Ethics & Morality

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and...

OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLD #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER What are the most valuable things that everyone should know? Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan B Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person and fostering deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later. Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way! “Meditations offers a...

From the author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, an account of how the rejection of the imago Dei is unraveling Western culture and how we might recover what it means to be truly human As church attendance falls, suicide rates climb, and birth rates plummet, Christian pundits have...

Two Philosophers Ask and Answer the Big Questions About the Search for Faith and Happiness For seekers of all stripes, philosophy is timeless self-care. Notre Dame philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko have reinvigorated this tradition in their wildly popular and influential...

For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer....

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life....

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise....

Charlie Mackesy’s beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+ “A surprise bestseller about kindness and vulnerability is bringing people together.” – Washington Post “What do you want to be when you...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “visionary” (The Guardian) exploration of freedom—what it is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival—by the acclaimed Yale historian and author of On Tyranny “[Snyder’s] deep political and philosophical examination...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A bold work from the author of The Black Swan that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our...

Exploring the driving forces behind Nietzsche’s philosophy, the Friedrich Nietzsche Collection draws on four of his most influential works, painting a rich and compelling picture of his immense legacy. This collection breaks down Nietzsche’s most impactful reflections....

Attacking the notion of morality as nothing more than institutionalised weakness, Nietzsche criticises past philosophers for their unquestioning acceptance of moral precepts....

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Glover, Olivier Award winning actor, also known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robin Campbell. A philosophy that saw...

Composed in four parts between 1883 and 1885, Thus Spoke Zarathustra is the most famous and influential work of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche....

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER David Brooks challenges us to rebalance the scales between the focus on external success—“résumé virtues”—and our core principles. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have...

Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction....

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...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what’s right – even...

A New York Times bestseller! From the author of The Traveler’s Gift comes a story of common wisdom based on the remarkable true story of “Jones,” a mysterious old man who has a knack for showing up in people's lives at just the right time, providing priceless lessons about love, life, and...

What is fascism? By focusing on the concrete: what the fascists did rather than what they said, the esteemed historian Robert O. Paxton answers this question....

In this charming journey into the past, a historian reveals medieval wisdom that can still guide us today "One of the most compelling medieval history books I have ever read." –Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England Peter Jones was teaching medieval history at...

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy....

A thinking person’s guide to a better life. Ward Farnsworth explains what the Socratic method is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in our time. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the method will change the way you think about life’s big questions....

From the author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, an account of how the rejection of the imago Dei is unraveling Western culture and how we might recover what it means to be truly human As church attendance falls, suicide rates climb, and birth rates plummet, Christian pundits have...

In this charming journey into the past, a historian reveals medieval wisdom that can still guide us today "One of the most compelling medieval history books I have ever read." –Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England Peter Jones was teaching medieval history at...

A timeless classic of moral philosophy and human character, now presented in modern English, with the structure and meaning of Aristotle’s original work preserved. Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is one of the most influential texts in the history of philosophy, shaping ethics, political thought, and our understanding of human behavior for centuries. In this modern and complete edition, Aristotle’s insights are presented with clarity, offering today’s listeners a direct path into one of the greatest minds of antiquity.

Der Sozialpsychologe Jonathan Haidt zeigt: Die Antwort liegt in unserer Moral – die weit weniger auf Rationalität und Logik gründet als auf Intuition und Sozialtrieb. Moral bringt uns dazu, individuelle Interessen zu überwinden und mit anderen zu kooperieren; zugleich aber macht sie uns blind für die Perspektiven anderer Gruppen. So haben sich im Lauf der Evolution und Geschichte zwischen Gemeinschaften und Kulturen sehr unterschiedliche moralische Intuitionen herausgebildet.

Quem somos? De onde viemos? Para onde vamos? Perguntas manjadas, é verdade. Mas quem nunca pensou nisso pelo menos uma vez na vida? O questionamento sobre nossa existência, origem e destino tem sido tema de profunda reflexão dos maiores pensadores da humanidade ao longo de três mil anos e, mais recentemente, dos cientistas. As perguntas são as mesmas desde que o homem começou a pensar. As respostas não. Muito pelo contrário.

