What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy
Thomas Nagel
A brief introduction to philosophy for people who don't know the first thing about the subject. It directly introduces nine philosophical problems, each of which can be understood in itself, without reference to the history of thought.
What Money Can’t Buy
Michael J. Sandel
An exploration of the moral limits of markets, questioning whether everything should be up for sale and examining the corrosive effects of market values on social life. It challenges us to rethink the role of markets in our society and consider what values should govern various domains of life.
Who Are You? What Are You? What Do You Want from Life?
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Explore life's profound questions with Krishnamurti, one of the world's great philosophical teachers. This book offers wisdom on relationships, anxiety, loneliness, and the significance of life, guiding you to be true to yourself and live life to the fullest.
Why Would Anyone Be Conscious?
Sam Harris
An exploration of the mystery of consciousness, questioning our everyday assumptions about the world and delving into the science and philosophy behind our awareness.
Wild Problems
Russ Roberts
A compelling exploration of how to approach life's most challenging decisions, blending philosophy, economics, and personal anecdotes to guide readers through uncertainty and towards a more fulfilling life. Discover how to navigate the 'wild problems' that define us, and craft a life well-lived.
You Are Not a Gadget
Jaron Lanier
A passionate and cogent argument against the hive mind and the loss of individuality in the age of the internet. Lanier argues that the internet's current design diminishes individual expression and promotes a dangerous form of cybernetic totalism, urging readers to reclaim their personhood in an increasingly digital world.
Determined
Robert M. Sapolsky
A provocative exploration into the science of free will, challenging our deeply held beliefs about agency, moral responsibility, and the very nature of choice. Sapolsky argues that our behaviors are the result of a complex interplay of biological and environmental factors, leaving little room for the concept of free will. This book invites readers to reconsider their understanding of themselves and society.
Einstein, Gödel, and the Nature of Reality
Jim Holt
A collection of essays exploring profound ideas in mathematics, physics, and philosophy, focusing on the lives and works of intellectual giants like Einstein and Gödel. It delves into concepts such as relativity, quantum mechanics, infinity, and the nature of time, while also examining the human factor behind these groundbreaking discoveries and their implications for our understanding of reality, knowledge, and ethics.