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1	All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten more books like this by Robert Fulghum (Read by) When asked what he does, Robert Fulghum usually replies that he is a philosopher, and explains that what he likes to do is to think about everyday things and then to express what he thinks by writing, speaking or painting. This is a collection of his favourite observations, written over the years, that reveal simple truths about small lives with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Basic Writings of Nietzsche more books like this by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Walter Kaufmann (Editor) One hundred years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche remains the most influential philosopher of the modern era. Basic Writings of Nietzsche gathers the complete texts of five of Nietzsche's most important works, from his first book to his last: The Birth of Tragedy; Beyond Good and Evil; On the Genealogy of Morals; The Case of Wagner; and Ecce ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $10.38! \| SVS
3	Courage to Be more books like this by Paul Tillich In this classic and deeply insightful book, one of the world's most eminent philosophers describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the problem of anxiety. This edition includes a new introduction by Peter J. Gomes that reflects on the impact of this book in the years since it was written. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.18! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Utilitarianism more books like this by John Stuart Mill What is the foundation upon which moral judgements are made? Why and how do we conclude that an action, performed or contemplated, is right or wrong, good or bad? In the eighteenth century, English philosopher Jeremy Bentham developed the now famous moral theory known as utilitarianism, which is based upon the pleasure principle - a concept whose ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Denial of Death more books like this by Ernest Becker Winner of the Pulitzer prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life's work, "The Denial of Death" is Ernest Becker's brilliant and impassioned answer to the "why" of human existence. In bold contrast to the predominant Freudian school of thought, Becker tackles the problem of the vital lie -- man's refusal to acknowledge his own mortality. In doing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.88! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Being & Nothingness more books like this by Jean-Paul Sartre Published in 1943, "Being and Nothingness" is recognized as a central work of existentialism. This monumental study of the human condition--which many have viewed as a philosophical response to the horrors of World War II--deals with love, hate, sex, anguish, and a great many other themes. According to Sartre, "man is the being by whom Nothingness ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $6.06! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence more books like this by Dr. Deepak Chopra The reader who has wondered about the coincidences in everyday life will learn about their meaning and potential in THE SPONTANEOUS FULFILLMENT OF DESIRE. Deepak Chopra adds to his considerable oeuvre with this discussion of synchronicity and the way to take advantage of those seemingly random occurrences. In his introduction, Chopra shares some ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.46! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The origin of consciousness in the breakdown of the bicameral mind more books like this by Julian Jaynes At the heart of this book is the revolutionary idea that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution. Rather, Jaynes presents consciousness as a learned process that evolved from an earlier hallucinatory mentality only three thousand years ago. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.32! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays more books like this by Albert Camus Camus's philosophical essay, published in 1942, begins with the statement: "There is only one really serious philosophical question, and that is suicide. Deciding whether or not life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question in philosophy. All other questions follow from that." Camus compares the absurdity of existence to the labours ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.48! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Irrational Man: A Study in Existential Philosophy more books like this by William Barrett Widely recognized as the finest definition of existentialist Philosophy, this book introduced existentialism to America in 1958. Barrett discusses the views of 19th and 20th century existentialists Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre and interprets the impact of their thinking on literature, art, and philosophy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Existentialism from Dostoevsky to Sartre more books like this by Walter Arnold Kaufmann (Editor) This volume provides basic writings of Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Rilke, Kafka, Ortega, Jaspers, Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus, including some not previously translated, along with an invaluable introductory essay by Walter Kaufmann. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.52! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Mind's I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self and Soul more books like this by Douglas R Hofstadter From some of the 20th century's greatest thinkers, essays on topics as diverse as artificial intelligence, evolution, science fiction, philosophy, reductionism, and consciousness. With contributions from Jorge Luis Borges, Richard Dawkins, John Searle, and Robert Nozick, The Mind's I explores the meaning of self and consciousness through the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The book on the taboo against knowing who you are more books like this by Alan Wilson Watts In a way, we are like the blind man who was asked to touch separate parts of an elephant -- and then attempt the nearly impossible task of describing the totality of the creature he was touching. In this classic work Alan Watts shows us that we are all somewhat blind to the greater reality of the world around us. Our limited perception only allows ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.90! