Political Philosophy picks
Discover the standout reads from this topic, curated directly from the Storise library.
Featured title: Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday
Lives of the Stoics
Ryan Holiday
How to apply stoic philosophy to lead a better life?
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What's Lives of the Stoics about?
The book gives an insight into the classical history and lives of stoic thinkers and philosophers. The real-life stories and examples set by philosophers make it a fascinating read for people looking for answers. The contemporary reader can learn a lot by seeing how these philosophers practised the core stoic virtues of courage, wisdom, moderation, and justice- the principles eternally relevant to leading a virtuous...
Who should read this?
- Readers exploring Political Philosophy.
Economic Facts and Fallacies
Thomas Sowell
Understand economic myths that mislead public policy and may be limiting your own opportunities.
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What's Economic Facts and Fallacies about?
Economic fallacies destroy prosperity while promising to create it. They survive on plausibility, political self-preservation, and our tendency to misread evidence. And now that you are aware of the fallacies existing around you, beware!
Who should read this?
- Readers exploring Political Philosophy.
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
George Orwell
A totalitarian’s world laid bare
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What's Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) about?
The Machinery of Oppression: Orwell paints a chilling portrait of Oceania, a totalitarian super state governed by the omnipresent Big Brother. Its oppressive machinery relies heavily on surveillance, with telescreens monitoring every move and microphones catching every whisper. The Thought Police enforce absolute conformity, ruthlessly eliminating any divergence from the Party's dictated reality. Information is tight...
Who should read this?
- Readers exploring Political Philosophy.