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YERVU Philosophy & Ethics Library

YERVU's catalogue spans 97 public-domain books, connecting themes from ancient Greek dialogues to modern pragmatism. The four categories—Ethics, Logic, Metaphysics, and Political Philosophy—are not rigid silos; a single work often speaks to several, reflecting philosophy's intertwined questions. For example, a logic textbook might also engage with metaphysics, while a political treatise may rest on ethical assumptions. The catalogue's editorial notes highlight these connections and translation contexts, helping readers trace ideas across traditions. Practical paths are suggested: beginners might start with Plato's 'Apology' for Socratic method, then move to Marcus Aurelius and Dewey; alternatively, explore Eastern thought via Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Tagore, or trace logic's history from Stock through Read to Dewey.

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Philosophy & Ethics — Editor’s Selection

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Authors: Cushman, Herbert Ernest, ...

The catalogue includes 2 works by Cushman, Herbert Ernest, 1865-1944 across 1 collection: A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 1: Ancient and... and A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Modern....

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YERVU Catalogue oversees the overall structure of the digital library at yervu.com, which includes 97 books and 114 authors across 4 categories.

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Browning as a Philosophical and ... Authors: Jones, Henry, Sir, 1852-1922 In Ethics
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Phaedo — Background and Themes Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE,... In Ethics
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Philosophical Letters: or, modes... Authors: Newcastle, Margaret Caven... In Ethics

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