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8 Philosophy Books You Need to Read Want to start reading philosophy? Here are eight books we recommend. Some of these are difficult for beginners, but they are well worth the effort. Spending time ...

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In John Kaag’s recent book, “American Bloods: The Untamed Dynasty That Shaped a Nation,” the author traces the evolution of the American character through the members of one family. This is Kaag’s ...

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Cats are the vessels for John Gray’s austere worldview in his new book, “Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life.” The title may make it sound like a stocking filler, unexpected from a ...