My favourites in Philosophy, Psychology and Spirituality

A Listmania! list by Gerard (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
 
The Portable Nietzsche (Viking Portable Library)
1.  The Portable Nietzsche (Viking Portable Library) by Friedrich Nietzsche
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  "I swear to you: this book changed my life.  Every other book on this list--and a lot of other stuff in my life--was the result of happening upon this absolutely superb Nietzsche text."
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Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist
2.  Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist by Walter A. Kaufmann
The list author says:
  "Following on from the above: this book really helps to deepen the reader's insight into Nietzsche."
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Existential Psychotherapy
3.  Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom
The list author says:
  "Extending the philosophy/psychology mix in a different and very practical direction is this landmark book be Irvin Yalom."
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Existentialism from Dostoevsky to Sartre (Meridian)
4.  Existentialism from Dostoevsky to Sartre (Meridian) by Walter Kaufmann
The list author says:
  "Kauffman defines Existentialism and draws an accurate sketch in under 400 pages."
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Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy (Penguin Psychology)
5.  Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy (Penguin Psychology) by Irvin D Yalom
The list author says:
  "Consists of eight case-studies of people the author has treated: the stories reveal the diversity of human motivation."
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Meditations (Classics)
6.  Meditations (Classics) by Marcus Aurelius
The list author says:
  "A great edition of a timeless classic. The translation is clear and the introduction is informative. A great read, for philosophers and non-philosophers alike."
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When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession
7.  When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession by Irvin D Yalom
The list author says:
  "In this book Yalom, a professor of psychiatry, seems to offer a penetrating insight into how Nietzsche's philosophy would have impinged upon both his own and others lives."
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Siddhartha
8.  Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
The list author says:
  "A really interesting and thought-provoking introduction to the philosophy and spirituality of the East."
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Tunnel Visions: Journeys of an Underground Philosopher
9.  Tunnel Visions: Journeys of an Underground Philosopher by Christopher Ross
The list author says:
  "This book is absolutely superb.  Not listed on this web site as a philosophy text, but as an autobiography, trust me: it is supremely thought provoking, and utterly original to say the very least."
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Psychology: the Briefer Course
10.  Psychology: the Briefer Course by William James
The list author says:
  "This is a classical text reworked from James's monumental Principles of Psychology"
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The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour (Penguin Psychology)
11.  The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour (Penguin Psychology) by Michael Argyle
The list author says:
  "Revised and updated throughout, this book provides a detailed analysis of social interaction and relationships has been carried out with the aim of learning the most effective social techniques"
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Man's Search for Meaning
12.  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The list author says:
  "This is a fascinating, sophisticated and very human book which deals with man's deepest desire to search for meaning and purpose"
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Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy
13.  Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy by Christopher Phillips
The list author says:
  "In this book Christopher Phillips demonstrates the power of the Socratic art of asking good questions"
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The Philosophy Gym: 25 Short Adventures in Thinking
14.  The Philosophy Gym: 25 Short Adventures in Thinking by Stephen Law
The list author says:
  "I am a big fan of all Stephen Law's work.  This book is a brilliant introduction to philosophy which actively engages the reader from start to finish"
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The Philosopher's Toolkit: A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods (CourseSmart)
15.  The Philosopher's Toolkit: A Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods (CourseSmart) by Julian Baggini
The list author says:
  "This book contains 87 entries demonstrating how to use an important concept or argumentative technique accurately and effectively"
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Is Data Human?: Metaphysics of "Star Trek"
16.  Is Data Human?: Metaphysics of "Star Trek" by Richard Hanley
The list author says:
  "Dr Hanley uses Star Trek's Data as a ready-made thought experiment to help him examine many of the metaphysical and ethical (and other) issues raised in the ST:TNG series"
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Status Anxiety
17.  Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton
The list author says:
  "As it says on the back cover, "Do you worry about how well you're doing? Are you envious of your friend's success? Are you suffering from status anxiety?" I was. de Boton's book has been a great help!"
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