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1	The book on the taboo against knowing who you are more books like this by Alan Wilson Watts From the author of over twenty books on the philosophy and psychology of religion, including The Way of Zen, comes the audio edition of this bestseller published in 1966. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.49! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The phenomenon of man more books like this by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin "A most extraordinary book, of far-reaching significance for the understanding of man's place in the universe."--Abraham J. Heschel "Marks the most significant achievement in synthetic thinking since that of Aquinas."--Bernard Towers, "Blackfriars" see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Intimate History of Humanity more books like this by Theodore Zeldin Rather than a history of battles and kings, this history focuses on the personal and emotional aspects of human existence. It was voted one of the "Top Ten Books of the Year' by London's "Sunday Times". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Sources of the Self: The Making of the Modern Identity more books like this by Charles Taylor Charles Taylor??'s latest book sets out to define the modern identity by tracing its genesis. see all copies from $18.20! new only from $27.16! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Ten Theories of Human Nature more books like this by David L Haberman, Leslie Forster Stevenson Over three previous editions, Ten Theories of Human Nature has been a remarkably popular introduction to some of the most influential developments in Western and Eastern thought. This thoroughly revised fourth edition features substantial new chapters on Aristotle and on evolutionary theories of human nature; the latter centers on Edward O. Wilson ... see all copies from $21.35! new only from $30.77! \| SVS
6	Seven Theories of Human Nature more books like this by Leslie Forster Stevenson This is an introductory book, intended simply as a rapid tour of a fascinating intellectual landscape. If it whets the reader's appetite for more detailed exploration, and helps him to start doing it for himself, then I shall have fulfilled my purpose. I assume no previous knowledge of the topics covered. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The psychology of man's possible evolution more books like this by P. D. Ouspensky Studies man in view of what he may become. Describes how a man must work simultaneously on his knowledge and his being to find inner unity. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Escape from Evil more books like this by Ernest Becker see all copies from $4.40! new only from $11.42! \| first editions \| SVS
9	An essay on liberation more books like this by Herbert Marcuse see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Future of Man more books like this by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin The 20th-century philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a scientist, a humanist, and a Jesuit priest, whose vision of the world was based on his deep immersion in natural science as well as his Christian belief. In this collection of essays, translated from the French, one can see the growth of his thought as well as its unique reconciliation ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions
11	The Problem of the Soul Two Visions of Mind and How to Reconcile Them more books like this by Owen Flanagan Science and philosophy have squared off for centuries over which more accurately defines the mind. PROBLEM OF THE SOUL tries to to reconcile the scientific and philosophical in addressing issues of free will, identity, and conscience. Drawing on images and beliefs throughout history, Flanagan, professor of philosophy at Duke, engages both ... see all copies from $2.19! new only from $9.30! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Ten Theories of Human Nature more books like this by Leslie Forster Stevenson A superb introduction to the timeless struggle to understand human nature, this book compresses into a small volume the essence of such thinkers as Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Jean Paul Sartre, B.F. Skinner, and Plato. see all copies from $3.24! new only from $16.48!
13 view cover	Becoming Human more books like this by Jean Vanier Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world," (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision for creating a common good that radically changes our communities, our relationships, and ourselves. He proposes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.28! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Who Are We?: Theories of Human Nature more books like this by Louis P Pojman What is our nature? What is this enigma that we call human? Who are we? Since the dawn of human history, people have exhibited wildly contradictory qualities: good and evil, love and hate, strength and weakness, kindness and cruelty, aggressiveness and pacifism, generosity and greed, courage and cowardice. Experiencing a sense of eternity in our ... see all copies from $17.75! new only from $18.00! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Future of Man more books like this by Teilhard De Chardin, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin The 20th-century philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a scientist, a humanist, and a Jesuit priest, whose vision of the world was based on his deep immersion in natural science as well as his Christian belief. In this collection of essays, translated from the French, one can see the growth of his thought as well as its unique reconciliation ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.51! \| first editions
16 view cover	Abnormal: Lectures at the College de France 1974-1975 more books like this by Michel Foucault, Valerio Marchetti (Editor), Antonella Salomoni (Editor) In these 11 weekly lectures delivered at the Collège de France in 1974-1975, French philosopher Michel Foucault addresses many of the topics and themes in his books DISCIPLINE AND PUNISH and MADNESS AND CIVILIZATION: psychiatry, the penal system, the development of subjectivity, sexuality, Christian ritual, and medical practice. With special ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $11.38! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Human Touch: Our Part in the Creation of a Universe more books like this by Michael Frayn With wit, charm, and brilliance, this epic work sets out to make sense of our place in the scheme of things. Surveying the spectrum of philosophical concerns from the existence of space and time to relativity and language, Frayn attempts to resolve what he calls "the oldest mystery": the world is what we make of it. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Who is Man more books like this by Abraham J. Heschel This book will prove of interest not only to schooled professional and amateur botanists but also to travelers and out-of-doorists. Text and drawings are designed to facilitate quick identification of the plants, no matter who the user of the book may be or where his interests may lie. see all copies from $4.74! new only from $15.02! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Cosmic Race / La Raza Cosmica more books like this by Jose Vasconcelos, Professor Josa(c) Vasconcelos, Didier T Jaen (Translator) "The days of the pure whites, the victors of today, are as numbered as were the days of their predecessors. Having fulfilled their destiny of mechanizing the world, they themselves have set, without knowing it, the basis for the new period: The period of the fusion and the mixing of all peoples."—from The Cosmic RaceIn this influential 1925 essay, ... see all copies from $12.48! new only from $12.48! \| SVS
20 view cover	The quantum self more books like this by Danah Zohar Zohar argues that the insights of modern physics can iluminate our understanding of everyday life--our relationships to ourselves, to others, and to the world at large. Guiding readers through the strange and fascinating workings of the subatomic realm to create a new model of human consciousness, the author addresses enduring philosophical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.66! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Birth and death of meaning : an interdisciplinary perspective on the problem of man. more books like this by Ernest Becker see all copies from $6.50! new only from $11.42! \| SVS
22 view cover	Nature Human Nature and God more books like this by Ian G Barbour Thoroughly conversant with current developments, Barbour offers astute analyses of the shape and importance of evolutionary theory, indeterminacy, neuroscience, information theory and artificial intelligence. see all copies from $2.99! new only from $9.75! \| SVS
23 view cover	Humankind: A Brief History more books like this by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto This brief history shows how the concept of humankind has changed over time and argues that the current understanding of what it means to be human has been shaken by new discoveries from science and philosophy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Study of Human Nature: A Reader more books like this by Leslie Stevenson (Editor) This unique anthology provides an introduction to a wide variety of views on human nature. Drawing from diverse cultures over three millennia, Leslie Stevenson has chosen selections ranging from ancient religious texts up to contemporary theories based on evolutionary science. An ideal companion to the editor's previous book, Ten Theories of Human ... see all copies from $12.26! new only from $30.77! \| SVS
25 view cover	Twelve Great Philosophers: An Historical Introduction to Human Nature more books like this by Wayne P Pomerleau see all copies from $5.00! new only from $21.50! \| first editions

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