The Prince
Pocket Hardbacks - the new non-fiction series that combines the collectability of Clothbound Classics with the popular spirit of Great Ideas. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is the Bible of realpolitik, a tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, and how to hold on to it in a dangerous world. How can a leader be strong? Is it better...Hardback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Donald Robertson and Seneca is an outstanding compilation offering profound insights into Stoic philosophy through a series of personal and poignant letters. Set in the Roman era, these letters serve as a medium through which Seneca, an esteemed stoic philosopher and statesman, communicates his wisdom to his friend and protégé, Lucilius Junior. Covering timeless topics...Hardback$2700Elsewhere:$2899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Sick Souls, Healthy Minds
From the celebrated author of American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James. In 1895, William James, the father of American philosophy, delivered a lecture entitled 'Is Life Worth Living?' It was no theoretical question for James, who had contemplated suicide during an existential crisis as a young man...Paperback$3399Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November
The Nicomachean Ethics
One of the most influential philosophical classics of all time, The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle remains a cornerstone of Western ethical thought. Composed as a series of lectures given by Aristotle in ancient Greece, this seminal work delves deep into the nature of human goodness, exploring what it means to lead a virtuous life. The discourse ranges widely over core...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Tao of Wu
The RZA, the Abbot of the Wu-Tang Clan and one of hip-hop culture's most dynamic figures, imparts the lessons he learned on the journey that took him from the Staten Island projects to international superstardom, all the while a devout student of knowledge in every form he's found it - on the streets, in religion, in martial arts, in chess...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Be Useful
Seven lessons from the international icon on how to live a meaningful, purposeful life, for fans of Atomic Habits and Wim Hof. Featuring new bonus material: Arnold Schwarzenegger's 77 Lessons at 77 The seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life are distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 2
A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India's timeless scripture, from the author of its best-selling translation. (The ebook The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living 9781586381455 includes all three volumes in this series.) The Bhagavad Gita is set on the battlefield of an apocalyptic war between good and evil. Faced with a dire...Hardback$7300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks-
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 1
A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India's timeless scripture – from the author of its best-selling translation. The ebook The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living (9781586381455) includes all three volumes in this series. The Bhagavad Gita is set on the battlefield of an apocalyptic war between good and evil. Faced with a...Hardback$6499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
The Symposium
In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of prominent Athenian intellectuals, including philosophers, playwrights, and aristocrats, come together to exchange views on the nature of eros, or desire. The setting of this engaging dialogue is the home of the tragedian Agathon, where the guests take turns delivering speeches that delve into various aspects of love, culminating in...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Greatest Salesman in the World
The runaway bestseller with more than five million copies in print, The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino, is a timeless tale that has empowered millions to achieve success. This profound narrative is not just for sales professionals but for anyone seeking to enrich their life with values that stand the test of time. Delve into the inspirational...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Being
Being human is hard. From early childhood, we start to become aware of the difficulties we must all inevitably face. We will battle an inner critic across the entirety of our life. We will never truly know those around us, and time will destroy all we create. Death becomes a reality, and we cannot escape the knowledge that it is...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air
A masterful new translation of one of Kierkegaard's most engaging works. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers to let go of earthly concerns by considering the lilies of the field and the birds of the air. Søren Kierkegaard's short masterpiece on this famous gospel passage draws out its vital lessons for readers in a rapidly modernising...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Buddhism for Beginners
For those searching for mindful moments or for a more engaged way of navigating life in the twenty-first century, Buddhism for Beginners opens the door to understanding Buddhism's key concepts and practices. The authors tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts, and Eastern philosophy to bring readers a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and...Hardback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Complete Works
The complete surviving works of Epictetus, the most influential Stoic philosopher from antiquity. “Some things are up to us and some are not.” Epictetus was born into slavery around the year 50 CE, and, upon being granted his freedom, he set himself up as a philosophy teacher. After being expelled from Rome, he spent the rest of his life living...Paperback$3399Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why Buddhism is True
From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly....Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
15% offBecoming Yourself
The long-awaited new book on the essence of Zen practice from the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself. Shunryu Suzuki was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the last century, who brought Zen philosophy to millions of people. In this book of teachings, many published for the...Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
A Nietzsche Reader
A selection from Nietzsche's major philosophical works designed to give an overview of this thought. The literary career of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) spanned less than 20 years but a vast range of subjects. R.J. Hollingdale presents the breadth and depth of Nietzsche's thought. Whether he is addressing conventional western philosophical problems or breaking new ground, Nietzsche is always thought-provoking and...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Revolt Against the Modern World
In what many consider to be his masterwork, Evola contrasts the characteristics of the modern world with those of traditional societies, from politics and institutions to views on life and death.Hardback$4800Elsewhere:$5299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Essays and Aphorisms
