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 Conquest of Happiness"Should be read by every parent, teacher, minister, and Congressman in the land."―The AtlanticIn The Conquest of Happiness, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so...
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The Book of Five Rings: Deluxe Slipcase Edition'When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.' -Miyamoto Musashi This deluxe silkbound slipcase edition presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic Japanese text written by undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In it, he records his...
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The Beauty of Everyday ThingsThe Japanese philosopher and aesthete's definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today: anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty--and, of course, wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection A Penguin Classic Our lives are...
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The Art of WarCompiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been...
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The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy"Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter." --Publishers Weekly Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of Don't Worry and...
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The Architecture of HappinessA dazzling and generously illustrated journey through the philosophy and psychology of architecture and the indelible connection between our identities and our locations.One of the great but often unmentioned causes of both happiness and misery is the quality of our environment: the kinds of...
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The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball: Lessons for Life from Homer's Odyssey to the World Series"For those who love baseball, the game holds deep personal meaning and echoes to the past that are undeniable but often hard to articulate. Christian Sheppard's The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball is a love letter to baseball that explains its connections to our inner...
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The Accursed Share, Volume IFrom the acclaimed French philosopher, intellectual, and novelist, a brilliant account of the social and economic costs of civilization In this important work, Georges Bataille uses his novel economic theory as the basis for an incisive inquiry into the very nature of civilization. He...
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Teaching Yoga, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, YThe bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated--a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more. Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced...
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Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless TraditionThis book takes readers on a fascinating journey to the very heart of Tantra: its key teachings, foundational lineages, and transformative practices. Since the West's discovery of Tantra 100 years ago, there has been considerable fascination, speculation, and more than a little misinformation about...
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Satanic RitualsThe Satanic Bible was written by Anton LaVey in 1969. It is a collection of essays, observations and basic Satanic rituals, and outlines LaVey's Satanic ideology. It contains the core principles of LaVeyan Satanism and is considered the foundation of the philosophy and dogma...
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Religion in 5 MinutesReligion in Five Minutes provides an accessible and lively introduction to the questions about religion and religious behaviour that interest most of us, whether or not we personally identify with - or practice - a religion. Suitable for beginning students and the general reader,...
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Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden LanguagesAn enthralling tour of the world's rarest and most endangered languages Languages and cultures are becoming increasingly homogenous, with the resulting loss of a rich linguistic tapestry reflecting unique perspectives and ways of life. Rare Tongues tells the stories of the world's rare and...
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Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the WorldA clear, expert, and inspiring guide to social change, based on case studies of grassroots movements that won, from two leading community and labor experts"Our movements must seek and win governing power to achieve our visions for a more just society. This book is...
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Palestine 1492: A Report BackPalestine 1492 is a report back of what I see from 500 years of the struggle for life in words, maps, and images in the seven cardinal directions and in the spiral that is time.In Maya geography, there is east, west, south, and north,...
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On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect DemocracyLearn how to fight against the disinformation campaigns imperiling American democracy in this empowering, pocket-sized guide from the author of How to Talk to a Science Denier. INSIDE THE WAR ON TRUTH: Explore the history of how disinformation has been weaponized to manipulate society....
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On Beauty and Being JustHave we become beauty-blind? For two decades or more in the humanities, various political arguments have been put forward against beauty: that it distracts us from more important issues; that it is the handmaiden of privilege; and that it masks political interests. In On...
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Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken WorldWhat is this World? What kind of place is it?"The round kind. The spinning kind. The moist kind. The inhabited kind. The kind with flamingos (real and artificial). The kind where water in the sky turns into beautifully symmetrical crystal flakes sculpted by artists...
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Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of ZenPractising the true spirit of Zen. Not Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off-centre insights. Suzuki knew he was dying at the time of the lectures, which gives...
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Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're Really ThinkingDo women generally categorize you as a "nice guy " Do they really now . . . Okay, let me ask you something. Is that "nice guy" tag helping to improve your social life, love life and/or sex life 99.9% chance, I doubt it....
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