Best Human Nature

Will and Ariel Durant, authors of the massive 'Story of Civilization,' distilled their lifetime of research into this slim, profound volume. 'The Lessons of History' examines the recurring patterns in...

Steven Pinker is a cognitive psychologist and linguist known for his insightful explorations of human nature and the power of reason. His books, such as *The Better Angels of Our Nature* and *Enlighte...

Based on the Stephen King novella, 'The Mist' is a harrowing look at how quickly society collapses under pressure. When a mysterious mist descends on a small town, trapping a group of people in a groc...

Hobbes was a pioneer of modern political philosophy. In 'Leviathan,' he argued that human life in a state of nature is 'nasty, brutish, and short,' necessitating a strong central authority to maintain...

William Goldings 'Lord of the Flies' is a chilling, allegorical novel about a group of boys stranded on an island who descend into savagery. It is a profound exploration of human nature, the fragility...

William Golding's *Lord of the Flies* (1954) is a chilling allegory exploring the inherent darkness of human nature. A group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island descend into savagery,...

José Saramagos 'Blindness' is a harrowing, intense novel about a sudden epidemic of 'white blindness' that causes society to collapse. Through the eyes of a small group of survivors, Saramago explores...

Elizabeth Cooke's 'The Climate Question' delves into the ethical and philosophical dimensions of climate change. She explores the relationship between humanity and the natural world, examining our res...