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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The RepublicThe Republic by Plato is a philosophical work that explores the ideal state and the nature of justice. Through dialogues and debates, Plato presents his vision of a just society, discussing topics such as the nature of truth, the role of education, and the...
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The Guide to the Perplexed: A New TranslationA landmark new translation of the most significant text in medieval Jewish thought. Written in Arabic and completed around 1190, the Guide to the Perplexed is among the most powerful and influential living texts in Jewish philosophy, a masterwork navigating the straits between religion...
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MeditationsA leading translation of timeless Stoic philosophy in practical aphorisms that have inspired luminaries like The Daily Stoic author Ryan Holiday, and influenced countless others to use philosophy as a tool for self-improvement and resilience to live a better life in a beautiful hardcover...
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Focus on What Matters: A Collection of Stoic Letters on Living WellWhy is it so hard to live well amidst the chaos and noise? While you might think this is a problem of the modern world, it's a timeless issue.2000 years ago, the ancient Stoics talked about the exact same challenges we're facing today, like:...
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Being and TimeA revised translation of Heidegger's most important work.Author: Martin HeideggerPublisher: State University of New York PressPublished: 07/01/2010Pages: 512Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.38h x 5.82w x 1.23dISBN: 9781438432762Review Citation(s): Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2010 pg. 5
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A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic JoyOne of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic...
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Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Deluxe Hardcover Edition)The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offers timeless guidance for a turbulent world. Like us, Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius lived through a world-altering pandemic: the Antonine Plague that devastated ancient Rome.Renowned for his principled leadership, Aurelius kept private notes detailing his philosophy on...
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Consolations II: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday WordsAuthor: David WhytePublisher: Many Rivers PressPublished: 12/04/2024Pages: 318Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 8.61h x 5.66w x 1.00dISBN: 9781932887594
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The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You AreA revelatory primer on what it means to be human and a mind-opening manual of initiation into the central mystery of existence, by "perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West" (Los Angeles Times). At the root of human conflict is...
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Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of ConsciousnessPhilosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other Minds Although mammals and birds are widely regarded as the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of...
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In Praise of ShadowsAn essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the...
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Big Panda and Tiny Dragon"Food for the soul."--CBS Mornings A thought-provoking journey of companionship, courage, tenderness, and tea. Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many...
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Tao Te ChingIn a widely praised translation, Stephen Mitchell provides an accessible understanding of a classic guide for living, now in an attractive, pocket-size trim designed to fit in a purse, briefcase, backpack, or pocket. "The English, as 'fluid as meling ice, ' is a joy...
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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of LivingThe beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations--the only authorized print edition in the US and complete with a ribbon marker--with more than two million copies sold! Why have history's greatest minds--from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with...
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Buddhist birth stories or, Jataka tales, Volume 1Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1It is well known that amongst the Buddhist Scriptures there is one book in which a large number of old stories, fables, and fairy tales, lie enshrined in an edifying commentary; and have thus been preserved for...
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The Buddhist CatechismThe Buddhist Catechism In token of respect and affection I dedicate to my counsellor and friend of many years, Hikkaduwe Sumangala, Pradhna Nyaka Sthavra and High Priest of Adam's Peak (Sripada) and the Western Province, THE BUDDHIST CATECHISM, in its revised form. I hereby...
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To Meet the Real DragonBuddhist masters of the past have explained the relationship between Buddhist theory and the Truth by way of a simple metaphor. The Truth, they say, is like the distant moon. Ideas, theories, and explanations are merely fingers pointing at that far-away goal. They are...
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The Complete Works of NietzscheThis is a complete collection of all the novels written by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche - Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, On the Genealogy of Morals, The Anti-Christ, The Gay Science, The Birth of Tragedy, Ecce Homo, Human All Too Human,...
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Principles of Human Knowledge and Three Dialogues Between Hylas and PhilonousWhether viewed as extreme skepticism or enlightened common sense, the writings of Berkeley are a major influence on modern philosophy. Bishop Berkeley (1685-1753) was one of the great British empirical philosophers. He believed that the existence of material objects depends on their being perceived...
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Philosophy of Human Rights: Theory and PracticePhilosophy of Human Rights provides the context and commentary students need to comprehend challenging rights concepts. Clear, accessible writing, thoughtful consideration of primary source documents, and practical, everyday examples pertinent to students' lives enhance this core textbook for courses on human rights and political...
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