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Strategies of Argument: Essays in Ancient Ethics, Epistemology, and
This volume features fifteen new papers by an international group of scholars in ancient philosophy, with a particular focus on new work in ancient Greek and Roman ethics, epistemology, logic,...
The Art of Travel
Few things are as exciting as the idea of travelling somewhere far from home. Somewhere with better weather, more interesting customs and more inspiring landscapes. So why are we so...
Isaiah Berlin: A Life
'I do not see how there could be a more insightful, more erudite, biography of this remarkable man' Doris Lessing, Times Literary Supplement Isaiah Berlin refused to write an autobiography,...
Brutal Simplicity of Thought: How It Changed the World
The principles of creativity revealed in deceptively simple words and pictures by the man behind the world's most successful advertising agency Simplicity looks easy. It's not. It's easier to complicate...
Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for
Why do people reject science and believe online conspiracy theories How are people radicalized online and go on to commit acts of violence Why is our society so politically polarized...
The Communist Manifesto & Other Selected Writings (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Published in 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engel's pamphlet The Communist Manifesto is a landmark text in socialist...
The God Desire
From the bestselling author of Jews Don't Count ' A hugely heartfelt, funny, kind, fascinating, human and clever book ' ALAIN DE BOTTON ' Magnificent. Breathtaking. And shockingly rare ......
Out of the Woods: A tale of positivity, kindness and courage
A little optimism goes a long way. 'Wise, wonderful Betsy ... I am blown away by her courage and wisdom.' Fearne Cotton 'Betsy is the most gloriously wonderful, positive, cute,...
What Are You Doing With Your Life?
Krishnamurti explains how to make the best choices in life. He is one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th Century. 'One of the greatest thinkers of the age' The...
Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth
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...
And Finally: A Neurosurgeon's Reflections on Life
From the No.1 bestselling author of Do No Harm, an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of death, life and what matters in the end. From the No.1 bestselling author of...
Aristotle's Way: Ten Ways Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life
How to live happily in the modern world, guided by the ancient ideas of Aristotle 'Wonderful and timely ... Hugely recommended' STEPHEN FRY What do you and an ancient philosopher...
Human Design Made Simple: Unlock your strengths & discover your true
The first practical and accessible book on Human Design by the host of The Human Design Podcast. Human Design gives us the blueprint to our personality - our strengths and...
On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century
Tony Blair's major new book on the art and science of leadership Tony Blair learnt the precepts of governing the hard way- by leading a country for over ten years....
Be Useful: Seven tools for life
Seven lessons from the international icon on how to live a meaningful, purposeful life, for fans of Atomic Habits and Wim Hof THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The seven rules...
After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life
The world leading expert reveals his extraordinary exploration of stories of near-death experiences and what they tell us about consciousness after life. After is a ground-breaking book for anyone curious...
The Art of Danish Living: How to Find Happiness In and Out of Work
A beautiful, research-backed guide with illustrations, photography and inspiration for how to live and work like the happiest people in the world It is well known that Denmark is one...
Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary
A mind-bending exploration of non-human intelligence, and how it holds the keys to our continuing life on earth What does it mean to be intelligent? Is it something unique to...
The Ruskin Study Guide For Australian School Students - Volume 2)
$50.00 AUD
Author: T. J. DwyerBinding: HardbackPublished: The Ruskin Group Pty. Ltd., 1966Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Yellowed and worn boards....
Parables Of Kierkegaard
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Author: Thomas C. OdenBinding: HardbackPublished: Princeton University Press., 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner's name signed in...
The Ascent Of Man
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Author: J. BronowskiBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC, 1975Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work chronicles the intellectual journey of humanity, tracing the development of scientific thought and technological innovation...
Life Of John Ruskin
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Author: Ashmore WingateBinding: HardbackPublished: The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd., 1910Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor marks and specks...
The Intelligent Universe: A New View Of Creation And Evolution
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Author: Fred HoyleBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work presents a radical reinterpretation of the universe's origins and the development of life. In...
