The Art of Thinking: How the Great Philosophers Can Stimulate Our Ability to Think Critically
Celebrated Spanish philosopher Jose Carlos Ruis brings the wisdom of great philosophers to life in this entertaining guide to sharpening our minds.
Topics in philosophy
Collins Classics – The Prince (Collins Classics)
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Things in Nature Merely Grow
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Cash Cow: How the maternal body became a global commodity – and the hidden costs for women
‘Captivating, mind-boggling and deeply disturbing’ – Maureen Freely
‘Humane, thoughtful and urgent — this book will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, but also make you burn with rage’ – Dr Mary Wellesley
A thought-provoking deep dive into the global fertility industry and the commodification of the maternal body
The Laws of Thought: The Quest for a Mathematical Theory of the Mind
From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds.
Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea
‘A new understanding of history’ Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1%
‘If you think progress will take us to the promised land, this is a must-read’ Alpa Shah, author of The Incarcerations
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Collins Classics – Meditations (Collins Classics)
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Blueprints: How mathematics shapes creativity
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Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we’re wrong?
Birds, Sex and Beauty: The extraordinary implications of Charles Darwin’s strangest idea
In his new book, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley looks to the peculiar mating rituals of birds to better understand the rich origins and ongoing significance of Darwin’s sexual selection theory.
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Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human
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Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger.
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