Search Results: Philosophy from Hopkins Books

First trade paperback edition, published by Harper, 1994. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The follow up to the ground breaking 'Flow', here professor Csikszentmihalyi examines what it can take to overcome our evolutionary heritage to be our most fulfilled selves. 358 pages with Notes, Index, and References. This copy has no creases to the spine, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Very light bump mark to the front cover from shelf wear. Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Penguin, 2004. This is the Penguin edition with Introduction, Commentary, and Notes by Chris Emlyn-Jones, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Open University. Classic philosophical debate on the nature of government taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. A couple dots of shelf wear rubbing to the right side of the back cover. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Bantam, 1991. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Blue boards over black cloth covered spine, with the author and title imprinted on the spine. The boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. 223 pages, with Index, Notes, and illustrated throughout with B&W photos, line drawings and maps. Neurobiologist, William Calvin takes us on a journey to find the origins of ancient religious practices, especially focused on those that centered on knowledge of Astronomy, such as the Anasazi, and Druids. There are few dots of very very light foxing to the top edge of the text block, not very noticeable as they are barely darker than the paper itself. There is a pen smudge on the top edge as well, looks like someone dropped a pen and it make a squiggle there. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover, there is a short closed tear at the bottom right fore edge, about an inch long. No writing besides… Read More

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Harper, 2015. Professor Crossan tries to reconcile the two conflicting revelations of God - love and grace versus judgment and punishment. 262 pages with Index. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sewn binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Parmenides, 2007. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A new translation, with an extensive analysis and interpretation. 278 pages with Index, 6-3/4" X 9-1/2", sewn binding. Sturdy black cloth covered boards, with the title imprinted on the spine in gold. The boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, published by John w. Luce, 1912. First published in France as 'Introduction A La Metaphysique' in 1903. This is the English language translation by Sidney Littman. Bergson here explains his philosophy on metaphysics, as well as epistemology and intuition. 108 pages, 5" X 7-3/4". Dark red colored cloth covered boards, with the title and author name on the front cover and spine. No dust jacket. Edge wear and some frayying to the head and heel of the spine. Slight edge wear to the tips of the corners. Bottom right corner has a slight diagonal bump and crease at the tip. All lettering on the cover boards is legible. Concave bump mark to the spine panel. Protective tissue sheet for the frontispiece portrait is intact. Dark blue top-stain appears as though it has some fading. Couple dots of staining at the top edge. Rough edges to the text block fore edge. Binding is tight and square. Small vintage bookstore label for Brentano's New York on the bottom edge of the back… Read More

First edition, published by The Star Publishing Trust of Eerde Ommen, Holland, 1928. 5" X 7-5/8", 100 pages, perfect bound. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text, this is not a library discard. The edges of the text have age tanning spots, as does the cover. The cover also has three small ink spots about an inch below the author's name, should be visible in the attached photo. wear to the top spine end with a 1/4 inch closed tear at the top top left side of the cover at the spine. The binding is tight and all pages are intact. A nice example of this rare volume of early works from this important poet and philosopher who also wrote 'The First and Last Freedom', and 'Freedom From The Known' among many other works.

Hardcover edition, published by Harper Collins, 2009. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A collection of insightful quotes by the three Kennedy brothers; John, Robert, and Edward. Also includes twenty four pages of photos. 205 pages with Index and Bibliography. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The edges of the text block are clean. The sewn binding is tight and square. Blue colored boards with the title on the spine in copper. Boards are flat and the corners are not creased or bumped. Please note that there is an original bookstore sticker on the back cover - on top of the UPC code. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Harper, 1991. 301 pages with notes. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine! Wear is limited to age tanning to the text pages, but that's most likely common considering the age of the book. This book shows how to apply the lessons of the Tao for modern use, with questionnaires, exercises, and practical advice for creating peace of mind and positive change. Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition published by Alfred A. Knopf. Originally published in French in 1949, this is a 1951 American hardcover edition. Third in the 'Roads To Freedom' series. The story of a group of despondent Frenchman, experiencing the fall of France in 1940. Identifying the exact edition of this title can be tricky. Post-WWII club editions were often very similar in quality to the 'Trade' editions. It is not clearly marked as such, but it is most likely the book club edition. The dust jacket is not priced on the front flap, and the copyright page does not include the phrase 'First American Edition'. Even as a club edition, it is a nicely printed copy. Red cloth covered boards, with the title and author name on the spine - author name within an oval design on the front cover board. The dust jacket shows wear at the corners, edges, head and heel of the spine, age tanning to the spine panel, and has some creasing and abrasion wear to the edges of the spine panel. Cover boards are flat, the top right… Read More

Hardcover published by Oxford University Press, 2005. The dust jacket is intact and is nor price clipped. . This is a second printing copy. 238 pages with Index and Notes. An examination of the history of the philosophical idea of 'Truth'. Can historians ever truly understand another historical period? Can one culture ever understand another? Red-orange boards over wheat colored cloth spine. The boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder, not a library copy. No writing, no highlighting. Text is clean, binding is tight. Would appear to be an unread copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by Harper, 1999. How does one become successful? By using the lessons of Machiavelli and being mean. 4-3/4" X 7-1/2, 148 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard, No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.