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  • Phaedrus by Plato
    Phaedrus
    Phaedrus is widely recognized as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works. It takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love. This new translation is accompanied by an introduction, further reading, and...
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  • Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy: Volume LXIV by Kamtekar, Rachana
    Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy: Volume LXIV
    Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy is a volume of original articles on all aspects of ancient philosophy. The articles may be of substantial length, and include critical notices of major books. OSAP is now published twice yearly, in both hardback and paperback. "'Have you...
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  • On the Abolition of All Political Parties by Weil, Simone
    On the Abolition of All Political Parties
    An NYRB Classics Original Simone Weil--philosopher, activist, mystic--is one of the most uncompromising of modern spiritual masters. In "On the Abolition of All Political Parties" she challenges the foundation of the modern liberal political order, making an argument that has particular resonance today, when...
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  • Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist by Kaufmann, Walter A.
    Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist
    This classic is the benchmark against which all modern books about Nietzsche are measured. When Walter Kaufmann wrote it in the immediate aftermath of World War II, most scholars outside Germany viewed Nietzsche as part madman, part proto-Nazi, and almost wholly unphilosophical. Kaufmann rehabilitated...
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  • Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False by Nagel, Thomas
    Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False
    The modern materialist approach to life has conspicuously failed to explain such central mind-related features of our world as consciousness, intentionality, meaning, and value. This failure to account for something so integral to nature as mind, argues philosopher Thomas Nagel, is a major problem,...
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  • Matter and Memory by Bergson, Henri
    Matter and Memory
    A monumental work by an important modern philosopher, Matter and Memory (1896) represents one of the great inquiries into perception and memory, movement and time, matter and mind. Nobel Prize-winner Henri Bergson surveys these independent but related spheres, exploring the connection of mind and...
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  • Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy by Cottingham, John
    Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy
    Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy remains one of the most widely studied works of Western philosophy. This volume is a refreshed and updated edition of John Cottingham's bestselling 1996 edition, based on his translation in the acclaimed three-volume Cambridge edition of The Philosophical Writings...
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  • Composting Our Karma: Turning Confusion Into Lessons for Awakening Our Innate Wisdom by Rhodes, Barbara
    Composting Our Karma: Turning Confusion Into Lessons for Awakening Our Innate Wisdom
    Engaging teachings on the core Korean Zen practice of "don't-know mind" that encourage us to cultivate and apply a clear mind, improve our intuition, feel naturally at ease, and generate compassionate wisdom to face whatever arises. ​​Barbara Rhodes (Zen Master Soeng Hyang) offers the...
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  • Captive Gods: Religion and the Rise of Social Science by Appiah, Kwame Anthony
    Captive Gods: Religion and the Rise of Social Science
    Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah explores how early social scientists developed our modern understandings of society through their theories of religion The foundations of modern social science were built on the study of religion, the acclaimed thinker Kwame Anthony Appiah argues. Delving into the intellectual...
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  • Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future by Nietzsche, Friedrich
    Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future
    After kicking open the doors to twentieth-century philosophy in Thus Spake Zarathustra, Friedrich Nietzsche refined his ideal of the superman with the 1886 publication of Beyond Good and Evil. Conventional morality is a sign of slavery, Nietzsche maintains, and the superman goes beyond good...
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  • Autobiography of a Yogi (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) by Yogananda, Paramahansa
    Autobiography of a Yogi (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
    Autobiography of a Yogi introduces the reader to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the Eastern and the Western world. The book follows him through childhood, how he met his guru, and how he became a monk...
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  • Against Morality by McLaughlin, Rosanna
    Against Morality
    Should art be determined by political ideals? In recent decades art institutions have sought to embody liberal values of universal equality and social justice. This move toward greater inclusivity has borne witness to a countervailing trend: artworks are increasingly scrutinized for their political implications,...
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  • Zen Mind Jewish Mind: Koan, Midrash, & the Living Word by Shapiro, Rami
    Zen Mind Jewish Mind: Koan, Midrash, & the Living Word
    "A great way to deepen your spiritual life is to take a deep dive into a tradition other than your own-especially if you have a competent guide, and Rabbi Rami is an extraordinary guide. Not into Zen? Not a Jew? Not a problem. Anyone...
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  • Zen Ecology: Green and Engaged Living in Response to the Climate Crisis by Ives, Christopher
    Zen Ecology: Green and Engaged Living in Response to the Climate Crisis
    Discover a way of living that can help you slow down and stay grounded--and at the same time reduce your ecological impact and engage more fully with the climate crisis. It may seem as though living ecologically and engaging in activism sacrifices our own...
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  • Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love by Sofer, Oren Jay
    Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love
    A practical roadmap to cultivating the heart's capacity to face and transform our greatest challenges--like the climate crisis, oppression, anxiety, and burnout--from the bestselling author of Say What You Mean. Through touching stories, insightful reflections, and concrete instructions, Oren Jay Sofer offers a pragmatic...
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  • Works of Love: A New Translation by Kierkegaard, Søren
    Works of Love: A New Translation
    A founding figure of existentialism, S ren Kierkegaard is perhaps best known for his writing on anxiety and despair, particularly in such works as Fear and Trembling, The Concept of Anxiety, and The Sickness unto Death. Yet love, too, is a common theme in...
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    $55.11 AUD
  • Why I Am a Hindu by Tharoor, Shashi
    Why I Am a Hindu
    A revelatory and original contribution to our understanding of the role of religion in society and politics. India's leading public intellectual, Shashi Tharoor, lays out Hinduism's origins and its key philosophical concepts, major texts and everyday Hindu beliefs and practices, from worship to pilgrimage...
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  • What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets by Sandel, Michael J.
    What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets
    In What Money Can't Buy, renowned political philosopher Michael J. Sandel rethinks the role that markets and money should play in our society.Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we put a price on human life to decide...
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  • War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Hedges, Chris
    War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning
    General George S. Patton famously said, "Compared to war all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God, I do love it so!" Though Patton was a notoriously single-minded general, it is nonetheless a sad fact that war gives meaning to many lives,...
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    $29.08 AUD
  • Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Wittgenstein, Ludwig
    Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
    'what can be said at all can be said clearly; and of what one cannot talk, about that one must be silent' Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, first published in German in 1921 and in English translation in 1922, is one of the most influential philosophical...
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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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