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  • Selected Writings
    Selected Writings brings together the major writings of the great Italian philosopher. In his reflections on Christianity, Saint Thomas Aquinas forged a unique synthesis of ancient philosophy and medieval theology. Preoccupied with the relationship between faith and reason, he was influenced both by Aristotle's rational worldview and by the powerful belief that wisdom and truth can ultimately only be reached...
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  • The Choice
    The incredible, bestselling memoir of survival, hope and empowerment THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Even in hell, hope can flower 'I'll be forever changed by her story' - Oprah Winfrey 'Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it' - Bill Gates 'One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end' - Desmond Tutu 'A masterpiece...
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  • Bluets
    Bluets is a Guardian Book of the Year and was featured on BBC2's Between the Covers. "Maggie Nelson is one of the most electrifying writers at work in America today, among the sharpest and most supple thinkers of her generation." - Olivia Laing Bluets winds its way through themes of depression, divinity, alcohol, and desire, visiting along the way with...
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  • The God Delusion
    The international bestselling broadside that has taken the world by storm. The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks, it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While...
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  • Beyond Good and Evil
    A deluxe, high-quality edition of Friedrich Nietzsche’s seminal work Beyond Good and Evil is one of the final books by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. This landmark work continues to be one of the most well-known and influential explorations of moral and ethical philosophy ever conceived. Expanding on the concepts from his previous work Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche adopts a polemic...
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    The Law of the Sublime
    From the World's Master Anatomist of Power ‘Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back’ – NEW YORK MAGAZINE ‘Compelling’ – FORBES We struggle today with the need to find more meaning in our lives. The Sublime lifts us out of ourselves and confronts us with the marvels of the world, connecting us to the...
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  • The Complete Essays
    Nobody in Western civilisation had ever tried to do what Montaigne set out to do. In a vivid, contemporary style, he moves swiftly from thought to thought, often digressing from an idea only to return, having caught up with it elsewhere. In these essays, Montaigne lays out for his contemporaries and for us his plan for how a man might...
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  • The Creative Act
    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE FOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and...
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  • The Last Days of Socrates
    The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of Classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy, based on Socrates' manifesto for a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while The...
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  • Essential Ideas 1: Love
    Essential Ideas 1: Love by The School of Life has distilled its most essential ideas on love to produce a bitesize manual that is both useful and entertaining. We learn—among other things—how to pick partners more reliably, how to avoid conflict, and how to know whether a relationship is really for us. By exploring key themes within the topic of...
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  • Viral Justice
    'A book as urgent as the moment that produced it.' - Jelani Cobb, Columbia Journalism School Long before the pandemic, Ruha Benjamin was doing groundbreaking research on race, technology, and justice, focusing on big, structural changes. But the twin plagues of COVID-19 and anti-Black police violence inspired her to rethink the importance of small, individual actions. Part memoir, part manifesto,...
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  • Democracy for Realists
    Democracy for Realists, by renowned political scientists Christopher H. Achen and Larry M. Bartels, offers a compelling critique of the foundational theories underlying democratic politics. It challenges the traditional notion that well-informed citizens can effectively guide state policies through their electoral choices. Instead, the authors present a thought-provoking and empirically grounded argument that unveils the complexities and limitations of democratic...
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  • We Who Wrestle With God
    The bestselling author of 12 Rules for Life takes us on a deeply enlightening journey through the foundational narratives of our culture. What is the true story of our lives — and what should it be? In his newest revolutionary offering, world-renowned clinical psychologist and bestselling author Jordan Peterson guides us through the ancient accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and...
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  • Being Happy
    Being Happy by Epicurus is a timeless collection that delves into the profound teachings of one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. Epicurus, the father of Epicureanism, presents his thoughts on the nature of happiness, the methods to achieve it, and the role of philosophy as a therapeutic tool. Through his exploration of these themes, Epicurus highlights the importance...
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  • Oneness With All Life
    Oneness With All Life by Eckhart Tolle is a transformative spiritual guide that distils the core teachings from his seminal work, A New Earth. This pocket-sized companion is designed to aid readers in fostering consciousness and enlightenment throughout their everyday lives. Without delving into plot details or narratives, the book provides a series of profound reflections and insights that illuminate...
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  • The Case Against Reality
    Imagine a world where what we perceive is not the ultimate truth, but rather a carefully crafted illusion designed to assist our survival. In The Case Against Reality, cognitive scientist Donald D. Hoffman embarks on an electrifying exploration of human perception, challenging the very foundation of how we experience and understand reality. Delving into deep questions, Hoffman reveals that our...
