The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without by John Oakes
Category: Philosophy
A fascinating exploration of the unique history and biology of fasting - a practice resurging in popularity and an essential part of many health approaches, religions and philosophies. We fast all the time, even when we're not conscious of doing so. A fast manifests the idea of holding back, resisting t ...Show more
Who Owns the Moon? : In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space by A. C. Grayling
Category: Philosophy
Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Ra ...Show more
Reasons Not to Worry: How to be Stoic in Chaotic Times by Brigid Delaney
Category: Philosophy
Tranquillity can be hard to find. The last few years have had most of us struggle with things outside of our control - lockdowns, illness, separation from loved ones, financial hardships. It's easy in times like these to feel overwhelmed, and when the world has turned itself upside down it's hard to fin ...Show more
The Consolations of Philosophy: Popular Penguins by Alain de Botton
Category: Philosophy | Series: Popular Penguins
Alain de Botton has performed a stunning feat: he has transformed arcane philosophy into something accessible and entertaining, useful and kind. Drawing on the work of six of the world's most brilliant thinkers, de Botton has arranged a panoply of wisdom to guide us through our most common problems. Fro ...Show more
The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Fatherhood, Love and Raising Great Kids by Ryan Holiday, Nils Parker
Category: Philosophy
What does it mean to be a great father? And how do you become one? Parenting is a role filled with meaning and purpose, but every dad needs guidance: because fatherhood is not a one-off, it is something you do every day. Instead of a parenting book you read once as a sleep-deprived new parent, The Dail ...Show more
The Judith Kerr Treasury by Judith Kerr
Category: Philosophy
Five classic stories from Judith Kerr, the creator of the iconic The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Judith Kerr OBE is one of the most beloved creators of children's books in the world. This delightful treasury brings together five of her bestselling stories in one very special collection, including classics su ...Show more
The Pleasures of Leisure by Robert Dessaix
Category: Philosophy
'Almost everybody I know has done it at least once. Some of my friends indulge on a regular basis. Women seem especially susceptible to giving it a go. I?ve been at it since I was at least five. What on earth do we imagine we?re doing??Many of us lack a talent for leisure. We are working longer hours as ...Show more
Grief by Michael Cholbi
Category: Philosophy
An engaging and illuminating exploration of grief-and why, despite its intense pain, it can also help us grow. Experiencing grief at the death of a person we love or who matters to us-as universal as it is painful-is central to the human condition. Surprisingly, however, philosophers have rarely examin ...Show more
What We Owe The Future: A Million-Year View by William MacAskill
Category: Philosophy
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Unapologetically optimistic and bracingly realistic, this is the most inspiring book on 'ethical living' I've ever read.' Oliver Burkeman, Guardian 'A monumental event.' Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind 'A book of great daring, clarity, insight and imagination. To be simu ...Show more
How to Care about Animals: An Ancient Guide to Creatures Great and Small by M. D. Usher (Translated with commentary by)
Category: Philosophy | Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Ser.
An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals--and our vital relationships with them How to Care about Animals is a fascinating menagerie of passages from classical literature about animals and the lives we share with them. Drawing on ancient writers fro ...Show more