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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorThe Elements of Moral Philosophy
James Rachels, Stuart Rachels · 213 pages
Philosophy of Mind
Jaegwon Kim · 361 pages
The philosophy of mind has always been a staple of the philosophy curriculum. But it has never held a more important place than it does today, with both traditional problems and new topics often sparked by the developments in the psychological, cognitive, and computer sciences. Jaegwon Kim's Philosophy of Mind is the classic, comprehensive survey of the subject. Now in its second edition, Kim expl
The Abolition of Man
C.S. Lewis · 116 pages
C. S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society.
What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy
Thomas Nagel · 101 pages
Most people think about philosophical problems without realizing it. Introducing the uninitiated to the world of philosophical inquiry, this book examines nine philosophical problems fundamental to everyday living. It contains short introduction to the methods of philosophy for those with a taste for abstract ideas and theoretical arguments.
From Socrates to Sartre: The Philosophic Quest
T.Z. Lavine · 426 pages
A tour of philosophy through six philosophers, with an emphasis on epistemology and ethics.
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Will Kymlicka · 336 pages
"This new edition of Will Kymlicka's best selling critical introduction to contemporary political theory has been fully revised to include many of the most significant developments in Anglo-American political philosophy in the last 11 years, particularly the new debates on political liberalism, deliberative democracy, civic republicanism, nationalism, and cultural pluralism." "The book now include
Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy
Simon Blackburn · 316 pages
The Republic
Plato · 392 pages
The Republic is Plato's most famous work and one of the seminal texts of Western philosophy and politics. The characters in this Socratic dialogue - including Socrates himself - discuss whether the just or unjust man is happier. They are the philosopher-kings of imagined cities and they also discuss the nature of philosophy and the soul among other things.
Introduction to Logic
Irving M. Copi, Carl Cohen · 590 pages
Introduction to Logic is a proven textbook that has been honed through the collaborative efforts of many scholars over the last five decades. Its scrupulous attention to detail and precision in exposition and explanation is matched by the greatest accuracy in all associated detail. In addition, it continues to capture student interest through its personalized human setting and current examples. Th
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Mary Wollstonecraft · 207 pages
The Problems of Philosophy
Bertrand Russell · 114 pages
In the following pages I have confined myself in the main to those problems of philosophy in regard to which I thought it possible to say something positive and constructive, since merely negative criticism seemed out of place. For this reason, theory of knowledge occupies a larger space than metaphysics in the present volume, and some topics much discussed by philosophers are treated very briefly
A Concise Introduction to Logic [with CD-ROM]
Patrick J. Hurley · 672 pages
The Closing of the American Mind
Allan Bloom · 400 pages
A discourse on late 20th century American students' mind and soul, and the damage done by the elite universities' turn from the eternal verities as outlined by Socrates-Plato-Aristotle, Shakespeare and Rousseau.
A Rulebook for Arguments
Anthony Weston · 88 pages
A Rulebook for Arguments is a succinct introduction to the art of writing and assessing arguments, organized around specific rules, each illustrated and explained soundly but briefly. This widely popular primer - translated into eight languages - remains the first choice in all disciplines for writers who seek straightforward guidance about how to assess arguments and how to cogently construct the
Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking
M. Neil Browne, Stuart M. Keeley · 212 pages
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Paulo Freire · 186 pages
"First published in Portuguese in 1968, [this book] was translated and published in English in 1970. Paulo Freire's work has helped to empower countless people throughout the world and continues to possess a special urgency as the creation of a permanent underclass among the underprivileged and minorities in urban centers around the world continues. The 50th anniversary edition includes a new intr
Emile or On Education
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Allan Bloom, Michael Wu · 642 pages
Unflattening
Nick Sousanis · 200 pages
The primacy of words over images has deep roots in Western culture. But what if the two are inextricably linked, equal partners in meaning-making? Written and drawn entirely as comics, Unflattening is an experiment in visual thinking. Nick Sousanis defies conventional forms of scholarly discourse to offer readers both a stunning work of graphic art and a serious inquiry into the ways humans constr
The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods
Antonin Sertillanges · 266 pages
First published in 1920, The Intellectual Life has been repeatedly reprinted and continues to inspire and instruct young scholars.
The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
Arthur C Brooks
Democracy and Education
John Dewey · 346 pages
Publisher description: John Dewey (1859-1952) believed that learning was active and schooling unnecessarily long and restrictive. His idea was that children came to school to do things and live in a community which gave them real, guided experiences which fostered their capacity to contribute to society. For example, Dewey believed that students should be involved in real-life tasks and challenges