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  • The Golden Road
    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones and TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR A SPECTATOR and History Today BOOK OF THE YEAR A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast ‘Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve’ Spectator ‘Dazzling ... Not just...
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  • How To Be a Stoic
    Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen. How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These words of consolation and inspiration from the three great Stoic philosophers—Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius—offer ancient wisdom on how to face life's adversities and live well in the world. GREAT...
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  • Stalking the Wild Pendulum
    In his exciting and original view of the universe, Itzhak Bentov has provided a new perspective on human consciousness and its limitless possibilities. Widely known and loved for his delightful humour and imagination, Bentov explains the familiar world of phenomena with perceptions that are as lucid as they are thrilling. He gives us a provocative picture of ourselves in an...
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  • Plato: Complete Works
    Immerse yourself in the profound world of ancient philosophy with Plato: Complete Works, a definitive collection that brings together all surviving works attributed to Plato. This comprehensive volume allows readers to explore the breadth and depth of Plato's thought, capturing his most celebrated dialogues, such as the Republic, the Symposium, the Phaedrus, and the Phaedo, alongside lesser-known but equally significant...
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  • The Practicing Stoic
    See more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease—here are the greatest insights of the Stoics, in their own words. Presented in twelve lessons, Ward Farnsworth systematically presents the heart of Stoic philosophy accompanied by commentary that is clear and concise. A foundational idea to Stoicism is that we appear to go through...
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  • The Happiness Hypothesis
    The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt is a compelling exploration of centuries-old wisdom and its relevance to modern life. Haidt, a renowned social psychologist, navigates through ten profound concepts that have been venerated by various cultures and makes a strong case for their applicability in the 21st century. The book delves into the essence of ancient proverbs and philosophical ideas...
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  • The Silent Patient
    I love him so totally, completely, sometimes it threatens to overwhelm me. Sometimes I think . . . No. I won't write about that. Alicia Berenson seems to have it all—a successful career as a painter, a loving husband in Gabriel, and a beautiful life in London. But one evening, Alicia's seemingly perfect world shatters when she is found standing...
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  • Meditations for Mortals
    From the author of the global bestseller Four Thousand Weeks, a liberating four-week journey towards a saner, freer, more meaningful, more enchantment-filled life. Stop trying to sort your life out. Start living. Our lives can feel defined by the struggle with overwhelm, endless decisions and striving to be productive. Wouldn't it be good to stop doing all that? What if...
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  • Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
    A brilliant and original book... Everybody should read it - Guardian Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book...
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  • Nausea
    In this novel, Antoine Roquentin, an introspective historian, records the disturbing shifts in his perceptions and his struggle to restore meaning to life in a continuing present and without lies. This is Sartre's first published novel and his first extended essay on existential philosophy.
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  • Awakening
    Unlock the power of your consciousness and discover your limitless potential with New York Times bestselling author and master of modern meditation, Deepak Chopra. 'A guide to wake up to who we truly are. Awakening is powerful, practical and life-changing - it shows us how to move beyond fear and step into freedom, purpose and possibility.' Jay Shetty, #1 New...
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  • Limitarianism
    A world-leading expert in inequality makes the case for a hard limit on personal wealth. We all notice when the poor get poorer—when there are more rough sleepers and food bank queues start to grow. But if the rich become richer, there is nothing much to see in public and, for most of us, daily life doesn't change. Or at...
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  • The Spell of the Sensuous
    Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for Nonfiction Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out...
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  • Dylan's Pick
    The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy
    The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy offers an enchanting journey through the timeless wisdom of ancient Chinese philosophers. This anthology includes translations of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. Each work delivers profound insights into the human condition, the art of leadership, social harmony,...
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  • The Golden Road
    The instant Sunday Times bestseller A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast. ‘Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve’ Spectator ‘Dazzling ... Not just a historical study but also a love letter’ Guardian ‘An outstanding new account ... The most compelling retelling...
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  • Maori Philosophy
    Maori Philosophy by Dr. Georgina Stewart offers readers a profound exploration into the rich and intricate philosophical traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, New Zealand. This captivating book delves into the symbolic systems, worldviews, and core philosophical issues pivotal to Maori thought, such as the notions of the self, the world, and epistemology. In doing so, it seeks to...
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  • In Praise of Idleness
    Reimagined with an invigorating touch of modernity, In Praise of Idleness by Bradley Trevor Greive is a revitalised version of Bertrand Russell’s celebrated essay. This captivating, thought-provoking piece explores the transformative power of leisure and its role in achieving a balanced, fulfilling life. By delving into the notion that personal and societal progress comes not from relentless toil but from...
