Apology
Plato
In Plato's Apology, Socrates defends himself against the charges of corrupting the youth of Athens and not believing in the city's gods. This timeless dialogue explores themes of justice, truth, and the role of the philosopher in society. A powerful defense of a life dedicated to questioning and seeking wisdom.
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.
camera lucida Комментарий к фотографии
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.
Critique of Pure Reason Unified Edition (with all variants from the 1781 and 1787 editions)
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a complex exploration of epistemology and metaphysics. This unified edition presents all variants from the 1781 and 1787 editions, translated by Werner S. Pluhar, and includes an introduction by Patricia Kitcher. Delve into Kant's revolutionary ideas about knowledge, experience, and the nature of reality.
Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this powerful and heartfelt letter, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers fifteen invaluable suggestions for raising a daughter to be a strong, independent, and feminist woman. With wisdom and wit, she tackles issues of gender roles, identity, and the importance of challenging societal norms, providing a vital guide for anyone committed to creating a more equitable world.
Dialectic of Enlightenment
Max Horkheimer
A critical exploration of the intertwined nature of rationality, myth, and domination in Western thought. This work delves into the self-destructive tendencies of enlightenment and its regression into mythology, offering a profound analysis of culture, anti-Semitism, and the human condition.