Julian Baggini

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Julian Baggini is a British philosopher known for writing accessible philosophy books for general audiences.
He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from University College London, focusing on personal identity.
Baggini co-founded and edits The Philosophers' Magazine and has authored several popular philosophy books, including "The Pig that Wants to be Eaten." He regularly contributes to major British newspapers and appears on BBC Radio 4's "In Our Time." Baggini's work aims to make philosophical concepts and debates understandable and relevant to everyday life, bridging the gap between academic philosophy and the general public.

Books by Julian Baggini

The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten

by Julian Baggini • 2005

100 thought experiments that turn morality, identity, and reason inside out.

3.73

4k+

💭 Thought Experiments 📚 Pop Philosophy 🧠 Philosophy Of Mind

The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten

100 thought experiments that turn morality, identity, and reason inside out.

by Julian Baggini 2005 320 pages

3.73

4k+ ratings

💭 Thought Experiments 📚 Pop Philosophy 🧠 Philosophy Of Mind

How the World Thinks

by Julian Baggini • 2018

The West asks what is true. India asks what liberates. A map of philosophy beyond Europe.

3.67

3k+

🧭 Comparative Philosophy 🛐 Comparative Religion 🪞 Conceptions Of Self

How the World Thinks

The West asks what is true. India asks what liberates. A map of philosophy beyond Europe.

by Julian Baggini 2018 398 pages

3.67

3k+ ratings

🧭 Comparative Philosophy 🛐 Comparative Religion 🪞 Conceptions Of Self

How to Think like a Philosopher

by Julian Baggini • 2023

The mental habits philosophy teaches: question yourself, follow evidence, drop the ego.

3.95

429

🛠️ Practical Philosophy 🧠 Critical Thinking 🎯 Cognitive Biases

How to Think like a Philosopher

The mental habits philosophy teaches: question yourself, follow evidence, drop the ego.

by Julian Baggini 2023 336 pages

3.95

429 ratings

🛠️ Practical Philosophy 🧠 Critical Thinking 🎯 Cognitive Biases

The Great Guide

by Julian Baggini • 2021

The philosopher who said reason is only passion's servant also had a recipe for a good life.

3.86

197

🧭 Practical Philosophy 🔍 Empiricism ❤️ Emotional Reasoning

The Great Guide

The philosopher who said reason is only passion's servant also had a recipe for a good life.

by Julian Baggini 2021 328 pages

3.86

197 ratings

🧭 Practical Philosophy 🔍 Empiricism ❤️ Emotional Reasoning

The Edge of Reason

by Julian Baggini • 2016

Reason is not sterile logic. It depends on judgment, emotion, and the temperament we bring.

3.97

141

🧠 Reason And Judgment ⛓️ Limits Of Reason 💭 Emotion And Reasoning

The Edge of Reason

Reason is not sterile logic. It depends on judgment, emotion, and the temperament we bring.

by Julian Baggini 2016 272 pages

3.97

141 ratings

🧠 Reason And Judgment ⛓️ Limits Of Reason 💭 Emotion And Reasoning

Life

by Julian Baggini • 2020

The peace you want isn't found by leaving. It's built by changing how you react.

3.79

129

💭 Practical Philosophy 🏛️ Modern Stoicism 🧠 Emotional Regulation

Life

The peace you want isn't found by leaving. It's built by changing how you react.

by Julian Baggini 2020 384 pages

3.79

129 ratings

💭 Practical Philosophy 🏛️ Modern Stoicism 🧠 Emotional Regulation

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