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SPINOZA LIBRARY
Our curated collection invites you to explore the depths of wisdom, philosophy, and personal growth — with a special focus on the transformative potential of psilocybin. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or seeking to deepen your understanding, you’ll find resources here that inspire self-reflection, spark new insights, and illuminate how psilocybin can serve as tools for healing, inner exploration, and connection to the Self.
Starting Your Journey with Psilocybin
How to change your mind
Michael Pollan
4.7 / 5
Easy
A beginner-friendly, well-rounded introduction to psilocybin, covering history, science, and modern therapeutic potential.
The Psilocybin Explorer’s Guide
James Fadiman
4.7 / 5
Easy
A practical, safety-oriented guide for navigating psilocybin experiences with intention and preparation.
The Doors of Perception
Aldous Huxley
4.5 / 5
Moderate
A classic exploration of altered states of consciousness, offering philosophical insights through Huxley’s firsthand experiences.
The Immortality Key
Brian C. Muraresku
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A groundbreaking investigation connecting ancient religious rituals to the use of psilocybin, exploring humanity’s enduring quest for transcendence.
Stories of Self-Discovery and Life’s Meaning
Siddhartha
Herman Hesse
4.7 / 5
Easy
A spiritual journey of a man seeking enlightenment and understanding the interconnectedness of life.
The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
4.8 / 5
Moderate
A poetic masterpiece offering timeless wisdom on love, work, freedom, and the human experience.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A powerful memoir and philosophical exploration of finding meaning through suffering and resilience.
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
4.8 / 5
Easy
A whimsical yet profound tale that captures the essence of love, loss, and seeing with the heart.
The Brothers Karamazov
Fyodor Dostoevsky
4.8 / 5
Difficult
A philosophical and emotional exploration of faith, morality, and the complexities of human relationships.
Braiding Sweetgrass
Robin Wall Kimmerer
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A beautiful meditation blending Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
Tuesdays with Morrie
Mitch Albom
4.7 / 5
Easy
A heartwarming memoir sharing life lessons learned from a beloved mentor during his final days.
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Joseph Campbell
4.7 / 5
Difficult
A foundational work exploring the universal patterns of self-discovery and transformation in mythology and storytelling.
Letters to a Young Poet
Rainer Maria Rilke
4.5 / 5
Easy
A series of thoughtful reflections on creativity, solitude, and living an authentic life, offered in personal correspondence.
1984
George Orwell
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A dystopian novel that delves into the human spirit’s resilience in the face of oppression, offering profound reflections on freedom and individuality.
Western Philosophy
The Passion of the Western Mind
Richard Tarnas
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A comprehensive history connecting ancient philosophies to modern ideas, ideal for understanding the evolution of thought.
The Republic
Plato
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A foundational text exploring justice, the nature of the soul, and the vision of an ideal society, offering timeless reflections on ethics and governance.
Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A profound examination of virtue, happiness, and living a life of purpose and balance.
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
4.6 / 5
Easy
A cornerstone of Stoic philosophy offering practical guidance on resilience and inner peace.
Letters from a Stoic
Seneca
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A pivotal text that questions knowledge, doubt, and the nature of existence, laying the groundwork for modern philosophy.
Essays
Michel de Montaigne
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A rich and introspective exploration of human nature, curiosity, and the art of living authentically.
The Myth of Sisyphus
Albert Camus
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A meditation on the absurdity of life and finding meaning in the face of it.
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Friedrich Nietzsche
4.6 / 5
Difficult
A poetic and philosophical work on self-overcoming, the eternal return, and human potential.
The Ethics of Ambiguity
Simone de Beauvoir
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A philosophical inquiry into freedom and the complexities of human responsibility.
Practical Ethics
Peter Singer
4.5 / 5
Moderate
A contemporary exploration of ethical questions, connecting philosophy to real-world dilemmas like animal rights, poverty, and global justice.
Eastern Philosophy
Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A poetic reflection on balance, harmony, and living in accordance with the Tao (the Way).
Bhagavad Gita
4.8 / 5
Moderate
A spiritual dialogue on self-realization, duty, and paths to liberation.
The Book of Chuang Tzu
Zhuangzi
4 / 5
Moderate
A Taoist classic blending humor and wisdom, offering profound insights into life’s mysteries.
The Analects
Confucius
4.9 / 5
Moderate
A foundational text of Confucian thought, emphasizing ethics, leadership, and self-cultivation.
Shobogenzo (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye)
Dogen
4.9 / 5
Moderate
A key Zen Buddhist work exploring meditation and the nature of existence.
The Essential Rumi
Rumi
4.5 / 5
Easy
A collection of poems blending Sufi mysticism with universal truths about love and spirituality.
The Zen Teaching of Huang Po
Huang Po
4.7/ 5
Moderate
A concise and profound guide to Zen practice and the nature of enlightenment.
The Essential Rumi
Rumi
4.5 / 5
Easy
A collection of poems blending Sufi mysticism with universal truths about love and spirituality.