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Reason and Responsibility: Readings in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy more books like this by Joel Feinberg The eleventh edition of this renowned, topically organized anthology provides a superb balance of historical selections and recent material. The text covers reason and religious belief, human knowledge, mind and its place in nature, determinism, free will and responsibility, and morality and its critics in five parts with careful attention to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.74! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Wisdom of Insecurity more books like this by Alan W Watts An exploration of man's quest for psychological security and spiritual certainty in religion and philosophy. see all copies from $2.04! new only from $5.19! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World more books like this by David Abram This work of ecological philosophy is the first book from David Abram, who holds a doctorate in philosophy from SUNY at Stony Brook and has been the recipient of fellowships from the Watson and Rockefeller foundations. Abram inquires into the fluid and participatory nature of perception and finds profound interdependence between language and the ... see all copies from $4.93! new only from $8.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits more books like this by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche "It offers dazzling observations of human psychology, social interaction, esthetics, and religion. The book is one of the best examples of Nietzsche's ability to unmask the essence of social reality and expose the origins of our illustrations" - "New York Times Book Review". "An excellent [translation] - accurate, lively, and in places even ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.98! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Importance of Living more books like this by Lin Yutang "The Importance of Living" is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be busy ... see all copies from $2.17! new only from $9.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Thus Spake Zarathustra more books like this by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) has been proclaimed the seminal figure of modern philosophy as well as one of the most creative and critically influential geniuses in the history of secular thought. "Writing in blood" and "philosophising with a hammer", Nietzsche scathingly criticised modern civilisation's basic ideas, beliefs, and values, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.76! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Treatise of Human Nature more books like this by David Hume A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), David Hume's comprehensive attempt to base philosophy on a new, observationally grounded study of human nature, is one of the most important texts in Western philosophy. It is also the focal point of current attempts to understand 18th-century philosophy. The Treatise first explains how we form such concepts ... see all copies from $2.94! new only from $6.84! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Cultural Amnesia: Necessary Memories from History and the Arts more books like this by Clive James Forty years in the making, a new cultural canon that celebrates truth over hypocrisy, literature over totalitarianism. Echoing Edward Said's belief that "Western humanism is not enough, we need a universal humanism," the renowned critic Clive James presents here his life's work. Containing over one hundred original essays, organized by quotations ... see all copies from $7.48! new only from $7.48! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition Into the Forces of History more books like this by Howard Bloom The Lucifer Principle is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that "evil" is a by-product of nature's strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. "An act of astonishing intellectual courage." -- Leon Uris; "Destined ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $9.23! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Intimate History of Humanity more books like this by Theodore Zeldin The author of "The French", "Happiness" and "A History of French Passions" writes about the history of human feelings, habits, emotions and perceptions across time. From Vikings and Aztecs to contemporary hypochondriacs, from ancient Arab writings to American theories of business management, Zeldin looks at the dilemmas of ordinary life, exploring ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	To Have or to Be more books like this by Erich Fromm To Have Or To Be? is regarded as one of the seminal books of the second half of the 20th century. This book is a summary of the penetrating thought of Erich Fromm. His thesis is that two modes of existence are struggling for the spirit of humankind: the having mode; and the being mode. Fromm explains why the having mode is taking the world to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Biology of Transcendence: A Blueprint of the Human Spirit more books like this by Joseph Chilton Pearce Joseph Chilton Pearce examines the current biological understanding of our neural organization to address how we can transcend our current evolutionary capacities and limitations. It is the dynamic interaction of the head brain (intellect) and heart brain (intelligence), of biology and spirit, that allows transcendence from one evolutionary place ... see all copies from $7.25! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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