:material-thought-bubble:{ .anim-bounce } Philosophy
Investigations into ethics, existence, and the principles of thought.
❤️Myths to Live by, by Joseph Campbell (2026)#
They don’t make great people like him any more do they. A remarkable series of lectures by the leading authority on myths. The author never lets cynicism get in the way of his sense of wonder, and has a knack for melding science with religion, and getting to the common kernel inside the mythologies of cultures across the world.
❤️Think like a Stoic, by Massimo Pigliucci (2024)#
Condenses Seneca, Aurelius and others in a very digestible set of chapters. Detailed Review
Verissimus, by Donald Robertson (2025)#
A graphic novel that covers Marcus Aurelius’s life. Strived to accept what he could not control and act on what he could.
Introducing Plato, by Dave Robinson (2024)#
An excellent introduction to Plato’s work. Good preparation before jumping direct to the source.
The Burnout Society, by Byung-Chul Han (2024)#
A brief essay on the current culture of excess and the problems it brings.
❤️What Kind of Creatures Are We? by Noam Chomsky (2019)#
Talks about language, not as a mode of communication, but as a mode of cognition itself.
The Conspiracy Against the Human Race, by Thomas Ligotti (2022)#
A pessimist’s manifesto on the pointlessness of it all. A nice break from the usual propaganda.
Knowledge, Reality, and Value, by Michael Huemer (2022)#
A phenomenal introduction to philosophy. Skips the boring bits, has great examples, and sections on critical thinking.
How the World Works, by Noam Chomsky (2022)#
A collection of 4 books, collecting interviews given by Chomsky in a variety of topics. An excellent summary of his worldview.
The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, by Julian Baggini (2021)#
Fun armchair philosophy thought experiments, good in bite-sized chunks.
Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living, by Fumio Sasaki (2021)#
A light look at the minimalist movement from a Japanese blogger.
Faith, Hope and Carnage, by Nick Cave (2023)#
A series of interviews with a great artist. Always thoughtful, deeply considerate and passionate about the human connection.