Schopenhauer believed that human action is determined not by reason but by will—the blind and irrational desire for physical existence. These writings depict individuals struggling in a Godless world, in which art, morality, and self-awareness are our only salvation. One of the greatest philosophers of the nineteenth century, Schopenhauer (1788-1860) believed that human action is governed by will rather than...Hardback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Ethical Slut
The Ethical Slut, the classic guide to love, sex, and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy, has sold nearly 200,000 copies and has been fully updated to reflect today's modern attitudes and the latest information on nontraditional relationships. "One of the most useful relationship books you could ever read, no matter what your lifestyle choices. It's chock-full of great...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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An extraordinary, previously unpublished work from the author of The Year of Magical Thinking and Blue Nights, Joan Didion. In November 1999, Joan Didion began seeing a psychiatrist because, as she wrote to a friend, her family had had 'a rough few years.' She described the sessions in a journal she created for her husband, John Gregory Dunne. For several...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
18% offBlueprints
WHAT TO READ IN 2025 FINANCIAL TIMES Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we’re wrong? Marcus du Sautoy, acclaimed mathematician and Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of...Paperback$3100Usually:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Poetics of Space
The beloved multidisciplinary classic on the spaces we inhabit and the dreams and memories that fill them. A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to Penguin Classics. Since its initial publication in 1958, The Poetics of Space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. This rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy brims with quiet revelations and...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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In the timeless classic Mastery, George Leonard delves deep into the art of living a fulfilling and accomplished life. This profound and engaging book explores the concept of mastery as a lifelong journey, not just a destination. Drawing upon Zen philosophy and Leonard's own expertise in the martial art of aikido, it illuminates a path towards personal and professional excellence....Paperback$3600Usually:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
14% offDancing Wu Li Masters
Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukav offers a captivating journey into the often bewildering world of quantum physics, presented in a way that is accessible and engaging for readers from all walks of life. As a masterful blend of science and philosophy, this book presents complex scientific concepts through vivid metaphors and analogies, transforming intricate theories into understandable narratives...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$4200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Right to Sex
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 Essential lessons on the world we live in, from one of our greatest young thinkers – a guide to what everybody is talking about today ‘Unparalleled and extraordinary . . . A bracing revivification of a crucial lineage in feminist writing’ — JIA TOLENTINO ‘I believe Amia Srinivasan’s work will...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
37% offThe Way of Zen
The Way of Zen by Alan W. Watts is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of Zen Buddhism, designed both for newcomers and seasoned practitioners. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to the history, principles, and practices of Zen, tracing its roots from ancient Indian Buddhism to its development in China and Japan and its evolving influence in the West today....Paperback$1900Usually:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Doors of Perception
The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley is a profoundly wise and humane account of the author's famous experimentation with mescalin that has influenced writers and artists for decades. This groundbreaking work takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the depths of the human mind and the nature of perception. In 1953, under the supervision of an investigator, Aldous Huxley...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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Society Must Be Defended
Society Must Be Defended by Michel Foucault is a compelling examination of power structures within civilisation, delivered through a series of influential lectures at the Collège de France in 1975-76. Foucault utilizes the paradigm of war to dissect and scrutinise power relations, proposing the provocative thesis that politics is essentially an extension of violence prevalent on the battlefield. Through his...Paperback$2600Usually:$3400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human by Friedrich Nietzsche marks a pivotal moment in the oeuvre of one of philosophy's most provocative thinkers. Written during a period of personal crisis after the end of his friendship with Richard Wagner and his departure from academic life due to ill health, this work illuminates Nietzsche's transition into his mature philosophical phase. Far from merely...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Become What You Are
Become What You Are by Alan Watts delves into the profound philosophical and spiritual teachings that challenge readers to explore their true selves and embrace their authentic identities. This collection of essays and lectures from the revered thinker and speaker is an invitation to see life from a fresh perspective, urging you to live in the present moment and recognise...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
19% offThe Four-Way Path
Why Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of true fulfilment - the new book from the multi-million-copy bestselling authors of Ikigai. How can I find purpose in my life? In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love, and freedom. If you can find the balance between them, you will discover...Hardback$2500Elsewhere:$3600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Rationality
A user's guide to rationality during an epidemic of unreason In the twenty-first century, humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding—and at the same time appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that discovered vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, quack cures, and conspiracy theorising? In Rationality, Pinker rejects...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
On the Origin of Species
