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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	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
3	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
4	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
5	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
6	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
7	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
8	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
9	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
10	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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 view cover	A Simpler Way more books like this by Margaret J Wheatley, Myron Kellner-Rogers Downsizing didn't produce the increase in productivity many companies expected. The reason, the authors of this text argue, is that we are still expecting human qualities from mechanistic structures - the way we develop organizations depends heavily on how we organize our lives. Drawing on the work scientists, philosophers, poets, novelists, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.57! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Body in Pain: The Making and Unmaking of the World more books like this by Professor Elaine Scarry Part philosophical meditation, part cultural critique, The Body in Pain is a profoundly original study that has already stirred excitement in a wide range of intellectual circles. The book is an analysis of physical suffering and its relation to the numerous vacabularies and cultural forces--literary, political, philosophical, medical, religious- ... see all copies from $8.13! new only from $12.14! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	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 $5.21! \| first editions \| SVS
20 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 $2.99! new only from $10.37! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Between Man & Man more books like this by Martin Buber Martin Buber believed that the deepest reality of human life lies in the relationship between one being and another. Between Man and Man is the classic work where he puts this belief into practice, applying it to the concrete problems of contemporary society. Here he tackles subjects as varied as religious ethics, social philosophy, marriage, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.05! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Concept of Mind more books like this by Gilbert Ryle IntroductionI. Descartes' Myth1. The Official Doctrine2. The Absurdity of the Official Doctrine3. The Origin of the Category Mistake4. Historical NoteII. Knowing How and Knowing That1. Foreword2. Intelligence and Intellect3. Knowing How and Knowing That4. The Motives of the Intellectualist Legend5. 'In My Head'6. The Positive Account of Knowing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Philosophy in the Flesh more books like this by George Lakoff, Mark Johnson, Ph.D. Three major findings of cognitive science cast doubt on the past 2,500 years of Western philosophy. Lakoff and Johnson propose to rebuild philosophy from the ground up, starting from clearly known facts about the mind. . In this radical rebuilding of Western philosophy from a scientific basis, Lakoff and Johnson first describe the kind of ... see all copies from $14.89! new only from $14.89! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Life 101: Everything We Wish We Had Learned about Life in School--But Didn't more books like this by Peter McWilliams Do you know why you don't learn about how to handle guilt, overcome fear, achieve goals, or be happy in school. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Mind: An Essay on Human Feeling more books like this by Professor Susanne K Langer see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.24! \| first editions \| SVS

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