Philosophy Books
Dive into the realm of thought with our Philosophy collection. Here, you'll unearth treasures from the great minds such as Aristotle, Confucius, and Derrida. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious learner, you'll find works that challenge and inspire.
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Steve Sherlock
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Lexington
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The Performativity Of Value - On The Citability Of Cultural Commodities
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- This book is a fascinating exploration of the influence of cultural commodities on social identity. Through the lens of language, the author delves into the concept of "performative" value and its impact on the cultural economy. If you're interested in understanding how our society assigns meaning to objects, this thought-provoking read is for you.
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James Melvin Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King |
Harperone
I Have a Dream : Writings and Speeches That Changed the World
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- If you're looking to be inspired and motivated, "I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World" is a must-read. This book captures the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr., a true visionary and leader in the fight for civil rights. His speeches continue to resonate today, reminding us of the importance of equality and justice. Prepare to be moved by his timeless messages that have shaped history and inspired generations.
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Philipp Blom
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Basic
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A Wicked Company - The Forgotten Radicalism Of The European Enlightenment
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- This book is a fascinating journey into the forgotten radicalism of the European Enlightenment. Blom skillfully brings together a group of brilliant minds who challenged the status quo and sparked a revolution of ideas. With atheism, passion, and reason as their driving forces, they forged a new path in philosophy and society. A Wicked Company is a must-read for those curious about the intellectual foundations that shaped our modern world.
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Ryo Takemasa, Erin Niimi Longhurst |
Chronicle
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A Little Book of Japanese Contentments : Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi, and More (Japanese Books, Mindfulness Books, Books about Culture, Spiritual Books)
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- Dive into the wisdom of ancient Japan, as this book uncovers the philosophies that contribute to the country's long, healthy lifespan. With easy-to-follow exercises and stunning illustrations, "A Little Book of Japanese Contentments" is the perfect companion for those seeking a more balanced and gratified life.
- This book is for anyone interested in Japanese culture and spirituality, as it delves into the concepts of ikigai (living with purpose), wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection), shinrinyoku (forest bathing), and more. Allow this book to guide you on a journey towards cultivating happiness in everyday life.
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George Soros
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Publicaffairs
The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What It Means
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- This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining insights into the 2008 financial crisis and its far-reaching implications. George Soros, a legendary financier, offers a unique perspective rooted in decades of experience in financial markets. He delves into the origins of the crisis and connects the dots between individual and institutional behavior. With a combination of practical insight and philosophical depth, Soros makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of this historic event. Prepare to be enlightened and challenged as you navigate through the complexities of the credit crisis and its aftermath.
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Joshua D. Rowe, Robert J. Morgan |
Thomas
Nelson
Inc
Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook
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Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook could be a valuable resource for pastors who are looking for inspiration and guidance in their preaching and worship planning. With sermons and worship ideas organized by every Sunday of the year, it offers a comprehensive guide for pastors to turn to again and again. The addition of "For the Pastor's Soul" and supplemental CD-ROM make it a well-rounded resource for anyone looking to enhance their preaching and worship practice.
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This book is a gripping biography of Yukio Mishima, a writer who stunned the world with his death and shocked Japan with his controversial ideas. Mishima lived a life full of turmoil and tragedy, which is detailed through interviews with family, colleagues and friends. Nathan's in-depth research reveals how Mishima was haunted by the idea of death and how it shaped his writings. This book is a must-read for those interested in the life of a literary icon who was unafraid to push boundaries and challenge society's norms.
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Robert D. Kaplan
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Random
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Warrior Politics - Why Leadership Requires A Pagan Ethos
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This book would be an excellent read for individuals interested in leadership and politics. Kaplan draws from historical and philosophical examples to provide an alternative approach to modern leadership, one that embraces both the positive and negative aspects of human nature. Kaplan's writing style is engaging, and his ideas are thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the topic.
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Michael A. Cremo
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Bbt
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Human Devolution : A Vedic Alternative to Darwin's Theory
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"Human Devolution provides an in-depth analysis of the Vedic perspective on human origins and consciousness. The book is ideal for readers interested in alternative theories to Darwin's evolution. Cremo’s meticulous research and documentation prove insightful and thought-provoking as he takes readers on a fascinating tour of time and space, exploring a wide range of enigmas and theories related to the origins of humanity. Readers will appreciate the use of state-of-the-art consciousness studies and cutting-edge research to explain how we devolved from pure consciousness to our earthly realm. Overall, this book offers a fresh perspective on human origins that is both engaging and enlightening."
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Kevin Perrotta
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Loyola
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Mark : Getting to Know Jesus
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"Mark: Getting to Know Jesus" is an excellent read for those who want to explore the earliest gospel and understand the important themes contained in it. This book is an ideal tool for readers to reflect on the Bible, and provides meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own life. The series of Bible discussion guides, including this book, provides a concise yet informative six-week format that includes questions for discussion, suggestions for prayer and appeals to beginners as well as advanced students of the Bible.
