Shop Class as Soulcraft
Matthew B. Crawford
A compelling exploration into the value of manual work in a society increasingly focused on knowledge and technology. Crawford challenges the prevailing notion that white-collar jobs are superior, arguing that the trades offer unique cognitive and psychic rewards. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, he makes a case for the importance of craftsmanship, self-reliance, and the satisfaction of working with one's hands.
Something Deeply Hidden
Sean Carroll
A mind-bending journey through the hidden realms of quantum mechanics, cosmology, and the search for meaning in a vast universe. Explore the fundamental nature of reality, poetic naturalism, and the quest to reconcile our understanding of the cosmos with our place within it.
Sophie's World
Jostein Gaarder
When Sophie, a young girl, starts receiving mysterious letters with philosophical questions, she embarks on a journey through the history of Western thought. As she delves deeper into philosophy, she uncovers a reality far stranger than she could have imagined, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
That One Should Disdain Hardships
Musonius Rufus
Explore the timeless wisdom of Musonius Rufus, a Roman Stoic philosopher, in this collection of his teachings. Delve into profound insights on virtue, hardship, marriage, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Discover how to apply Stoic principles to everyday challenges and cultivate inner resilience.
The Age of Reason
Thomas Paine
A thought-provoking exploration of religion and reason by Thomas Paine. This book challenges traditional religious beliefs and advocates for a more rational approach to understanding the divine. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew.
The Architecture of Happiness
Alain de Botton
An exploration of how architecture affects our happiness and well-being, examining the psychological and emotional impact of buildings and design. It delves into the question of what makes a building beautiful and how our surroundings shape our identities and experiences.
The Argonauts
Maggie Nelson
A genre-bending memoir that explores the complexities of love, language, and identity. Maggie Nelson weaves together personal experiences with critical theory to create a powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be human.
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World
Eugenia Cheng
In a world awash with terrible arguments, conflict, and fake news, Eugenia Cheng offers a lifebelt: logic. But like any lifebelt, it will only help us if we use it well. This means not only understanding logic better, but also understanding emotions better and, most importantly, the interaction between them. Discover how to use logic productively in the real human world.