Our Purpose
Philosophy & Ethics Library is an independent catalogue of restored public-domain ebooks. Our aim is to make significant works in philosophy, ethics, and the history of ideas available in carefully prepared editions that support thoughtful reading and study.
The catalogue brings together texts that have shaped intellectual traditions, from early modern political philosophy to nineteenth-century scientific thought. Readers will find works by Thomas Hobbes, Adam Smith, and other writers whose ideas continue to inform contemporary debate. Alongside primary texts, we include reading companions, contextual notes, and thematic guides that help situate each work within its broader intellectual landscape.
How to Use the Catalogue
Every ebook in the catalogue is presented as a free download. You may browse by category or search by author, title, or theme. Each listing includes a description of the work, its source, and any editorial additions. Where enabled, you can preview the text before downloading.
The catalogue is organised into thematic categories such as Ethics, Logic, and Metaphysics. These groupings are intended to help you discover related works and to highlight the connections between different fields of inquiry. For example, the Ethics — Collection 4 category brings together titles that examine moral philosophy, political theory, and the foundations of scientific reasoning.
How Books Are Organised
Each work in the catalogue is accompanied by metadata that includes the original publication date, the source of the digital text, and any known revisions. Where a work has been published in multiple volumes, we present each volume separately with its own editorial notes. For instance, The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury appears across several volumes, each with a distinct focus such as Themes and Context or Reading Notes.
We also include companion titles that offer analysis and background. Works such as Civilization and ethics — A Reader’s Guide and Novum organon renovatum — Background and Themes provide entry points for readers who wish to explore a subject in greater depth.
Metadata Review
Each ebook listing has been reviewed to ensure that the metadata—title, author, publication date, and source—is accurate and consistent. Where possible, we have consulted standard bibliographic references to verify this information. However, readers should be aware that historical works may have been published under multiple titles or in variant editions, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is correct for all jurisdictions or editions.
File Presentation
Ebooks are available in standard formats that are widely supported by reading devices and software. Where a text includes special characters, tables, or illustrations, we have taken care to preserve these elements. If you encounter any formatting issues, please let us know.
Contextual Reading Notes
Many titles in the catalogue include editorial notes that provide historical context, explain references, or highlight key ideas. These notes are intended to support your reading without imposing a single interpretation. They are clearly marked so that you can distinguish them from the original text.
Correction Handling
We welcome corrections from readers. If you find an error in a text, metadata, or note, you may contact us. We review each report and, where appropriate, update the catalogue entry. Our goal is to maintain a reliable resource while acknowledging that no digital edition is perfect.
Responsible Access to Historical Works
The works in this catalogue were written in their own historical contexts and may contain language, ideas, or depictions that are outdated or that some readers may find troubling. We present them as historical documents, without alteration, so that readers can engage with them critically. We do not endorse any views expressed in these works. Our notes and companion guides sometimes address these aspects to aid thoughtful reading.
We believe that access to primary sources is essential for understanding intellectual history. By offering these texts freely, we hope to support education, research, and personal exploration.
Editorial responsibility
UFOMY Catalogue serves as Literary Critic for this catalogue. Catalogue maintenance uses source records and bibliographic context. The editorial profile is associated with Canada and can be contacted at editor@ufomy.com.