The Upanishads
4.5 / 5
DIFFICULT
Foundational texts of Vedic philosophy that explore the nature of the self (Atman), ultimate reality (Brahman), and paths to liberation.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Patanjali
4.3 / 5
Easy
A guide to spiritual practice and self-discipline, outlining the eightfold path of yoga for achieving enlightenment.
The Rigveda
4.4 / 5
Difficult
One of the oldest sacred texts in the world, offering hymns, rituals, and philosophical reflections central to early Vedic thought.
Understanding Spinoza
The Spinoza Problem
Irvin D. Yalom
4.4 / 5
Easy
A novel blending Spinoza’s life with psychological and philosophical themes, perfect for an engaging and accessible introduction.
Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity
Rebecca Goldstein
4.5 / 5
Moderate
A creative and thoughtful biography that introduces Spinoza’s ideas within the context of his life and times.
The Courtier and the Heretic
Matthew Stewart
4 / 5
Moderate
An engaging narrative comparing Spinoza’s philosophy with that of Leibniz, making Spinoza’s radical ideas more relatable.
Looking for Spinoza: Joy, Sorrow, and the Feeling Brain
Antonio Damasio
4.5 / 5
Easy
A modern exploration linking Spinoza’s views on emotions to contemporary neuroscience and wellbeing.
A Book Forged in Hell
Steven Nadler
4.5 / 5
Moderate
A vivid account of the controversy surrounding Spinoza’s Theological-Political Treatise and its groundbreaking ideas.
Radical Enlightenment
Jonathan Israel
4.7 / 5
Difficult
A comprehensive study of Spinoza’s influence on the Enlightenment and the radical ideas that shaped modernity.
Spinoza’s Religion
Clare Carlisle
4.8 / 5
Moderate
A nuanced exploration of how Spinoza reconciles rationality and spirituality, ideal for readers ready to go deeper.
A Short Treatise on God, Man, and His Well-Being
Baruch Spinoza
4.6 / 5
Difficult
A more accessible introduction to Spinoza’s early philosophical ideas, laying the groundwork for his later works.
Theological-Political Treatise
Baruch Spinoza
4.6 / 5
Difficult
A bold examination of religion, politics, and freedom of thought, offering essential context for his philosophy.
Ethics
Baruch Spinoza
4.3 / 5
Difficult
Spinoza’s masterpiece, presenting his philosophy in a rigorous geometric format, exploring God, nature, emotion, and human flourishing.
Understanding Jung
Jung: A Very Short Introduction
Anthony Stevens
4.5 / 5
Easy
An accessible overview of Jung’s life, core concepts, and their relevance in modern psychology and spirituality.
Jung: A Biography
Deirdre Bair
4.5 / 5
Easy
A detailed yet accessible biography that offers insight into Jung’s life, relationships, and the development of his theories.
Jung and the Making of Modern Psychology
Sonu Shamdasani
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A readable narrative of how Jung’s ideas shaped and were shaped by the cultural and scientific currents of his time.
Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth
Robert A. Johnson
4.6 / 5
Easy
A practical introduction to Jung’s techniques, perfect for those seeking to apply his ideas to self-exploration.
Jung’s Map of the Soul
Murray Stein
4.7 / 5
Moderate
A clear and engaging explanation of Jung’s model of the psyche, including the Self, Ego, Shadow, and Archetypes.
Carl Jung: Wounded Healer of the Soul
Claire Dunne
4.3 / 5
Easy
A visually rich and accessible book blending biography with Jung’s key ideas, suitable for newcomers.
Memories, Dreams, Reflections
CARL JUNG
4.7 / 5
Moderate
Jung’s autobiographical reflections on his life, dreams, and the development of his ideas, providing a deeply personal perspective.
Man and His Symbols
CARL JUNG
4.6 / 5
EASY
Jung’s most accessible work, written for a general audience, explaining his theories on symbols, archetypes, and the collective unconscious.
The Undiscovered Self
CARL JUNG
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A short and compelling exploration of the individual’s role in society and the dangers of conformity, ideal for beginners.
Modern Man in Search of a Soul
CARL JUNG
4.6 / 5
Moderate
A collection of essays offering insights into dreams, therapy, spirituality, and the role of psychology.
Psychological Types
CARL JUNG
4.8 / 5
Moderate
Jung’s groundbreaking exploration of personality types and the foundations of the Myers-Briggs system.
Archetypal Dimensions of the Psyche
Marie-Louise von Franz
4.8 / 5
Moderate
A deeper dive into Jung’s archetypes and their significance in understanding the human psyche.
Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self
Carl Jung
4.8 / 5
Difficult
A dense but essential work exploring the Self and its connection to symbols and collective patterns.
The Red Book
Carl Jung
4.8 / 5
Difficult
Jung’s magnum opus, blending art, mythology, and personal reflections in a stunning exploration of the depths of the unconscious.
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