The Philosopher’s Handbook: Essential Readings from Plato to Kant
An ideal introduction for the casual reader and a beneficial reference for the student, The Philosopher’s Handbook features the writings of some of the world’s most influential philosophers. Based on the premise that all human beings are curious about their existence, Rosen’s collection brings together primary excerpts from the works of prominent thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes, …
Before she was a saint she was a fine philosopher yet because she was a woman her contributions were ignored. This book asks the question: “Did Edith Stein make any important contributions to philosophy and, if so, what are the implications of them for us today?” It begins with a biography of Stein up until the …
LARGE PRINT EDITION! More at LargePrintLiberty.com. This book is a masterpiece of argumentation, and shockingly radical in its conclusions. Rothbard says that the very existence of the state–the entity with a monopoly privilege to invade private property–is contrary to the ethics of liberty. A society without a state is not only viable; it is the only one …
Old Path White Clouds (Volume 1 of 2): Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life slowly and gently over the course of 80 years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly …
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
Marie Kondo’s unique KonMari Method of tidying up is nothing short of life-changing—and her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has become a worldwide sensation. In Spark Joy, Kondo presents an in-depth, illustrated manual on how to declutter and organize specific items throughout the house, from kitchen and bathroom items to work-related papers and hobby collections. User-friendly line …
A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism: Economics, Politics, and Ethics
LARGE PRINT EDITION! More at LargePrintLiberty.com. Here is Hans Hoppe’s first treatise in English – actually his first book in English – and the one that put him on the map as a social thinker and economist to watch. He argued that there are only two possible archetypes in economic affairs: socialism and capitalism. All systems are …
In an age of conformity brought on by huge cult-like corporations and ubiquitous social media is there still a road less traveled one might choose to follow? How better to confront the conformity of the 21st century then by consulting history’s seven great freethinking philosophers? Here in this attractive volume, in a clear large print, one can learn …
The first new book of essays by Christopher Hitchens since 2004, ARGUABLY offers an indispensable key to understanding the passionate and skeptical spirit of one of our most dazzling writers, widely admired for the clarity of his style, a result of his disciplined and candid thinking. Topics range from ruminations on why Charles Dickens was …
This is the No. 1 New York Times bestseller on the secret to leading a good life. We live in a Big Me culture: universities and businesses alike reward goal-oriented superstars and those who self-promote are most likely to thrive. But what does this say about us? David Brooks argues that our hunger for wealth and status is …
This book titled “The Triumvirate of Creation: According to the Upanishads” explains in English the mystery of creation from the perspective of the Upanishadic thoughts. It explains (i) the origin of the ‘Vaak’ or the spoken word, (ii) the ‘Akshar’ or the letters of a language which form the basis of the spoken word, as well as the …