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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...
Wittgenstein's Poker
On 25 October 1946, in a crowded room in Cambridge, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Karl Popper came face to face for the first and only time. The encounter lasted only ten...
Divine Beauty: The Invisible Embrace
An exquisitely written and fascinating inspirational guide to beauty, creativity and the imagination. In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, John O'Donohue turns...
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...
Grist for the Mill: Awakening to Oneness
From one of the world's most influential spiritual teachers comes a revised and fully updated version of his timeless classic. In this exploration of the Buddhist concept of Dharma and...
Anxiety: Meditations on the Anxious Mind
Far more than we tend to realise, we're all - in private - deeply anxious. There is so much that worries us across our days and nights: whether our hopes...
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...
Hegel's World Revolutions
G.W.F. Hegel was widely seen as the greatest philosopher of his age. Ever since, his work has shaped debates about issues as varied as religion, aesthetics and metaphysics. His most...
Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality
Derek Parfit (1942-2017) is the most famous philosopher most people have never heard of. Widely regarded as one of the greatest moral thinkers of the past hundred years, Parfit was...
On Human Nature
A brief, radical defense of human uniqueness from acclaimed philosopher Roger ScrutonIn this short book, acclaimed writer and philosopher Roger Scruton presents an original and radical defense of human uniqueness....
How to Win an Argument: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion
Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest orator All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a...
Polis: A New History of the Ancient Greek City-State from the Early
A definitive new history of the origins, evolution, and scope of the ancient Greek city-state The Greek polis , or city-state, was a resilient and adaptable political institution founded on...
A Philosophy of Walking
"By walking we escape the idea itself of identity, the desire to be someone, to have a name and a history ... The freedom experienced when walking is about not...
Elihu's Key
A commercial radio station executive said, 'Mal is able to make profound and important issues clear and accessible.' He has done it again with this book 'Elihu's Key'. It will...
30 Rock and Philosophy: We Want to Go to There
A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC's hit TV series, 30 Rock With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on...
The Unity Of Religions: A Popular Discussion Of Ancient And Modern Beliefs
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Author: J. Herman Randall And J. Gardner SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: E. W. Cole, 1910Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Bumping on...
On Intelligence
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Author: Hippolyte TaineBinding: HardbackPublished: L. Reeve and Co., 1871Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Bumping on corners. Dull...
Philosophy Of The Unconscious: Speculative Results According To The Inductive Method Of Physical Science
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Author: Eduard Von HartmannBinding: HardbackPublished: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd. and Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1931Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning...
Mackey's Symbolism Of Freemasonry: Its Science, Philosophy, Legends, Myths And Symbols
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Author: Robert Ingham CleggBinding: HardbackPublished: THE MASONIC HISTORY COMPANY, 1921Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Bumping on corners....
Beer and Philosophy: The Unexamined Beer Isn't Worth Drinking
A beer-lovers' book which playfully examines a myriad of philosophical concerns related to beer consumption. Effectively demonstrates how real philosophical issues exist just below the surface of our everyday activities...
On Art And Friendship
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Author: Nikos PapastergiadisBinding: HardbackPublished: Surplus, 2024Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor stain on beige cloth. Clean and bright copy....
Epicurus: Letters, Principal Doctrines, And Vatican Sayings
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Author: Epicurus; (translated by Russel M. Geer)Binding: PaperbackPublished: Bobbs-Merrill, 1964Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn and faded cover. Clean text. This...
Philosophical Investigations
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Author: Ludwig WittgensteinBinding: HardbackPublished: Basil Blackwell, 1963Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket is price clipped, previous owner and bookseller sticker inside first page,...
Jung & The Story Of Our Time
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Author: Laurens Van Der PostBinding: HardbackPublished: Pantheon Books, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner bookplate inside, dust jacket clippedThis profound work presents a compelling examination...
The Greeks And The Irrational
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Author: E. R. DoddsBinding: PaperbackPublished: University of California Press, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has some light wear and small...
Living Biographies Of Great Philosophers: The Intimate Story Of The Lives And Teachings Of The World's Great Thinkers
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Author: Henry Thomas & Dana Lee ThomasBinding: HardbackPublished: Blue Ribbon Books, 1946Condition:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket price clipped, tanning along spine and front, wear...