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  • Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It
    Immerse yourself in a delightful journey of contemplation and wit with Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It by Daniel Klein. This captivating book takes readers on a humorous and philosophical adventure as Klein revisits and re-evaluates the wisdom treasures he cherished in his youth. Set against the backdrop of his eighth decade, Klein shares his...
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  • Love's Work
    An extraordinary, uncompromising and consoling celebration of a life – through childhood, faith, family, love, friendship, pain and loss – written as its author was facing her own mortality. Gillian Rose was a star academic, acclaimed as one of the most dazzling and original thinkers of her time. Told that she had incurable cancer, she found a new way to...
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  • Thus Spoke Zarathustra
    Thus Spoke Zarathustra, penned by the enigmatic Friedrich Nietzsche, is a profound narrative that melds philosophy with literature, encapsulating the existential musings of a prophetic figure named Zarathustra. Emerging from a life of solitude and reflection in the mountains, Zarathustra descends to impart his philosophical revelations to humanity. He seeks to challenge the norms and offers transformative insights that explore...
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  • Art of War
    Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this beautifully bound edition of Sun Tzu's classic text makes a unique gift or collector's item. Written in the sixth century BCE, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still widely read and consulted today for its timeless, piercing insights into strategy and tactics. Napoleon, Mao...
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  • Consolations
    Consolations by David Whyte delves into the intricate and multifaceted nature of human emotions and experiences, offering profound reflections on the aspects of life that often evoke discomfort and unease. Whyte courageously addresses themes such as loss, heartbreak, vulnerability, and fear, providing a fresh and insightful perspective that encourages readers to embrace these challenges rather than avoid them. Each chapter...
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  • Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works
    The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work. This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584-1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to...
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  • The Book of Five Rings
    This deluxe hardback gift edition introduces The Book of Five Rings, a timeless Japanese text by undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, featuring full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Musashi's principles, outlined in this classic, ensure victory in martial arts and beyond. Recently acclaimed in the business world for conflict resolution and success strategies, Musashi's teachings emphasise psychological strength, self-control, and practicality...
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  • Tao Te Ching
    Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is the source of Zen Buddhism, and is probably the most broadly influential spiritual text in human history. Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover....
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  • The Myth of Sisyphus
    The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus explores one of the most profound philosophical questions: Is life worth living? Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Second World War, Camus delves into the existential crisis faced by humanity, particularly the struggle to find meaning in a world devoid of higher purpose. Through a captivating blend of philosophical discourse and literary...
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  • The Prince: Popular Penguins
    As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was deeply familiar with the swift and often ruthless changes in political power. In The Prince, Machiavelli presents a pragmatic and unflinching analysis of the mechanics of power, leadership, and statecraft. Written in 1513, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of political theory and an essential read for anyone interested...
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  • Determined
    The legendary author of Behave shows that free will cannot exist and explores the radical and disturbing implications. What if free will is an illusion? In Determined, one of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour overturns one of our most powerful beliefs—that we are the authors of our own actions—and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting...
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  • Basic Writings of Nietzsche
    Basic Writings of Nietzsche by Friedrich Nietzsche is a comprehensive collection that captures the essence of one of the most provocative and influential philosophers of the 19th century. This meticulously edited volume by renowned scholar Walter Kaufmann includes the complete texts of five seminal works that have had a profound impact on modern literature and thought. Nietzsche's writings delve deep...
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  • Understanding Behaviorism
    Understanding Behaviorism is a classic textbook that explains the basis of behaviour analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. Now in its third edition, the text has been substantially updated to include the latest developments over the last decade in behaviour analysis, evolutionary theory, and cultural evolution theory. The only book available that explains...
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  • The Gay Science
    The book Nietzsche called “the most personal of all my books.” It was here that he first proclaimed the death of God—to which a large part of the book is devoted—and his doctrine of the eternal recurrence. Walter Kaufmann's commentary, with its many quotations from previously untranslated letters, brings to life Nietzsche as a human being and illuminates his philosophy....
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  • The Social Contract
    The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a seminal work that delves into the fundamental principles of political right and social organization. This thought-provoking book starts with the powerful declaration, "Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains," setting the stage for an exploration of the tension between individual liberty and societal obligations. In an era marked by...
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  • Philosophy as a Way of Life
    Pierre Hadot offers a thought-provoking journey through the rich landscape of ancient philosophy in Philosophy as a Way of Life. This captivating work delves into the profound significance of spiritual exercises and their role in shaping the lives and thoughts of philosophers from Socrates to early Christianity. Without giving away spoilers, Hadot meticulously reconstructs the historical context around these exercises,...
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  • Eros the Bittersweet
    Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time A book about romantic love, Eros the Bittersweet is Anne Carson's exploration of the concept of 'eros' in both classical philosophy and literature. Beginning with, "It was Sappho who first called eros 'bittersweet'. No one who has been in love disputes her," Carson examines...
