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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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  • Living with Men: Reflections on the Pelicot Trial by Garcia, Manon
    Living with Men: Reflections on the Pelicot Trial
    Gisèle Pelicot's story outraged the world. The sickening parade of crimes to which she was subjected and her betrayal are dark pages in our history. Feminist philosopher Manon Garcia decided to attend the trial and to analyse its resonance for our future. It became...
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  • Liberty as Independence by Skinner, Quentin
    Liberty as Independence
    What does liberty entail? How have concepts of liberty changed over time? And what are the global consequences? This book surveys the history of rival views of liberty from antiquity to modern times. Quentin Skinner traces the understanding of liberty as independence from the...
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  • Language, Truth and Logic by Ayer, Alfred Jules
    Language, Truth and Logic
    "A delightful book ... I should like to have written it myself." -- Bertrand RussellFirst published in 1936, this first full-length presentation in English of the Logical Positivism of Carnap, Neurath, and others has gone through many printings to become a classic of thought...
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  • Krishnamurtis Notebook
    When Krishnamurtia-s Notebook first became available in 1976, it was soon realized that it was a spiritually unique document giving his perceptions and experiences and describing his states of consciousness. It is a kind of diary but one that is little concerned with the...
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  • Know Why You Believe by Little, Paul E.
    Know Why You Believe
    "Scholarly, articulate, simple." - Billy Graham Christianity Today's Top 50 Books That Have Shaped Evangelicals Do science and Scripture conflict? Are miracles possible? Is Christian experience real? Why does God allow suffering and evil? These are just a few of the twelve most common...
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  • Knowledge and Decisions by Sowell, Thomas
    Knowledge and Decisions
    With a new preface by the author, this reissue of Thomas Sowell's classic study of decision making updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Annointed, Sowell, one of America's most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge...
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  • Incerto: Fooled by Randomness, the Black Swan, the Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game by Taleb, Nassim Nicholas
    Incerto: Fooled by Randomness, the Black Swan, the Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game
    The landmark five-book series--all together in one boxed set The Incerto is an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision making when we don't understand the world, expressed in the form of a personal essay with autobiographical sections, stories, parables,...
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  • How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor by Cicero, Marcus Tullius
    How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor
    Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome's greatest...
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  • How to Be Caring: An Ancient Guide to a Compassionate Life by Shantideva
    How to Be Caring: An Ancient Guide to a Compassionate Life
    A vivid new translation of selections from an inspiring guide to self-transformation through kindness by an eighth-century Buddhist monk Written by the medieval Indian Buddhist monk Shantideva, The Bodhicaryavatara is one of the most beloved and frequently taught works in Buddhism and a favorite...
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  • Hobbit Virtues by Snyder, Christopher A.
    Hobbit Virtues
    A response to our fractured political discourse, Hobbit Virtues speaks to the importance of "virtue ethics" by examining the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien-with particular attention to his hobbits.Tolkien's works resonate with so many readers in part because Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry, and...
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  • Hegel: The Essential Writings by Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
    Hegel: The Essential Writings
    Hegel's major works; dialectic; metaphysics; science; experience; philosophic truth; Absolute Spirit.Author: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HegelPublisher: Harper PerennialPublished: 04/21/1977Pages: 368Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 7.99h x 5.28w x 0.88dISBN: 9780061318313
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  • Freedom by Junger, Sebastian
    Freedom
    A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe. Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don't coexist easily. We value individuality and self-reliance, yet...
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  • Escape from Reason: A Penetrating Analysis of Trends in Modern Thought by Schaeffer, Francis A.
    Escape from Reason: A Penetrating Analysis of Trends in Modern Thought
    Truth is no longer based on reason. What we feel is now the truest reality. Yet despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness. Tracing trends in twentieth century thought, Francis A. Schaeffer shows that Christianity...
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  • Enchanted by Eternity: Recapturing the Wonder of the Catholic Worldview by Slattery, William J.
    Enchanted by Eternity: Recapturing the Wonder of the Catholic Worldview
    Whether we realize it or not, Catholics have been deeply influenced by modernity's failed worldview. While we want to live and share our faith with joy, we struggle to do so because we unwittingly see the cosmos, the human person, and society as machines...
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    $38.05 AUD
  • Cultivating the Empty Fields: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi by Leighton, Taigen Dan
    Cultivating the Empty Fields: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi
    Cultivating the Empty Field is a modern translation of the core of Chinese Ch'an master Hongzhi's Extensive Record. First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza ("just sitting") Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets...
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    $25.85 AUD
  • CSB She Reads Truth Bible, Sand Cloth Over Board by Myers, Raechel
    CSB She Reads Truth Bible, Sand Cloth Over Board
    Since 2012, the global She Reads Truth community has been opening their Bibles together every day with the desire to know God and His Word. Born out of this same mission, the CSB She Reads Truth Bible seeks to help you read and understand...
    $83.85 AUD
    $83.85 AUD
  • Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction by Bronner, Stephen Eric
    Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction
    Critical theory emerged in the 1920s from the work of the Frankfurt School, the circle of German-Jewish academics who sought to diagnose -- and, if at all possible, cure -- the ills of society, particularly fascism and capitalism. In this book, Stephen Eric Bronner...
    $19.81 AUD
    $19.81 AUD
  • Christopher Bruell: Essays of Five Decades on Philosophy and Philosophers by Buzzetti, Eric
    Christopher Bruell: Essays of Five Decades on Philosophy and Philosophers
    Brings together the most remarkable essays on classical and modern philosophy by noted political philosopher Christopher Bruell.Christopher Bruell (1942-2024) was one of the great modern interpreters of classical and modern political philosophy. This volume includes almost all the essays, lectures, and book chapters that...
    $338.02 AUD
    $338.02 AUD
  • Case for Faith for Kids by Strobel, Lee
    Case for Faith for Kids
    With clear facts and answers to the questions kids and those new to faith ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's bestselling The Case for Faith uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce children to the research and evidence behind the questions...
    $15.23 AUD
    $15.23 AUD
  • Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking by McInerny, D. Q.
    Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking
    An essential tool for our post-truth world: a witty primer on logic--and the dangers of illogical thinking--by a renowned Notre Dame professor Logic is synonymous with reason, judgment, sense, wisdom, and sanity. Being logical is the ability to create concise and reasoned arguments--arguments that...
    $25.92 AUD
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Philosophy, the love of wisdom, invites us to ponder life's most profound questions. From the nature of reality to the ethics of our actions, philosophers have challenged our thinking for centuries. Delving into philosophy books can be a transformative experience, offering new perspectives and insights.

