Modern Thought

Evil threatens human reason, for it challenges our hope that the world makes sense. For 18th-century Europeans, the Lisbon earthquake was manifest evil. Today we view evil as a matter of human cruelty, and Auschwitz as its extreme incarnation. Examining our understanding of evil from the Inquisition to contemporary terrorism, Susan Neiman explores who we have become in the three centuries that separate us from the early Enlightenment. In the process, she rewrites the history of modern thought and points philosophy back to the questions that originally animated it.

The definitive history of a century of psychoanalytic thought “Absolutely crucial in reformulating the psychoanalytic project to meet the intellectual and emotional demands upon it a century after its birth.” —The Guardian Sigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological...

Step into the intellectual history of the Age of Reason, where radical philosophy dismantled monarchs to spark democracy. Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this thought-provoking journey transports you directly into the bustling coffeehouses and salons of...

Vividly written, The Infidel and the Professor is a compelling account of a great friendship of two towering Enlightenment thinkers that had great consequences for modern thought. David Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime, he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith was a revered professor of moral philosophy and is now often hailed as the founding father of capitalism.

Thought Access is your entry to more. This access will grant you thought forms that assist you on your Earth adventure and guide you to experience all that you are, have been, and will be. This book is a direct link to the most powerful thoughts in the mental world, where all change begins. Thought Access connects you to the highest version of yourself, which already exists within your own mind and gives you the energy to bring that state to life in the physical world.

Lost in Thought is a passionate and timely reminder that a rich life is a life rich in thought. Today, when even the humanities are often defended only for their economic or political usefulness, Hitz says our intellectual lives are valuable not despite but because of their practical uselessness. And while anyone can have an intellectual life, she encourages academics in particular to get back in touch with the desire to learn for its own sake and calls on universities to return to the person-to-person transmission of the habits of mind and heart that bring out the best in us.

Discover how the ancient wisdom of Eastern philosophy and Zen practice can bring profound meaning to your modern life. Perfect for a contemplative morning commute or a quiet evening unwinding, this immersive historical journey transforms abstract doctrines into lived experience. Explore how...

Master the critical thinking tools needed to decode political history and the hidden philosophies controlling society. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking journey arms you against the weaponized rhetoric of modern authority. Step inside an armory of powerful doctrines that...

Mental Chemistry: Charles F. Haanel updates a foundational New Thought text for the contemporary world. In these pages, the author proposes that our thoughts operate exactly like chemical elements: they interact and produce tangible results in reality. By understanding and applying this fascinating mental alchemy, anyone is capable of transmuting invisible barriers into success, health, and endless prosperity. Through timeless principles and direct exercises, the work provides the necessary tools to master your consciousness.

Master Western philosophy and sharpen your critical thinking on your daily commute with this thought-provoking journey. Explore the fundamental questions of human existence without getting bogged down by dense academic jargon. This accessible narrative transforms history into an engaging...

Discover ancient spiritual history and practical mindfulness to conquer stress in today's demanding, fast-paced world. Whether you are navigating personal uncertainty or seeking a calming escape from daily anxiety, this grounded exploration traces Eastern philosophy from its earliest roots...

"First thought, best thought." This was the phrase that poet Allen Ginsberg used to describe spontaneous and fearless writing, a way of telling the truth that arises from naked and authentic experience. For more than 30 years, groundbreaking teachers at Naropa University such as Ginsberg and his...

This book is not here to comfort you. It does not promise hope, progress, or some tender reassurance about the nobility of the human project. It will not tell you that everything happens for a reason, or that there is meaning to be found in our collective struggle. Instead, it stands firmly within the logic of Jean Baudrillard’s simulacra—a philosophy that does not seek to reveal a hidden truth, but to diagnose the condition of our reality. We no longer live in the world; we live within our own perception of it.

Delving into the primary sources, Larson reveals the values, priorities, and goals of the Viking people and their gods. Norse Paganism, rooted in ancient practices and beliefs, thrives today, but not without adaptations. The difference between then and now is not a shift in core values. Instead, it is an evolution, acknowledging advances in science and social norms, to meet the needs of contemporary heathens. This book is a roadmap for how to live your best life based on the wisdom of Odin and others, as gleaned from myth and lore.

Master the political philosophy driving human history's greatest struggles for power, justice, and civic order. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or an evening of deep focus, this thought-provoking journey connects ancient debates to modern governance. Witness how abstract theories sparked...

In Thought Snob, author Paula Swope shows you how to create the life you truly deserve through the amazing power that dwells within you: your thoughts. After years of trauma, abuse and endless struggle, Paula learned how to transform her life and now she's sharing it with you in her trademark down-to-earth style, filled with humor, compassion and plenty of personal life stories. Through Paula's extraordinary 'Thought S.N.O.B.’ process, you'll learn how to See New Objective Beliefs to help move you out of havoc and into happiness.

Trace the ideological struggle behind modern civil liberties in this thought-provoking journey through political history. Whether you are fueling your daily commute or seeking a grounded understanding of today's deeply divided world, this narrative transforms abstract philosophy into gripping...

Discover the intellectual history and radical philosophy that dismantled absolute power and birthed the modern mind. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this immersive deep dive transports you to a Europe scarred by religious wars and ruled by tyrants. Watch as a rebellious...

Bloomsbury presents 101 Great Philosophers: Makers of Modern Thought by Madsen Pirie read by Tom Lawrence 101 Great Philosophers is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to present-day thinkers...

This revised edition of New Thought pioneer Emmet Fox's The Mental Equivalent features new language to introduce this essential metaphysical teaching to current generations, keeping his legacy of awakening minds and inspiring minds alive. The key to life is to construct the mental equivalent of what you want — and to dissolve the equivalent of what you do not want. How do you do that? Listen today, and discover how to take back ownership of your own mind now.