Category: Book Reviews
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My Literary Odyssey: Top 5 Books of 2023
Embarking on a literary odyssey is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters, each book a unique island waiting to be explored. As the pages of 2023 turned, my reading list unfolded, revealing a rich tapestry of captivating stories and profound philosophical explorations. Join me on this literary journey as we delve into the top…
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My Favorite Books of 2021
2021 is coming to a close and as it goes when the year ends, most people do an overview of what the best things in their year were. I have already talked about going deeper into history in a previous post, but here I want to share the best books that I have read in…
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The 5 Best Books I’ve Read So Far In 2021
As we’re entering the second half of this year, I wanted to take the time and reflect on the best books I’ve read so far. The range of genres is pretty great, but it mostly consists of philosophy and history as those are the subjects I am most interested in. Let’s start off with the…
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Sam Harris and the Moral Landscape
Sam Harris is one of the most famous of the New Atheists. Together with Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins he was referred to as one of the four horsemen. He widely critiques religion (in a good way I believe) and tries to combat moral relativism. His battleground is set out in his book…
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The Concept of Freedom
I just finished reading Freedom: An Unruly History by Annelien De Dijn. In this book De Dijn gives the history of the concept of freedom. What does freedom mean? What is freedom exactly? What is our concept of freedom? These are some of the questions she tackles in this book, with great expertise. The first…
Elenchus Philosophy 