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Our democracies repeatedly fail to safeguard the future. From pensions to pandemics, health and social care through to climate, biodiversity and emerging technologies, democracies have been unable to deliver robust policies for the long term. In this…

The concept of free will is profoundly important to our self-understanding, our interpersonal relationships, and our moral and legal practices. If it turns out that no one is ever free and morally responsible, what would that mean for society, morali…

From the forests of Yellowstone to the steppes of the Haut-Var, the French philosopher and environmentalist Baptiste Morizot invites us to develop a different relationship to nature: to become detectives of nature and to follow the footprints of the …

Jeremy Bentham – philosopher, theorist of law and of the art of government – was among the most influential figures of the early nineteenth century, and the approach he pioneered – utilitarianism – remains central to the modern world. In this new int…

In a world of anxiety and worry, it is difficult to feel in control of life, to make decisions, and to carry out your plans. You have to manage life flexibly and constantly learn in the face of uncertainty in order to adapt and fulfill your potential…

Few political ideas are as divisive and controversial for some – and yet taken for granted by others – as the ownership of private property. For its defenders, private ownership is a fundamental right that protects individual freedom and ensures wide…

From populist propaganda attacking knowledge as ‘fake news’ to the latest advances in artificial intelligence, human thought is under unprecedented attack today. If computers can do what humans can do and they can do it much faster, what’s so special…

[b]You think, therefore you are. Get a straightforward rundown on philosophy from the ancient world to today[/b] If you’ve ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you’re an amateur philo…

[b]A startling and thought-provoking work from one of the most powerful philosophers in the Western canon[/b] [i]Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic, [/i]is[i] [/i]Friedrich Nietzsche’s classic masterpiece of philosophy and literature. Nietz…

‘Omoiyari is a form of selfless compassion – putting yourself in the shoes of others, and from their perspective anticipating their needs, acting in a way that might make them at ease, happy or comfortable.’This book will help you embrace omoiyari an…

How did the change of the political system that followed the collapse of the USSR influence the development of our society? Was it for good of people or did it run counter to their interests? What advantages of the communist system could form the ba…

Полный вариант заголовка: «An essay upon money and coins. P. 1. The theories of commerce, money, and exchanges».

Полный вариант заголовка: «An essay upon money and coins. Pt. 2. Wherein is shewed, that the established standard of money should not be violated or altered, under any pretence whatsoever».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Elements of criticism : complete in one volume / by Henry Home, Lord Kames».

In this book, the founder of object-oriented ontology develops his view that aesthetics is the central discipline of philosophy. Whereas science must attempt to grasp an object in terms of its observable qualities, philosophy and art cannot proceed i…

Is democracy the best form of government? What does it mean to be ‘free’? Why should we obey the government?<br /> <br /> In this highly accessible and engaging new introductory textbook, Pete Woodcock examines all these questions and mor…

Our societies today are characterized by a universal algophobia: a generalized fear of pain. We strive to avoid all painful conditions – even the pain of love is treated as suspect. This algophobia extends into society: less and less space is given t…

Полный вариант заголовка: «Tracts and miscellaneous criticism of the late Richard Porson, Esq. / collected and arranged by the Rev. Thomas Kidd».

Полный вариант заголовка: «An appeal from the new to the old Whigs : in consequence of some late discussions in Parliament, relative to the reflections on the French Revolution».

In the past, pandemics were considered divine punishment, but we now understand the biological characteristics of viruses and we know they are spread through social interaction. What used to be divine has become human – all too human, as Nietzsche wo…