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Books tagged with Philosophy[4 found]

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The Quest of the Simple Life

by W. J. Dawson

Published: 1903-01-01. 48,957 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Philosophy

Weary of London's grind, a clerk ditches his job for a countryside cottage, chasing true simplicity. Facing leaky roofs, poor harvests, and isolation, he shatters pastoral illusions while finding joy in nature and self-reliance. This candid memoir mixes humor and philosophy, exploring modern excess versus soulful minimalism, and what really enriches life.

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Nationalism

by Rabindranath Tagore

Published: 1917-01-01. 26,798 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Philosophy

A powerful reflection on the forces shaping modern society, this work challenges blind patriotism and calls for a deeper unity rooted in humanity and compassion. Blending philosophy and moral vision, it urges readers to look beyond borders and build a world guided by conscience rather than conquest.

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The Mirror of the Sea

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1906-01-01. 61,102 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Philosophy

A lyrical tribute to the sea and those who sail it, blending memoir and meditation. Through vivid imagery and deep reflection, it captures the ocean’s beauty, peril, and the timeless bond between sailor and ship.

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What Is Art?

by Leo Tolstoy

Published: 1898-01-01. 80,603 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Philosophy

In a fierce, searching essay, a great novelist asks what separates true art from empty show. Challenging fashionable taste, he insists that real creation must spring from sincere feeling and speak to ordinary people, uniting them in shared emotion. He urges readers to judge beauty not by prestige, but by its power to awaken conscience and compassion.

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