Thomas Nagel
Books by Thomas Nagel
“This is a wonderful book…a series of chapters on different themes to do with life and death. He has a wonderful essay on equality, a great essay on war, and essays on consciousness as well, which is what makes living things different from dead things. What I love about Nagel is his ability to identify what really matters about a subject, and to write about it without getting caught in too much nitty-gritty detail.” Read more...
The best books on Ethical Problems
David Edmonds, Philosopher
What Does It All Mean?
by Thomas Nagel
Nagel goes through all the major areas of philosophy with a very light touch. The writing is almost Orwellian in its simplicity and directness
Interviews where books by Thomas Nagel were recommended
The Best Introductions to Philosophy, recommended by Nigel Warburton
How should we live? What is the nature of reality? Should pro golfers be allowed to use carts? British philosopher Nigel Warburton sets us off down the road of philosophical enquiry with an intriguing list of introductory philosophy books.
The best books on Ethical Problems, recommended by David Edmonds
Given the choice between allowing five people to die, and killing one person, what would you do? What is the utilitarian argument for vegetarianism? Should we be able to sell our kidneys? The philosopher suggests some answers and picks the best books on ‘ethical problems.’
The best books on Navigating the Future: a reading list for young adults, recommended by Chris Kutarna
We are living in times of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval – and of unprecedented progress and opportunity too. Chris Kutarna, political scientist and co-author of Age of Discovery, here selects five books that will help young adults navigate this uncertain future and achieve their full potential.
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Metaphysical Horror
Leszek Kolakowski (trans. by Agnieszka Kolakowska) -
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Mortal Questions
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A Short History of Ethics
by Alasdair MacIntyre -
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Modernism as a Philosophical Problem: On the Dissatisfactions of European High Culture
by Robert B. Pippin -
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The Spiritual Dimension: Religion, Philosophy and Human Value
by John Cottingham
The best books on Philosophy for Teens, recommended by Andrew Brower Latz
The best books on Philosophy for Teens, recommended by Andrew Brower Latz
Dr Andrew Brower Latz, the head of philosophy at Manchester Grammar School, one of Britain’s leading secondary schools, talks about why it’s important to study philosophy and recommends five books to get an interested teen started.
