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.
A Book of Beginnings and Endings
Lia Purpura
A profound exploration of time, nature, and our place in the world. Through insightful observations and philosophical inquiries, this book invites readers to reconsider their relationship with time and the environment, offering a fresh perspective on existence and purpose.
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
David Hume
David Hume's 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' is a seminal work in philosophy, challenging traditional metaphysics and advocating for an empirically based, naturalistic worldview. This edition presents Hume's mature theoretical philosophy, including his skepticism about induction and causation, compatibilist account of free will, and rejection of religious miracles.
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, Book I -- Innate Notions
John Locke
In Book I of 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding,' John Locke challenges the doctrine of innate ideas, arguing that our minds are blank slates at birth. He meticulously dismantles the notion that certain principles are universally accepted and therefore inherent, proposing instead that knowledge is derived from experience and observation. Locke invites readers to question assumptions and embrace a journey of intellectual discovery.
At the Existentialist Café
Sarah Bakewell
An exploration of existentialism through the lives and ideas of key figures like Sartre, Beauvoir, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche. It delves into their personal experiences, philosophical insights, and the cultural impact of existentialism, from post-war Paris to contemporary society.
Being and Nothingness
Jean-Paul Sartre
A radical exploration of the human condition, Being and Nothingness delves into the concepts of consciousness, freedom, and responsibility. Sartre argues that our lives gain significance not from external forces but from our own choices, painting a stark and controversial picture of our moral universe.
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Ролан Барт
A profound exploration of photography by Roland Barthes, delving into its essence, impact, and the personal connection it fosters. Barthes dissects the nature of photographs, examining the interplay between the photographer, the subject, and the viewer, offering a unique perspective on the medium's power and its relationship to memory, death, and reality.
Concerning the Spiritual in Art
Wassily Kandinsky
A profound exploration of the spiritual dimension in art by Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art. Kandinsky delves into the psychological effects of color and form, advocating for an art that transcends the material world and resonates with the inner soul. Discover the artist's vision for a new era of artistic expression.