Philosophy and Thought

A.C. Grayling / The God Argument: The Case Against Religion and for Humanism

What are the arguments for and against religion and religious belief--all of them--right across the range of reasons and motives that people have for being religious, and do they stand up to scrutiny? Can there be a clear, full statement of these...

Richard Hoggart / The Way We Live Now : Dilemmas in Contemporary Culture (Hardback)

'This is his most powerful book since THE USES OF LITERACY and. . . deserves to be equally widely read. ' SUNDAY TIMES Richard Hoggart is one of Britain's most distinguished cultural critics. In this clear-eyed and controversial book he sets himself...

A.C. Grayling / What Is Good?: The Search for the Best Way to Live (Hardback)

  In his major new book A.C. Grayling examines the different ways to live a good life, as proposed from classical antiquity to the recent present. Grayling focuses on the two very different conceptions of what a good life should one is a broadly...

Francis Fukuyama / Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalisation of Democracy (Hardback)

Part two of the most important book since The End of HistoryDescriptionIn The Origins of Political Order, Francis Fukuyama took us from the dawn of mankind to the French and American Revolutions. Here, he picks up the thread again in the second...

Alan Macfarlane / Letters to Lily : On How the World Works (Hardback)

What is love? Why are families so difficult? How do we get justice? Who is God? What makes us individuals? And why are we here in the first place? In responding to his granddaughter’s challenging questions, social anthropologist Alan Macfarlane...

Harry J. Gensler / Formal Ethics (Hardback)

Formal Ethics is the study of formal ethical principles. The most important of these, perhaps even the most important principle of life, is the golden "Treat others as you want to be treated". Although the golden rule enjoys support amongst different...

Damian Thompson / Counterknowledge (Hardback)

We are being swamped by dangerous nonsense. From 9/11 conspiracy theories to Holocaust denial, creationism to alternative medicine, we are all experiencing an epidemic of demonstrably untrue descriptions of the world. For Damian Thompson, these unproven...

Thomas Nagel / What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy (Large Paperback)

In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of Mortal Questions and The View From Nowhere sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. Arguing that the best way to learn about...

Craig Storti / Cross-Cultural Dialogues: 74 Brief Encounters with Cultural Difference (Large Paperback)

Culture affects everything we the simplest phrase can be so steeped in cultural context that even seemingly innocent exchanges between people are loaded with cultural differences waiting to expand into misunderstanding and tension. In response,...

Kahlil Gibran / The Prophet (Large Paperback)

The Prophet", Gibran's best known work, beloved by millions, has been translated into over forty languages.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good...

Robert B. Stewart / The Future of Atheism (Large Paperback)

Containing the transcript of a lively dialogue between Alister McGrath and Daniel Dennett on the topic of the status of atheism, this book highlights points of agreement and disagreement between the two.     All of our books are second hand,...

Thomas Berry / The Dream of the Earth (Large Paperback)

This acclaimed inaugural volume of the Sierra Club Nature and Natural Philosophy Library considers our ecological fate from a species perspective, the way The Fate of the Earth viewed our prospects for nuclear annihilation. Thomas Berry's seminal thesis...

Vincent MacNamara / New Life for Old: On Desire and Becoming Human (Large Paperback)

MacNamara takes as his starting point the human condition, specifically, human desire. He considers the desires that drive us, the patterns we develop, and the disappointments we suffer. He leads us into an awareness of deeper desires - the domain of...

Sydney D. Bailey / War and Conscience in the Nuclear Age (Large Paperback)

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A.C. Grayling / Liberty in the Age of Terror: A Defence of Civil Liberties and Enlightenment Values

"The means of defence against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home." James MadisonOur societies, says Anthony Grayling, are under attack not only from the threat of terrorism, but also from our governments' attempts...

Richard Girling / Greed

A timely polemic on how it drove our ancesters out of their caves but is now sending us careening towards our destruction.Selfishness and greed have been our tools of survival from the very beginning, ever since our earliest forebearers climbed down from...

John Gray / Seven Types of Atheism (Large Paperback)

For a generation now, public debate has been corroded by a narrow derision of religion in the name of an often very vaguely understood 'science'. John Gray's stimulating and extremely enjoyable new book describes the rich, complex world of the atheist...

