Moral Philosophy

25 Essential Philosophical Concepts Every Thinker Should Know is a clear and engaging guide to the foundational ideas that have shaped human understanding for centuries. From ancient paradoxes to modern thought experiments, this book explores the key concepts that philosophers use to investigate truth, morality, knowledge, and the nature of reality. Each chapter focuses on one essential idea, explaining what it means, why it matters, and how it continues to apply in the world today. Whether you’re puzzling over Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am”, debating Kant’s Categorical ...

What drives our decisions, shapes our lives, and gives meaning to the everyday? In Axiology for Beginners: Discovering What Matters and Why, you’ll dive into the powerful realm of values—the invisible forces that define who we are, what we believe, and where we’re going. This book isn’t just about understanding the concept of values; it’s a journey to uncover the true motivations behind our choices, beliefs, and actions. Ready to see the world with fresh eyes? Here’s what Axiology for Beginners offers: Clarity in a Complex World: With clear language and practical examples, this ...

From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. Read by the author, this one-of-a-kind audio production features guest appearances by...

The foundations of capitalism, explained by the man who defined it. This edition features a custom introduction offering clear biographical insight into Adam Smith’s life and the ideas that shaped the modern world.

Personalism for Beginners: A Simple Guide to the Philosophy of Human Worth shines a spotlight on one of the most important ideas of our time: every person carries a depth and dignity that cannot be reduced, ignored, or replaced. At a moment when technology, noise, and speed often drown out what truly matters, this book offers a clear and powerful reminder—human worth is the starting point for understanding everything else. This guide brings the philosophy of personalism down from the ivory tower and into everyday life. It explains, in clear language, why the person matters, why dignity is...

Environmental Thought and Ecological Philosophy: Deep Explorations of Humanity’s Relationship with Nature BOOK 3: Nature Has Rights: Environmental Ethics, Deep Ecology, and the Moral Status of the Nonhuman World is a deep and accessible exploration of one of the most urgent philosophical questions of our time: does nature have intrinsic value beyond human use? As ecological crises accelerate across the globe, traditional human centered ethical frameworks are increasingly unable to explain, justify, or prevent widespread environmental harm. This book examines the ethical foundations behind...

When Moral Politics was first published two decades ago, it redefined how Americans think and talk about politics through the lens of cognitive political psychology. Today, George Lakoff's classic text has become all the more relevant, as liberals and conservatives have come to hold even more vigorously opposed views of the world, with the underlying assumptions of their respective worldviews at the level of basic morality.

In this classic work, Alasdair MacIntyre examines the historical and conceptual roots of the idea of virtue, diagnoses the reasons for its absence in personal and public life, and offers a tentative proposal for its recovery. While the individual chapters are wide-ranging, once pieced together, they comprise a penetrating and focused argument about the price of modernity.

Transcendentalism Explained: How Emerson, Thoreau, and the American Spirit Redefined Self, Nature, and Meaning is a clear and inviting introduction to one of the most influential movements in American intellectual history. This book guides readers through the origins, principles, and lasting legacy of Transcendentalism, offering an accessible path into the ideas that shaped modern understandings of individuality, nature, spirituality, and moral responsibility. Through engaging explanations and a structured overview of the movement’s major thinkers, it provides a practical and thoughtful ...

This is a second and revised edition of "The Ethical Warrior: Values, Morals and Ethics - For Life, Work and Service," by Jack Hoban with new material on business ethics, police training, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jack Hoban was shaped by service in the U.S. Marine Corps, a life-changing epiphany at a Cold War bar, and mentorship under two masters: The 34th generation grandmaster of the shadowy art of the Ninja and a sage of the Natural Law who may just have deciphered the meaning of life. He now delivers a revolutionary view of moral values for our time epitomized by the Ethical ...

Experience Nietzsche’s Powerful Exploration of Morality — Now in Audiobook Form. On the Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche is a groundbreaking exploration of morality, guilt, conscience, and the origins of human values. In this audiobook edition, Nietzsche’s powerful ideas come to life through engaging narration, offering an immersive way to experience one of philosophy’s most influential works.

Move beyond uncritical choices. The Good and the Right is a Christian introduction to the major theories of ethics in the history of philosophy, such as relativism, egoism, utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, social contract theory, natural law theory, virtue theory, and divine command theory...

The 48 Laws of Wisdom: A Better Path to Lasting Success Are You Ready to Build Success That Lasts? For decades, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene has been a go-to guide for those seeking influence—politicians, business leaders, and ambitious individuals alike. But many of its laws are built on manipulation, control, and self-interest, often leading to short-lived victories and broken relationships. But what if there was a better way? Introducing The 48 Laws of Wisdom – Your Guide to True, Sustainable Success Power alone is fleeting. Without wisdom, it crumbles. That’s why I wrote ...

The Depths of the Human Soul: Dostoevsky’s Philosophy of Faith, Freedom, and Suffering is a powerful exploration of the ideas that made Fyodor Dostoevsky one of the most profound voices in world literature. Through his timeless novels—Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, Notes from Underground, and The Idiot—Dostoevsky examined the ultimate questions of existence: the struggle between good and evil, the burden of freedom, the search for faith, and the redemptive power of love. This book by The Practical Atlas traces Dostoevsky’s moral and philosophical vision in clear, ...

“A witty, learned, authoritative survey of philosophical thought.” —The New York Times Book Review The first authoritative and accessible single-volume history of philosophy to cover both Western and Eastern traditions, from one of the world’s most eminent thinkers The story of...

This book is a timely and accessible guide to many fallacies in philosophy, helping readers avoid and detect false assumptions and faulty reasoning. It is a handbook that will give you a sound understanding of good arguments. It also consists of logical reasoning on why man should live a moral life, and argues the merits and demerits of each reason. This book takes readers through fallacies in philosophy, identifying the most common assumptions, pitfalls, and bad conclusions of arguments. Whether an argument commits the Fallacy of relevance in cases such as Argumentum Ad Hominen, Ad ...

"Would you remove your soul, to save your life?" Unlock the continuing mind-bending possibilities of ethical and moral dilemmas with "After Dinner Conversation - Season Two," the next installment of the must-read collection of the best short stories from the critically acclaimed After Dinner Conversation magazine series. Spanning all genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction and everything in between, each story is guaranteed to captivate you and leave you questioning your own beliefs. Perfect for philosophy students and fiction lovers alike, each story comes with five suggested ...

La forma en que nuestro cerebro está tratando con la llamada realidad tiene muchas limitaciones. Como ser humano y miembro de una clase económica y social, en un ambiente particular, es decir la ciudad y con una forma especial de abordar esta realidad debido a mi condición como psiquiatra. (Lo cual no significa que lo estoy haciendo mejor). Una cosa que me gustaría explicar es que el proceso mental del cerebro siempre avanza, antes de la conciencia propia, esto es de el percatase (o como diría el maestro Kant, siempre es a priori) . Esto significa que los procesos mentales son, en un ...

This complete collection brings together the full scope of Nietzsche's radical and transformative philosophy in a single, meticulously curated work.

This is not a book for the hopeful. It is not a guide to healing or a sermon on forgiveness. This is a weapon. The Weight of Knives is a devastatingly honest and unflinching look at the single most powerful and misunderstood force in human history: Revenge. Stripping away the comforting illusions of morality, religion, and law, this book deals with retribution not as a sin to be avoided, but as a primal instinct to be understood, mastered, and, if necessary, perfectly executed. Author GSKR takes you on a brutal journey through the darkest corridors of history and the deepest recesses of the...