Recherche sur les principes de la morale de David Hume est une exploration profonde des fondements de la morale humaine. Publié dans le cadre de la collection "Les classiques" par les éditions Vivat, cet ouvrage rend accessible une œuvre philosophique complexe et rare. Hume s'interroge sur la nature de la morale, débattant si elle repose sur la raison ou le sentiment. Il critique les perspectives qui nient les distinctions morales et propose que la morale pourrait être ancrée dans un sentiment intérieur universel, partagé par tous les hommes.

A staggering true story of deceit, betrayal and corruption. This is the book which explains what is happening and why.

Chacun le sait, nous vivons l'irruption d'un brouillage généralisé entre vrai et faux ; deepfakes indiscernables, informations manipulées, récits complotistes, réalités virtuelles proliférantes, conversations numériques avec des morts. Mais cette « grande pagaille » ne provient pas seulement des machines. Elle révèle une mutation profonde de l'humanité elle-même. Et si, en fin de compte, il fallait considérer le tri entre vrai et faux comme une affaire avant tout morale ? Une enquête philosophique claire et nécessaire sur l'étrange époque où nous basculons.

You’ve heard it before. Everything is determined. Your thoughts, your actions, your future—already set in motion by forces beyond your control. So why does it still feel like your choices matter? This book answers that question—and it does it in a way that changes how you see yourself, your decisions, and the world around you. Because there is a powerful idea at the heart of modern philosophy that most people have never fully understood: you can live in a determined world and still be meaningfully free. Inside Compatibilism for Beginners, you’ll uncover a clear, compelling ...

We live in a time where lies feel normal, and truth feels risky. People repeat ideas they never questioned, and institutions bend reality to suit their needs. Society rewards silence, and punishes anyone who refuses to go along. In a world like this truth is no longer a simple habit. It is something you must guard, and something you must practice. It has become an art.

What if the qualities we call divine were never meant to be divine at all. Across cultures, the anointed one has been treated as an exception. A figure set apart. A bearer of coherence, authority, and healing that ordinary humans could admire but never fully embody. This book asks a different question. What if those qualities were always human. Beginning not with theology but with oil, a substance chosen for what it does rather than what it represents, this book traces a forgotten logic. How life sustains itself without force. How healing happens through conditions rather than control. How ...

Most people sense that something is missing. You can read widely, think deeply, and still feel divided—between what you know and how you live, between your ideals and your habits. Neo-Confucianism was built to solve exactly this problem. It is not just a philosophy. It is a system for aligning your inner life with the structure of reality itself. This book makes that system clear—and usable. Understand the powerful concepts of principle (li) and vital force (qi)—and how they shape everything from the universe to your everyday decisions Discover why Neo-Confucian thinkers insisted that...

Where did America go? Not the land. Not the flag. Not the idea. The people. In this powerful and unfiltered letter, a U.S. Navy veteran asks the question many are thinking, but few are willing to say out loud: Why is it easier to fund war than to care for our own people? When did silence become acceptable in the face of what we know is wrong? And how did we become a nation that looks away instead of speaking up? This is not a political argument. This is a moral confrontation. This letter cuts through distraction, challenges complacency, and forces the reader to examine not just leadership, ...

Why does life survive by destroying itself? Is the universe indifferent, perfectly planned, or still learning what it can become? In The Perfection Cycle, J. E. Mercer offers a bold, lucid answer: the universe behaves as if it is a self‑improving process, using conflict and death as rough tools to refine life and consciousness over time. On one side, we are told that life is a cosmic accident: a brief chemical flare in an indifferent universe. On the other, that everything happens according to a hidden plan. Neither picture makes sense of the world we actually live in—a world where ...

Power is seductive. It promises order, certainty, and control—and then, quietly, it begins to change the people who hold it. History is filled with leaders who started with noble intentions and ended in compromise, corruption, or tyranny. One man saw this pattern with striking clarity and refused to look away. Lord Acton’s warning—simple, unsettling, and unforgettable—has echoed through generations for a reason. It speaks to something permanent in human nature. And once you understand what he meant, you begin to see it everywhere. Why power almost always reshapes those who possess ...

