Philosophy

Boethius composed the De Consolatione Philosophiae in the sixth century AD whilst awaiting death under torture, condemned on a charge of treason which he protested was manifestly unjust. Though a convinced Christian, in detailing the true end of life...

The first novel of Samuel Beckett's mordant and exhilarating midcentury trilogy introduces us to Molloy, who has been mysteriously incarcerated, and who subsequently escapes to go discover the whereabouts of his mother. In the latter part of this curious...

Taking a fresh and innovative look at balancing your life, this is a fun and actionable guide to embracing your wild side.A glorious call to throw off restraint and balance in favor of excess, abandon, and disproportion, in essays ranging from such...

This original and deeply provocative book was the first to make Palestine the subject of a serious debate—one that remains as critical as ever."A compelling call for identity and justice." —Anthony Lewis."Books such as Mr. Said's need to...

An authoritative and accessible guide to the world’s most influential force – the contemporary media. Our lives are more mediated than ever before. Adults in economically advanced countries spend, on average, over eight hours per day...

A unique and fascinating look at violent political change by one of the most profound thinkers of the twentieth century and the author of Eichmann in Jerusalem and The Origins of Totalitarianism. Hannah Arendt’s penetrating...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm.For years as an award-winning war...

The timeless manual for living harmoniously through the art of positive thinking—HAS HELPED OVER 2 MILLION ON THEIR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. “A practical handbook of spiritual development . . . [Fox] gives his readers a profound outlook upon life...

Freedom From the Known is a thought-provoking audiobook by J. Krishnamurti that challenges listeners to question their beliefs and perceptions about themselves and the world around them. In this audiobook, Krishnamurti explores the concept of freedom and...

Also known as Journey to the West, Wu Ch'êng-ên's Monkey is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature, translated by Arthur Waley in Penguin Classics. Monkey depicts the adventures of Prince Tripitaka, a...

We find ourselves at a crossroads. We all know that true wealth is about far more than money. Wealth is friends, family, health, a vocation, command of your time, leisure, and whatever else is important to you.And yet, we are all guilty of acting as if...

This book invites you to cultivate stillness and contentment in an ever-changing, uncertain world, inspired by ancient and contemporary Japanese wisdom.Drawing on a thousand years of Japanese literature, culture, and philosophical ideas to explore the...

The classic text The Book of Five Rings, now interpreted for tomorrow's business leaders.The Book of Five Rings is a classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In this book, he set out the 'true principles' required for...

“I’m proud to call George a mentor and a friend.” —Michael Jordan.Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport—basketball—in high...

We all assume we know what life is, but the more scientists learn about the living world--from protocells to brains, from zygotes to pandemic viruses--the harder they find it is to locate life's edge.Carl Zimmer investigates one of the biggest...

For many decades, the proponents of ‘artificial intelligence' have maintained that computers will soon be able to do everything that a human can do. In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour...

One of the most astonishing aspects of Hesse's career is the clear-sightedness and consistency of his political views, his passionate espousal of pacifism and internationalism from the start of World War I to the end of his life. The earliest essay in...

IS LUCK REAL? Why do some people lead happy successful lives whilst other face repeated failure and sadness? Why do some find their perfect partner whilst others stagger from one broken relationship to the next? What enables some people to have...

Hesiod, who lived in Boetia in the late eighth century BC, is one of the oldest known, and possibly the oldest of Greek poets. His Theogony contains a systematic genealogy of the gods from the beginning of the world and an account of the struggles of the...

A landmark book offering a therapist's perspective on psychotherapy—a must-read for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his...