Philosophy

Prescient essays about the state of our politics from the philosopher who predicted that a populist demagogue would become president of the United States

Why the tools of philosophy offer a powerful antidote to today’s epidemic of irrationality

An original deep history of the internet that tells the story of the centuries-old utopian dreams behind it—and explains why they have died today

A philosophical exploration of female submission, using insights from feminist thinkers—especially Simone de Beauvoir—to reveal the complexities of women’s reality and lived experience

An expansive look at how culture shapes our emotions—and how we can benefit, as individuals and a society, from less anger and more shame

An engaging and illuminating exploration of grief—and why, despite its intense pain, it can also help us grow

Two simple yet tremendously powerful ideas that shaped virtually every aspect of civilization

Why you don’t have a self—and why that’s a good thing

A spellbinding look at the philosophical and moral implications of animal dreaming

Invaluable wisdom on living a good life from one of the Enlightenment's greatest philosophers

A bold reevaluation of Spinoza that reveals his powerful, inclusive vision of religion for the modern age

An eminent philosopher explains why we owe it to future generations to take immediate action on global warming

How the utopian tradition offers answers to today’s environmental crises

An intellectual history of the philosophers who grappled with the problem of evil, and the case for why pessimism still holds moral value for us today

How an acceptance of our limitations can lead to a more fulfilling life and a more harmonious society

Why equality cannot be conditional on a shared human “nature” but has to be for all

A compelling account of the threat immigration control poses to the citizens of free societies

A compelling exploration of how our pursuit of happiness makes us unhappy

A timely defense of liberalism that draws vital lessons from its greatest midcentury proponents

For the first time, the full story of the conflict between two of the twentieth century’s most important thinkers—and how their profound disagreements continue to offer important lessons for political theory and philosophy

An original, unified reconstruction of Mill’s moral and political philosophy—one that finally reveals its consistency and full power

An argument for why Plato’s Laws can be considered his most important political dialogue

A comprehensive intellectual biography of the Enlightenment philosopher

A bold new interpretation of Augustine’s virtue of hope and its place in political life

A radical reinterpretation of Adam Smith that challenges economists, moral philosophers, political theorists, and intellectual historians to rethink him—and why he matters

A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living—ranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agriculture

What we can learn about fostering innovation and creative thinking from some of the most inventive people of all times—the ancient Greeks

An inviting and highly readable new translation of Aristotle’s complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories

Timeless wisdom on generosity and gratitude from the great Stoic philosopher Seneca

How ancient skepticism can help you attain tranquility by learning to suspend judgment

Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience

A sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of mathematics from one of its leading thinkers

A sophisticated and original introduction to the philosophy of quantum mechanics from one of the world’s leading philosophers of physics

Philosophical foundations of the physics of space-time

An essential introduction to the philosophy of biology

An updated and expanded edition of the classic introduction to PPE—philosophy, politics, and economics—coauthored by one of the field’s pioneers

A concise introduction to logic that teaches you not only how reasoning works, but why it works

From bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai, a delightfully illustrated collection of classic Zen Buddhist stories that enlighten as they entertain

From bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai, a delightfully illustrated version of the classic work of Daoist philosophy

A delightfully illustrated selection of the great Daoist writings of Zhuangzi by bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai

For the first time in one volume, The Analects illustrated by bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai

A trenchant defense of hierarchy in different spheres of our lives, from the personal to the political

How a hybrid Confucian-engendered form of governance might solve today’s political problems

From Pulitzer Prize-finalist Steven Nadler, an engaging guide to what Spinoza can teach us about life’s big questions

How philosophy transformed human knowledge and the world we live in

From the author of American Philosophy: A Love Story, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James

From the author of Wittgenstein's Poker and Would You Kill the Fat Man?, the story of an extraordinary group of philosophers during a dark chapter in Europe's history

An invitation to readers from every walk of life to rediscover the impractical splendors of a life of learning

A landmark work of political theory on the central importance of group identity and cultural pluralism in political life

"Open Democracy envisions what true government by mass leadership could look like."—Nathan Heller, New Yorker
How a new model of democracy that opens up power to ordinary citizens could strengthen inclusiveness, responsiveness, and accountability in modern societies

Is mercy more important than justice?

Why government outsourcing of public powers is making us less free

Invaluable wisdom on living a good life from the founder of modern economics

A bold new approach to combatting the inherent corruption of representative democracy

How transatlantic thinkers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries promoted the unification of Britain and the United States

An innovative reassessment of philosopher P. F. Strawson’s influential “Freedom and Resentment”

How our beliefs about the soul have developed through the ages, and why an understanding of it still matters today

An essential companion to a timeless spiritual classic

An original and provocative book that illuminates the origins of philosophy in ancient Greece by revealing the surprising early meanings of the word "philosopher"

Why people are not as gullible as we think

Why the social character of scientific knowledge makes it trustworthy

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees

A guide to AI’s thorniest implications that asks: How shall we navigate our brave new world?

A lively and engaging guide to vital habits of mind that can help you think more deeply, write more effectively, and learn more joyfully

A step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling scholarly book proposal—and seeing your book through to successful publication

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life—and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds

A meditation on the ethics and politics of attention

From a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, an eloquent and charming reflection on the singular importance of bookstores

An intellectual history of the late Roman Republic—and the senators who fought both scholarly debates and a civil war

An imaginative new theory of likeness that ranges widely across history and subjects, from physics and evolution to psychology, language, and art

A bold new reconception of ancient Greek drama as a mode of philosophical thinking

The first known abolitionist critique of the death penalty—here for the first time in English