Search
Scotty Hendricks
Contributing Writer
Scotty Hendricks is a graduate student and long-time contributor to Big Think. He resides in Chicago.
Read Less
Each of these stories rests on a foundation of great ideas that will scare you to death and make you think.
Some books are remembered for their lyrical prose or engaging stories. Others are remembered for simply being weird.
Want to study philosophy but skip some of its heavier tomes? These five novels are a great place to start. (Existential despair guaranteed.)
Experts and Big Think writers recommend their favorite reads for diving deeper into the history and perspectives found in the Book of Books.
What happens when scientists "write what they know"? Some amazing science fiction stories.
These books helped build the empirical case that life's origins differ from those described in myths and legends.
From acclaimed novels to heretical treatises, sometimes a writer just doesn't want to put their name on the cover.
Two great philosophies — but do they work better together?
Many beloved fantasy adventures take place in worlds that bear a striking resemblance to our own.
Studying why innovation clusters form can shed light on how to better promote research and growth.
Have you ever noticed how many things you interact with but can’t name? So did we.
From flow to emotional intelligence, these insightful books feature actionable advice you can try out today.
From Nick Carraway to Charles Marlow, these side characters offered truths their scene-stealing protagonists couldn't.
From Taoism to hedonism, philosophers have devised all sorts of ways to live your best life.
Philosophy isn't stuck in the past. Here are five texts to connect you with its ongoing dialogue.
Esperanto was intended to be an easy-to-learn second language that enabled you to speak with anyone on the planet.
These hard-to-finish books are still worth the effort.
While Taoism can be paradoxical and abstract, it also offers daily life lessons.
Science and philosophy seem to be separate fields, but philosophical advancements have made the world more accepting of debate and unorthodox ideas.
Is immortality a tantalizing possibility or a philosophical paradox?