“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.
Reading List
Meditations
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.
Waking Up
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.
Letter to a Christian Nation
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.
Lying
Relationships, Wellbeing
A philosophical and practical exploration of the concept and consequences of lying in various aspects of human life.
How Will You Measure Your Life?
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.
God Is Not Great
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 End of Faith
Atheism, Morality, Religion
“The End of Faith” calls for an honest conversation about the role of religion in modern society.
The Enchiridion
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.
Letters from a Stoic
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.
