Philosophical genre books (264)
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Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett EN
IrelandDescription:
From an inauspicious beginning at the tiny Left Bank Theatre de Babylone in 1953, followed by bewilderment among American and British audiences, "Waiting for Godot" has become one of the most important and enigmatic plays of the past fifty years and a cornerstone of twentieth-century drama. As Clive Barnes wrote, "Time catches up with genius. . . . "Waiting for Godot" is one of the masterpieces of the century." The story revolves around two seemingly homeless men waiting for someone--or something--named Godot. Vladimir and Estragon wait near a tree, inhabiting a drama spun of their own conscio... continue
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Walking : A Novella by Thomas Bernhard EN
Country: Europe / 
Netherlands
Netherlands
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"Walking records the conversations of the unnamed narrator and his friend Oehler while they walk, discussing anything that comes to mind but always circling back to their mutual friend Karrer, who has gone irrevocably mad."--Amazon.com.
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Walking : One Step at a Time by Erling Kagge EN
NorwayDescription:
A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence ("A book to be handled and savored." --The Wall Street Journal) Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration--these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot, gaining new experiences and learning from them. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For Erling Kagge, it is the gateway to the questions that fascinate him--Why ... continue
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What is Life? by Erwin Schrodinger EN
AustriaDescription:
"What Is Life?" is Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger's exploration of the question which lies at the heart of biology. His essay, "Mind and Matter," investigates what place consciousness occupies in the evolution of life, and what part the state of development of the human mind plays in moral questions. "Autobiographical Sketches" offers a fascinating fragmentary account of his life as a background to his scientific writings.
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When Pumpkins Blossomed by Dragoslav Mihailović EN
SerbiaDescription:
Ljuba comes of age after World War II, in a Belgrade suburb where the workingman's diversions are minimal. (“The greatest thing in Dusanovac at that time was beating up somebody for no special reason, just for fun.”) He runs with a gang of young thugs whose idea of outdoor sport is rape, then graduates from hoodlumism to boxing and a respectable job. Of the several kinds of misfortune that eventually befall Ljuba and his family some are primeval tragedy and some are a part of the system.
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When we cease to understand the world by Benjamin Labatut EN
Country: Europe / Netherlands
Netherlands
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SELECTED FOR BARACK OBAMA'S SUMMER READING LIST 'A monstrous and brilliant book' Philip Pullman'Wholly mesmerising and revelatory... Completely fascinating' William Boyd Sometimes discovery brings destruction When We Cease to Understand the World shows us great minds striking out into dangerous, uncharted terrain. Fritz Haber, Alexander Grothendieck, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrödinger: these are among the luminaries into whose troubled lives we are thrust as they grapple with the most profound questions of existence. They have strokes of unparalleled genius, they alienate friends and lovers,... continue
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Where We Go when All We Were is Gone by Sequoia Nagamatsu EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
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Fiction. Asian & Asian American Studies. "A combination of the mystical, magical, and marvelous, Sequoia Nagamatsu weaves a collection of bold, hysterical, and moving tales into an unforgettable debut. From shape- shifters, to star-makers, to babies made of snow, the characters in WHERE WE GO WHEN ALL WE WERE IS GONE form a community of longing, of the surreal, of wonder. What a joy it is to read each and every story."--Michael Czyzniejewski "Sequoia Nagamatsu's universe is one in which modern Japan and its ancient folklore play in the same delightful puddle. Creepy, unnerving, and full of hea... continue
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Wintering : The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May EN
EnglandDescription:
THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name.” —Krista Tippett, On Being “Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a beautiful book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert "Proves that there is grace in letting go, stepping back and giving yourself time to repair in the dark...May is a clear-eyed observer and her language is steady, honest and accurate—capturing the sense, the beauty and the latent power of our resting landscapes." —Wall Street Journal From the author of the New York Times b... continue
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Wut ist ein Geschenk : Das Vermächtnis meines Großvaters Mahatma Gandhi by Arun Gandhi DE
Country: Africa / 
South Africa
South Africa
Description:
Eine bessere Welt beginnt bei jedem Einzelnen
Verwandtschaft verpflichtet. Das gilt besonders, wenn man der Enkel eines Mannes ist, der wie kein anderer politischer Vordenker für Gewaltlosigkeit und Sanftmut steht. Doch der junge Arun Gandhi war in dieser Hinsicht kein Musterschüler, er war berüchtigt für seine Wutanfälle und immer wieder in Prügeleien verwickelt. Als er zwölf Jahre alt war, wussten sich seine Eltern nicht mehr zu helfen; sie schickten ihn in den Sevagram-Ashram nach Zentralindien, zu seinem Großvater. In den folgenden zwei Jahren lern... continue