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"Letter to a Christian Nation" by Sam Harris

Letter to a Christian Nation

Sam Harris

Atheism, Philosophy, Religion

“Letter to a Christian Nation” presents a provocative case for the examination of religious beliefs in the light of reason and evidence.

"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

The Last Lecture

Randy Pausch

Philosophy, Relationships, Wellbeing, Work

“The Last Lecture” is a testament to the enduring power of legacy and the impact one individual’s values and attitudes can have on others.

"The Enchiridion" by Epictetus

The Enchiridion

Epictetus

Philosophy, Stoicism

“The Enchiridion”, or “The Manual”, is a short text by Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

"Waking Up" by Sam Harris

Waking Up

Sam Harris

Mindfulness, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality

“Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion” is a book by Sam Harris that explores the nature of consciousness and offers a scientific perspective on spirituality without the framework of organized religion.

"Hamlet's Blackberry" by William Powers

Hamlet’s Blackberry

William Powers

Mindfulness, Wellbeing, Work

“Hamlet’s BlackBerry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age,” written by William Powers, delves into the challenges and distractions of our constantly connected, digital world.

"On the Shortness of Life" by Seneca

On the Shortness of Life

Seneca

Philosophy, Stoicism

“On the Shortness of Life” is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, addressing the theme of time management and the human perception of time.

"How Will You Measure Your Life" by Clayton Christiansen

How Will You Measure Your Life?

James Allworth, Karen Dillon, Clayton Christensen

Philosophy, Wellbeing, Work

This book challenges readers to deeply consider the kind of person they want to be and the legacy they wish to leave behind.

"The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins

The God Delusion

Richard Dawkins

Atheism, Philosophy, Religion

This book systematically addresses arguments for the existence of God, scrutinize the role of religion in morality, and its influence on society.

"Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt

Freakonomics

Steven D. Levitt

Work

“Freakonomics” is not just about economics in the traditional sense; it’s about thinking more deeply and critically about the world around us.

"Letters from a Stoic" by Seneca

Letters from a Stoic

Seneca

Philosophy, Stoicism

“Letters from a Stoic” is a collection of 124 letters written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to Lucilius Junior, who was then the procurator of Sicily.

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