Perception And The Physical World
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Author: D. M. ArmstrongBinding: HardbackPublished: Routledge, 1973Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsPerception And The Physical World presents a rigorous philosophical examination of how we perceive reality....
André Gide: The Theism Of An Atheist
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Author: H. J. NersoyanBinding: HardbackPublished: Syracuse University Press, NY, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Black boards in good condition. Clean and bright copy. This scholarly work...
Critical And Miscellaneous Essays (I, III, IV)
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Author: Thomas CarlyleBinding: HardbackPublished: Chapman and Hall, 1857Condition:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Reading copy with markingsCondition remarks: Minimal markings in...
An Outline Of Modern Knowledge
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Author: William Rose (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1932Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: No dust jacket, cover has some light wearBook involves the works of twenty-four of the world's...
The Right And The Good
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Author: W. D. RossBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: No dust jacket but has protective plastic jacket, previous owner name inside, some...
The Existence Of God
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Author: Wallace I. MatsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cornell University Press, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover has some general wear, previous owner name inside,...
New Heavens And A New Earth
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Author: -Binding: HardbackPublished: Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, 1953Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis doctrinal volume presents a prophetic interpretation of...
Dianetics: The Modern Science Of Mental Health
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Author: L. Ron HubbardBinding: HardbackPublished: THE HUBBARD ASSOCIATION OF SCIENTOLOGISTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks:...
Society Must Be Defended: Lectures At The Collège De France 1975-1976
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Author: Michel FoucaultBinding: HardbackPublished: Picador, 2003Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMichel Foucault's Society Must Be Defended presents a groundbreaking analysis of power, shifting from traditional juridical frameworks to...
The Bible in Pictures
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Author: Ralph Kirby (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Colourgravure PublicationCondition:Book: FairJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slipcase worn on spine, book itself has very light cover wearDelve into the rich tapestry of...
A Hermit In The Himalayas
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Author: Dr Paul BruntonBinding: PaperbackPublished: RIDER., 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to pages, yellowed...
Civitas Dei
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Author: Lionel CurtisBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1934Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: No dust jacket, cover has light wear and staining, pages have light foxing in placesLionel Curtis...
A Short History Of Chinese Philosophy
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Author: Fung Yu-LanBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1948Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover has general wear, previous owner marks inside first and last pages,...
The River
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Author: Henry David Thoreau; Arranged with Notes by Dudley LuntBinding: HardbackPublished: Bramhall House, 1963Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis profound work chronicles a journey of introspection and observation...
The Autobiography Of Bertrand Russell, 1872 - 1914
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Author: Bertrand RussellBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThe Autobiography Of Bertrand Russell chronicles the extraordinary life of one of...
Quartet for the End of Time: On Music, Grief and Birdsong
A personal reckoning with grief, doubt, faith and poetry set to one of the most celebrated musical works of the twentieth century, from the award-winning poet and librettist. 'This is...
Ask a Philosopher: Answers to Your Most Important - and Most
The perfect gift for the smart thinker in your life. For several years Ian Olasov has set up 'Ask-a-Philosopher' booths around New York City, answering questions from passersby. Now in...
Into Oblivion: The Southern Cloud Enigma
On 21 March 1931, the airliner Southern Cloud vanished while en route from Sydney to Melbourne, and the nation held its breath as an exhaustive search was conducted throughout south...
Reading Machiavelli: Scandalous Books, Suspect Engagements, and the
To what extent was Machiavelli a "Machiavellian"? Was he an amoral adviser of tyranny or a stalwart partisan of liberty? A neutral technician of power politics or a devout Italian...
The Barometer of Modern Reason: On the Philosophies of Current Events
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How should philosophy deal with world events? Vincent Descombes examines the ways in which major modern philosophers have developed the barometers that they use to tell us about modern reason...
Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction
Issues in medical ethics are rarely out of the media and it is an area of ethics that has particular interest for the general public as well as the medical...
Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death
When the opossum feels threatened, she becomes paralysed. Her body temperature plummets, her breathing and heart rates drop to a minimum, and her glands simulate the smell of a putrefying...