The anniversary paperback edition of On the Origin of Species, edited by Professor William Bynum, presents Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on evolutionary biology with a fresh introduction and scholarly references by Bynum. Designed with a striking cover by Damien Hirst, this edition replaces the earlier 1968 version and brings Darwin's seminal text into closer dialogue with contemporary readers. Originally published...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
We're All Going to Die
You, me and everyone else who has ever lived, or will ever live, is going to die. The Stoics knew that tempus fugit ('time flies'). Rather than see this as a bummer, however, they knew that our ever-ticking personal doomsday clocks were actually a brilliant reminder to embrace every second of our lives. Never forget that you are going to...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Art of War
'Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.'- Sun Tzu Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest and most famous books on military strategy in the world. It teaches you how, when battle commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Trace the origins of modern philosophy back to ancient Greece with the likes of Plato, Aristotle, and other famous thinkers. Have you ever wondered about the development of civilisation? What topics were discussed in the days of ancient Greece? This collection of thoughts from Plato, Aristotle, and other masters of philosophy will lead your mind on a journey of enlightened...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
A Treatise of Human Nature
A Treatise of Human Nature is David Hume's seminal work, where he embarks on an expansive exploration of the complexities of human psychology and the ways in which our minds navigate the world. The book is divided into three parts: the understanding, the passions, and morals, each addressing critical inquiries into human cognition, emotion, and conduct. Published in 1739-40 when...Paperback$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Heart of Yoga
The first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to viniyoga—yoga adapted to the needs of the individual. A contemporary classic by a world-renowned teacher. This new edition adds thirty-two poems by Krishnamacharya that capture the essence of his teachings. Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who lived to be over 100 years old, was one of...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
New ReleaseIn the Realm of the Last Man
One of the West's most interesting public intellectuals – The Times None is more eminent or experienced than Francis Fukuyama – Financial Times In 1989, one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Francis Fukuyama—then an early-career academic who had cut his teeth conducting research for Ronald Reagan during his years as California governor—delivered a conference paper that would...Paperback$3399Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
On the Aesthetic Education of Man
Schiller's famous treatise on art, politics and society On the Aesthetic Education of Man is one of the most profound works of German philosophy, in which Friedrich Schiller analyses politics, revolution and the history of ideas to define the relationship between beauty and art. Resulting from Schiller's deep disillusionment with the course of the French Revolution and expressed as a...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November
Negotiating the End of the World
Behind the headlines, a struggle between two opposing philosophical visions has shaped the course of international efforts to save the planet from global warming. The liberal cosmopolitanism of the great Enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant has been up against the darker vision of an authoritarian global order of great power rivals developed by Carl Schmitt, 'Crown Jurist of the Third Reich'....Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Art of Rhetoric
In The Art of Rhetoric, Aristotle delves into the intricacies of the art of persuasion, offering an extensive analysis of rhetoric as a central component of public discourse. The book is divided into three primary sections, each addressing different aspects of rhetoric: the speaker, the audience, and the speech itself. Aristotle's work not only explores the theory behind effective communication...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Courage to be Disliked
The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfilment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks-
Twilight of Idols and Anti-Christ
In Twilight of Idols and Anti-Christ, Friedrich Nietzsche presents two of his most provocative and critical works. These texts offer a penetrating analysis of the philosophical and religious ideas that dominated his era. Twilight of Idols serves as an incisive critique of the cultural and intellectual norms of Nietzsche's time. Subtitled "How to Philosophize with a Hammer," the book delivers...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November -
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche is a profound exploration of philosophical thoughts, conveyed through the allegorical journey of its protagonist, Zarathustra. It follows Zarathustra's descent from his mountain hermitage to share his wisdom with humanity, articulating revolutionary ideas about the human condition, morality, and the potential for human greatness. Through a series of discourses and parables, Zarathustra encounters various...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Politics
The Politics by Aristotle delves into the core questions of political science, offering profound insights into the nature of human society and governance. Rather than presenting a linear plot, the book is a comprehensive analysis of political structures and their impact on society. Aristotle meticulously examines various city constitutions, including oligarchies, democracies, and tyrannies, evaluating each system's strengths and weaknesses...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
De Anima (On the Soul)
Aristotle's De Anima (On the Soul) is a seminal work that delves into the profound and intricate nature of the soul, exploring its defining characteristics and functions. Aristotle embarks on a comprehensive examination of living organisms, scrutinising their myriad behaviours, sensory capabilities, and perceptual depth. His quest is to establish a cohesive theory of the soul that integrates the principles...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
The Laws
Plato's example of utopia In The Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state - from education, sport, and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage, and...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Tao of Pooh & The Te of Piglet
"It's hard to be brave," said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal." Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us." Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Wisdom Of Insecurity
Pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts explores the human quest for psychological security. 'A revelatory classic' - Maria Popova 'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' - Deepak Chopra What we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriously. Too often we fall into the trap of anticipating the...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Seeker and the Sage
