On this page, we present a selection of works by our authors, researchers, and related thinkers who explore cognition, mental states, and psychology. Here, you'll find in-depth analyses, innovative theories, and inspiring perspectives that broaden our understanding of the human mind. Each recommendation reflects our mission: to promote critical thinking, make scientific insights accessible, and illuminate new pathways of thought. Dive into a curated collection of books we consider particularly worthwhile—for all who wish to question and expand the mind.
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Fabrica Mundi
On Cognitive Constructivism (2024). A journey into the fascinating world of perception, cognition, …
The Ego Tunnel
In this popular science work, Thomas Metzinger presents his theory of the phenomenal self-model.
Making up the Mind
The brain doesn't merely represent reality; it constantly recalculates internally to construct a pr…
Moments of Excellence
A guide to embodying Stoic principles in modern life from 2023
The Case Against Reality
Why we cannot directly perceive reality and how evolution has shaped our perception.
Subject and Self-Model
An exploration of how the brain constructs the experience of self.
The Brain and the Inner World
This book laid the intellectual foundation for the neuropsychoanalysis movement.
Visual Intelligence
How We Create What We See. How the brain constructs perception, movement, and form.
The Language and Reality of Time
How our linguistic expressions about time relate to our metaphysical understanding of its structure.
Problem-Solving Thinking
This work offers a comprehensive introduction to the cognitive psychology of problem-solving.
The Hidden Spring
In this book, Mark Solms develops a well-founded theory of consciousness that places affective proc…
The Double Life of Objects
An ontological exploration of time and metaphysics, examining how things exist in space and time.
The Cognitive Neuropsychology of Schizophrenia
In this work, primarily shaped by Chris Frith, the cognitive basis of schizophrenia is explained.