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Philosophy & Ethics — page 6
249 public-domain philosophy & ethics books, summarised. Page 6 of 6.
The Works of "Fiona Macleod", Volume IV
Unknown
A voyage through the misty landscapes of the Scottish Hebrides becomes an inner pilgrimage of mystical visions, ancient Gaelic folklore, and spiritual rebirth.
The Life of the Spirit and the Life of To-day
Evelyn Underhill
Ancient human longings for the absolute meet the empirical rigor of twentieth-century psychology in an investigation of spiritual existence. Written to bridge faith and modern science, the text examines how interior devotion translates into vibrant outward action.
The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 4 of 4: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy
H. P. (Helena Petrovna) Blavatsky
A synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy, exploring the esoteric teachings of the ancient world.
Elements of metaphysics
A. E. (Alfred Edward) Taylor
When standard categories break down under reflection, only a disciplined inquiry into the ultimate nature of experience can distinguish mere appearance from absolute reality.
The changing world, and lectures to theosophical students.: Fifteen lectures delivered in London during May, June, and July, 1909
Annie Besant
As human society reaches a breaking point in its institutions and social orders, an old age quietly closes so a spiritually evolved new world can take its place.
A Treatise of Human Nature: Being an Attempt to Introduce the Experimental Method Into Moral Subjects
David Hume
This philosophy explores human thought by examining how impressions become ideas, how habit constructs our sense of reality, and how passion shapes our choices.
A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive, 7th Edition, Vol. II
John Stuart Mill
Human knowledge rests on fragile generalizations, but systematic reasoning can distinguish true scientific discovery from the comforting illusions of casual observation and flawed philosophy.
Ideal Commonwealths
Unknown
From ideal ancient republics to advanced scientific islands and satiric gluttonous lands, these foundational visionaries map out humanity's boldest attempts to engineer the perfect society.
The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-Ala: Selected from his Luzum ma la Yalzam and Suct us-Zand
Abu al-Ala al-Maarri
A blind tenth-century Syrian philosopher rejects the world’s religious orthodoxies, choosing radical reason, ascetical compassion, and fearless doubt instead.