Philosophy

In one of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121 180) describes the stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as...

An urgent defense of reason, the essential method for resolving-or even discussing-divisive issues Reason, long held as the highest human achievement, is under siege. According to Aristotle, the capacity for...

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,...

'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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

From the bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, a new adventure featuring a wise cat, a curious kitten, and the Zen wisdom they uncover on their journey together...

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...

The million-copy bestselling monk returns with this essential book of Zen wisdom for modern living Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...