The Myth of Sisyphus

by: Camus, Albert

History of Western Philosophy

by: Russell, Bertrand

History Of Western Philosophy was published in 1946. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy.

Dialogues and Letters

by: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus

A selection of dialogues and letters from one of the most influential masters of Latin prose. This text includes "Consolation to Helvia" written to Seneca's mother to soothe the pain of separation, and the dialogues of "On the Shortness of Life",...

Ethics

by: Spinoza, Benedictus de

Provides a coherent picture of reality, and a guide to the meaning of an ethical life. This book follows a logical format, it defines in turn the nature of God, the mind, the emotions, human bondage to the emotions, and the power of understanding.