Philosophy + Religion
HAPPINESS IN ACTION: A PHILOSOPHER'S GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE
Written by Sandel, Adam Adatto
"Here, at last, is a book about what happiness really means, and why it often eludes us in our stressed-out, always-on lives."
IN PRAISE OF FAILURE: FOUR LESSONS IN HUMILITY
Written by Bradatan, Costica
Squarely challenging a culture obsessed with success, an acclaimed philosopher argues that failure is vital to a life well lived, curing us of arrogance and self-deception and engendering humility instead. Our obsession with success is hard to overlook. Everywhere we compete, rank, and measure.
DEVIL'S ATLAS: AN EXPLORER'S GUIDE TO HEAVENS, HELLS AND AFTERWORLDS
Written by Brooke-Hitching, Edward
Packed with strange stories and spectacular illustrations, The Devil's Atlas leads you on an adventure through the afterlife, exploring the supernatural worlds of global cultures to form a fascinating traveler's guide quite unlike any other. From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas, The Sky Atlas, and The Madman's Library comes a uni
COMPLETE WORKS: HANDBOOK, DISCOURSES, AND FRAGMENTS
Written by Epictetus
The complete surviving works of Epictetus, the most influential Stoic philosopher from antiquity. "Some things are up to us and some are not." Epictetus was born into slavery around the year 50 CE, and, upon being granted his freedom, he set himself up as a philosophy teacher. After being expelled from Rome, he spent the rest of his life living and teaching in Greece.
LITTLE BOOK OF SATANISM: A GUIDE TO SATANIC HISTORY, CULTURE, AND WISDOM
Written by Carmina, La
Discover the fascinating history and culture of Satanism through the ages and learn why many Satanists today stand up for free inquiry and personal liberty. Satanism is too often misunderstood as a religion that makes blood sacrifices to an evil, horned Prince of Darkness.
HEALING THROUGH WORDS
Written by Kaur, Rupi
#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided poetry writing exercises of her own design to help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, family, healing, and celebration of the self. Healing Through Words is a guided tour on the journey back to the self, a cathartic and mindful exploration through writing.
YOUNG FOUCAULT: THE LILLE MANUSCRIPTS ON PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, PHENOMENOLOGY, AND ANTHROPOLOGY, 1952-1955
Written by Basso, Elisabetta
In the 1950s, long before his ascent to international renown, Michel Foucault published a scant few works. His early writings on psychology, psychopathology, and anthropology have been dismissed as immature.
IMAGES OF THE PRESENT TIME
Written by Badiou, Alain
Alain Badiou began the twenty-first century by considering the relationship between philosophy and notions of "the present." In this period of his ongoing annual lecture series, the acclaimed philosopher took up the existential problem of how to be contemporary with one's own time-that is, how to not simply inhabit a passing moment but bring a real present into existence.
BOOK OF VIRTUES: 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Written by Glover Bennett, Elayne
Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993.
WHAT WORLD IS THIS?: A PANDEMIC PHENOMENOLOGY
Written by Butler, Judith
The pandemic compels us to ask fundamental questions about our place in the world: the many ways humans rely on one another, how we vitally and sometimes fatally breathe the same air, share the surfaces of the earth, and exist in proximity to other porous creatures in order to live in a social world. What we require to live can also imperil our lives.