Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A statue of Marcus Aurelius at Brown University. Aurelius wrote one of the best books about stoicism. Stoicism books explain this ...

Medieval philosophy stands as a bridge between ancient thought and modern reasoning, where scholars wrestled with questions about God, existence, and human knowledge within monastery walls and ...

Labor Day Weekend is upon us. That means back to school for some 50 million U.S. students—and their teachers. Most likely, lesson plans, at least the early ones, are ready to go. If you teach an age ...

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 reading a difficult work of philosophy ...

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 ...

BC Philosopher Richard Kearney has written new books on the importance of the sense of touch and the need to engage in narrative exchanges with others Photo of Richard Kearney by Lee Pellegrini. A lot ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...