Books like Lying
12 books with a reading profile close to Lying by Sam Harris. Inward-looking; an easy read.
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1
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
analytical, philosophy
Timothy Keller addresses common intellectual objections to Christianity by examining the intersection of secular logic and religious faith.
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2
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
by Atul Gawande
Also inward-looking · analytical, philosophy
Atul Gawande examines how modern medicine fails the aging and terminally ill by prioritizing clinical safety and longevity over personal autonomy.
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3
Letter to a Christian Nation
by Sam Harris
analytical, philosophy
Sam Harris wrote this book as a direct rebuttal to the religious backlash following his previous work.
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4
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
Also inward-looking · analytical, philosophy
Jonathan Haidt uses the metaphor of a wild elephant and its rider to explain the tension between the emotional, instinctive brain and the logical, rational mind.
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5
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
analytical, philosophy
Michael Sandel examines the moral dilemmas that define modern public life by comparing three distinct frameworks for justice: maximizing utility, respecting individual freedom, and cultivating virtue.
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6
Free Will
by Sam Harris
analytical, philosophy
Sam Harris argues that the feeling of conscious agency is a biological illusion.
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7
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
by Carl Sagan
analytical, philosophy
In this work, Carl Sagan advocates for the systematic use of the scientific method to counter the rise of irrationalism and pseudoscience.
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The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality
Also inward-looking · analytical, accessible
In this collection of essays, Amanda Montell examines how the human brain’s evolved cognitive biases clash with the information glut of the digital era.
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9
Humankind: A Hopeful History
analytical, philosophy
Rutger Bregman challenges the long-standing belief that humans are naturally selfish and prone to chaos without strict authority.
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10
Stumbling on Happiness
analytical, accessible
Daniel Gilbert argues that the human brain lacks the hardware to accurately predict what will provide future satisfaction.
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11
Men Explain Things to Me
analytical, accessible
Rebecca Solnit’s essay collection centers on the systematic silencing of women in public and private spheres.
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
analytical, philosophy
In this work, Yuval Noah Harari examines the intersection of biotechnology and information technology as they rewrite the foundations of modern society.
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