How many books are on Philosophy?

Philosophy has 417 books, published between 1340 and 2021.

Which book on Philosophy is the most popular?

The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology by Ray Kurzweil is the most-rated book on the list, with 28 ratings and a 3.6 average.

Where should I start with Philosophy?

Start with The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology, A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees and In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed: the three most-rated books on the list.

What genres are on Philosophy?

The books on this list are tagged Classics, Philosophy, Psychology and Nonfiction.

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Philosophy

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Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings

Han Fei, -250

Sexual Desire

Roger Scruton, 1986

On Obligations

MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO

On Obligations

Marcus Tullius Cicero, -44

Conditions of Love: The Philosophy of Intimacy

JOHN ARMSTRONG

Conditions of Love: The Philosophy of Intimacy

John Armstrong, 2002

Subjectivity and Selfhood

Dan Zahavi, 2005

Intention, Plans, and Practical Reason

Michael E. Bratman, 1987

On the Basis of Morality

Arthur Schopenhauer, 1840

Disclosing the World: On the Phenomenology of Language

Andrew Inkpin

How Things Shape the Mind: A Theory of Material Engagement

Lambros Malafouris, 2013

Problems of the Self: Philosophical Papers 1956-1972

BERNARD WILLIAMS

Problems of the Self: Philosophical Papers 1956-1972

Bernard Williams, 1973

Themes in the Philosophy of Music

STEPHEN DAVIES

Themes in the Philosophy of Music

Stephen Davies, 2003

Conversing With Cage

Richard Kostelanetz, 1946

In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed

Carl Honoré, 2004

Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming Into Existence

David Benatar, 2006

The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology

Ray Kurzweil, 2005

A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees

Yoshida Kenkō, 1340

On Certainty

Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1969

Ideology and Insanity: Essays on the Psychiatric Dehumanization of Man

THOMAS SZASZ

Ideology and Insanity: Essays on the Psychiatric Dehumanization of Man

Thomas Szasz, 1970

Fatal Freedom: The Ethics and Politics of Suicide

THOMAS SZASZ

Fatal Freedom: The Ethics and Politics of Suicide

Thomas Szasz, 1998

Capitalism and Desire: The Psychic Cost of Free Markets

Todd McGowan, 2016

The Selected Levis

Larry Levis, 2000

Lectures and Conversations on Aesthetics, Psychology and Religious Belief

Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1966

You and Your Profile: Identity After Authenticity

Hans-Georg Moeller, Paul J. D'Ambrosio, 2021

Epistemic Injustice

Miranda Fricker, 2007

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§ About this list

Books: 417
Published: 1340–2021
Average rating (top 24): 3.7 / 5 across 76 ratings
Genres: Classics, Philosophy, Psychology, Nonfiction

Most-rated on Philosophy

1The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology · Ray Kurzweil
2A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees · Yoshida Kenkō
3In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed · Carl Honoré

Common questions about Philosophy

How many books are on Philosophy?: Philosophy has 417 books, published between 1340 and 2021.
Which book on Philosophy is the most popular?: The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology by Ray Kurzweil is the most-rated book on the list, with 28 ratings and a 3.6 average.
Where should I start with Philosophy?: Start with The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology, A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Trees and In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed: the three most-rated books on the list.
What genres are on Philosophy?: The books on this list are tagged Classics, Philosophy, Psychology and Nonfiction.

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