Philosophy¶

Investigations into ethics, existence, and the principles of thought.

Condenses Seneca, Aurelius and others in a very digestible set of chapters. Detailed Review

A graphic novel that covers Marcus Aurelius's life. Strived to accept what he could not control and act on what he could.

An excellent introduction to Plato's work. Good preparation before jumping direct to the source.

A brief essay on the current culture of excess and the problems it brings.

Talks about language, not as a mode of communication, but as a mode of cognition itself.

A pessimist's manifesto on the pointlessness of it all. A nice break from the usual propaganda.

A phenomenal introduction to philosophy. Skips the boring bits, has great examples, and sections on critical thinking.

A collection of 4 books, collecting interviews given by Chomsky in a variety of topics. An excellent summary of his worldview.

Fun armchair philosophy thought experiments, good in bite-sized chunks.

A light look at the minimalist movement from a Japanese blogger.

A series of interviews with a great artist. Always thoughtful, deeply considerate and passionate about the human connection.