Foundations Of Ethics: The Gifford Lectures Delivered In The University Of Aberdeen 1935-6
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Author: Sir W. David RossBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1939Condition:Book: AcceptableJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: Reading copy with markingsCondition remarks: Faded and discoloured cloth....
The Language Of First-Order Logic: Tarski's World 4.0
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Author: Jon Barwise & John EtchemendyBinding: PaperbackPublished: CSLI Publications., 1993Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis academic text presents a comprehensive introduction...
Human, All Too Human
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Author: Friedrich NietzscheBinding: PaperbackPublished: Penguin Classics, 1994Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded cover. Light stain on book block. Human, All Too...
Studies Of The Human Aura
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Author: KuthumiBinding: PaperbackPublished: Summit University Press, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Stamp on title page, otherwise clean text. Studies Of The...
Inheriting The Earth: The Pauline Basis Of A Spirituality For Our Time
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Author: Brendan ByrneBinding: PaperbackPublished: St. Paul Publications, 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light foxing on book block. This academic...
Studies In Philosophy For Children: Harry Stottlemeier's Discovery
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Author: Ann Margaret Sharp And Ronald F. ReedBinding: PaperbackPublished: Temple University Press, 1992Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn cover. Clean text....
Tarski's World; Version 4.0 For Macintosh
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Author: Jon Barwise & John EtchemendyBinding: PaperbackPublished: CSLI Publications., 1993Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor discoloration due to sun-fading of spine.This seminal work presents an interactive...
Death & The Regeneration Of Life
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Author: Maurice Bloch; Jonathan ParryBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Cloth in good condition. DJ repaired with tape.Death & The Regeneration Of...
The Best Of Subud Voice Volume 1: They Were There
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Author: Ilaina LennardBinding: PaperbackPublished: Subud Voice Publication, 2012Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThe Best Of Subud Voice Volume 1: They Were There...
The Discoverers: A History Of Man's Search To Know His World And Himself
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Author: Daniel J BoorstinBinding: HardbackPublished: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Discoverers chronicles humanity's relentless quest for knowledge, presenting a sweeping history of exploration,...
The Roving Mind
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Author: Isaac AsimovBinding: HardbackPublished: Prometheus Books, New York, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Clean text.The Roving Mind presents a captivating...
Tabibito: The Traveler
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Author: Hideki Yukawa; Translated by L. Brown & R. Yoshida.Binding: PaperbackPublished: World Scientific, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing on...
Fresh Hope For The World; Moral Re-Armament In Action
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Author: Gabriel MarcelBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, 1960Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFresh Hope For The World; Moral Re-Armament In Action presents a profound philosophical examination of the Moral Re-Armament...
Broca's Brain: The Romance Of Science
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Author: Carl SaganBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsBroca's Brain: The Romance Of Science presents a captivating journey into the...
Scepticism
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Author: Kai NielsenBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan/St Martin's Press, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsScepticism by Kai Nielsen presents a rigorous philosophical examination of the nature and limits...
The Faith Of A Heretic: What Can I Believe? How Should I Live? What Do I Hope?
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Author: Walter KaufmannBinding: PaperbackPublished: Meridian - New American Library, 1978Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine. Clean text. Walter Kaufmann's The...
The Accidental Universe
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Author: P.C.W. DaviesBinding: PaperbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Yellowed and faded cover. Light creasing on...
Science And Human Values; Revised And Enlarged Edition, Including The Abacus And The Rose, A New Dialogue
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Author: J. BronowskiBinding: PaperbackPublished: Harper & Row, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn cover. Science And Human Values; Revised And Enlarged...
Philosophy And The New Physics
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Author: Jonathan PowersBinding: PaperbackPublished: Methuen, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageJonathan Powers's Philosophy And The New Physics presents a compelling examination of...
The Whys Of A Philosophical Scrivener
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Author: Martin GardnerBinding: HardbackPublished: The Harvester Press, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Light glue stains on FEP, otherwise clean and bright text. The Whys Of A...
Jung: Man And Myth
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Author: Vincent BromeBinding: PaperbackPublished: Paladin - Granada Publishing, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageVincent Brome presents a compelling biography of Carl Jung,...