18 books like A Case of Conscience

What to read after A Case of Conscience — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The rambler Samuel Johnson · 1750 · ★ 4.1 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Demanding The Rambler was a British essay periodical edited and principally written by Samuel Johnson. A total of 208 issues were published from 1750-1752, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Essay periodicals were a lot like 21st century blogs, in that each issue was written by a single person, on whatever topic struck his/her fancy. The Rambler was more serious than some other essay periodicals, and … Shares: Morality, Society, Religion

Right Ascension David Derrico · 2003 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Set in the year 3040, Right Ascension explores mankind's place in the Universe, how we ascended to that lofty position, and the horrifying price of that ascension. Humanity's struggle to assume a place of dominance within the galaxy is suddenly called into question when a sleek alien vessel arrives unexpectedly at Earth. Admiral Daniel Atgard and the crew of the Apocalypse embark on a… Shares: Morality, Ethics

Declination David Derrico · 2002 · 221p · ≈ 7h · Moderate A continuation of the saga begun in Right Ascension, Declination finds us in the year 3050, ten years after the dreadful Lucani Ibron have been driven from Earth. Now, the Confederation's crises are spawned from within, and one brave woman struggles against all odds to keep mankind united amidst a hailstorm of rebellion, war, and moral declination. The Lucani Ibron have yet to return, but… Shares: Morality, Ethics

Right Ascension (eBook format) David Derrico · 2000 · 134p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Set in the year 3040, Right Ascension explores mankind's place in the Universe, how we ascended to that lofty position, and the horrifying price of that ascension. Humanity's struggle to assume a place of dominance within the galaxy is suddenly called into question when a sleek alien vessel arrives unexpectedly at Earth. Admiral Daniel Atgard and the crew of the Apocalypse embark on a… Shares: Morality, Ethics

Origin Stephen Baxter · 2001 · ★ 3.5 · 496p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Part of the Manifold series. Shares: Exploration, Life on other planets

Enten-eller Søren Kierkegaard · 1843 · ★ 4.2 · 379p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Con questo volume si completa la nostra edizione di «Enten-Eller», a cura di Alessandro Cortese, la prima integrale che sia apparsa in Italia. In questa parte, che contiene «L’equilibrio fra l’estetico e l’etico nell’elaborazione della personalità», si vedranno tutti i temi dell’opera, e innanzitutto quello del contrasto fra estetico ed etico, riorchestrati e rielaborati in una nuova prospettiva,… Shares: Faith, Ethics, Religion

Lord of the Flies William Golding · 1954 · ★ 3.9 · 222p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Lord of the Flies is a 1954 novel by Nobel Prize–winning British author William Golding. The book focuses on a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempt to govern themselves. Themes include the tension between groupthink and individuality, between rational and emotional reactions, and between morality and immorality. The novel has been generally well… Shares: Morality, Ethics

Contact Carl Sagan · 1985 · ★ 4.1 · 432p · ≈ 14h · Moderate In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who -- or what -- is out there? In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future -- and our own. Shares: Exploration, Extraterrestrial beings, Life on other planets

Human Nature and Conduct An Introduction to Social Psychology John Dewey · 1922 · ★ 3.9 · 346p · ≈ 11h · Challenging nfluential work by the great educator/philosopher maintains that the key to social psychology lies in an understanding of the many varieties of habit; individual mental activity is guided by subordinate factors of impulse and intelligence. His investigation focuses on three main areas of conduct: habit, impulse, and intelligence, with each factor receiving an incisive treatment. Shares: Society, Ethics

Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character Samuel Taylor Coleridge · 1800 · ★ 3.8 · 399p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Published late in the career of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this work of moral philosophy greatly informed the burgeoning Romantic movement. Shares: Christianity, Ethics, Religion

Wise Blood Flannery O'Connor · 1952 · ★ 3.9 · 232p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Wise Blood, Flannery O'Connor's astonishing and haunting first novel, is a classic of twentieth-century literature. It is the story of Hazel Motes, a twenty-two-year-old caught in an unending struggle against his inborn, desperate fate. He falls under the spell of a "blind" street preacher named Asa Hawks and his degenerate fifteen-year-old daughter, Sabbath Lily. In an ironic, malicious gesture… Shares: Faith, Religion

The Case for Christ-Japanese Lee Strobel · 1656 · ★ 4.5 · 319p · ≈ 10h · Demanding "There's little question that he actually lived. But miracles? Rising from the dead? Some of the stories you hear about him sound like just that - stories. A reasonable person would never believe them, let alone the claim that he's the only way to God! But a reasonable person would also make sure that he or she understood the facts before jumping to conclusions. That's why Lee Strobel - an… Shares: Faith, Religion, Science

Theme Sets. Ice National Geographic Learning · 2006 · 34p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Shares: Exploration, Science

A Desolation Called Peace Arkady Martine · 2021 · ★ 4.4 · 496p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Sequel to A Memory Called Empire. An alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options. In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass—still reeling from the recent upheaval… Shares: Extraterrestrial beings, Life on other planets

Nexus Yuval Noah Harari · 2024 · ★ 4.3 · 536p · ≈ 17h · Moderate From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing… Shares: Society, Science

Religio medici Thomas Browne · 1642 · 268p · ≈ 8h · Demanding This book consists of three pivotal essays from the 17th century doctor and scholar Sir Thomas Browne. These spiritual meditations cover various subjects including the relation of Christianity to science and the meaning of mortality. Shares: Christianity, Ethics, Religion

The One Year Bible ESV Tyndale House Publishers · 1408p · ≈ 46h · Challenging Today's #1–Selling Daily Reading BibleMillions of people have benefited from reading through God's Word by using The One Year Bible. This bestselling Bible divides the text into 365 short sections, making it easy for users to read all of Scripture in one unforgettable year—in as little as 15 minutes a day! This edition of The One Year Bible features the full text of the English Standard… Shares: Religion

The One Year Bible NLT Tyndale House Publishers A fresh new look makes this Bible all the more appealing as it guides readersthrough God's Word with daily readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. Shares: Religion

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