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A classic work in political philosophy, intellectual history and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians and scholars for half a century. Originally published in 1944, it was seen as heretical for its passionate warning against the dangers of state control over the means of production. For Hayek, the collectivist idea of...
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This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite...
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Thomas More’s “Utopia” is one of the most influential books in western literature. Within “Utopia” is described an idealized island community upon which perfect social harmony has been achieved. On this island all property is community owned, violence is nonexistent and everyone has the opportunity to work and live in an environment of religious tolerance....
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Kahlil Gibran’s magnificent book, “The Prophet,” stands as a cherished classic in our literary heritage. Revered across the globe, this masterpiece has been translated into over 100 languages, earning its place as one of the most internationally translated works in history. In the United States alone, the American editions have garnered a staggering nine million...
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FREE THIS MONTH – Malleus Maleficarum, usually translated as The Hammer of Witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. It was written by the German Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer, and first published in the German city of Speyer in 1486. It has been described as the compendium of literature in demonology of the 15th century. The...
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FREE THIS MONTH – A pioneer of the self-help movement, author James Allen’s most famous title is As a Man Thinketh. This book offers the keys to personal responsibility and freedom. When you understand that what you think influences what you become, you can learn to adjust your thought life accordingly. In Allen’s classic work,...
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FREE THIS MONTH The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish apocalyptic religious text (300 – 200 BC), ascribed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch explains the origins of demons and giants; why some angels fell from heaven; why the Great Flood was morally necessary; and it also gives a prophetic exposition of the...
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Beyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsche’s position as the towering European philosopher of his age. The work dramatically rejects the tradition of Western thought with its notions of truth and God, good and evil. Nietzsche demonstrates that the Christian world is steeped in a false piety and infected with a ‘slave morality’. With wit and energy,...
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The New Atlantis is a utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where “generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit” are the...
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The Story of Philosophy is a captivating intellectual journey that explores the evolution of human thought and the enduring legacy of great thinkers throughout history. Written by the renowned author Will Durant, this monumental work provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the world’s philosophical traditions, from ancient Greece to the modern era. Through...
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The Tao Te Ching, Daodejing, Dao De Jing, or Daode jing, also simply referred to as the Laozi, is a Chinese classic text. According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BC by the sage Laozi, a record-keeper at the Zhou dynasty court, by whose name the text is known in China. The text’s...
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By ‘Self-Reliance’, Emerson means learning to trust ourselves and listen to our inner voice, which he defines as ‘intuition’. Conformity to social expectations is the biggest obstacle to self-reliance. We must be prepared to go against the grain of popular opinion in order to follow our intuition.
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Liber AL vel Legis, commonly known as The Book of the Law, is the central sacred text of Thelema. Written by Aleister Crowley, with his wife Rose Edith Kelly who wrote two phrases into the finished manuscript, Crowley claimed it was dictated to him by a preternatural being calling himself Aiwass. The book’s three chapters...
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Theosophy – A Modern Revival of Ancient Wisdom, By: Alvin Boyd Kuhn. This work deals with the great renaissance of ancient Oriental esotericism in the Western world in modern times. This book is an attempt to present a unified picture of the Theosophic movement in its larger aspects. Contents: Theosophy, An Ancient Tradition; The American...
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Dr. v. Oefele states of pharmacy before the time of Hippocrates, that although the practice of medicine was not separated from pharmacy among the Greeks and Romans, there was such a separation among the ancient Egyptians, from whom the distinction was handed down to the Copts, and by them to the Arabians; and, in fact,...
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The Alchepedia is an alchemical glossary or index of terms which decodes, demystifies, and reconciles some of humanity’s most ancient mythologies and arcane terminologies rising out of the collective unconscious into many of the world’s religions and spiritual philosophies. The alchemical index reveals a whole new perspective and deep meaning behind some of the most...
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective who solved perplexing crimes with strict rationalism. But later in life, Doyle became fascinated by mysteries that defied rational explanation. A major proponent of spiritualism, he conducted numerous paranormal investigations and in 1926 published this definitive history of the...
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Embark on a journey of profound mystery and esoteric knowledge with “The Mystery of the Cathedrals” audiobook, a captivating exploration of alchemy, symbolism, and the hidden secrets encoded within the architecture of Europe’s most enigmatic cathedrals. Authored by the enigmatic figure known as Fulcanelli, this seminal work delves into the profound spiritual and philosophical teachings...
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Embark on a journey of moral courage and social conscience with “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience” audiobook, a timeless manifesto penned by the celebrated American philosopher and transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau. Narrated with passion and clarity, this audiobook brings to life Thoreau’s powerful call to individual conscience and nonviolent resistance in the face of...
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Embark on a timeless journey through ancient Mesopotamia with “The Epic of Gilgamesh” audiobook, a mesmerizing rendition of one of the world’s oldest known literary works. Set against the backdrop of the flourishing city of Uruk, this epic tale follows the legendary King Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality. Listeners will be drawn into a...
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