You can use our reading lists below to find the best philosophy books ever written, recommended by philosophers such as Peter Singer, Simon Blackburn, Mary Warnock, and many more.

Our coverage reaches back to the dawn of the subject, with the best books on the Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Aiming to challenge the western bias, we also have book recommendations for ancient Chinese philosophy, Islamic philosophy, and world philosophy. Our philosophy book recommendations continue from the ancient world up to the most thriving areas of philosophy today. These include the philosophy of science, political philosophy, and philosophy of mind.

Or you might be interested in reading about a particular philosopher. We provide engaging reading recommendations for many great philosophers (Such as Hume, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein).

We tried to maintain the ancient tradition of philosophy not only as an academic subject, but as a way to lead your life (see our interviews on the art of living, the meaning of life, and the philosophy of everyday living).

If you're new to the subject, you can start with our 'Introductions to Philosophy,' with recommendations of books that introduce you to philosophical ways of thinking. Our philosophy interviews are edited by British philosopher, Nigel Warburton. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or just starting out, we have the books for you.