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  • Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion by Lam, Barry
    Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion
    Wherever there's a rule, there is someone with the power to apply or ignore it--or add to it, in the interest of justice. From enforcing chores to issuing life sentences, decision-makers deliver flawed and sometimes arbitrary outcomes. But is their use of discretion good...
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  • Exit the Cave: Ending the Reincarnation Trap, Book 1 by Mickoski, Howdie
    Exit the Cave: Ending the Reincarnation Trap, Book 1
    Most people will say something feels terribly wrong...with reality, the world, life. Why is that? Because something is wrong. This whole experience called "life on Earth" is a falsified lie.Standard spirituality, religion and the New Age tell us that we live in a wonderful...
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  • Doing Good Better: How Effective Altruism Can Help You Help Others, Do Work That Matters, and Make Smarter Choices about Giving Back by Macaskill, William
    Doing Good Better: How Effective Altruism Can Help You Help Others, Do Work That Matters, and Make Smarter Choices about Giving Back
    An up-and-coming visionary in the world of philanthropy and a cofounder of the effective altruism movement explains why most of our ideas about how to make a difference are wrong and presents a counterintuitive way for each of us to do the most good...
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  • Crises of the Republic: Lying in Politics; Civil Disobedience; On Violence; Thoughts on Politics and Revolution by Arendt, Hannah
    Crises of the Republic: Lying in Politics; Civil Disobedience; On Violence; Thoughts on Politics and Revolution
    A collection of studies in which Arendt, from the standpoint of a political philosopher, views the crises of the 1960s and early 1970s as challenges to the american form of government. Index.Author: Hannah ArendtPublisher: Mariner Books ClassicsPublished: 05/10/1972Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.90h x...
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  • Complete Fenelon by Edmonson, Robert
    Complete Fenelon
    The most engaging collection of the French mystics' writings now availableTwenty-first century Christians are now discovering the wisdom of this controversial theologian and spiritual thinker. Fenelon showed how it was possible to have devotion and faith in the original Age of Reason. In many...
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  • Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware Right Now, Every Day by Hagen, Steve
    Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware Right Now, Every Day
    "This is the clearest and most precise exposition of Buddhism I have ever read. If you're looking for enlightenment rather than just scholarly knowledge, you'd better read this." --Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance In Buddhism Plain and Simple,...
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  • Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works by Anselm, St
    Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works
    Although utterly convinced of the truth of Christianity, Anselm of Canterbury struggled to make sense of his religion. He considered the doctrines of faith an invitation to question, to think, and to learn; and he devoted his life to confronting and understanding the most...
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  • Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America by Lewis, John
    Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America
    From celebrated Congressman John Lewis comes an eyewitness account of history from a key member of the Civil Rights Movement and confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As...
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  • Your Body Already Knows: Intuitive Ayurveda 21 Days to Reset Your Gut, Sleep, Mood, and Health by Bhanshali Pandya, Nidhi
    Your Body Already Knows: Intuitive Ayurveda 21 Days to Reset Your Gut, Sleep, Mood, and Health
    Discover how to transform your life in just 21 days with the most accessible guide to Ayurveda ever written. This simple and practical book distils the profound principles of Ayurveda into an actionable plan for modern living, to benefit your sleep, gut, mood and...
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  • Why Marx Was Right by Eagleton, Terry
    Why Marx Was Right
    One of the foremost Marxist critics of his generation forcefully argues against Marx's irrelevancy "[Eagleton is] a witty, insightful thinker with a penchant for glib asides and wry dashes of humor. It's probably the only book that makes references to Tiger Woods and Mel...
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  • Who's in Charge?: Free Will and the Science of the Brain by Gazzaniga, Michael S.
    Who's in Charge?: Free Will and the Science of the Brain
    "Gazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world." --Tom WolfeMichael S. Gazzaniga has been called the "father of cognitive neuroscience." In his remarkable book, Who's in Charge?, he makes a powerful and provocative argument that counters the common wisdom that...
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    $30.58 AUD
  • Waiting for God by Weil, Simone
    Waiting for God
    Emerging from the thought-provoking discussions and correspondence Simone Weil had with the Reverend Father Perrin, this classic collection of essays contains the renowned philosopher and social activist's most profound meditations on the relationship of human life to the realm of the transcendent. An enduring...
    $29.05 AUD
    $29.05 AUD
  • Unpublished Fragments (Summer 1886-Fall 1887): Volume 17 by Nietzsche, Friedrich
    Unpublished Fragments (Summer 1886-Fall 1887): Volume 17
    The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche will publish in its entirety, for the first time, an English translation of the full contents of the Kritische Studienausgabe. This volume of the Complete Works provides the first English translation of Nietzsche's unpublished notes from Summer 1886...
    $77.50 AUD
    $77.50 AUD
  • Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus: The New Translation by Wittgenstein, Ludwig
    Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus: The New Translation
    One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century A Penguin Classic Widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging exploration...
    $24.47 AUD
    $24.47 AUD
  • Too Late to Awaken: What Lies Ahead When There Is No Future by Zizek, Slavoj
    Too Late to Awaken: What Lies Ahead When There Is No Future
    The "most dangerous philosopher in the West" returns with a rousing and counterintuitive analysis of our global predicament. Zizek's most urgent and accessible book yet asks us all to imagine that catastrophe is a foregone conclusion--so that we can actually save the world. We...
    $36.63 AUD
    $36.63 AUD
  • The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1: Volume 1 by Schopenhauer, Arthur
    The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1: Volume 1
    Volume 1 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought.Author: Arthur SchopenhauerPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 06/01/1966Pages: 576Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.20dISBN: 9780486217611This...
    $42.75 AUD
    $42.75 AUD
  • The Question Concerning Technology: And Other Essays by Heidegger, Martin
    The Question Concerning Technology: And Other Essays
    As relevant now as ever before, this accessible collection is an essential landmark in the philosophy of science from "one of the most profound thinkers of the twentieth century" (New York Times).The advent of machine technology has given rise to some of the deepest...
    $27.52 AUD
    $27.52 AUD
  • The Problem with Being a Person: How an Existentialish Philosophy Can Ground Us in Modern Chaos by Pollock, Talia
    The Problem with Being a Person: How an Existentialish Philosophy Can Ground Us in Modern Chaos
    Escape the race to happiness, build a life of value, and resist the pull of self-help You've heard this story: outwardly, woman was living the dream. Inwardly, woman was drowning in despair. It's what happened next that sets this tale apart. Many of us...
    $44.36 AUD
    $44.36 AUD
  • The Problems of Philosophy (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) by Russell, Bertrand
    The Problems of Philosophy (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
    The Problems of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell's enduring masterpiece, invites readers on an intellectual odyssey through the fundamental inquiries that have intrigued humanity for centuries. Russell skillfully introduces important theories of Plato, Aristotle, René Descartes, David Hume, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel,...
    $13.69 AUD
    $13.69 AUD
  • The Prince: Second Edition by Machiavelli, Niccolò
    The Prince: Second Edition
    The most famous and important book on politics ever written The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more...
    $27.53 AUD
    $27.53 AUD

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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