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For the Philosophical Thought Daughter
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items For deep thinkers, analyzers, and curious minds. This is a curation of my favorite philosophy finds
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A collection of works that explore truth, virtue, and the mind’s quiet search for meaning. These are the books that have reshaped how I see life.
A timeless exploration of finding inner peace and wisdom when life feels uncertain, Boethius reminds us that true happiness comes from within, not from fortune’s changing tides.
The Consolation of Philosophy (Penguin Classics)
This book helps me slow down and recenter, it’s full of quiet truths about resilience, self-discipline, and what we can (and can’t) control. Stoic wisdom at its clearest, Epictetus teaches that freedom begins with the mastery of our own thoughts.
Discourses and Selected Writings (Penguin Classics)
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche is a bold and provocative exploration of morality, truth, and human nature. Nietzsche challenges the idea of universal “good” and “evil,” arguing that these values are human-made illusions meant to control ...
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche, Paperback
A haunting look at human existence and emotional detachment. It leaves you questioning what really gives life significance.
The Stranger by Albert Camus, Paperback
This book is a timeless reflection on self-mastery, duty, and the fleeting nature of existence. Written as private notes to himself, it reveals a mind striving for calm and integrity amid chaos, an enduring guide to living with reason, humility, and ...
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Paperback
Not just about battle, it’s about clarity, timing, and learning when to act or wait. I read it as a guide for navigating life with quiet strategy. The Art of War teaches how calm thinking and understanding human nature lead to strength in any arena.
The Art of War (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
A cornerstone of philosophy and political thought, Plato’s Republic asks what a just life truly is, and how we might build a world that reflects it. It reminds me how much wisdom begins with questioning and explores what it means to live justly and s...
The Republic (Penguin Classics) by Plato, Paperback
This book makes me question everything, from who I am to what makes life meaningful. It’s dense, but it lingers in your mind long after. This is philosophy at its most intricate. Parfit dissects reason, identity, and ethics with precision, revealing ...
Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit, Paperback
Whenever I feel pulled in too many directions, this book helps me return to stillness. It’s about flow, balance, and the wisdom of not forcing.
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, Paperback
Think like Socrates
How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the ...
The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements: Guide to Freedom
A must read
The Myth of Sisyphus (Vintage International)
Articles
Essays and writings that invite pause, on thought, identity, and the art of seeing the world more deeply. These are articles that make me think differently.
A really interesting article!
Why Nietzsche’s Claim That “God Is Dead” Is Misunderstood | TheCollector