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Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original philospher, whose influence on twentieth-century thinking goes well beyond philosophy itself. In this book, which aims to make ...
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A penetrating account of Greek tragedy, it demonstrates how the elements of plot, character and spectacle combine to produce 'pity and fear ...
A compelling argument for the necessity of art in life.
A compelling argument for the necessity for art in life, Nietzsche's first book is ...
A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy.
Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional ...
Alan Ryan's anthology provides the perfect introduction to an enormously significant philosophical movement, aiming for "the greatest happiness for the greatest number"
One of ...
Hume's masterpiece on human nature, attacking traditional religious thought
One of the most significant works of Western philosophy, Hume's Treatise was published in ...
A collection of Bacon's vibrant, intelligent essays covering subjects ranging from ambition to the vicissitude of things
One of the major political figures of ...
A collection of works by the most eloquent advocate of Stoicism
A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance ...
In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their conversation emerge a series ...
Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph ...
The book which marks the start of Nietzsche's mature philosophical writings
Written after Nietzsche had ended his friendship with Richard Wagner and had been ...
These spiritual reflections of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) show a leader trying to make sense of himself and the universe, and cover diverse ...