Topics in philosophy Books

Le problème de l'être et de la destinée by Léon Denis delves into the ignored aspects of human existence through experimental studies. This exploration encompasses double personalities, the depths of consciousness, memory...

"Reflections on the Politics of Ancient Greece" offers a detailed examination of the political systems and philosophies that shaped ancient Greek civilization. Arnold Hermann Ludwig Heeren delves into the structures and dynamics of various Greek...

"O realismu umleckém" (On Artistic Realism) delves into the aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings of realism in art. Written in Czech, this work explores the core tenets of realism, examining its relationship to beauty, truth, and the human...

Em "O problema da guerra", Alfredo Pimenta oferece uma reflexão profunda sobre as causas e as consequências da guerra, especialmente no contexto da Primeira Guerra Mundial. Escrito em 1916, o livro examina as dimensões políticas, sociais e...

Introduction à l'étude des idées morales dans l'Égypte antique, written by Jules Baillet and first published in 1912, offers a detailed exploration of moral concepts in ancient Egypt. This study delves into the ethical values,...

Discours philosophiques sur l'homme considéré relativement à l'état de nature & à l'état de société, written by P.G.B. (Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil), explores philosophical perspectives on humanity...

El socialismo al desnudo, subtitled O sea, el regimen socialista a la luz de la historia y de la filosofía, by Eugenio Manzanedo, offers a critical examination of socialism through the lenses of history and philosophy. Published in 1919, this...

Über Die Letzten Dinge is a philosophical work by Otto Weininger, the controversial Austrian philosopher best known for his book "Geschlecht und Charakter" (Sex and Character). This work, published posthumously in 1904, delves into profound metaphysical...

Arte de vivir em paz com os homens, written by D. Fr. Antonio de Padua, Bishop of Maranhão, is a treatise dedicated to the vassals of His Most Faithful Majesty, especially those inhabiting the diocese of Maranhão. Published in 1783, this work is...

"National and International Right and Wrong; two Essays" by Henry Sidgwick, originally published in 1919, delves into the intricate relationship between moral principles and political actions on both national and international levels. Sidgwick, a...

Della Filosofia Del Diritto, Volume 2, by Diodato Lioy, presents an in-depth exploration of the philosophy of law. This volume delves into various aspects of jurisprudence, offering insights into legal theory and its philosophical underpinnings. Lioy's...

"La Fórmula Del Progreso" by Emilio Castelar is a significant work exploring the concepts of progress from a political and philosophical perspective. Written in Spanish, this book delves into the historical and theoretical aspects of political science,...

"Book of Psychology: Pathetism, Historical, Philosophical, Practical" by La Roy Sunderland, originally published in 1853, delves into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of various nervous and mental phenomena. Sunderland explores the...

Der Völkergedanke Im Aufbau Einer Wissenschaft Vom Menschen (The Idea of the People in the Construction of a Science of Man) by Adolf Bastian, published in 1881, explores the foundations of a science centered on the concept of 'Volk' or 'people'...

A profusely illustrated guide to the National and State Parks of the United States. Including itineraries for a 55 day road-trip from the east to the west coast and back again. Each page has been hand illustrated and includes campground and hiking...

The book is totally preoccupied with thinking beyond existing political thought and institutions. It recognizes that irrespective of who or where we are, and no matter if we know it or not, "we" now all live in "the end times." Most explicitly, this...

Pioneering essays that reveal the significance of new interdisciplinary understandings of trees and forests, especially in terms of their philosophical and ecological dimensions and their importance for addressing the climate emergency.This is the first...

The story of a 19th century Staten Island town that nurtured the careers of nationally significant reformers, abolitionists, and transcendentalists.This book traces five decades of community life in a nineteenth-century Staten Island neighborhood...

Reveals the fragility of basic scientific concepts through the unstable relationship between viruses and life, calling for a deconstructive reading to grapple with their theoretical and political effects.Virality Vitality explores the history and present...

Critically adapts the notion of desire in Luce Irigaray's philosophy to rethink the role of embodiment in sociopolitical and philosophical discourses today.Arguing for a radical return to desire in Luce Irigaray's thought, this book decisively intervenes...

New essays on early Greek natural philosopher Parmenides, who is perhaps the originator of metaphysics.Inquiring into Being is a study of Parmenides, the early Greek pre-Socratic philosopher often credited as the first metaphysician and whose sole...

A collection of the philosopher Stanley Cavell's most important writings on cinema.Stanley Cavell was the first philosopher in the Anglo-American tradition to make film a central concern of his work, and this volume offer a substantially complete...