Classic works like Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics remain essential for understanding the foundations of Western thought. These timeless texts explore themes of justice, happiness, and the good life. For a more practical approach, Stoicism offers valuable wisdom for navigating life's challenges. Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a personal reflection on virtue, resilience, and finding inner peace.

Beyond traditional philosophy, philosophical novels blend fiction with thought-provoking ideas. Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Alain de Botton's The Consolations of Philosophy offer engaging explorations of complex philosophical concepts.

Political philosophy delves into the foundations of government and society. Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan and John Rawls' A Theory of Justice are seminal works that continue to shape political discourse.

To discover these and other thought-provoking titles, explore online bookstore booksdeli.com. With a vast collection of philosophy books, you're sure to find works that resonate with your interests.

FAQ's

Q. How do I choose the right philosophy book to start with?

Choosing your first philosophy book can be overwhelming. Start by considering your interests. Are you drawn to ethics, metaphysics, or the philosophy of mind?Once you have a general area, look for books that are written for beginners or offer clear explanations of complex ideas. Classic works like Plato's Republic or Descartes' Meditations are foundational, but contemporary philosophers also offer valuable insights.

Q. What is the best way to read a philosophy book?

A. Philosophy books often require careful reading and re-reading. Don't be afraid to take notes, highlight key passages, and engage in critical thinking. Discussing the book with others or joining a philosophy book club can also deepen your understanding.

Q. Can philosophy books help me in my daily life?

A. Absolutely! Philosophy can provide tools for critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Stoic philosophy, for example, offers practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges. Many contemporary philosophers also explore issues relevant to modern life, such as ethics, politics, and technology.

Q. Are there any good philosophy books for teenagers?

A. Yes, there are many philosophy books suitable for teenagers. Look for works that introduce philosophical concepts in an engaging and accessible way. Some popular options include Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder and Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.

Q. Where can I find a good selection of philosophy books?

A. Online bookstores like booksdeli.com offer a vast selection of philosophy books, making it easy to find titles that match your interests. Many physical bookstores also have dedicated philosophy sections where you can browse and discover new works.

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