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The forgotten garden that inspired Charles Darwin becomes the modern-day setting for an exploration of memory, family, and the legacy of genius. Da...

Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possibl...

FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning...

Understand Humanism is the definitive introduction to this diverse and increasingly prominent philosophy. This guide teaches you everything you nee...

How is it that, in doing our very best to achieve one thing, we can end up achieving just the opposite? There exists an unseen force with an unassu...

IDEAS THAT HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLDThe best of an extraordinary 70 year archive, gathered in one volume for the first time. The prestigio...

Philosophy is a discipline committed to helping us live wiser and less sorrowful lives. This book artfully draws together forty of the greatest and...

Many of us are attracted to the idea of marriage and yet feel a bit uncomfortable with some of the rituals that are traditionally associated with t...

The election of an unabashedly patriarchal man as US President was a shock for manydespite decades of activism on gender inequalities and equal rig...

'The perfect guide for a course correction in life' Deepak ChopraTo be forever looking beyond is to remain blind to what is here In this engaging a...

Modern life is being destroyed by experts and professionals. We have lost our amateur spirit and need to rediscover the radical and liberating plea...

Modern life is being destroyed by experts and professionals. We have lost our amateur spirit and need to rediscover the radical and liberating plea...

Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn of philosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace for philosophical inspi...

Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of readings from academics and non-academics alike that move beyond the ethical justificati...

Democracy today is widely regarded as an ideal form of government. Yet in practice it sometimes seems a sham, a political puppet show in which hidd...

We turn to Machiavelli at every tumultuous period in history - he is the one who knows how to philosophize in dark times. In fact, since his death ...

Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste. It doesn't just consider traditional artistic experiences ...

If you wish to retain your image of an ''''Angel'''' as depicted on our Christmas cards, then to read this work may be ill-advised. However, if you...

The world is changing so fast that it's hard to know how to think about what we ought to do. We barely have time to reflect on how scientific advan...

Monty was just like any other dog. A scruffy and irascible Maltese terrier, he enjoyed barking at pugs and sniffing at trees. But after yet another...

Myshkin was born on a certain day and died on a certain day - and some things happened to him in between. These things presented him with ethical q...

20 unique prints encapsulating the most important lessons The School of Life has to teach. Art is never merely decoration. From cave paintings to ...

A beautiful look at the Ancient Chinese philosophy of Rén and how it can help us with our hectic modern lives.The Chinese character for Rén combin...

A practical guide to finding fulfilling work by understanding yourself. The idea that work might be fulfilling rather than just necessary is a rec...