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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Out of One, Many: Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and CultureA sweeping new account of ancient Greek culture and its remarkable diversity Covering the whole of the ancient Greek experience from its beginnings late in the third millennium BCE to the Roman conquest in 30 BCE, Out of One, Many is an accessible and...
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Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark MoodsA philosopher's personal meditation on how painful emotions can reveal truths about what it means to be truly human Under the light of ancient Western philosophies, our darker moods like grief, anguish, and depression can seem irrational. When viewed through the lens of modern...
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Muscular Christianity: A Case for Spiritual and Physical FitnessWORKOUT PROGRAM AND GUIDE INCLUDEDWhat if the body and mind were not in opposition but rather negotiation? Both aid each other in the pursuit of human excellence. Muscular Christianity: A Case for Spiritual and Physical Fitness explores the benefits of physical fitness in a...
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MetamorphosisA short must read classic story. This is the story of Gregor and his family, and how they deal with his change.Author: Leroy Freeman,Franz KafkaPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 06/03/2012Pages: 84Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17dISBN: 9781477591635This title is not returnable
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Meditations - The Classical Translation by George Long (Reader's Library Classics)Nothing happens to any man which he is not formed by nature to bear. Throughout his life, the great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius would write down personal notes ranging from a single sentence to several pages on his observations in his everyday life. These...
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Mary Wollstonecraft: A Very Short IntroductionVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Mary Wollstonecraft is widely hailed as the mother of modern feminism. The book that made her famous, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, is a work of worldwide renown. Yet the range of her achievements as a...
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Leviathan'He that is to govern a whole Nation, must read in himself, not this, or that particular man; but Man-kind.' Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan is not just one of the greatest philosophical texts in the English language; it is one of the most important works...
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Letters from a StoicHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdomLucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding...
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Laozi's DAO de Jing: A New Interpretation for a Transformative TimeA fresh, graceful translation of one of the most important and timeless classics--the foundational work of Daoism--by award-winning novelist Ken Liu, who contextualizes and demystifies this famously enigmatic text. Laozi's Dao De Jing was written around 400 BC by a compassionate soul in a...
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Journey Into the Bhagavad-gita: A Guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into Your LifeDiscover the transformative power of ancient wisdom. This compelling guide is not just for yoga teachers, but for anyone seeking to explore spirituality beyond conventional boundaries. Whether you're healing from religious trauma, curious about spiritual leadership, or simply eager to find peace and freedom,...
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Islam and SecularismWritten 40 years ago, Islam and Secularism is one of the most creative and original works of a Muslim thinker in the contemporary Muslim world. The author deals with fundamental problems faced by contemporary Muslims and provides real solutions, beginning with a discussion on...
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How to Think Impossibly: About Souls, Ufos, Time, Belief, and Everything ElseA mind-bending invitation to experience the impossible as fundamentally human. From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they do happen--all the time. Jeffrey J. Kripal asserts that the impossible...
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How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time WiselyA vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of our time Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life?...
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How Basketball Can Save the World: 13 Guiding Principles for Reimagining What's PossibleA thought-provoking exploration of how basketball--and the values rooted in the game--can solve today's most pressing issues, from the professor behind the popular New York University course NBA and WNBA superstars, Hall of Fame players, coaches, and leading cultural figures have all dropped by...
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Giving an Account of Oneself: Twentieth Anniversary Edition, with a New Preface by the AuthorWhat does it mean to lead a moral life? In their first extended study of moral philosophy, Judith Butler offers a provocative outline for a new ethical practice--one responsive to the need for critical autonomy yet grounded in the opacity of the human subject....
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Foundations of EducationIdeas about education have consequences. This book, edited by Matthew Etherington, provides readers with ideas and insights drawn from fifteen international scholars in Christian thought within the fields of philosophy, theology, and education. Each author responds to the philosophical, historical, and sociological challenges that...
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Essays in Understanding, 1930-1954: Formation, Exile, and TotalitarianismFew thinkers have addressed the political horrors and ethical complexities of the twentieth century with the insight and passionate intellectual integrity of Hannah Arendt. She was irresistible drawn to the activity of understanding, in an effort to endow historic, political, and cultural events with...
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Disinherited Mind: Essays in Modern German Literature and ThoughtSince first publication in 1952, The Disinherited Mind has been in continuous demand, recognized as a work whose significance extends far beyond the subject of German letters. The noted critic and poet Edwin Muir has written of it, "The condition it describes is our...
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Compensation and Self-Reliance"Man is his own star." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Probably no writer has so profoundly influenced American philosophy and literature, as did Emerson. Known as The Father of Transcendentalism, he was the focal point of a small group of intellectuals reacting against the orthodoxy...
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Collected Works of Josef Stalin: Volume 1This edition of the English translation of J. V. Stalin's Works has been reproduced faithfully from the text of the English-based on the Russian edition-prepared by the Marx-Engels-Lenin Institute of the Central Committee, C.P.S.U.Iskra Books, the imprint of the Center for Communist Studies, has...
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