Philosophy
Nature's God: The Heretical Origins of the American Republic
Hardback
A startling, paradigm-shifting exploration of the revolutionary part of the American Revolution: the ideas that changed the world for good.
Touching a Nerve: Our Brains, Our Selves
Paperback
A trailblazing philosopher’s exploration of the latest brain science—and its ethical and practical implications.
In Search of the Christian Buddha: How an Asian Sage Became a Medieval Saint
Hardback
The fascinating account of how the story of the Buddha was transformed into the legend of a Christian saint.
The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates
Paperback
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution.
On Machiavelli: The Search for Glory
Hardback
An essential, comprehensive, and accessible guide to the life and works of Machiavelli.