Philosophy

Explore philosophy books that delve into the big questions of life, meaning, ethics, knowledge and what it means to be human.

17 items, in our booksellers' order
Lessons On Living
BookLessons On Living

What do you do when you're told you only have months to live? If you're Nigel Latta, first, you're going to eat a lot of ice cream. And then you're going to assemble a mental toolbox to deal...

$39.99
Little Book Of Happiness
BookLittle Book Of Happiness

Find Your Joy: An Inspirational Guide to Happiness “Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.” - Daphne du Maurier Being happy is good for us in many, many...

$21.99
Meditations ( Macmillan Classic)
BookMeditations ( Macmillan Classic)

The Meditations are a set of personal reflections by Marcus Aurelius. He writes about the vicissitudes of his own life and explores how to live wisely and virtuously in an unpredictable world.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of...

$19.99
The Moon Is A Ball
BookThe Moon Is A Ball

Philosophical, wise, funny, true-to-child and wonderfully illustrated stories about an unbreakable friendship between a panda and a squirrel, from two world greats of children's literature. Panda and Squirrel can't live without each other and do everything together: lie...

$29.99
Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse - The Animated Story
BookBoy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse - The Animated Story

A journey, in search of home Charlie Mackesy's beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an animated short film, coming to BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas. This beautifully made hardback...

$50.00
How to Think Like Socrates
BookHow to Think Like Socrates

How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life? Socrates is the most famous ancient philosopher and the father of the entire Western philosophical tradition. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to...

$30.00
Prophet (MacMillan Classic)
BookProphet (MacMillan Classic)

Thought-provoking, comforting and wise, the simple truths of The Prophet remain compelling and rewarding to this day.Utterly unique and beloved around the world, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and...

$19.99
Own Your Calm
BookOwn Your Calm

A gorgeously designed journal with techniques for managing anxiety to help soothe daily worries and everyday stresses This illustrated resource is derived from science-based self-care, teaching readers to identify and manage their triggers alongside journaling pages and monthly...

$34.99
Art Of Joy, The
BookArt Of Joy, The

Where does your joy come from? Are you waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep, or do you delight in taking small steps towards finding it while on your own unique journey? Jen Sievers is a renowned...

$54.99
Wisdom Takes Work
BookWisdom Takes Work

The final installment in the New York Times bestselling Stoic Virtues series: the essential, life-changing and hard-won virtue of wisdom. Wisdom depends on curiosity. It demands humility. It requires a willingness to learn from the past in order...

$39.99
Courage is Calling (B)
BookCourage is Calling (B)

An inspiring anthem to the power, promise, and challenges of courage, the first in a series examining the timeless Stoic virtues from bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Fortune favours the bold. All great leaders of history have known this,...

$27.99
Journey, The - Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
BookJourney, The - Big Panda and Tiny Dragon

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, follow the two friends as they continue on their journey together . . . Big Panda and Tiny Dragon have inspired readers across the world with...

$40.00
Artist's Way Toolkit, The
BookArtist's Way Toolkit, The

Hailed as the Queen of Creativity, Julia Cameron is the authority on artistic life and has brought her wisdom to millions around the world. The four essential, accessible tools she has been famed for over her lifelong career-MorningPages,...

$29.99
Start With Values
BookStart With Values

Embark on a journey of self-discovery—and lead a life of purpose—with practical tools and thought-experiments that reveal how collective and personal values shape our lives. Embark on a journey of self-discovery—and lead a life of purpose—with practical tools...

$36.00
Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers (PB)
BookReally Big Questions for Daring Thinkers (PB)

Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking? - Or asked yourself if aliens really exist? - Have you pondered the meaning of life or tried to think about nothing, absolutely nothing at all? These are some...

$22.99
Somehow
BookSomehow

Love is our only hope. It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to safety, no matter how bleak the future looks.In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, Anne...

$39.99
Embracing Hope (HB)
BookEmbracing Hope (HB)

Never before published collection on finding fulfilment and purpose from the multi-million-copy bestselling author Viktor Frankl. 'Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity' - Edith Eger, bestselling author of The...

$40.00
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