Ethics & Morality

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws....

What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths....

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 when it isn’t easy....

As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”

A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written.

An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Obstacle Is the Way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs.

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life....

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding....

Discover the universal tale of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse brought to life in audio by its author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, with a beautiful music score and the real wildlife sounds of rural England....

Looking to some of the world's greatest thinkers and inspiring leaders, Brooks explores how, through internal struggle and a sense of their own limitations, they have built a strong inner character....

Seeing self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', the Stoic philosophy called for the restraint of animal instincts and the importance of upright ethical ideals and virtuous living....

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe....

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion....

Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The best-selling author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world....

In The Voice of Knowledge, don Miguel Ruiz reminds us of a profound and simple truth: The only way to end our emotional suffering and restore our joy in living is to stop believing in lies....

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.

In The Kingdom of Cain, crime novelist, screenwriter, and cultural critic Andrew Klavan explores how artists' imaginative engagement with the evil of murder in film and literature can point us to ways of living honestly, beautifully, and even joyfully in a dark world.

Two leading public intellectuals and dear friends—one progressive, one conservative—explore What is Truth? and Why Does Truth Matter?

A “delving, haunted, and poetic debut” (The New York Times Book Review) about the awe-inspiring lives of whales, revealing what they can teach us about ourselves, our planet, and our relationship with other species....

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....

Distilled to its essence, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy known as Stoicism is a philosophy of personal betterment. Professor Pigliucci has designed these 25 lessons as an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy....

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....

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....

From “national treasure” Francis Collins (Philip Yancey) comes a deeply thoughtful guidebook to get us beyond societal divisions and back to the sources of wisdom—"the sort that can save us before it is too late” (Jane Goodall).

How to Think Like Socrates is an accessible and informative guide to the life of one of the greatest thinkers in history, and the first book to focus on applying his ideas to our daily lives.

In Truth Matters, Cornel West and Robert P. George address a range of social issues on which Americans today are bitterly divided. Their book models robust intellectual engagement and civil discourse as they explore vital questions surrounding the idea of truth and its foundational role in our lives.

What if your darkest moments weren’t traps but launchpads? What if the shadows you hide from are the very source of your strength? *Onyx: Shadows and Strength* cuts through the sentimental fluff of self-help and drills into the raw, unvarnished mechanics of resilience. This is a manifesto for those who refuse to be victims of circumstance, who understand that pain isn’t a dead-end but a brutal tutor. It exposes the shadow self—not as a villain, but as an untapped ally in the battle for authenticity and power. Forget quick fixes and feel-good platitudes; this book demands grit, ...

Discover the unyielding power of loyalty in *Garnet: The Heart’s Devotion* by JD Arden. This incisive exploration dissects the invisible bonds that tether us to people, ideals, and causes—revealing why some commitments endure beyond logic and circumstance. Blending sharp psychological insights, historical depth, and raw personal testimony, Arden strips away sentimentality to expose the fierce core of devotion. Whether driven by love or principle, the strength to stay and persevere emerges as a force both fragile and formidable. This is not a sentimental journey but a razor-sharp ...

Why is it so effortless to judge the cracks in others while blinding ourselves to the fractures within? In Throwing Stones from Glass Houses, JD Arden shatters the illusion of moral clarity with razor-sharp insight and unflinching honesty. This isn’t your typical self-help slog; it’s a relentless probe into the human compulsion to blame, criticize, and condemn—all from the shaky sanctuary of our own fragile egos. Arden peels back the layers of hypocrisy and self-delusion, exposing the universal dance of double standards and moral blindness. Through vivid stories and incisive analysis,...

We all pretend to hate gossip, but let’s be honest—who can resist the pull of a juicy secret? From whispered hallway chatter to viral online scandals, gossip is the lifeblood of human connection, a social currency traded everywhere from schoolyards to boardrooms. In *Gossip: Letting the Cat Out of Someone Else’s Bag*, JD Arden shatters the taboo and dives headfirst into the tangled web of rumors, reputations, and revelations that shape our lives. This razor-sharp, witty exploration reveals why gossip isn’t just idle chatter or petty backstabbing—it’s a primal, essential force ...

Imagine a war without battlefields. There are no uniforms. Civilians and combatants are indistinguishable. Homes, schools, hospitals, and religious buildings are used as command and communication centers, and for the warehousing of weapons. Apartment rooftops are launching pads; the civilians who live inside . . . human shields. There are over 300 miles of reinforced tunnels, all outfitted with weapons and passageways for terrorists to take hostages and travel freely.

¿Y si el placer no fuera un capricho, sino una forma profunda de sabiduría? Carpe Diem no es un manual de autoayuda ni una lista de consejos rápidos para ser feliz. Es una invitación radical a pensar el placer como una filosofía de vida. En estas páginas, Lucas Bracco rescata la tradición hedonista —de Epicuro a Nietzsche, de Aristipo a los filósofos contemporáneos— para mostrar que buscar el placer no es egoísmo ni superficialidad, sino un arte profundo: el arte de vivir con conciencia, libertad y plenitud. Desde el placer estético hasta el bienestar emocional, desde el gozo...

