The Problems of Philosophy...

‘Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it?’ Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we might deal with them in ordinary life, but critically, after analysing how and why the questions arise and clarifying the assumptions and concepts on which they are based. This classic work, first published in 1912, has...

Meditations on First Philosophy...

Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes is widely considered to be one of the top philosophical books of all time. For many, Meditations on First Philosophy is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic philosophical literature, this gem by Rene Descartes is highly recommended. Meditations on First Philosophy would make an ideal gift and...

The Elements of Moral Philosophy...

Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book takes the reader on an in-depth tour of the major moral theories, always illustrating abstract ideas with concrete examples. Separate, self-contained chapters examine such theories as Egoism, Kantianism, Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, and the Social Contract Theory. Through this conceptual framework, the text addresses...

Philosophy: Who Needs It (The Ayn Rand Library Vol...

The fundamentals of the author’s philosophy, namely Objectivism, are set out in three of her other books: “For the New Intellectual”, “The Virtue of Selfishness” and “Capitalism: the Unknown...

A Short History of Greek Philosophy...

A Short History of Greek Philosophy is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by John Marshall is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of John Marshall then we highly recommend this publication for your book...

The Sunday Philosophy Club: An Isabel Dalhousie No...

Introducing Isabel Dalhousie the heroine of the latest bestselling series from the author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Isabel, the editor of the Review of Applied Ethics and an occasional detective, has been accused of getting involved in problems that are, quite frankly, none of her business. In this first installment, Isabel is attending a concert in the Usher Hall when she witnesses a man fall from the upper...

Philosophy: The Quest for Truth...

Praised for its unique combination of accessibility and comprehensiveness, Philosophy: The Quest for Truth is one of the best-selling textbooks for the introduction to philosophy course. Now in its seventh edition, this acclaimed text provides an excellent selection of classical and contemporary readings on nineteen key problems in philosophy. Louis P. Pojman and new coeditor Lewis Vaughn have carefully organized the essays...

Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Pla...

Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Thomas Taylor is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of Thomas Taylor then we highly recommend this publication for your book...

Looking At Philosophy: The Unbearable Heaviness of...

Distilled from Donald Palmer’s more than 30 years of teaching experiences, this approachable, historically organized text exemplifies Dr. Palmer’s very successful light-hearted approach to teaching introduction to philosophy. Through the use of humor, drawings, charts, and diagrams, serious philosophical topics come alive for the readers–without compromising the seriousness of the subject matter. The text...

The Perennial Philosophy: An Interpretation of the...

An inspired gathering of religious writings that reveals the “divine reality” common to all faiths, collected by Aldous Huxley “The Perennial Philosophy,” Aldous Huxley writes, “may be found among the traditional lore of peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully developed forms it has a place in every one of the higher religions.” With great wit and stunning...