presentation, written by a...

Church Politics, Is It God's Way? by Evin Chamberlain explores the intersection of church leadership and secular politics. The author examines how the biblical method of selecting officers is often...

An Analysis of John Stuart Mill's On Liberty by Ashleigh Campi and Lindsay Scorgie-Porter offers a clear and concise exploration of Mill's influential essay.Mill argues that individual freedom is...

In Praise of Risk by Anne DufourmantelleThis thought-provoking book offers a critique of our modern world's tendency to avoid risk, instead exploring how it can be an essential part of living. The...

Prosthetic Immortalities: Biology, Transhumanism, and the Search for Indefinite Life by Adam R. Rosenthal. The concept of immortality has been debated throughout history, with ideas ranging from...

The Oxford Handbook of Nietzsche offers a comprehensive exploration of Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophical thought. Spanning 32 essays, this handbook provides an in-depth examination of Nietzsche's...

The concept of wealth and its relationship to happiness has been debated for centuries. In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that rising income would lead to people's basic needs being met and a...

A Brief History of the Philosophy of Time by Adrian Bardon provides an accessible introduction to the history and philosophy of time, spanning over 2500 years. The book explores various approaches to...

Hitler's Philosophers by Yvonne Sherratt explores the complex relationship between Adolf Hitler and the intellectuals who supported him. This gripping account uncovers the darker side of Germany's...

Great Ideas: Why Am I So WiseA collection of philosophical essays that challenge conventional thinking and inspire new perspectives.Edited by National Geographic Books, this volume brings together...

This essay explores Hume's theory of human nature and its implications for knowledge and ethics. Gilles Deleuze examines the relationship between empiricism and subjectivity, arguing that traditional...

Aesthetics: Classic Readings by David E. Cooper provides a comprehensive collection of essays and writings on aesthetics and the philosophy of art. This revised edition features a diverse range of...

The Dao of Civilization: A Letter to China by Freya Mathews explores the roots of our ecological crisis and offers a compelling alternative. At its core, Western thinking has been driven by a...

Through Vegetal Being Two Philosophical Perspectives explores the intersection of philosophy and nature through two distinct perspectives. Luce Irigaray and Michael Marder delve into the human...

The Imaginary: A Phenomenological Psychology of the ImaginationTranslated by Jonathan Webber, with introductions by Arlette Elkaim-Sartre and Jonathan Webber. This foundational work explores the...