¿Qué pasaría si descubrieras que no eres tan libre como crees? Vivimos en un mundo donde la palabra libertad se repite con insistencia, como un eco vacío en discursos, lemas y promesas. Se nos dice que somos libres porque podemos elegir, movernos, votar, opinar. Pero, ¿y si eso fuera solo una ilusión? ¿Y si la verdadera prisión no estuviera afuera, sino adentro? El precio de la libertad. Una batalla por la libertad auténtica no es un libro de autoayuda tradicional. No trae fórmulas mágicas ni recetas rápidas. Es una invitación honesta, profunda y a veces incómoda, a mirar ...

Why do we lie—even when we know we shouldn’t? In Power of Lying, JD Arden exposes the truth behind our fondness for fibbing, from innocent white lies to dangerous deceptions. Blending philosophy, psychology, and real-world stories, Arden uncovers how lying shapes our lives, relationships, and societies. This is a witty, sharp, and unflinching look at the lines we cross—sometimes for power, sometimes for love, and sometimes just to survive.

Why do we crave what we know we shouldn’t? Why does that first bite, secret glance, or forbidden thrill always taste the sweetest? Naughty by Nature: Why We Can’t Stop Chasing Pleasure peels back the sheets on human desire—exploring the science, psychology, and everyday mischief of what it means to chase a good time (even when it lands us in trouble). With wit as sharp as temptation itself, JD Arden dives into guilty pleasures, everyday highs, addictive lows, and all the delicious contradictions in between. From the joy of little taboos to the madness of losing control, this book asks...

Hannah Arendt geht in dieser Vorlesung der Frage nach, wie - nach dem beispiellosen Zusammenbruch und Versagen von Moral im Sinne von Tugend und Sitte im Nationalsozialismus - eine Ethik oder gar Natur des Guten begründbar ist. Das Gute bzw. das Bedürfnis, Gutes zu tun, erscheint hingegen als die ursprünglichere Kraft, als naturgegebene Energie, als genuiner Instinkt.

Why do we keep asking machines to be more like us—while quietly fearing they’ll succeed? JD Arden takes a razor-sharp, philosophical, and at times hilarious journey through our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence. From the myth of the “empathetic chatbot” to the absurdities of asking Alexa for love advice, this book dissects the lies we tell ourselves about AI, empathy, and the uncomfortable truths at the heart of our tech-obsessed age. Are bots just mirrors for our own needs and insecurities? Can an algorithm ever really say “I’m sorry” and mean it? Do we want ...

In this new kind of introduction to ethical theory, Daniel Muñoz and Sarah Stroud present fifty of the field's most exciting puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Over the course of eleven chapters, the authors cover a huge variety of topics, starting with the classic debate between utilitarians and deontologists and ending on existential questions about the future of humanity.

Grayson Quay deftly overturns the lies of transhumanism and cautions listeners about the dystopian brave new world that has already arrived and will only get worse. And yet, he argues, transhumanism has more to do with philosophy than technology. The seeds of transhumanism were all there in the various isms of centuries past, but, under the harsh light of twenty-first-century science, they’re growing as never before.

Bestselling author, human rights activist, political scientist, and filmmaker Jason Jones draws from his heart-pounding, boots-on-the-ground stories in war-torn countries and leaves no stone unturned in exposing the real narrative of our time that the media often ignores.

This book presents a timely and significant addition to the ongoing discourse around the ethical implications of AI in general, as well as the new and disruptive AI technologies, such as generative AI platforms like ChatGPT.

Pero hoy, cuando la imparable globalización que todo lo homogeneiza ha suscitado como reacción la reivindicación de indigenismos agraviados, ningún debate cultural es más candente y delicado que el de la apropiación cultural. En este pertinente ensayo, Jens Balzer plantea este complejo debate ilustrándolo con experiencias generacionales y con la historia contemporánea de la música ligera, que a cualquier lector le resultarán familiares.

How can you live a happy and fulfilled life? By following the philosophy of Stoicism, which teaches you how to focus on what is in your power and detach from what is not in your power. In this book, you will learn how to practice the stoic wisdom in your daily life, to become more calm, content and resilient. This book is not a dry theory, but a vivid guide that helps you master the art of stoic living. Listen to it and become your best self.

El somni és una obra complexa i singular, capaç de mirar-se de prop i amb un gran sentit de l'humor els aspectes més prosaics de la vida quotidiana però també d'elevar-se fins a les idees filosòfiques més transcendents. Metge, tancat a la presó per acusacions de malversació i corrupció, comença a somiar i se li presenten el personatge del rei mort recentment, Joan I, i dels personatges mitològics Orfeu i Tirèsies, amb els quals obre un diàleg en què discuteixen des de la immortalitat de l'ànima, d'algunes aficions excessives o dels defectes i virtuts d'homes i dones.

How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times is a sharp, witty, and thought-provoking guide that uncovers the timeless patterns of misery perfected by royalty and continued by modern society. From the crushing burden of expectations to the endless pursuit of more, this book reveals why chasing happiness is a losing game—and how breaking free from the cycle requires a completely different approach.