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  • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story
    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story is the companion book to the BAFTA and Oscar-winning short animated film, available on BBC and Apple+. A journey in search of home. From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author and artist, Charlie Mackesy, comes the companion book to the BAFTA and Academy Award-winning animated...
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  • On the Genealogy of Morals
    On the Genealogy of Morals is an essential work for understanding the philosophical revolution brought about by Friedrich Nietzsche. This profound and intellectually stimulating text is a companion to his earlier work Beyond Good and Evil, and it delves deeply into Nietzsche's radical ideas on human psychology and ethics. In a series of three essays, Nietzsche embarks on an incisive...
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  • God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him.
    In God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him., renowned philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche explores profound and controversial themes central to the existential movement. The work is a searing critique of religion, morality, and the profound shift in human consciousness that ensues with the death of God. Nietzsche posits a world where traditional beliefs are no longer tenable,...
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  • Tao Te Ching
    Deftly introduced and enriched by the remarkable ink paintings of Stephen Addiss, this new translation of Tao Te Ching captures the terse and enigmatic beauty of the ancient original while resisting the tendency toward interpretive paraphrase found in many other editions. Along with the translation of the complete work, Lombardo and Addiss provide the reader with a measure of interaction...
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  • Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
    One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century. Widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging exploration of language and logic, science and mysticism, which has inspired generations of thinkers, artists and poets. In a series...
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  • The Laws of Thought
    From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds. Everyone has a basic understanding of how the physical world works. We learn...
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  • Philosophy For Dummies
    You think, therefore you are. Get a straightforward rundown on philosophy from the ancient world to today. If you’ve ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you’re an amateur philosopher. From everyday questions about happiness and responsibility to deep, spiritual examinations about God and the cosmos, philosophy pervades every part of...
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  • In Praise of the Earth
    The earth is not a dead, mute landscape but an eloquent, living being. Sometimes it just takes a spade, a packet of seeds, and a pair of sturdy boots to realise it. The philosopher Byung-Chul Han spent three springs, summers, autumns, and winters in his secret garden in Berlin, devoting himself to daily gardening in all weathers. For Han, gardening...
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  • The Web of Meaning
    The Web of Meaning is both a profound personal meditation on human existence and a tour-de-force weaving together of historic and contemporary world-wide secular and spiritual thought on the deepest question of all: why are we here? - Gabor Mate M.D., author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction We need, now more than ever, to...
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    How To Read Wittgenstein
    Though Wittgenstein wrote on the same subjects that dominate the work of other analytic philosophers – the nature of logic, the limits of language, the analysis of meaning – he did so in a peculiarly poetic style that separates his work sharply from that of his peers and makes the question of how to read him particularly pertinent. At the...
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  • The Art of War
    The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a Chinese military treatise written in the 6th century BC. It remains revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Sun Tzu's philosophy focuses on the principle that one can outsmart a foe mentally by carefully considering strategy before resorting to physical battle. This timeless wisdom is still applied...
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  • Starry Messenger
    Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural perspectives...
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  • The Little Book of Ikigai
    'FORGET HYGGE. IT'S ALL ABOUT IKIGAI (THAT'S JAPANESE FOR A HAPPY LIFE)' The Times 'WHEN IT COMES TO TRANSATLANTIC ASPIRATIONAL LIVING, IT'S NOW ALL ABOUT IKIGAI' ELLE 'THE NEW LIFESTYLE MANTRA' Sunday Times Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle, a Japanese philosophy that helps you find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in...
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  • Mythologies
    Beautiful reissue of this unique classic collection, featuring a newly translated essay not included in previous collections. Barthes' purpose is to tear away masks and demystify the signs, signals and symbols of the language of mass culture – The Times In this magnificent and often surprising collection of essays, Barthes explores the myths of mass culture. Taking subjects as diverse...
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    Beyond Happy
    An honest and simple guide to finding true wellbeing using psychology, philosophy and anecdotes from around the world. Happiness and wellbeing are often in conflict. In fact, the things that make for a full life typically involve a mix of emotions. If you seek only the pleasant ones, you’ll end up with tranquillity, not happiness. Maybe that’s what you want....
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  • The Precipice
    The Precipice by Toby Ord is a captivating exploration into one of the most pivotal times in human history. The book presents a compelling narrative that merges cutting-edge science, thoughtful philosophy, and nuanced ethical considerations as it delves into humanity's greatest existential risks and the steps we must take to ensure our survival. Ord illustrates how the future of humanity...
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  • Right Thing, Right Now
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