We are all going to die, so how do we live? A traumatised journalist is given a dream assignment - track down the mayor of a remote and mysterious town whose citizens are reported to be the happiest people on earth. Journeying into a harsh and inhospitable landscape, she overcomes many obstacles before arriving in Silver Springs, the place whose...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Lost in Thought
Patheos, John Ehrett's The Best Books I Read This Year Seminary Co-Op, Notable books for 2020, Notable Top 12 Zena Hitz, Winner of the Hiett Prize in the Humanities, The Dallas Institute In an overloaded, superficial, technological world, in which almost everything and everybody is judged by its usefulness, where can we turn for escape, lasting pleasure, contemplation, or connection...Paperback$4900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks 
The Philosophy Book
DK's bestselling guide to the history of philosophy - fully revised and updated. Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe. Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy...Hardback$5000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Pre-orderThe Daily Stoic: 10th Anniversary Edition
The Daily Stoic: 10th Anniversary Edition is the multi-million copy Sunday Times bestseller by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. This updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon offers daily doses of practical, uplifting philosophy and includes bonus material from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way. How can we find true meaning, conquer...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order-
Midlife
How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with a difference, Kieran Setiya confronts...Paperback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence
The perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success, new to Penguin Classics. Written over 350 years ago, The Pocket Oracle and the Art of Prudence is a charming collection of 300 witty and thought-provoking aphorisms. From the art of being lucky to the healthy use of caution, these elegant maxims were created as a...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Fear and Trembling
Seen as the original Existentialist, Kierkegaard transformed philosophy with his conviction that we must all create our own nature. Fear and Trembling, his great work of religious anxiety portraying Abraham's sacrifice of his son Isaac, argues that true understanding can only be attained by making a personal 'leap of faith'. In Fear and Trembling, Søren Kierkegaard's infamous and controversial work...Hardback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Pig that Wants to Be Eaten
Baggini offers us a tempting smorgasbord of some of the most baffling, weird and occasionally downright creepy scenarios ever envisaged... enjoy these mind-boggling tales from the outer limit of thought - Guardian Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten? Are you really reading this book cover, or are you in a simulation? If God is...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Martin Buber
From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, the first major biography in English in over thirty years of the seminal modern Jewish thinker Martin Buber "A scrupulously researched, perceptive biography."—Robert Alter, New York Times Book Review An authority on the twentieth‑century philosopher Martin Buber (1878–1965), Paul Mendes-Flohr offers the first major biography in English in thirty years of this seminal modern...Hardback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
Timaeus and Critias
Timaeus and Critias holds a central place in Western thought and is best known to many for the story of Atlantis. Timaeus and Critias is a Socratic dialogue in two parts. A response to an account of an ideal state told by Socrates, it begins with Timaeus's theoretical exposition of the cosmos and his story describing the creation of the...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Way of a Pilgrim
A simple peasant seeks spiritual fulfilment in this apparently artless tale of popular piety. 'Here, see my belongings—a bag of dry crusts on my back and the Holy Bible in my breast pocket; that's it.' In 1884, a slim volume containing four short tales appeared in Russia. They told of a pilgrim, a lone wanderer, led by his quiet curiosity...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
A Short History of Decay
Witty and nihilistic essays from one of Central Europe's most remarkable philosophers. A Short History of Decay (1949) is E. M. Cioran's nihilistic and witty collection of aphoristic essays concerning the nature of civilisation in mid 20th-century Europe. Touching upon man's need to worship, the feebleness of God, the downfall of the Ancient Greeks, and the melancholy baseness of all...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Lives of the Stoics
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life. - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range Wonderful - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion For millennia, Stoicism has been the ancient philosophy that attracts those who seek greatness, from athletes to politicians and everyone in between. And no wonder: its embrace...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Free and Equal
An uplifting vision of a new, egalitarian liberalism, and a bold practical programme for how we can reinvigorate democracy and transform capitalism. Despite the enormous problems we face and widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo, it's surprisingly hard to find a coherent vision of what a better, fairer society would look like. Free and Equal provides that vision. In this...Paperback$2400Usually:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
I and Thou
The publication of Martin Buber's I and Thou was a great event in the religious life of the West. ― Reinhold Niebuhr Martin Buber was a prolific and influential teacher and writer, who taught philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem from 1939 to 1951. Having studied philosophy and art at the universities of Vienna, Zurich, and Berlin, he became...Paperback$4399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Other Minds
Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith delves deeply into the fascinating world of cephalopods, particularly the octopus, to explore what these enigmatic creatures can teach us about intelligence, consciousness, and our own place in the evolutionary tapestry. This extraordinary blend of philosophy, science, and personal adventure takes readers on a journey beneath the waves, where some of the most complex and...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Until the End of Time
In Until the End of Time by Brian Greene, the renowned physicist and bestselling author delves into the profound and intricate tapestry of the cosmos and humanity's enduring search for purpose. This engrossing exploration charts a compelling journey across the vast expanse of time, from the universe's enigmatic beginnings to the furthest reaches of its possible ends. Greene meticulously unpacks...Paperback$2100Usually:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
New ReleaseWhose Knowledge Counts?