Conor Cruise O'Brien / Passion & Cunning: Essays On Nationalism, Terrorism & Revolution (Hardback)

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Nigel Warburton / Philosophy: The Classics

The second edition of this best-seller includes four entirely new chapters on classics by Boethius, Machiavelli, Spinoza and Rawls. In his inimitable style, Nigel Warburton takes us on a guided tour through philosophy's greatest works, from Plato's...

E.F Schumacher - Good Work - PB - 1979

Indicates directions individuals can take to make a workable future for themselves, stressing that man can control and redirect technology and large institutions by recognizing the importance of the human being Paperback, published by Abacus UK,...

Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman / The Daily Stoic : 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

 A beautifully packaged daily reader of Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of the most celebrated Stoics with historical context and practical tips from bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Stoic philosophy has long been the secret weapon of...

Hannelore Bublitz - Judith Butler zur Einführung - PB -2005

Judith Butler (geb. 1956) ist eine der profiliertesten Vertreterinnen poststrukturalistischer Theorie. Bekannt geworden ist sie mit ihrem Buch Das Unbehagen der Geschlechter, das zum Schlüsselbuch der neueren feministischen Theorie wurde. Wie keine...

John Brockman / What We Believe But Cannot Prove: Today's Leading Thinkers on Science in the Age of Certainty (Hardback)

 What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it? This was the question posed by John Brockman to a group of leading scientists and thinkers via his Edge.org website. The subsequent answers created a media storm and prompted a fiery...

Ted M. Dorman / A Faith for All Seasons - Historical Christian Belief in its Classical Expression (Large Paperback)

 In response to the questions most asked by students in his theology classes at Taylor University, Ted M. Dorman revises his textbook, which introduces and explains the classic doctrines of the philosophy of historic Christian faith. While...

William Kingston / Innovation : the creative impulse in human progress : industry, art, science (Hardback)

Discusses why and how humanity innovates; innovation is the central driving force for the human race with many unseen benefits. Includes a detailed case study of the creation of the first antibiotics, showing the role of the innovators and the complexity...

Steven E. Landsburg / The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics (Hardback)

 In the wake of his enormously popular books The Armchair Economist and More Sex Is Safer Sex , S teven L andsburg uses concepts from mathematics, economics, and physics to address the big questions in What is real? What can we know? What is the...

Jean Vanier / Becoming Human

Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world," (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision for creating a...

Dave Robinson / Introducing Philosophy: A Graphic Guide to the History of Thinking

 Some of questions What is the nature of reality? What are human beings really like? What is special about the human mind and consciousness? Are we free to choose who we are and what we do? Can we prove that God exists? Can we be certain about...

Thomas Hylland Eriksen / Small Places, Large Issues: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (Large Paperback)

Ranging from the Pacific islands to the Arctic north and from small villages to modern nation states, this concise introduction to social and cultural anthropology reveals the rich global variation in social life and culture. The text also provides a...

Gerry O'Hanlon / Theology in the Irish Public Square (Large Paperback)

O'Hanlon draws on the rich resources of Christian humanism to make connections between faith and real life at a time of crisis and darkness. He does so in a way which will be of interest to believers (including Muslims) and non-believers alike, as we...

Stanley Cohen / Escape Attempts : The Theory and Practice of Resistance in Everyday Life (Large Paperback)

From sexual fantasies to holidays this marvellous book charts our escape attempts. In a series of dazzling commentaries the authors reveal the ordinary and extraordinary ways in which we seek to defy the despair of the breakfast table and the office But...

Dave Robinson / Introducing Philosophy (Large Paperback)

Comprehensive guide to all of the significant philosophers of the Western World.      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing...

Bart Kosko / Fuzzy Thinking

 A washing machine that gauges each load to determine how much soap to use An air conditioner that constantly adjusts cooling strength based on room temperature These "smart" products are possible with the advent of "fuzzy logic, " the principle...

Richard G. Wilkinson / The Spirit Level: Why Equality Is Better for Everyone

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Paulo Freire / Pedagogy of the Oppressed

 This text argues that the ignorance and lethargy of the poor are the direct result of the whole economic, social and political domination. The book suggests that in some countries the oppressors use the system to maintain a 'culture of silence'...

