This is a book about the invention of Western philosophy, and the first thinkers to explore ideas about the nature of…

From politics to education, work, crime, and religion this Very Short Introduction discusses some of the core considerations…

This book provides a fascinating introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research. It describes the…

Many people regard Hegel's work as obscure and extremely difficult, yet his importance and influence are universally…

German writers, be it Goethe, Nietzsche, Marx, Brecht or Mann, have had a profound influence on the modern world. This Very…

Human beings naturally desire knowledge. But what is knowledge? Is it the same as having an opinion? Highlighting the major…

Do we love someone for their virtue, their beauty, or their moral or other qualities? Are love's characteristic desires…

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Our extraordinary capacity to reason and solve problems sets us aside from other animals, but our evolved thinking processes…

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Philosophy of physics is concerned with the deepest theories of modern physics - quantum theory, our theories of space, time…

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o How do nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress? Ian Goldin, a former vice-president of the World…

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Beyond all doubt the greatest work of English literature before Shakespeare, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales brings together…

This book provides an historical account of feminism, exploring its earliest roots and key issues such as voting rights and…

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Happiness is an everyday term in our lives, and most of us strive to be happy. But defining happiness can be difficult. In…

Does txtng spell the end of literacy? David Crystal looks at the evidence, investigating how txtng began, what it is, why…

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) developed a variety of identities as a writer: essayist, philosopher, critic of literature,…

Using examples from around the world, including the Shard in London and jumbo jets like the A380, David Blockley explores…

In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Land introduces all aspects of the eye and vision in both human and animals. He…

In a modern democratic nation, everyday life is shaped by the decisions of those who manage and administer public policies.…

Postcolonialism explores the political, social, and cultural effects of decolonization, continuing the anti-colonial…

Shows that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices. This book discusses…

In the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle examines the nature of happiness, which he defines as a specially good kind of life. He…

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Foucault is one of those rare philosophers who has become a cult figure. From aesthetics to the penal system; from madness…

The WTO has a deep and far reaching impact on people's everyday lives, and in its short lifetime has generated debate,…

In this book John Dunn shows how Locke arrived at his theory of knowledge, and how the liberal values of toleration and…

Frank Gresham needs to marry for money if he is to save his impoverished family estate. But he loves the doctor's penniless…

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Kafka's story about a man seeking acceptance and access to the mysterious castle is among the central works of modern…

In this Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical…

In this Very Short Introduction, Ritchie Robertson provides the newcomer with an up-to-date and accessible examination of…

Objectivity is both an essential and elusive philosophical concept. This Very Short Introduction explores the theoretical…

Covers the major aspects of linguistics. This guide begins at the 'arts' end of the subject and finishes at the 'science'…

Lord Jim is a book about courage and cowardice, self-knowledge and personal growth, in the exotic setting of post-colonial…

A passionate tale of betrayal, this story of a man's alcoholic decline, marital breakdown and its effect on children, and…

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Mary Barton was praised by contemporary critics for its vivid realism, its convincing characters and its deep sympathy with…

One of the first great spy novels, The Riddle of the Sands is set during the long suspicious years leading up to the First…

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Branding is possibly the most powerful commercial and cultural force on the planet. Robert Jones discusses the vast variety…