Knowledge takes many forms, but not all are valued equally. Pounamu Jade Aikman shows how particular ways of knowing underpin life in Aotearoa, to the exclusion of others. Ranging from Foucault to Spock to school lunches, he traces the marginalisation of Indigenous knowledge. He also looks at its impact on our economy, prisons, politics and constitutional relationships, asking—are we caught...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$2000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
New ReleaseEveryday Stoic Resilience
Turn ancient wisdom into modern-day tools for success! Everyday Stoic Resilience is a guided journal designed to strengthen your mind, sharpen your perspective, and inspire resilience through the wisdom of Stoic philosophy. Each page combines a powerful quote from Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca with a thoughtfully designed prompt to spark reflection and growth. With space to...Paperback$3099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Complete Guide to Stoicism (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) , The
The Complete Guide to Stoicism offers a comprehensive exploration of Stoic philosophy through the timeless wisdom of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Delving into themes of resilience, virtue, and mindfulness, it distills the core principles of Stoicism found in their seminal works, Letters from a Stoic, How to Live: The Enchiridion, and Discourses and Meditations. Readers embark on a transformative...Hardback$4700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Sartre
Sartre is Iris Murdoch's unique study of one of the 20th century's foremost thinkers. Sartre's powerful political passions were united with a memorable literary gift, placing him foremost among the novelists, as well as the philosophers, of our time. Iris Murdoch's pioneering study analyses and evaluates the different strands of Sartre's rich and complex oeuvre. Combining the objectivity of the...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Grain Of The Voice
Back in print exclusively from Vintage Classics, interviews with the great French intellectual. In these interviews, given between 1962 and 1980, Barthes speaks about the development of his thought, explaining why and how he wrote his many books, paying tributes to philosophers, linguists, novelists, poets, painters and filmmakers who have inspired him, as well as discussing how his life became...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Fashion System
The great linguist and sociologist turns his attention to the world of fashion. Fashion never ceases to interest psychologists, aestheticians, and sociologists. Roland Barthes, however, examined fashion from a new point of view. Using descriptions from magazines, he uncovered a system of meaning and subjected it for the first time to semantic analysis. The Fashion System, published in France in...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
What is this?
What is this? Ancient questions for modern minds presents talks given by Martine and Stephen Batchelor during a Sŏn (Chan/Zen) retreat in England in 2016. Leading us through the practice of radical questioning at the heart of this Korean Buddhist tradition, the authors show how anyone at all can benefit from this form of radical inquiry today. These talks demonstrate...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Wild Unknown Pocket Archetypes Deck
From New York Times bestselling author of The Wild Unknown Tarot who has redefined tarot for the twenty-first century comes an original oracle deck and guidebook that takes seekers on a journey of self-discovery—now in a compact, pocket-sized format. Kim Krans illuminates the revelatory power of archetypes—the ancient, universal symbols that have endured across time and cultures and reside deep...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Utilitarianism and Other Essays
From: An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (Jeremy Bentham) From: A System of Logic (J.S. Mill) Bentham (J.S. Mill) Coleridge (J.S. Mill) Whewell on Moral Philosophy (J.S. Mill) Utilitarianism (J.S. Mill)Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Trials of Socrates
This unique and expertly annotated collection of the classic accounts of Socrates left by Plato, Aristophanes, and Xenophon features new translations of Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the death scene from Phaedo by C. D. C. Reeve, Peter Meineck's translation of Clouds, and James Doyle's translation of Apology of Socrates.Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Little Book of Stoicism
Discover the fascinating world of Stoicism in this beginner's guide to a great and unageing philosophy. The ancient art of Stoicism was founded in Greece during the fourth century BCE, and it is still as relevant today as ever before. With the virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice at its core, it's little wonder that many people are turning...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Cynic Philosophers
A unique new volume illuminating the philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman Cynics From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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