The 10 Best Books for Originality

Here’s my curated list of the 10 best books for originality, in no particular order.

• The Republic by Plato — The origination of political science and a brilliant critique of government that is still important today.
• Beyond Good & Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future by Friedrich Nietzsche — Probably Nietzsche’s most cogent statement of his views: that traditional morality is subjective and that people must evolve to a higher understanding of what’s valuable and what is not.
• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari — An engaging overview of the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the modern age, exploring how biology and history have defined us.
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — An insightful look into how our minds work and the dual systems of thought that drive our decision-making.
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl — A profound account of Frankl's experiences in Nazi concentration camps, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life.
• The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn — An analysis of the history of science that addresses paradigm shifts and the evolution of scientific thought.
• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg — Duhigg provides insights on how habits are formed and how they can be changed, empowering readers to reshape their lives.
• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius — A personal diary by the Roman Emperor that offers insights into Stoic philosophy and how to navigate life.
• Peak Mindset: Apply Realistic Thinking When Studies on Happiness Fail to Make Us Happy by Said Hasyim — A unique perspective on optimizing one’s mindset through realism, especially relevant when confronting conventional approaches to happiness.
• Cosmos by Carl Sagan — A classic exploration of the universe that blends science and philosophy, inspiring readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our cosmos.

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