A feminist reading of how Heidegger may have responded to an unanswered questioned he posed in 1923, "Problem: What is woman?" while using his thought to better understand how contemporary society replies to questions in the realms of law, bioethics,...

Focuses on key aspects of Robert Esposito's thought and explores the ways in which some major contemporary thinkers have been crucial interlocutors in their elaboration.Political Ontology, Community, and Institutions offers a broad view of the current...

Alters the landscape of Lacanian film theory by revealing an "emancipatory drive" in transnational cinema.A significant intervention into Lacanian film studies, this book sets forth a new theory of the psychoanalytic Real in cinema. In psychoanalysis,...

Offers a holistic approach to Michel Foucault's thought, introducing the idea of practical philosophy as an original interpretative framework.Michel Foucault's thought, Maddalena Cerrato writes, may be understood as practical philosophy. In this...

Stretching from antiquity to AI, a provocative study of the joyless laughter that emerges at the boundary of the human and the inhuman.What does it mean to be human? And, more precisely, what does it mean to be human now, with both humanism and the...

This book presents the European Common Agricultural Policy by tracing its crucial stages from its conception to the present days. It reconstructs the negotiating processes that have taken place at the political and institutional level over the years. At...

Aatmoddhar (आत्मोद्धार)Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with Arun Deshpande's enlightening book, Aatmoddhar. This Marathi masterpiece delves deep into the essence of self-help in spirituality, guiding readers through the intricate path of...

What is truth and what is fiction? In this optimistic play, of uncertain origin, Goobet enquires into the nature of truth, encountering a range of philosophical characters who happen to be passing by the village green. The play is upbuilding for Goobet,...

The book tries to find our origins through much of the past we know of and some of the contemporary fiction we have invented. It is the story of human mind and its scientific evolution and a brief analysis of human expressionism which have been very...

Intercourse. A bizarre mating ritual that disrupted evolution 410 million years ago. Prehistoric ocean dwellers indulged in voluptuous rubbing, neglecting survival instincts. The heritage of human defects debuted.Fast-forward to Tuesday, August 12, 2025...

This book presents a comprehensive review of ethical issues arising in psychiatric care and research. Compared to the first edition, ten of the 40 chapters comprising the book are new, dealing with topics that were not covered in the previous edition. A...

Ted Chiang is one of the most insightful science fiction writers of our time. His writing has garnered high praise, including four Nebula awards, four Hugo awards and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His short story, "Story of Your Life,"...

Promotes a path of harmony between humanity and Earth by presenting a vision that is comprehensive in scope and offering a positive new identity for humanity.The eco-catastrophes that we are witnessing today starkly demonstrate how the interests of the...

This book presents a novel interpretation of Hume as a proponent of sentimental virtue ethics. This interpretation sheds light on the nature of Hume's ethics, as well as its relevance for contemporary debates in moral philosophy.

The myth of good AI offers a bold new approach to understanding artificial intelligence and its implications for human security. Dismantling the 'good AI' narrative pedalled by tech giants, the book exposes the full extent of AI's nefarious impact on...

On May 4, 1970 the Ohio National Guard fired bullets into college students in a non-violent demonstration at Kent State University.  They were protesting the Vietnam War and Cambodia Campaign of illegal bombing by the United States Government and...

What is Europe? Who is European? What do Europe and European identity mean in the twenty-first century? This collection of sixteen essays seeks to answer these questions by focusing on Europe as it is seen through its own eyes and through the eyes of...

The message of The People vs The Elite is straight-forward, persuasive, and difficult to argue against. The central thesis is that a global power elite – a small group of individuals, mainly bankers, along with other multi-billionaire members of...

A philosophical investigation of the concept of interiority, presenting readers with its unmined aspects and senses.A philosophical exploration of the concept of interiority, Rethinking Interiority presents readers with its unmined aspects and senses,...

The book discusses the major schools of China's traditional political thoughts, including the Confucian School, the Mohists' School, the Daoists' School and the Legalists' School. The book offers an accurate depiction of ancient Chinese intellectuals and...

This edited book expands the applicability of peace journalism research beyond war to cover terrorism and radicalization, an issue that has not yet been touched by peace journalism scholars.

This book explores a theory of human knowledge through a model of rationality combined with some fundamental logical, mathematical, physical and neuroscientific considerations.

A journal for the modern man that offers guidance and inspiration for self-improvement and self-discovery. It draws on Confucius' wisdom and teachings on virtue, self-cultivation and becoming a superior man. The journal provides prompts to help readers...