What makes something right? What makes it wrong? Who gets to decide? From tribal justice and sacred commandments to Enlightenment logic and AI algorithms, Ethics 101 traces the full arc of morality: how it evolved, who enforced it, and how the line between right and wrong keeps shifting with every generation. This book doesn’t preach. It just tells the story. From wolves to war criminals, prophets to protestors, and slave codes to software, JJ walks you through the real human history of ethics. Morality isn’t set in stone. It moves. And this is how we’ve been moving it.

Drawing on the wisdom of 2,500 years of contemplative non-religious writing on all that it means to be human - from the origins of the universe to small matters of courtesy and kindness in everyday life - A. C. Grayling, Britain's most popular philosopher, has created a secular bible. This book is designed as a narrative and also to be dipped into for inspiration, encouragement and consolation, The Good Book offers a thoughtful, non-religious alternative to the many people who do not follow one of the world's great religions.

What happens when influence becomes more powerful than truth This book asks the questions most people never think to ask. The Shadow of the Guru takes a closer look at the public image and cultural influence of modern spiritual figures, including well-known names such as Deepak Chopra. It explores how reputation is built, how authority is maintained, and how proximity to power can shape what people are willing to see or question. This book does not claim to expose hidden facts. Instead, it examines patterns. It looks at how public perception is formed through image, association, and ...

Every lie constructs a world. For as long as it is believed, that world is as real as any other, shaping decisions, emotions, and the trajectory of lives. In this deeply personal and intellectually ambitious book, Boris Kriger dismantles our assumptions about deception and rebuilds them from the ground up, revealing lying not as a simple moral failing but as a structural feature of how information moves between minds, whether those minds are human or artificial.

What if the conflicts tearing apart your relationships, your workplace, your community—are not your fault? For decades, we have treated aggression as a personal failing. We blame “difficult people,” prescribe anger management, and search for the villain in every dispute. But groundbreaking research reveals a startling truth: conflict escalation is often a property of networks, not individuals.

This novel is set in a future utopia where the Christian West has accepted a formal Social Class System that includes Christian Churches as a part of its ruling class hierarchy of power. Within this System, social classes are used as a means for maintaining social order and establishing social justice. In this future, a romance develops between a man traumatized by war and life and a woman who is above his social class. This novel uses the man's struggles with his nihilism and this couple's struggle to grow in love in a world that rejects them as a means for philosophical and theodicy ...

Why are some people who suffer terribly not unhappy — while others, whose lives look perfectly comfortable, are miserable? In this groundbreaking book, Boris Kriger reveals a single mechanism that explains most human unhappiness: a mental act he calls negative self-determination — the moment when your mind takes a bounded experience of pain and converts it into an unbounded verdict about who you are. "This hurts" becomes "I am broken." "I failed" becomes "I am a failure." "She left" becomes "I am unlovable.

Artificial intelligence is not new. The warnings have been here for over a century. In AI Lessons from Fictional Books, Dr. Harvey Castro reveals how the world’s greatest science fiction writers predicted the exact ethical dilemmas we now face—from algorithmic bias and automation failure to autonomy, control, and human identity. Drawing on works such as I, Robot, Dune, Neuromancer, and Frankenstein, this Companion Edition distills powerful insights into clear, actionable lessons for today’s world. Inside, you will discover: • Why safety systems fail even when they work perfectly •...

Every major AI failure has already happened, just not in code. In Echoes in the Code, Dr. Harvey Castro uncovers the hidden patterns between history’s greatest disasters and today’s most dangerous AI systems. From the Titanic and Chornobyl to financial crashes and algorithmic bias, this book reveals a powerful truth: The biggest risks in AI are not technical; they are human. This Companion Edition distills complex ideas into clear, actionable insights, showing how the same failure patterns repeat across industries, technologies, and generations. Inside, you will learn: • Why “...

Neither Man Nor Beast explores the common link between cultural attitudes to women and animals in modern Western culture that have enabled the systematic exploitation of both. A vivid work that takes in environmental ethics, theological perspectives and feminist theory.