Philosophy
- Philosophical Explorations of Faith
- Explorations of Human Nature
- Foundations of Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Essays on Existence
- Philosophical Classics of Antiquity
The Sayings of Lao Tzu
Lao-Tzu, also known as Laozi was a Chinese philosopher believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE and is credited with writing the Tao-Te…
The Consolation of Philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy was written about 524 A.D. and has been called one of the most popular and influential books ever written. The…
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
Bushido: The Soul of Japan written by Inazo Nitobe was one of the first books on samurai ethics that was originally written in English for a…
Some Problems of Philosophy
Some Problems of Philosophy presents the thoughts of William James, one of the most influential philosophers of the early 20th century. In t…
Gorgias
This dialogue brings Socrates face to face with the famous sophist Gorgias and his followers. It is a work likely completed around the time …
Musings of a Chinese Mystic
If Lao Tzu then had revolted against the growing artificiality of life in his day, a return to nature must have seemed doubly imperative to …
On Liberty
"On Liberty," a seminal work by philosopher John Stuart Mill. Mill felt there were no definite standards for defining what societ…
A Guide to Stoicism
This book is a primer on the philosophy of stoicism, resurrected from its origins in Greek and Roman philosophy. The original philosophy was…
Alcibiades I
As Jowett relates in his brilliant introduction, 95% of Plato's writing is certain and his reputation rests soundly on this foundation. The …
As a Man Thinketh
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth,…
God and the State
God and the State is Mikhail Bakunin's seminal exploration of the relationship between religion and authority, presenting a radical critique…
Fear and Trembling
"And God tempted Abraham and said unto him: take Isaac, thine only son, whom thou lovest and go to the land Moriah and sacrifice him th…
A Treatise Of Human Nature
This book, published in two volumes called "books" by the author, is a treatment of everything from the origin of our ideas to how…
Evolution Creatrice
Creative Evolution (French: L'Évolution créatrice) is a 1907 book by French philosopher Henri Bergson. Its English translation…
The New Atlantis
In 1623, Francis Bacon expressed his aspirations and ideas in New Atlantis. Released in 1627, this was his creation of an ideal land where p…
Eugenics and Other Evils
I think G.K. Chesterton explains his book rather well in his introduction, but it might help to start with a sense of the time in question. …
The Quest of the Historical Jesus
In this book, Schweitzer traces the historical progress of 'Historical Jesus' research, from Hermann Reimarus in the mid 18th century, to Wi…
The Secret Doctrine
In this work of comparative religion, ontology and epistemology, Mme. Blavatsky presents science as a belief system of as much value as othe…
Bethink Yourselves!
As Russia goes to war against Japan, Tolstoy urges those at all levels of society, from the Tsar down to the common soldier, to consider the…
The Rosicrucian Mysteries
The Rosicrucian Mysteries serves as an insightful introduction to the enigmatic world of the Rosicrucians, a mystical and philosophical soci…