Philosophy and Thought

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...

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,...

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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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...

Alain de Botton / The Consolations of Philosophy (Hardback)

 From the author of the bestselling and highly acclaimed HOW PROUST CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, a wonderfully witty and enlightening look at how philosophy can do the same. The book will be published to coincide with a major Channel 4 series on the same...

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...

Gay Byrne / The Meaning of Life with Gay Byrne : Conversations on Love, Beliefs, Morality, Grief and Everything in Between (Hardback)

 What's it all about? Why am I here? Is there a God? Why do bad things happen? What happens when we die?On RTE's The Meaning of Life, Gay Byrne has spoken with public figures about these questions and many others. Few of them are religious...

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...

Madsen Pirie / How to Win Every Argument : The Use and Abuse of Logic

  In this witty and infectious book, Madsen Pirie provides a complete guide to using - and indeed abusing - logic in order to win arguments. He identifies with devastating examples all the most common fallacies popularly used in argument. We all...

Nicky Gumbel / Alpha Questions of Life

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Michael Foley / Embracing the Ordinary (Large Paperback)

 'In recession-chastened, soddenly staycationing Britain, Foley may well have devised a new bestseller format: a how-to book offering a way of escape ... [a] lovely book' GuardianIt has always been difficult to appreciate everyday life, often...

Stephen Jay Gould / Life's Grandeur

  In his characteristically iconoclastic and original way, Stephen Jay Gould argues that progress and increasing complexity are not inevitable features of the evolution of life on Earth. Further, if we wish to see grandeur in life, we must...

Pat Kane / The Play Ethic

 `Fizzes with intellectual curiosity. Kane writes engagingly and with a humility difficult to find among idea-entrepreneurs' James Harkin, IndependentWe all think we know what play is. Play is what we do as children, what we do outside of work, what...

Guy Dauncey / After the Crash

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Julian Baggini / What's It All About?

  This book is aimed at the reader who is serious about confronting the big issues in life but is turned off by books which deal with them through religion, spirituality or 'psycho-babble'. It is for people who want an honest, intelligent...