The Myth of Sisyphus
Albert Camus
In this profound and influential essay, Albert Camus grapples with the absurdity of human existence and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. Exploring themes of rebellion, freedom, and passion, Camus invites readers to confront the human condition with lucidity and courage, finding joy and purpose even in the face of the absurd.
How to Be Perfect
Michael Schur
From the creator of The Good Place and Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2400 years of moral philosophy.
What We Owe the Future
William MacAskill
A thought-provoking exploration of longtermism, the idea that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority of our time. This book challenges readers to consider the impact of today's actions on future generations and offers a framework for making choices that will shape a better world for those who come after us.
Beyond Good and Evil
Friedrich Nietzsche
Delve into Nietzsche's profound exploration of morality, truth, and the human condition. This seminal work challenges conventional notions of good and evil, urging readers to transcend traditional values and embrace a new perspective on life and existence.
The Moral Landscape
Sam Harris
Sam Harris argues that science can not only describe the world but also guide us in determining human values. He challenges the long-held belief that science and morality are separate domains, proposing that human well-being should be the foundation for our values and that science can help us understand how to achieve it. This book sparks a conversation about how moral truth can be understood in the context of science, offering a new perspective on meaning, morality, and life's larger purpose.
Enlightenment Now
Steven Pinker
A defense of reason, science, and humanism: the ideals of the Enlightenment. Steven Pinker makes the case that these ideals are responsible for the progress the world has made and are more relevant now than ever.
Ethics
Simon Blackburn
A concise and accessible introduction to ethics, exploring the surrounding climate of ideas about how to live and addressing fears that ethical claims are a sham. It delves into relativism, skepticism, and nihilism, inviting readers to decide whether these threats have been laid to rest or if they rise again.
god is not great
Christopher Hitchens
A polemical critique of religion, arguing that it is a source of violence, irrationality, and intolerance, and that humanity would be better off without it. Hitchens challenges the metaphysical claims of religion and advocates for a secular, rational worldview.