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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Introduction to Modern Philosophy: Examining the Human ConditionThis popular introduction to modern philosophy features question-based chapters with a stimulating debate-style format, and intersperses primary sources with commentary. Each chapter deals with a fundamental question about human existence, exploring the subject through representative readings by classic, modern, and contemporary philosophers--with at least...
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Indifference and Repetition; Or, Modern Freedom and Its DiscontentsThis book problematizes predominant and intuitive understandings of freedom as natural capacity. It demonstrates how these conceptions emerge with a specific form of modernity, notably capitalist modernity and thereby demonstrates how philosophy from its modern inception was always also a critique of capitalism and...
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Immigration and FreedomA compelling account of the threat immigration control poses to the citizens of free societies Immigration is often seen as a danger to western liberal democracies because it threatens to undermine their fundamental values, most notably freedom and national self-determination. In this book, however,...
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HumeBeginning with an overview of Hume's life and work, Don Garrett introduces in clear and accessible style the central aspects of Hume's thought. These include Hume's lifelong exploration of the human mind; his theories of inductive inference and causation; skepticism and personal identity; moral...
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Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope"A book of big and bold ideas, Humanly Possible is humane in approach and, more important, readable and worth reading . . . Bakewell is wide-ranging, witty, and compassionate." --The Wall Street Journal An exploration of seven hundred years of writers, thinkers, scientists, and...
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Habsburg England: Politics and Religion in the Reign of Philip I (1554-1558)In Habsburg England, Gonzalo Velasco Berenguer offers a reassessment of the much-maligned joint rulership of Philip I of England (Philip II of Spain) with his second wife, Mary I. Traditionally portrayed as an anomaly in English history, previous assessments of the regime saw in...
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GratitudePairing the original philosophical insights of Dietrich von Hildebrand and his student Balduin V. Schwarz with enriching selections from Joseph Ratzinger and Romano Guardini, this slim volume invites us to a deeper appreciation of the essential and transformative role of gratitude in our lives.Author:...
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Gelingende GeburtWas kennzeichnet eine gelingende Geburt und welche Zugänge sind geeignet, um diese Frage zu beantworten? Schien es in der klassischen Moderne lange Zeit so, als könne die medizinische Geburtshilfe hier als Leitdisziplin fungieren, so sind in der reflexiv gewordenen Moderne von verschiedenen Fachrichtungen Zweifel...
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Fear Factories: Arguments about Innocent Creatures and Merciless PeopleFear Factories: Arguments about Innocent Creatures and Merciless People searches for answers to questions that people of good will have always asked about the treatment of animals. The book shines a light on practices and industries that leave us uneasy when we hear about...
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Evil: A Critical PrimerEvil: A Critical Primer begins with the claim that evil is a concept that is contextually bound. This means that we should not expect to find shared or similar notions of evil across cultures. Addressing evil in a way that is at once contextually...
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Ethics Primer: Considering Morality for the Contemporary WorldEthics Primer: Considering Morality for the Contemporary World helps students develop and utilize an ethical toolbox for the purpose of meeting the moral challenges and opportunities of life with conviction, confidence, and competency. The text introduces readers to key concepts and insights in ethics...
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Essays by Montaigne: The Philosophy ClassicEssais (Essays), the large collection of short essays by Michel de Montaigne was published in 1580. The essays are a reflection of Montaigne's philosophy, his interests and learning. They describe humans, particularly Montaigne himself, and he expressed his thoughts freely through his essays. His...
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Ecological Ethics: An IntroductionIn this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the highly successful Ecological Ethics, Patrick Curry shows that a new and truly ecological ethic is both possible and urgently needed. With this distinctive proposition in mind, Curry introduces and discusses all the major concepts...
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Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate ChaosFacing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Rampy leads her readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author's compelling personal...
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Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)Discourse on Method is a seminal work that explores the principles of scientific reasoning and philosophy. It presents a methodical approach to attain knowledge, emphasizing skepticism and doubt as essential tools. Descartes reflects on his own experiences and observations to establish a firm foundation...
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Descartes's Meditations: An IntroductionThis new introduction to a philosophical classic draws on the reinterpretations of Descartes' thought of the past twenty-five years. Catherine Wilson examines the arguments of Descartes' famous Meditations, revealing how he constructs a theory of the mind, body, nature, and God from a premise...
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Democracy and EducationIn Democracy and Education, Dewey argues that the primary ineluctable facts of the birth and death of each one of the constituent members in a social group determine the necessity of education. On one hand, there is the contrast between the immaturity of the...
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Crisis and Critique: Philosophical Analysis and Current Events: Proceedings of the 42nd International Ludwig Wittgenstein SymposiumContemporary deep-reaching changes - whether in financial or real economy, in Europe's political conditions, in the context of scientific theories, in the field of global (environmental) security, or gender relations - are also a challenge to philosophy. The volume comprises cutting-edge scholarly articles from...
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Constructing Civility: The Human Good in Christian and Islamic Political TheologiesIn Constructing Civility, Richard Park bridges Christian and Islamic political theologies on the basis of an Aristotelian ethics. He argues that modern secularism entails ideological commitments that can work against the promotion of public civility in pluralistic societies. A corrective outlook on public life...
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Brainwashing Populismo Y Cancelación En La Era Del likeAndrés describes a gripping exploration of the power of the collective, the danger of populism, and the powerful influence of social media and emotional manipulation. Set in a contemporary world of exceptional progress combined simultaneously with complex algorithms and populist governments, it focuses on...
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