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Kevin Perrotta
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Loyola
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Genesis 1-11 : God Makes a Start
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Genesis 1-11: God Makes a Start provides guidance for Bible-study participants to explore the historical, cultural, and theological contexts of the creation story, and to delve deeper into its meaning. Through this guided discovery of the Bible, readers can reflect on their relationship with God and gain a better understanding of His ongoing story with us today.
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Louise Ropes Loomis
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Gramercy
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Aristotle - On Man In The Universe
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Recommendation: "On Man In The Universe" is a great read for those interested in learning about Aristotle's beliefs on logic, spirituality, ethics, and science. This book delves into the timeless philosophical musings on humanity and existence that have influenced generations. Aristotle has a unique and comprehensive approach to understanding the world around us, making this book a must-read for those seeking deeper knowledge and contemplation.
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Thich Nhat Hanh, Chan Khong, Cao Ngoc Phuong |
Parallax
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Learning True Love : How I Learned and Practiced Social Change in Vietnam
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Learning True Love tells the inspiring story of Sr. Chan Khong, who worked with Thich Nhat Hanh in founding the School of Youth for Social Service in Vietnam. The book focuses on Khong's spiritual growth and integrity against the backdrop of a war-torn Vietnam. It offers many examples of how to resolve difficulties and find joy in a life dedicated to service, making it an inspirational read for those interested in personal growth and social change.
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A. Moneim El-Meligi
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Wspc
Leading Starts In The Mind
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"Leading Starts In The Mind" is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership. The book explores the complexities of the psycho-social phenomenon of leadership and offers a refreshing perspective on how to approach it. Through semantic analysis, the author highlights the conceptual muddle underlying many managerial practices. The book examines leadership from different perspectives and delves into patterns of influence and use and abuse of power. The insightful analysis of obedience and the collusion of leaders and followers in the abuse of power makes this book unique and thought-provoking.
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James C. Scott
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Princeton
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Two Cheers for Anarchism : Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play
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Two Cheers for Anarchism could be a good read for someone looking to challenge traditional structures of hierarchy. Scott offers a unique perspective on everyday social and political interactions that inspire readers to consider constructive anarchism. The book celebrates the ingenuity and judgement of individuals exercising their creative and moral capacities. Readers will enjoy relatable anecdotes and examples that touch on a wide range of subjects, including globalization, assembly-line production, and historical explanation.
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Paul Johnson
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Phoenix
Creators : From Chaucer to Walt Disney
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Creators: From Chaucer to Walt Disney can be a great read for those who are interested in the behind-the-scenes creative process of well-known individuals. The book celebrates the courage and self-confidence that these figures possessed, along with their emphasis on excellence. While some creators like Turner and Victor Hugo possessed recognition and sales throughout their careers, others such as Jane Austen were not recognized until after their death. The book highlights the importance of luck, and how it can play a crucial role in achieving success. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read which enables readers to witness the celebrated lives of creatives who put excellence before any other consideration.
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Freeman Dyson
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New
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The Sun, The Genome, and The Internet : Tools of Scientific Revolution
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The Sun, The Genome, and The Internet is a must-read for anyone interested in the potential of emerging technologies to make the world a better place. Dyson argues that solar energy, genetic engineering, and the internet have the power to create a more equal society, eliminating cultural isolation and restoring economic vitality to communities that have been devalued by globalization. His passionate conviction about the ethical uses of science make this book an inspiring call to action for people who want to be part of this transformative movement.
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Thomas Piketty
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Yale
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Time for Socialism: Dispatches from a World on Fire, 2016-2021
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Thomas Piketty's "Time for Socialism" offers a thought-provoking and relevant perspective on the socioeconomic turmoil of the last few years. It offers a detailed analysis of events such as Trump's presidency and Brexit from the lens of Piketty's unrelenting pursuit of a more just world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in principles of inclusivity, equity, and environmental sustainability.
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Rupert Sheldrake
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Vintage
The Presence of the Past : Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature
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"This book is a fascinating analysis of how nature's habits are formed and why they persist, thanks to morphic resonance. Rupert Sheldrake provides a fresh perspective on how an organism's past experiences can influence its present and future behaviors. This is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our natural world."
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Richard Sennett
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Gardners
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The Fall of Public Man
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Recommendation: The Fall of Public Man is a thought-provoking analysis of the decline in public life and political involvement in recent decades. Richard Sennett's erudition and historical imagination brilliantly describe the growing imbalance between private and public experience in modern society. This book provides a fascinating perspective on the relationship between public life and the cult of the individual, and argues for a more formal public culture to reconnect with our communities.