Julia Neuberger / The Moral State We're in (Hardback)

 A study of the moral state of the nation -- the acid test of this being how we treat the weakest among us. Rabbi Julia Neuberger will assess the situation in the UK from her own unique viewpoint, and promises to draw some challenging and...

Natalie Angier / The Canon : The Beautiful Basics of Science (Hardback)

 Unless we are brilliant at science in our teenage years, many of us put off childish things - science museums, an interest in palaeontology - in favour of art galleries, museums and concert halls. A cultured person, Natalie Angier argues, should...

Dianne Aprile / Making a Heart for God : A Week Inside a Catholic Monastery (Hardback)

 The monastic experience demystifiedan essential guide to what its like to spend a week inside a Catholic monastery. A life of quiet, work and prayer, monasticism has been a part of the Christian spiritual tradition for over 1,700 years, and it...

Ian Linden / A New Map of the World (Large Paperback)

 'The world is on a trajectory that threatens the security, freedom and human rights of all of us, not just the poor', writes Ian Linden. 'Yet we also have an unprecedented opportunity to dismantle the global apartheid of rich and poor, and remove...

Lindsey Agness / Change Your Life with NLP : The Powerful Way to Make Your Whole Life Better (Large Paperback)

 Do you yearn for change in your life? Perhaps you wish your life was better organised, more fulfilling, happier and more contented. Do you put off making the changes you dream of because you've tried in the past, and failed? Break free from the...

Gerd Leonhard / Technology vs. Humanity : The coming clash between man and machine (Large Paperback)

 Futurist Gerd Leonhard breaks new ground again by bringing together mankind     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing...

Bernadan Purcell / From Big Bang to Big Mystery : Human Origins in the Light of Creation and Evolution (Large Paperback)

   This book is about the ultimate question or Big Mystery: where did human beings come from. One of the author's favourite quotes is from the American-based philosopher of evolution, Michael Ruse, who's said that: 'Unfortunately, there is...

Stephen Russell / Barefoot Doctor's Handbook for the Urban Warrior : Spiritual Survival Guide (Large Paperback)

 Barefoot Doctor presents your essential 21st century guide to surviving and thriving amidst the growing pressures of modern urban life. Barefoot Doctor is a contemporary hero of Taoist folklore. His tradition of healing his people and keeping them...

Norman Doidge / The Brain That Changes Itself : Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

 OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD 'A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain' Oliver Sacks'Utterly wonderful . . . without question one of the most important books about the brain you will ever read; yet it is...

Tom Riseman / Understanding the I Ching

  Explains the history, use, and interpretation of this system of fortunetelling that has been in daily use in China for over 3,000 years       All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown...

Mary Kennedy / Lines for Living (Signed by the Author) (Hardback) 2

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Mary Kennedy / Lines for Living (Signed by the Author) (Hardback) 1

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Alain De Botton / Status Anxiety (Hardback)

 There are few more powerful desires than the wish to be thought of as a success, worthy of dignity and respect. We long for status and dread its opposite.But such aspirations and anxieties are rarely spoken about -- or at least not without sarcasm,...

Aoife McElwain / Slow At Work (Hardback)

 The way we work has changed. We need new tools to help navigate this world of work - not only to achieve career success, but to stay sane while doing so - and this book can be one of them.Our jobs can become such an important part of our identity...

David Ewing Duncan / The Calendar (Hardback)

  Measuring the daily and yearly cycle of the cosmos has never been entirely straightforward. The year 2000 is alternatively the year 2544 (Buddhist), 6236 (Ancient Egyptian), 5761 (Jewish) or simply the Year of the Dragon (Chinese). The story of...

Luke ONeill / Keep Calm and Trust the Science (Hardback)

 Take a front row seat with Professor Luke O'Neill on a high-octane year. Luke has become one of the most well-known and trusted voices of Ireland's COVID-19 pandemic. A world-renowned immunologist, he was thrust into the spotlight as we struggled...

Keith Ward / Why There Almost Certainly Is a God : Doubting Dawkins

  Richard Dawkins claimed that 'no theologian has ever produced a satisfactory response to his arguments'. Well-known broadcaster and author Keith Ward is one of Britain's foremost philosopher-theologians. This is his response. Ward welcomes all...