Philosophy
- Philosophical Explorations of Faith
- Explorations of Human Nature
- Foundations of Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Essays on Existence
- Philosophical Classics of Antiquity
Laotzu's Tao and Wu Wei
The classic of the Way and of High Virtue is the Tao Teh Ching. Its author is generally held as a contemporary of Confucius, Lao Tzu, or Lao…
In Tune with the Infinite
In Tune with the Infinite invites listeners to explore the profound connection between the individual and the universe. Ralph Waldo Trine pr…
The Genealogy of Morals
In 1887, with the view of amplifying and completing certain new doctrines which he had merely sketched in Beyond Good and Evil (see especial…
The Joyful Wisdom
"The Joyful Wisdom," written in 1882, just before "Zarathustra," is rightly judged to be one of Nietzsche's best books. …
Varieties of Religious Experience
Varieties of Religious Experience is a profound exploration of the human encounter with the divine, as articulated by renowned psychologist …
The Enchiridion of Epictetus
Epictetus (Greek: Επίκτητος; c.55–c.135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. The name given by his parents, if one was given, is not known - the …
Meditations on First Philosophy
After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his conte…
The Enchiridion
The Enchiridion (also translated as “Handbook” or “Manual”) of Epictetus is a short collection of Stoic precepts compiled by Arrian, a stude…
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Marcus' life. Each book is not in chronological order and it wa…
Orthodoxy
Orthodoxy is a book that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "atte…
On Liberty
Published in 1859, On Liberty details Mill's view that individuals should be left wholly free to engage in any activity, thought or belief t…
The Origin Of Species
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a groundbreaking work that laid the foundation for the field of evolutionary biology. In this sem…
Sadhana, The Realisation of Life
A collection of essays on the Hindu/Buddhist view of humankind's place in the universe. As the author says in his introduction: "in the…
Heretics
"Heretics," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. First published in 1905.
Chesterton had a sense of humor, had a sense …
Timaeus
"Our intention is, that Timaeus, who is the most of an astronomer amongst us, and has made the nature of the universe his special study…
The Birth of Tragedy
This is one of Nietzsche's early academic writings - a scholarly theory about Ancient Greek theatre, specifically tragedies. In a nutshell, …
Confessions
Confessions is a profound autobiographical work by St. Augustine of Hippo, composed in the late 4th century. This introspective narrative sp…
Orthodoxy
"Orthodoxy," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. First published in 1908.
"The only possible excuse for this boo…
The Way of Peace
The Way of Peace by James Allen offers a profound exploration of the inner journey toward spiritual fulfillment and tranquility. This insigh…
The Dhammapada
The Dhammapada is a foundational text of Buddhist philosophy, presenting 423 verses that encapsulate the teachings of the Buddha. Organized …