Bart D. Ehrman is an American New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the development of early Christianity. His works have been both influential and controversial, provoking thought and debate among scholars and the general public alike. 1. Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible … Read more

Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer who is considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Despite English not being his first language, Conrad’s command of the language and his exploration of the human condition through exotic and remote locales have cemented his place in the literary canon. 1. Heart of Darkness (1899): … Read more

Roger Penrose, a mathematician, physicist, and philosopher, is known for his immense contributions to the field of theoretical physics. The Penrose diagrams, Penrose-Hawking singularity theorems, and twistor theory are a testament to his remarkable intellect and creativity. His books offer complex yet rewarding insights into cosmology and the nature of consciousness. 1. The Emperor’s New … Read more

Stephen C. Meyer is an American scientist, philosopher and advocate of the Intelligent Design movement. As a leading proponent of Intelligent Design, Meyer’s work primarily addresses the origins of life and the universe, offering critiques of evolutionary theory and presenting an argument for the intervention of an intelligent designer. 1. Signature in the Cell (2009): … Read more

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, and Nobel laureate. His work has had a profound influence on logic, mathematics, set theory, linguistics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and philosophy, particularly philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics. 1. A History of Western Philosophy (1945): This is Russell’s take on Western philosophy … Read more

Kurt Vonnegut, an American author, is widely known for his satirical literature, blending elements of science fiction and dark humor to offer socio-political critiques. His work provides an acerbic commentary on human nature and societal structures, challenging readers to question their assumptions about the world. 1. Slaughterhouse-Five (1969): Arguably Vonnegut’s most famous work, this novel … Read more

Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American writer of weird and horror fiction, who is known for his creation of what became the Cthulhu Mythos. Lovecraft’s literature, dominated by cosmic horror, emphasizes the insignificance of human beings within the universe and often invokes the use of arcane literature and lore. 1. The Call of Cthulhu (1928): … Read more

Bruno Latour is a French philosopher, anthropologist, and sociologist known for his work in science and technology studies, and his development of actor-network theory. His work often probes the relationship and interactions between humans and non-humans. 1. We Have Never Been Modern (1993): In this key work, Latour critiques the distinction that Western modernity often … Read more

Iris Murdoch was a renowned British writer and philosopher, known for her novels that tackle complex moral and ethical issues. Her work weaves together philosophy, psychology, and art, often featuring characters grappling with moral ambiguity. 1. The Sea, The Sea (1978): Murdoch’s Booker Prize-winning novel is a tale of love, obsession, and the deceiving nature … Read more

Donna Haraway is a prominent American scholar in the field of science and technology studies, and a professor emerita in the History of Consciousness Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is best known for her work on gender, technology and her concept of the ‘cyborg’. 1. A Cyborg Manifesto (1985): Haraway’s most … Read more