Philosophy
The must-read philosophy books to buy in 2025
From ancient wisdom to contemporary insights, the best philosophers explore life's most complex questions and challenges. This is our list of the best philosophy books to buy today.
Do we really have free will?
It's a hotly debated topic, but the way our brains work can give us some insight.
Are humans animals?
Do humans have animal bodies – and animal minds?
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Toby Ord | What are the odds civilisation will survive the century?
Philosopher Toby Ord explains how, as a species, we are at a point in time that we are teetering on the edge of extinction, and what we can do about it.
Consciousness | How can we solve the greatest mystery in science?
To discover what makes us self-aware, researchers from around the world are going head-to-head in a grand competition to determine where consciousness really comes from.
The illusion of individualism helped us succeed as a species – but now the scales are tipping
Our sense of self helped us to learn from past experiences and teach others, but now, it has made us lonely and put the planet in crisis.
What does the world look like outside of our brains?
Without our brain, can we ever really know how to interpret all the sensory information?
Mind design | Could you merge with artificial intelligence?
Could we ever integrate artificial intelligence in our mind - and should we?
Am I living in a simulation where nothing is real?
Do you take the red pill or the blue pill?