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A revealing and entertaining guide to how the Romans confronted their own mortality and the problems of old age, from the author of Veni, Vidi, Vici.

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Divided into seven chapters, this text is largely composed of conversations between the great philosopher and rulers who sought guidance. Sometimes mystical, sometimes poetic, these teachings are often unpredictable, with startling insights that bring the narrative to life.

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A classic of twentieth century thought, Minima Moralia is Adorno's literary and philosophical masterpiece.

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The explosive debut from political commentator Ash Sarkar, Minority Rule breaks down how the power of ordinary people is under attack by an elite minority and how we can redirect our energy to the real problem at hand.

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A daring and provocative book-length essay on the role of mothers in culture, history and the human heart.

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The Roman stoic philosopher and statesmans manifesto for a happy life based on old-age wisdom from the classical age.

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As read on BBC Radio 4s Book of the Week, a deeply moving exploration of the literature of consolation, of how writers (and the painter David and the Composer Mahler) have responded to tragedy and loss, from The Psalms to Albert Camus and Primo Levi.

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How to think about the end of the world and what we must do to rebuilt beyond that final moment

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Drawn from Parerga and posthumously published works, these six essays offer an accessible approach to the author's philosophy. Topics include government, free will and fatalism, character, moral instinct, and ethics.

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In powerful and persuasive prose, Mill asks and answers provocative questions relating to the boundaries of social authority and individual sovereignty. This edition offers students of political science and philosophy one of the most influential studies on the nature of individual liberty and its role in a democratic society.

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Considers the ethical issues surrounding globalisation. The key debates, Singer argues, cut across national boundaries. He addresses each vital issue from an ethical perspective and offers alternatives to the state-centric approach that characterises international theory and relations today.

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Condemns Plato, Marx, and Hegel as "holists" and "historicists". The author tells that a holist believes that individuals are formed entirely by their social groups; historicists believe that social groups evolve according to internal principles that it is the intellectual's task to uncover.

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Offers a collection of remarkable biographical portraits. This book brings to life a range of prominent twentieth-century thinkers, politicians, and writers.

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Do you know your Aristotelianism or Asceticism from your Egalitarianism No Well this book will give you all the information you need to tell one from the other and impress your friends with the seeming depth of your knowledge.

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Retracing the philosophical discussions around care

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Filled with timeless insight into life, relationships, work and partying, this book takes a sideways glance at modern living and presents the would-be thoughts of Ancient Philosophers on various topics central to our 21st century existence.

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Arguing that the political ideas of 1760-1830 are still largely ours, down to the language and metaphors they are expressed in, this book provides an account of some of the era's influential thinkers, including Rousseau, Fichte, and Hegel.

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Calling upon the magical wisdom of nature, Nicki Scully guides us into the spirit world of sacred totems, oracles, and animal teachings from many cultures, including Africa, Egypt, and North America. Each totem is exquisitely illustrated by Angela Werneke, the award-winning illustrator of " Medicine Cards."

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An updated edition of this intriguing portrait of Roger Scruton and his philosophy.

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Major text of Roman Stoic philosophy examines the rational order of the universe, how to lead a simple life, effects and benefits of misfortune, and the necessity of facing mortality.

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Included in the BEST OF GRANTA launch list for 2023: an exciting, radical work of philosophy that challenges our most cherished assumptions about what it means to be human

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An exciting, radical work of philosophy, which sets out to challenge our most cherished assumptions about what it means to be human.