Leif Lewin 
Self-Interest and Public Interest in Western Politics [PDF ebook] 

The notion of a personal self took centuries to evolve, reaching the pinnacle of autonomy with Descartes» »I think, therefore I am» in the 17th century. This »personalisation» of identity thrive …

Evolution of the concepts of atom and atomism, and the impact of electromagnetism on our worldview, is the object of our study in this book. Electromagnetism is the key link in the transition from cl …

Buddhas, gods, prophets and oracles are often depicted as asking questions. But what are we to understand when Jesus asks “Who do you say that I am?”, or Mazu, the Classical Zen master asks, “Why do …

Playwright, novelist, political theorist, literary critic and philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-80) remains an iconic figure. This book examines his philosophical ideas and methods. It is an introd …

This collection presents a critical discussion and exploration of the late D.Z. Phillips» contemplative approach in the philosophy of religion. What are the main characteristics of this ground-break …

The philosophy of Ayn Rand has had a role equal or greater than that of Milton Friedman or F.A. Hayek in shaping the contemporary neo-liberal consensus. Its impact was powerful on architects of Reaga …

In Posthumanism: A Guide for the Perplexed, Peter Mahon goes beyond recent theoretical approaches to »the posthuman» to argue for a concrete posthumanism, which arises as humans, animals and techno …

Our society worships at the fountain of youth. Each year, we seek to avert the arrival of old age using everything at our disposal, from extreme exercise and botox to pilates and cosmetic dentistry. …

Foucault»s intellectual indebtedness to Nietzsche is apparent in his writing, yet the precise nature, extent, and nuances of that debt are seldom explored. Foucault himself seems sometimes to claim …

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman offers a general audience access to over six decades of insight and expertise from a Nobel Laureate in an accessible and interesting way. Kahneman’s work fo …