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  • Philosophy as Stranger Wisdom

    A Leo Strauss Intellectual Biography

    by Carlo Altini ...
    Series series SUNY series in the Thought and Legacy of Leo Strauss
    The first complete intellectual biography of one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the twentieth century, Leo Strauss.What is philosophy and who is the philosopher? What should be the relationship between the philosopher and the city? And what should be the attitude that the philosopher must have with respect to tradition, religion and politics? These questions, which have ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

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  • The Reckless Mind: Intellectuals in Politics

    Revised Edition

    by Mark Lilla ...
    “A skilled exploration” of why 6 notable 20th-century philosophers—from Martin Heidegger to Michel Foucault—succumbed to “a narcissistic embrace of totalitarian politics” (The Washington Post).European history of the past century is full of examples of philosophers, writers, and scholars who supported or excused the worst tyrannies of the age. How was this possible? How could intellectuals whose ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Conversations with Isaiah Berlin

    by Ramin Jahanbegloo ...
    An illuminating and witty dialogue with one of the greatest intellectual figures of the twentieth century. Ramin Jahanbegloo's interview with Isaiah Berlin grew into a series of five conversations which offer an intimate view of Berlin and his ideas. They include discussions on pluralism and liberty as well as the thinkers and writers who influenced Berlin. This revised edition provided an ... Read more

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  • Nietzsche - The Key Ideas: Teach Yourself

    by Dr Roy Jackson ...
    Nietzsche remains one of the most influential philosophers of our time and this book is the definite guide to his philosophy. Whether you're a philosophy student struggling with phrases like 'the superman' and 'the will to power', or whether you simply want to understand more about the life and work of this fascinating man, this easy-to-navigate guide will help you to demystify Nietzsche's ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Politics without Vision

    Thinking without a Banister in the Twentieth Century

    by Tracy B. Strong ...
    "Magisterial…a frequently surprising treatment of major political thinkers."— Perspectives on PoliticsFrom Plato through the nineteenth century, the West could draw on comprehensive political visions to guide government and society. Now, for the first time in more than two thousand years, Tracy B. Strong contends, we have lost our foundational supports. In the words of Hannah Arendt, the state of ... Read more

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  • Nietzsche: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

    by Roy Jackson ...
    Written by Dr Roy Jackson, who is Course Leader in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Gloucestershire, Nietzsche: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Is God Happy?

    Selected Essays

    by Leszek Kolakowski ...
    The late Leszek Kolakowski was one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. A prominent anticommunist writer, Kolakowski was also a deeply humanistic thinker, and his meditations on society, religion, morality, and culture stand alongside his political writings as commentaries on intellectual-and everyday-life in the twentieth century.Kolakowski’s extraordinary empathy, humor ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Nietzsche, Godfather of Fascism?

    On the Uses and Abuses of a Philosophy

    Edited by Jacob Golomb, Robert S. Wistrich ...
    An examination of the association between the influential and controversial philosopher's ideas and fascistic beliefs.Frequently described as the "radical aristocrat" of the spirit, Friedrich Nietzsche abhorred mass culture and strove to cultivate an Übermensch endowed with exceptional mental qualities. What can such a thinker have in common with the fascistic manipulation of the masses for ... Read more

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  • Nietzsche Made Simple: Flash

    by Roy Jackson ...
    The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Nietzsche Made Simple is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to Nietzsche. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover all his ideas, from the Superman to the Will to Power. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely ... Read more

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  • The Power of Ideas

    Second Edition

    by Isaiah Berlin ...
    The essays collected in this new volume reveal Isaiah Berlin at his most lucid and accessible. He was constitutionally incapable of writing with the opacity of the specialist, but these shorter, more introductory pieces provide the perfect starting-point for the reader new to his work. Those who are already familiar with his writing will also be grateful for this further addition to his collected ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The First Modern Jew

    Spinoza and the History of an Image

    by Daniel B. Schwartz ...
    Pioneering biblical critic, theorist of democracy, and legendary conflater of God and nature, Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was excommunicated by the Sephardic Jews of Amsterdam in 1656 for his "horrible heresies" and "monstrous deeds." Yet, over the past three centuries, Spinoza's rupture with traditional Jewish beliefs and practices has elevated him to a prominent place in ... Read more

    $51.89 USD

  • Søren Kierkegaard

    Subjectivity, Irony, & the Crisis of Modernity

    by Jon Stewart ...
    Søren Kierkegaard: Subjectivity, Irony, and the Crisis of Modernity examines the thought of Søren Kierkegaard, a unique figure, who has freeired, provoked, fascinated, and irritated people ever since he walked the streets of Copenhagen. At the end of his life, Kierkegaard said that the only model he had for his work was the Greek philosopher Socrates. This work takes this statement as its point of ... Read more

    $21.89 USD