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Philosophy & Ethics — page 8
343 public-domain philosophy & ethics books, summarised. Page 8 of 8.
Religion & Sex: Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development
Chapman Cohen
This investigation examines the intersection of religious fervor and human sexuality, positing that many spiritual experiences are rooted in redirected biological drives. It offers a provocative, secular analysis of the persistence of mystical belief.
Pragmatism and idealism
William Caldwell
This examination of the interplay between pragmatism and idealism investigates how human thought defines reality through practical action, social connection, and the pursuit of truth.
God and My Neighbour
Robert Blatchford
A cheerful, plain-spoken British journalist takes a stroll down the Strand, chuckles at being branded a dangerous infidel, and proceeds to dismantle orthodox Christian dogmas using natural science, historical criticism, and straightforward moral sense.
Within You is the Power
Henry Thomas Hamblin
A quiet reservoir of strength sits dormant inside every person, waiting to be claimed through mental alignment and spiritual discipline.
The Christian Faith Under Modern Searchlights
William Hallock Johnson
A vigorous, erudite defense of historic Christianity that directly engages twentieth-century biology, psychology, and philosophy to show that modern science enriches rather than undermines orthodox faith.
Light on the Path and Through the Gates of Gold
Mabel Collins
An esoteric guide to spiritual transformation, this brief treatise charts the inner discipline needed to transcend ordinary human desire and cross into divine consciousness.
Martin Luther's Large Catechism, translated by Bente and Dau
Martin Luther
A rigorous, plain-spoken guide breaks down essential doctrines into direct lessons on daily living, duty, and spiritual resilience, urging believers to move beyond superficial custom to ground their lives in clear, conscious conviction.