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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Be HereSimple and accessible wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on how we stay in the moment in the midst of the demands and stresses of everyday life.Be Here includes discussions of the Buddhist concepts of attachment, emptiness, compassion, love, and resentment and how...
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Begin Again: How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far.In his first illustrated book created specifically for readers of all ages, Oliver Jeffers shares a very brief history of humanity and shares his dreams for where we go from here. With his bold, iconic art, Oliver Jeffers follows the human path from the...
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At the Threshold of the Image: From Narcissus to Virtual RealityAn exploration of the impact of immersive experiences on visual practices from cave painting to virtual reality In this groundbreaking book, philosopher Andrea Pinotti explores the impacts of a desire that has motivated human beings since prehistory: the desire to enter an image. He...
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As a Man ThinkethPart of the New Thought Movement, As a Man Thinketh reveals the secrets to having the most fulfilling existence possible, and it's easier than any of us could have imagined. As a Man Thinketh is James Allen's third book, first published in 1903. The...
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Aristotle for EverybodyAristotle (384 - 322 B.C.) taught logic to Alexander the Great and, by virtue of his philosophical works, to every philosopher since, from Marcus Aurelius, to Thomas Aquinas, to Mortimer J. Adler. Now Adler instructs the world in the uncommon common sense of Aristotelian...
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Anaximander, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Plotinus, Lao-Tzu, NagarjunaTaken from the Great Philosphers, Volume II.Author: Karl JaspersPublisher: Harper PerennialPublished: 10/23/1974Pages: 138Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.24h x 5.04w x 0.43dISBN: 9780156075008
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After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman PhilosopherThe Stoic philosophers of antiquity recognized something we often forget. Good fortune does not guarantee happiness, and bad fortune does not guarantee misery. Boethius was the last philosopher of ancient Rome and a Christian theologian. He was also an illustrious senator who suffered a...
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The Discourses of Epictetus: EpictetusThe Discourses of Epictetus - Translated by George Long - The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by Arrian c. 108 AD. The earliest manuscript of the Discourses is a twelfth-century manuscript...
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On Indigenuity: Learning the Lessons of Mother EarthMother Earth is calling on us to act--the collective wisdom of thousands of years of Indigenous knowledge can guide us. Indigenuity, or Indigenous ingenuity, stems from an ancient idea and practice that Native peoples have engaged in for millennia. It was born of a...
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Myth and Thought Among the Greeks"Myth and Thought among the Greeks is Jean-Pierre Vernant's magisterial first entry upon the scene of classical studies. As fresh and challenging as it was when first published in 1965, this new edition of his eighteen essays, which includes two previously untranslated chapters, will...
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ObjectivityObjectivity has a history, and it is full of surprises. In Objectivity, Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison chart the emergence of objectivity in the mid-nineteenth-century sciences -- and show how the concept differs from alternatives, truth-to-nature and trained judgment. This is a story of...
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Logical Fallacy Monsters: An illustrated guide to logical fallaciesLogic seems like a simple thing.And yet, somehow, mistakes in logic happen all the time. But how do these mistakes, these "fallacies", happen? Maybe they are caused by a lack of knowledge. Maybe they are caused by a lack of critical thinking. Maybe they...
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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Wonderful Wisdom from Everyone's Favorite NeighborFrom Fred Rogers Productions, comes a delightful gift book that shows how the wisdom of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is as relevant for adults as it is for children. With colorful illustrations and quotes that touch on themes of kindness, empathy, self-care, respect, and love,...
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How to Live - A Handbook of Stoic Philosophy: Discourses and the EnchiridionDelve into the profound teachings and timeless wisdom of Epictetus through his discourses and "The Enchiridion," which offer readers a practical guide for living a fulfilling and virtuous life. In Discourses, Epictetus explores the fundamental principles of Stoicism, delving into the nature of virtue,...
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The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way: Nagarjuna's MulamadhyamakakarikaThe Buddhist saint Nāgārjuna, who lived in South India in approximately the second century CE, is undoubtedly the most important, influential, and widely studied Mahāyāna Buddhist philosopher. His many works include texts addressed to lay audiences, letters of advice to kings, and a set...
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Problems of PhilosophyBertrand Russell was one of the greatest logicians since Aristotle, and one of the most important philosophers of the past two hundred years. As we approach the 125th anniversary of the Nobel laureate's birth, his works continue to spark debate, resounding with unmatched timeliness...
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An Enquiry Concerning Human UnderstandingDavid Hume's Enquiry concerning Human Understanding is the definitive statement of the greatest philosopher in the English language. His arguments in support of reasoning from experience, and against the "sophistry and illusion"of religiously inspired philosophical fantasies, caused controversy in the eighteenth century and are...
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Utopia"This translation offers a fresh and vital encounter with Thomas More's Utopia for a twenty-first century audience."--Elizabeth McCutcheon, Utopian Studies Saint Thomas More's Utopia is one of the most important works of European humanism and serves as a key text in survey courses on...
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The Principia: The Authoritative Translation: Mathematical Principles of Natural PhilosophyIn his monumental 1687 work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, known familiarly as the Principia, Isaac Newton laid out in mathematical terms the principles of time, force, and motion that have guided the development of modern physical science. Even after more than three centuries and...
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Lost Enlightenment: Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to TamerlaneThe forgotten story of Central Asia's enlightenment--its rise, fall, and enduring legacy In this sweeping and richly illustrated history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest...
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