Philosophy
Explore our collection of philosophy books at our online bookstore, featuring the best books on philosophy, philosophical novels, and famous works on stoicism and political philosophy. Discover must-read and best-selling titles that offer deep insights into the world of philosophy.
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Belief, Imagination, and DelusionThis volume brings together recent work on the nature of belief, imagination, and delusion. Whilst philosophers of mind and epistemology employ notions of belief and imagination in their theorizing, parallel work seeking to make these notions more precise continues. Delusions are standardly taken to...
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At the Vanishing Point in History: Critical Perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine WarPutin's war has prompted a deep analysis and reevaluation of the forces driving this deadly confrontation. At the Vanishing Point in History brings together renowned humanities scholars and prominent novelists to explore the roots and causes of the ongoing catastrophe in Eastern Europe.This distinguished...
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At the Vanishing Point in History: Critical Perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine WarPutin's war has prompted a deep analysis and reevaluation of the forces driving this deadly confrontation. At the Vanishing Point in History brings together renowned humanities scholars and prominent novelists to explore the roots and causes of the ongoing catastrophe in Eastern Europe.This distinguished...
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Artaud's Metamorphosis: From Hieroglyphs to Bodies without OrgansDespite being one of the most influential artists and writers of the mid-20th Century, Antonin Artaud's voice remains inadequately deciphered. Artaud's Metamorphosis is the first book on the transformation from his 'early' to 'late' work, and it shows how the 'final' Artaud leads straight...
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A Primer on Theatre and Aesthetics: Performance and Social ChangeA Primer on Theatre and Aesthetics explores the philosophy of arts from the Ancient Greeks to our contemporary world. What began as a debate in a monoculture eventually mushroomed into a vision for aesthetic diversity and inclusion as declarative statements receded in importance and...
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An Introduction to the Science of MetaphysicsThe purpose of this text is to serve as an introductionto the Thomistic theory of being in undergraduate schools where three or four credits can be devoted to this purpose. Becaue of its introductory nature, the text lays emphasis upon the fundamentals of the...
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An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding: Volume IUnlock the foundations of modern philosophy with John Locke's An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding. This seminal work explores the origins of human knowledge, the limits of perception, and the nature of ideas, offering timeless insights into the workings of the mind and the pursuit...
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A Little History of PhilosophyA lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer "A primer in human existence: philosophy has rarely seemed so lucid, so important, so worth doing and so easy to enter into. . . . A wonderful introduction for anyone who's ever...
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Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I AmAlien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned. The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the...
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After the Human: A Philosophy for the FutureThe world is on fire and time for avoiding impending disaster is rapidly running out. This catastrophe has deeply entrenched foundations: a belief in human exceptionalism and human mastery over the Earth. Accelerating technological changes ranging from genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology to...
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A Cure for ChaosFrom bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai, a delightful graphic version of the stories and teachings of the important Chinese philosopher Mencius C. C. Tsai is one of Asia's most popular cartoonists, and his graphic editions of the Chinese classics have sold more than 40...
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A Conference of Birds in the time of COVIDA Conference of Birds collects, in book form, over a dozen connected exercises in thinking and drawing which were developed during the Covid lockdown by Axiom Maxiom Drawing Center. When the sudden distancing by quarantine threatened the curtailment of in-person communication the Center engaged...
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900 ConclusionsA groundbreaking edition of controversial theses proposed by the most famous philosopher of the Italian Renaissance. Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), the most famous philosopher of the Italian Renaissance, had ambitions in line with his talents, especially in philosophical theology. His boldest venture urged...
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Zhuangzi: Ways of Wandering the WayZhuangzi: Ways of Wandering the Way presents a richly detailed, philosophically informed interpretation of the personal and interpersonal ethics found in the Daoist classic Zhuangzi, introducing a unique Daoist approach to ethics focusing on the concept of a way and our capacity for following...
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You Can't Stop Love: Restoring the World to Sanity One Person at a TimeCan we continue as we have, or must we change?Einstein said that repeating the same action over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. In John Fast's world, the two things which stand as shining examples of insanity are...
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Wisdom of the Punk Buddha"I am a punk and a Buddhist, And I'm not conflicted at all." Wisdom of the Punk Buddha is the perfect amalgamation of thoughtful poetry and the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime of Buddhist philosophy and knowledge and devotion to the punk scene. Built...
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What's the Difference? Philosophy: 150 Key Concepts in PhilosophyWhat's the difference between sarcasm and irony? Or nihilism and fatalism? Or sex and gender?This book is part of a new series and a brand-new approach to popular reference based on the question, 'What's the difference?'.Inside, there are crystal-clear explanations of 150 paired words...
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Welfare, Happiness, and EthicsMoral philosophers agree that welfare matters. But they disagree about what it is, or how much it matters. Wayne Sumner presents an original theory of welfare, investigating its nature and discussing its importance. He considers and rejects all notable theories of welfare, both objective...
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Unknowable Minds: Philosophical Insights on AI and Autonomous WeaponsImagine that in the cold heart of a secret military facility, a new form of intelligence awakens. It is a synthetic mind born from intricate algorithms and complex computations, operating in ways unfathomable to its human creators. Charged with safeguarding national security, this intelligence...
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Thomas Hobbes: Elements of LawHobbes's Elements of Law was written in 1640, on the eve of the English Civil War. It circulated in manuscript, and eleven manuscripts now survive. Two of them contain a substantial amount of material in Hobbes's own handwriting. Soon after writing it, Hobbes fled...
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