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Isaac

Isaac@books.theunseen.city

Joined 1 year, 9 months ago

I love reading philosophical and religious texts, especially anything Greek and Roman.

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50% complete! Isaac has read 6 of 12 books.

Paul Kalanithi: When Breath Becomes Air (Paperback, 2017, Vintage) 5 stars

At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s training as a …

A Refreshing Breath of Air into Our Own Fragility

5 stars

A powerful book that intertwines literature, philosophy, medicine, science, and religion all into a ball of lived-experience that highlights the fragility of our existence—even for the young, smart, and successful. This book will lead you to think deeply about your life and will cause you to weep as Paul recounts his own experience with death. This memoir is a short and essential read for all mortals.

Bart D. Ehrman: Misquoting Jesus (Paperback, 2007, HarperOne) 3 stars

For almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand — — and …

An interesting look into how biblical manuscripts have been altered throughout history. Ehrman does a good job at making the academic subject of textual criticism accessible to the public while maintaining a secular stance.

Brought up in the household of a powerful Baron, Candide is an open-minded young man, …

Music has become only the art of performing what is difficult; and whatever is difficult cannot please for long.

Candide, or Optimism by Voltaire by 

This rings ever true in a contemporary age where Avant-garde is seen as high class despite its lackluster pleasure.

Aldous Huxley: Brave New World (Paperback, 1956, Modern Library) 4 stars

Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today …

The Dangers Associated with Hedonism

5 stars

It's a chilling story that highlights the dangers associated with a hedonistic society that pursues happiness above wisdom and understanding, and in a discomforting way, it brings to light the inseparable relationship between suffering and genuine freedom.