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Philip Mirowski
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Verso
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Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste : How Neoliberalism Survived the Financial Meltdown
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history and current state of neoliberal economic theory and its impact on society. Mirowski's insightful analysis of the Great Recession and the role of neoliberalism in creating and perpetuating it is both informative and engaging. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is its ability to unveil and debunk the myths that surround neoliberalism and its supposed solutions to economic crises. Overall, Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste offers a comprehensive and invaluable critique of neoliberal economics that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our society and a renewed sense of urgency to address them.
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The Prism And The Pendulum - The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments In Science
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Recommendation: This book is perfect for those who are interested in science experiments that have had a great impact on our lives. Robert P. Crease vividly describes the ten most beautiful experiments in science, which took place between two millennia, including the measurements of the Earth's circumference by Eratosthenes and experiments on the quantum mechanics. These experiments are presented in such an intricate and fascinating way that the readers can easily understand the concepts and importance behind each one. Overall, The Prism And The Pendulum is a book that will make readers fall in love with the sheer beauty and magnificence of science experiments.
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Nicholas Negroponte
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Vintage
Being Digital
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Being Digital by Nicholas Negroponte is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how digital technology has shaped and will shape our lives. Negroponte's history of media technology is informative and his predictions of the future are visionary. One of the book's key insights is that being digital means more than just using technology - it's a way of living that will impact every aspect of our lives. This book is recommended for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest technological developments and their potential impact on society.
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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.
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Francis Fukuyama
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Penguin
The End of History and the Last Man
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The End of History and the Last Man is an insightful read for those interested in understanding the fundamental changes that have taken place since the Cold War. Fukuyama's argument that liberal democracy has emerged as the ultimate global ideology still holds weight, making it a must-read for those seeking a deep understanding of contemporary global politics.
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Daniel Klein, Thomas Cathcart |
Penguin
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Heidegger And A Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates : Using Philosophy (and Jokes!) to Explore Life, Death, the Afterlife, and Everything in Betweeen
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This book is a humorous, irreverent take on the complex and often scary topics of life, death, and the afterlife. It uses jokes and philosophy to explore how humans approach death and why we embrace life. Readers will be entertained while gaining wisdom from the great philosophers, theologians, and psychotherapists. Recommended for those looking for a light-hearted and insightful read on a heavy topic.
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Shelley Frisch, Rüdiger Safranski |
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Nietzsche : A Philosophical Biography
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A seminal biography, essential reading for anyone studying the philosophy of history's most enigmatic and fascinating thinker. No other modern philosopher has proved as influential as Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) and none is as poorly understood. In the first new biography in decades, Rüdiger Safranski, one of the foremost living Nietzsche scholars, re-creates the anguished life of Nietzsche while simultaneously assessing the philosophical implications of his morality, religion, and art. Struggling to break away from the oppressive burdens of the past, Nietzsche invented a unique philosophy based on compulsive self-consciousness and constant self-revision. As groundbreaking as it will be long-lasting, this biography offers a brilliant, multifaceted portrait of a towering figure.
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If you’ve been feeling disoriented with the shifting political landscape and the overpowering influence of media on public opinion, Al Gore’s "The Assault on Reason" might speak to your concerns. It’s not just a thesis on democracy's decline but a call to action. Gore compels readers to consider the value of truth and reason in the public sphere. This book would be an empowering read for anyone interested in media influence, politics, and active citizenship.
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Stephen Hawking
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Bantam
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Black Holes and Baby Universes : And Other Essays
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NY Times bestseller. 13 extraordinary essays shed new light on the mysteries of the universe & on one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time.In his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking literally transformed the way we think about physics, the universe, reality itself. In these thirteen essays and one remarkable extended interview, the man widely regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein returns to reveal an amazing array of possibilities for understanding our universe. Building on his earlier work, Hawking discusses imaginary time, how black holes can give birth to baby universes, and scientists’ efforts to find a complete unified theory that would predict everything in the universe. With his characteristic mastery of language, his sense of humor and commitment to plain speaking, Stephen Hawking invites us to know him better—and to share his passion for the voyage of intellect and imagination that has opened new ways to understanding the very nature of the cosmos.
Exploring the Depths of Human Thought
Here's a Philosophy collection to stimulate reflection and discussion. From ancient texts to modern-day treatises, our selection spans cultures and eras. It's perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of metaphysics, ethics, and existentialism. Whether you're drawn to Eastern philosophy or Western minds, our collection is bound to offer profound insights. Ideal for both academic pursuit and personal exploration.
Our collection includes works from renowned philosophers such as Aristotle, Kant, and Confucius, as well as contemporary thinkers. Discover more in our Philosophy section.
Yes, we stock a variety of Eastern philosophy texts, from Confucian classics to Buddhist teachings.
Certainly! We have several introductory guides and accessible texts perfect for those new to philosophy.
Absolutely. Our Philosophy collection includes scholarly editions and critical texts that are well-suited for academic use. Browse through our Philosophy section to find these texts.
For political philosophy, check out the books under the topic 'Politics' which often includes works that discuss philosophical aspects of governance and ethics.