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Wider Than the Sky: The Phenomenal Gift of Consciousness

Gerald M. Edelman


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A fascinating theory about the human brain as an open system capable of "producing" a mind through its interactions with its environment, grounded firmly in science. Makes a lot more sense than most of what passes for "philosophy of mind".
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The Elric Saga: Part I (Elric of Melnibone, The Sailor on the Seas of Fate, The Weird of the White Wolf)

Michael Moorcock


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A classic by one of the most peculiar figures in alternative fiction and 70's rock music. Definitive contribution to the marginal genre of dark fantasy.
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Tagged on: 18 Mar 08
Tags: fiction Fantasy dark fantasy

 

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The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien


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A must for fans of alternative fiction, though it is probably among the most over-rated pieces of fiction. Still, a pioneering work (though firsts are rarely the best)
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Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Book One)

C.S. Lewis


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A sci-fi classic that deals with morality and man's place in the universe and ... stuff. Its a bit naive but a fun read. A must for connoisseurs of science fiction.
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Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes

Mark Penn, E. Kinney Zalesne


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The author should have spent more time discussing the logic of his approach and a little less time on describing particular social groups. A useful idea that could have been expressed in 20 page article.
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Tagged on: 17 Mar 08
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Essays on Actions and Events (Philosophical Essays of Donald Davidson)

Donald Davidson


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An excellent collection of essays touching on rationality and related issues.
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Tagged on: 17 Mar 08
Tags: Philosophy