Philosophy

A lifelong Emerson lover, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson's twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that...

This comprehensive overview of Steiner's life and work examines his revolutionary thinking on education, science, agriculture, the arts and spirituality. Rudi Lissau explores the legacy of Steiner's unique vision, which...

The dream of a happy life has preoccupied thinkers since Plato, and in modern times it has become one of the signature tunes of our age - the rise of...

In the first two essays of this book, Louis Althusser analyses the work of two of the greatest thinkers of the Enlightenment - Montesquieu and Rousseau. He shows that although...

We're hurtling towards a superhuman future or, if we blunder, extinction. The only way out of our existential crises, from global warming to the risks posed by nuclear weapons, novel...

An introduction to the ethical aspects of war and peace, this collection of tightly integrated essays explores the reasons for waging war and for fighting with restraint as formulated in...

This is a much-needed and clearly argued account of what has gone wrong in our thinking about the environment. Rather than looking at the symptoms of environmental degradation, Val Plumwood...

Magee is very good at untangling difficult concepts and giving you just enough on each philosopher so that you feel you know in essence what they were about. His enthusiasm...

Climate change is arguably the great problem confronting humanity, but we have done little to head off this looming catastrophe. In The Perfect Moral Storm, philosopher Stephen Gardiner illuminates our...

Creations of the Mind presents sixteen original essays by theorists from a wide variety of disciplines who have a shared interest in the nature of artifacts and their implications for...

The powerful teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual masters 'Our own Self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world' The simple but powerful teachings of Sri...

'A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter' New York Times 'An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite...

This volume brings together critical review papers, many specially commissioned, on key themes and questions in the work of the political scientist, philosopher and religious thinker Eric Voegelin (1901-1985). Areas...

John Locke (1632-1704) was perhaps the most influential English writer of his time. His 'Essay concerning Human Understanding'(1690) and 'Two Treatises of Government' (1690) weighed heavily on the history of...

Prompted by events in recent years in the UK and the USA, in Latin America, Russia and the Middle East, A. C. Grayling investigates why the institutions of representative democracy...

A true story of triumph by award-winning business leader, impact investor, and educator James Rhee that will inspire and empower us to transform our lives and our businesses with the...

The popular renowned teacher and author of the internationally bestselling Peace Is Possible shows us how to quiet the noise of our busy lives to hear our own unique authentic...

2,500 years of Western philosophy explored In this updated guide to philosophy, Professor Bryan Magee expertly guides us through the history of ideas and thinking, tracing over 2,500 years of...

A leading contrarian thinker explores the ethical paradox at the heart of history's wounds The conventional wisdom about historical memory is summed up in George Santayana's celebrated phrase, "Those who...

Part memoir, part study, The Making of a Philosopher is the self-portrait of a deeply intelligent mind as it develops over a life on both sides of the Atlantic. The...

Human, All Too Human (1878) marks the point where Nietzsche abandons German romanticism for the French Enlightenment. At a moment of crisis in his life (no longer a friend of...

Friedrich Jacobi held a position of unparalleled importance in the golden age of late eighteenth and early nineteenth century intellectual history. Nonetheless, the range and style of his thought and...

Renowned thinker John D. Caputo has spent his career recasting theology and philosophy for a new world. In Facts and Interpretation in the Age of Information, he explores the cross-disciplinary...

A true story of triumph by award-winning business leader, impact investor, and educator James Rhee that will inspire and empower us to transform our lives and our businesses with the...

We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back...

'Every day is a gift. Open it. Don't throw it away.' The international bestseller The relentless pace of the working day. Endless, unconquerable to-do lists. A constant sense of distraction...

This is a study of Michel Foucault's life in philosophy. Foucault was probably the most influential Western philosopher since Sartre. Hailed as an original thinker, he has also been criticized...

Author: Rabbi Meir KahaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Lyle Stuart, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book confronts readers with challenging questions about their beliefs. It pushes people to...

Author: Time-Life BooksBinding: HardbackPublished: Time-Life Books, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of utopian visions, inviting readers to contemplate ideal societies...

Author: Time-Life BooksBinding: HardbackPublished: Time-Life Books, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsDreams hold a profound significance in the realm of the unknown. They act as...

Author: John JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Chatto & Windus, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an incisive analysis of Aristotle's theories on tragedy and their relevance...

Author: A. D. HopeBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, Adelaide, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection contains essays that navigate the intricate realms of poetry. Hope's work provides critical...

Author: G.H.GellieBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerSophocles remains a cornerstone of classical literature, his plays continue to resonate with modern audiences through...

Author: Sophocles; Berg, Stephen; Clay, DiskinBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, USA, 1978Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerA tragic play unfolds. Fate and free will intertwine....

Author: Michael CoffeyBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen & Co, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the nuances of Roman satirical works. It provides insights into the historical...

Author: David WestBinding: HardbackPublished: Edinburgh University Press, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book analyzes the imagery and poetry of Lucretius. It provides insights into the literary...

Author: G. W. ClarkeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Newman Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerMarcus Minucius Felix presents a compelling dialogue. Octavius engages in a debate defending Christianity...

Author: Erich SegalBinding: HardbackPublished: Prentice-Hall, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of critical essays focusing on the works of Euripides. Scholars analyze his...

Author: Ovid; Translated by Rolfe HumphriesBinding: HardbackPublished: John Calder, London , 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides guidance and insights into the complexities of love...

Author: D.R. DaviesBinding: HardbackPublished: Geoffrey Bles, The Centenary Press, 1947Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the concept of pride and humility. It navigates the complexities...

Author: D. R. DaviesBinding: HardbackPublished: GEOFFREY BLES, 1947Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the underlying spiritual and moral sickness within contemporary society. The...

Author: Sir Alfred DenningBinding: HardbackPublished: Stevens Publisher, 1959Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book navigates the complex terrain of law and justice. It provides insights into the...

Author: Patrick Leigh FermorBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1957Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsPatrick Leigh Fermor recounts his experiences in monasteries. He reflects on the profound sense of...

Author: Frank BallardBinding: HardbackPublished: Charles H. Kelly, 1914Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book examines modern unbelief. It challenges readers to consider the reasons behind skepticism and...

Author: Montague Ullman, Stanley Krippner With Alan VaughanBinding: HardbackPublished: Turnstone Books London, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a compelling exploration of dream telepathy. It...

Author: Thetis BlackerBinding: HardbackPublished: Turnstone Books LTD, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThetis Blacker writes a narrative, inviting readers to reflect on their own life journeys. She...