Penguin Books Australia

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THAT TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY THROUGH YOUR MIND AND GIVES YOU THE ANSWERS TO THE BIG PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS

There are many books about philosophy, but Who Am I? And If So How Many? is different from the rest. Never before has anyone introduced readers so expertly and, at the same time, so light-heartedly and elegantly to the big philosophical questions.

Since Plato, philosophers have described the decision-making process as either rational or emotional: we carefully deliberate or we 'blink' and go with our gut.  But as scientists break open the mind's black box with the latest tools of neuroscience, they're discovering this is not how the mind works.  Our best decisions are a finely tuned blend of both feeling and reason - and the precise...

From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of 'mindsight', the capacity for insight and empathy that allows you to make positive changes in your brain — and in your life.
 

Discover how great philosophers can help you live a more purposeful and peaceful life.

This inspiring new book from the bestselling author of Little Big Minds reveals how the heartbeats of philosophy- clear thinking, quiet reflection, and good conversation- are essential ingredients in a well-lived life. Full of great discussion ideas and activities you can do with a group, How Philosophy Can Save...

In this powerful book of quotations, Byron Katie talks about the most essential issues that face us all-love, sex, and relationships; health, sickness, and death; parents and children; work and money; and self-realization. The profound, lighthearted wisdom embodied within is not theoretical; it is absolutely authentic.

Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms...

'No one is born complete; perfect yourself and your activities day by day until you become a truly consummate being, your talents and your qualities all perfected'

Susan Sontag – pioneering essayist, cultural critic and radical thinker – brought together over forty pieces from across the arc of her writing career in this landmark collection of non-fiction works. Divided into three thematic sections, the first of these, 'Reading', contains ardent pieces on writers including Barthes, W. G. Sebald and Borges. In 'Seeing', we share Sontag's famous passion...

'One of the most interesting and valuable critics we possess'
New Republic

'A dazzling intellectual performance' 
Vogue

'After this feast, I am eager for her thoughts on anything' 
Chicago Sun Times