Book Club

"An Essay on Man": Ernst Cassirer's exploration of symbolic forms and human culture.

"Reasons and Persons" by Derek Parfit: An examination of personal identity, rationality, and ethics, addressing questions of self-interest and morality.

"Outlines of Pyrrhonism" by Pyrrho of Elis: An ancient skeptical work presenting the Pyrrhonian approach to philosophy, emphasizing suspension of judgment.

"Formalism in Ethics and Non-Formal Ethics of Values" by Max Scheler: Scheler's discussion of formalism in ethics and his development of a non-formal ethics grounded in values.

"Essays on Actions and Events" by Donald Davidson: A collection of essays on the philosophy of action, event causation, and the nature of mind.

"The Idea of a Critical Theory" by Raymond Geuss: Geuss' examination of critical theory, ideology, and the role of philosophy in social and political analysis.

"Sources of the Self" by Charles Taylor: A philosophical exploration of the development of modern identity and the sources of human self-understanding.

"The Book of Mozi" by Mozi (Mo Tzu): An ancient Chinese text presenting the ethical and social philosophy of Mozi, emphasizing universal love and utilitarian ethics.

"Reason, Truth, and History" by Hilary Putnam: Putnam's exploration of philosophy of language, realism, and the relationship between truth and meaning.

"Écrits" by Jacques Lacan: A collection of Lacan's psychoanalytic writings exploring concepts like the unconscious, language, and the symbolic order.

"Philosophy as a Way of Life" by Pierre Hadot: Hadot's examination of ancient philosophical practices and the idea of philosophy as a transformative way of life.

"The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" by Thomas Kuhn: Kuhn's influential work on the nature of scientific revolutions and paradigm shifts in the history of science.

"This Sex Which Is Not One" by Luce Irigaray: Irigaray's feminist exploration of language, sexuality, and the representation of women in philosophy.

"The Revolt of the Masses" by Jose Ortega y Gasset: A philosophical reflection on the challenges of modernity and mass society.

"Black Skin, White Masks" by Frantz Fanon: Fanon's analysis of racism, colonialism, and the psychology of oppression.

"Gender Trouble" by Judith Butler: A groundbreaking work in gender theory, exploring the performative nature of gender identity.

"Creative Evolution" by Henri Bergson: Bergson's exploration of the philosophy of evolution and the nature of consciousness, emphasizing creative, non-mechanical evolution.

"Syntactic Structures" by Noam Chomsky: Chomsky's groundbreaking work in linguistics, introducing transformational-generative grammar.

"A Short History of Decay" by Emil Cioran: Cioran's philosophical reflections on pessimism, nihilism, and the human condition.

"Creative Evolution" by Henry Bergson: Bergson's exploration of the vitalist philosophy of evolution and the nature of consciousness.

"The Parasite" by Michel Serres: An interdisciplinary exploration of the concept of the parasite, examining its significance in various fields.

"Erotism: Death and Sensuality" by Georges Bataille: Bataille's philosophical and anthropological exploration of eroticism and its connection to death and taboo.

"Monadology" by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz: Leibniz's metaphysical work presenting his philosophy of monads, individual substances with unique perceptions.

"Being and Event" by Alain Badiou: Badiou's exploration of ontology and the concept of an event as a rupture in being.

"Time and Narrative" by Paul Ricoeur: Ricoeur's philosophical examination of the role of narrative and time in human experience and understanding.

"Xunzi" by Xunzi: The writings of Xunzi, an ancient Chinese philosopher, emphasizing the role of education and ritual in moral development.

"After Virtue" by Alasdair MacIntyre: MacIntyre's critique of modern moral philosophy and his call for a return to virtue ethics.

"Cynicism" by Diogenes of Sinope: A collection of the teachings and anecdotes of Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher known for his unconventional and cynical lifestyle.

"Against the Galileans" by Emperor Julian: An ancient work criticizing the rise of Christianity and advocating for a return to traditional Roman religion.

"Pragmatism" by William James: James' exploration of the pragmatic philosophy and its emphasis on experience, truth, and the practical consequences of beliefs.

"Policraticus" by John of Salisbury: A medieval work on politics and ethics, exploring the relationship between rulers and the ruled.

"Negative Dialectics" by Theodor W. Adorno: Adorno's philosophical work on dialectical thought and its critical engagement with traditional philosophy.

Donald Trump offers financial advice and strategies for achieving success in business.

Jeff Bezos's book shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into Amazon's success.

Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras explore the common characteristics of enduring and visionary companies.

Felix Dennis provides candid advice on wealth accumulation and entrepreneurship.

Harold Geneen discusses his management style and strategies during times of corporate crisis.

Henry Ford reflects on his life and work, offering insights into the early days of the automotive industry.

John Z. DeLorean provides an insider's perspective on the automotive industry and his time at General Motors.

Conrad Hilton reflects on his experiences in the hotel industry and his philosophy of hospitality.

Sanford I. Weil shares his insights into the world of finance and business leadership.

T. Boone Pickens shares his experiences and lessons learned in the world of finance and energy.

Neil Chenoweth delves into the life and career of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

William N. Thorndike examines the unconventional strategies of successful CEOs and their impact on business.