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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.

"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.

"The Moral Landscape" by Sam Harris

The Moral Landscape

Sam Harris

Morality, Philosophy, Religion, Wellbeing

“The Moral Landscape” argues that by using science to navigate the moral landscape, we can better identify paths toward human flourishing and away from suffering.

"God Is Not Great" by Christopher Hitchens

God Is Not Great

Christopher Hitchens

Atheism, Philosophy, Religion

A critical examination of organized religion and its impact on society, advocating for a secular worldview relying on humanistic values instead of religious doctrine.

"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.

"The End of Faith" by Sam Harris

The End of Faith

Sam Harris

Atheism, Morality, Religion

“The End of Faith” calls for an honest conversation about the role of religion in modern society.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Philosophy, Stoicism

“Meditations” is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, reflecting his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.

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