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1	Prince more books like this by Niccolo Machiavelli In his most famous work, THE PRINCE (Il Principe), Machiavelli described the ideal prince and encouraged the people of Italy to imagine what it might be like if such a person led a unified Italy. Written in 1513 and published posthumously in 1532, THE PRINCE has been interpreted both as a genuine handbook for potential rulers and as a satirical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Art of War more books like this by Sun Tzu The aphorisms that make up the philosophy of war and strategy by Sun Tzu have, several centuries later, become a must-read for young professionals in business. Though the text can be applied to the ruthless world of commerce, this translation by Thomas Cleary contextualizes the teachings in the Taoist tradition, enabling the work to transcend the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Republic more books like this by Plato In Plato’s "Republic", his most celebrated "dialogue," the philosopher condemns the justice and morality of Greek society after the trial and execution of his teacher, Socrates. Disillusioned with politics and politicians, Plato argued that civilization demanded truly enlightened government, led by philosopher-kings. He wrote that "...mankind will ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Symposium more books like this by Plato An edition for students of Greek in universities and the upper forms of schools. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Book of five rings more books like this by Musashi Miyamoto The BOOK OF FIVE RINGS is a legendary Japanese text written in the 17th century by an undefeated samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. Like THE ART OF WAR, it contains a timeless philosophy that has been interpreted over many centuries and applied to many contexts (violent or not) that require strength, fortitude, and focus. This particular translation by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.42! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Utopia more books like this by Sir Thomas More Dreams come true in the conversation between Thomas More and Ralph Hythloday, the imaginary traveler of strange lands. The Utopia that emerges from his descriptions proves to be far more real and practical than the impossible fairy tale world that h as grown up around it since More's conversation was first published. Unlike England, with its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Republic of Plato: Second Edition more books like this by Plato, Allan Bloom (Editor) In Plato’s "Republic", his most celebrated "dialogue," the philosopher condemns the justice and morality of Greek society after the trial and execution of his teacher, Socrates. Disillusioned with politics and politicians, Plato argued that civilization demanded truly enlightened government, led by philosopher-kings. He wrote that "...mankind will ... see all copies from $5.35! new only from $11.36! \| SVS
8	Gorgias more books like this by Plato Plato (428/427 BC-348/347 BC), whose original name was Aristocles, was an ancient Greek philosopher, the second of the great trio of ancient Greeks - succeeding Socrates and preceding Aristotle - who between them laid the philosophical foundations of Western culture. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Leviathan more books like this by Thomas Hobbes A founding work of political philosophy with expanded introduction and added explanatory matter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Politics more books like this by Aristotle "The Politics" is one of Aristotle's most important works, having had an inestimable influence on political thought up until the present day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.54! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Kama Sutra more books like this by Anne J Hooper Learn the secrets of sensuality from a 2,000-year-old classic. Spice up a mundane sex life with ancient and modern wisdom. Master the art of seduction, foreplay, and arousal. Discover unusual positions, aphrodisiacs, and erotic games. Straightforward and relaxed in its approach to each subject, this guide features full-color photography on every ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.71! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo more books like this by Stillman Drake (Translator), Galileo Galilei, Galileo Directing his polemics against the pedantry of his time, Galileo, as his own populizer, addressed his writings to contemporary laymen. His support of Copernican cosmology, against the Church's strong opposition, his development of the telescope, and his unorthodox opinions as a philosopher of science were the central concerns of his career and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Second Treatise of Government more books like this by John Locke see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
14 view cover	Social Contract more books like this by Jean Jacques Rousseau This volume brings together three of Rousseau's most important political writings--The Social Contract and The First Discourse (Discourse on the Sciences and Arts) and The Second Discourse (Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality)--and presents essays by major scholars that shed light on these texts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.37! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations more books like this by Adam Smith From the ancient classics to the recent masterpieces, the Great Books of the Western World is the ultimate introduction to the ideas, stories, and discoveries that have shaped modern civilization. Authoritative and accurate, this collection represents the essential core of the Western literary canon, compiling 517 of the most significant ... see all copies from $2.25! new only from $19.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization more books like this by Graham Hancock The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Connecting puzzling clues scattered throughout the world, Hancock discovers compelling evidence of a technologically and culturally advanced civilization that was destroyed and obliterated from human memory. Four 8-page photo inserts. see all copies from $2.97! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Essay Concerning Human Understanding more books like this by John Locke Published in 1689, John Locke's pioneering investigation into the origins, certainty, and extent of human knowledge set the groundwork for modern philosophy and influenced psychology, literature, political theory, and other areas of human thought and expression. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.25! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Compleat Angler more books like this by Izaak Walton A classic 17th-century text on the joys of fishing, this instruction manual is written in the form of a dialogue between an experienced fisherman and his student. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Poetics more books like this by Aristotle In "The Poetics", Aristotle discusses the essential elements of poetry and drama, making the work one of the earliest examples of literary criticism. Acting as both literary theorist and critic, Aristotle examines the Greek epic poetry, tragedy, and comedy of his day, and concludes that poetry is both more philosophical and more important than ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding more books like this by David Hume The Oxford Philosophical Texts series consists of truly practical and accessible guides to major philosophical texts in the history of philosophy from the ancient world up to modern times. Each book opens with a comprehensive introduction by a leading specialist which covers the philosopher's life, work, and influence. Endnotes, a full ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.24! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Meditations on First Philosophy: In Which the Existence of God and the Distinction of the Soul from the Body Are Demonstrated more books like this by Rene Descartes Many other matters respecting the attributes of God and my own nature or mind remain for consideration; but I shall possibly on another occasion resume the investigation of these. Now (after first noting what must be done or avoided, in order to arrive at a knowledge of the truth) my principal task is to endeavour to emerge from the state of doubt ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.76! \| first editions
22 view cover	Penseés more books like this by Blaise Pascal This unfinished work was not published until some eight years after Pascal's death, when fragments of his text were pieced together in a coherent order. A seminal contribution to religious thought, the PENSÉES argues in favor of faith over reason as the facilitator in the search for truth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.29! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Theory of Moral Sentiments more books like this by Adam Smith The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith's first and in his own mind most important work, outlines his view of proper conduct and the institutions and sentiments that make men virtuous. Here he develops his doctrine of the impartial spectator, whose hypothetical disinterested judgment we must use to distinguish right from wrong in any given situation ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $7.66! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Sun Tzu: Art of War more books like this by Tzu Sun, Translated By , Ralph D Sawyer (Translator) Unlike most editions of Sun-tzu's valuable text currently available (many simply retreads of older, flawed translations), this superb new translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including and ancient "tomb text" version discovered by archaeologists at Linyi, China. Maps. see all copies* from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Book of Margery Kempe more books like this by Margery Kempe In 1934, Margery Kempe's amazing book was discovered 400 years after it was written. Dame Margery's is the first known autobiography in English, and details the spiritual awakening of a highly unusual medieval woman: wife, mother of 14, world traveler, and mystic. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.89! \| first editions \| SVS

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