The Constitution of Liberty
Friedrich A. Hayek
A comprehensive exploration of the principles of liberty and their role in a free society. Hayek delves into the value of freedom, its connection to law, and its implications for the welfare state, offering a profound analysis of the foundations of a liberal order.
Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes
A critical edition of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan, one of the most important works of political philosophy. This edition presents a reliable text of both the English and Latin versions, indicating all significant changes made by Hobbes. It includes detailed introductions that set the writing of Leviathan in its biographical and political context, analyze Hobbes's use of sources, and explicate special features of the text.
The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle
Discover how to live fully in the present moment and achieve spiritual enlightenment with Eckhart Tolle's transformative guide. Learn to quiet your mind, connect with your inner being, and find lasting peace and joy in the now.
Lost Moon
Jim Lovell
Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger is the gripping true story behind one of NASA’s most dramatic space missions. Told by Apollo 13’s commander and a seasoned journalist, the book takes readers from the routine preparations for what should have been America’s third moon landing to the moment when an explosion aboard the spacecraft turned the mission into a desperate struggle for survival. Lovell and his crewmates—Jack Swigert and Fred Haise—were more than 200,000 miles from Earth when a critical failure crippled their oxygen and power systems. Stranded in space with dwindling resources, the astronauts and NASA’s ground team in Houston worked against the clock, improvising solutions to bring the crew safely home. Lost Moon combines technical insight with vivid firsthand narrative, offering both an insider’s view of life aboard a crippled spacecraft and the tension-filled efforts on Earth that made the mission’s safe return possible. The book inspired the acclaimed 1995 film Apollo 13 and stands as a testament to human ingenuity, courage, and teamwork under extreme pressure.
The Republic
Plato
Allan Bloom's acclaimed translation of Plato's Republic, a cornerstone of Western thought, explores fundamental questions of justice, community, and the ideal state. This edition offers a literal translation with notes and an interpretive essay, inviting readers to engage directly with Plato's profound insights into the human condition and the nature of truth. "The Republic" is the foundational text of Western philosophy, written by Plato (around 375 BC). Presented as a Socratic dialogue, it begins with a simple question—What is justice?—and expands into a profound investigation of the ideal state and the human soul. Plato argues that justice is harmony. To define a just individual, he constructs a theoretical "just city" (Kallipolis). He divides this city into three classes: the Producers (craftsmen/farmers), the Auxiliaries (warriors), and the Guardians (rulers). This structure mirrors the tripartite nature of the human soul: Appetite, Spirit, and Reason. Justice occurs when each part performs its own function without interfering with the others, ruled by Reason. The book’s most famous passage is the Allegory of the Cave. Plato depicts humanity as prisoners chained in a cave, watching shadows on a wall and mistaking them for reality. The philosopher’s duty is to break free, ascend to the light (the Form of the Good), and then return to the cave to lead others. This leads to Plato’s most controversial claim: that for a city to be just, it must be ruled by a Philosopher King—someone who loves wisdom more than power.
Other Minds
Peter Godfrey-Smith
A captivating exploration into the minds of cephalopods, particularly octopuses, and their unique intelligence. This book delves into the evolutionary origins of consciousness, examining how these fascinating creatures offer a glimpse into the possibility of intelligence arising independently from our own lineage. It bridges philosophy, science, and personal experience to ponder the nature of mind and matter.
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi
A deeply moving and unforgettable memoir by a young neurosurgeon facing a terminal diagnosis, exploring questions of life, death, and what it means to live a meaningful life in the face of mortality.
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Jack Weatherford
An epic narrative that unveils the profound influence of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire on the shaping of the modern world, challenging conventional perceptions and revealing their surprising contributions to global civilization.