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The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life
The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life in Bloomington, MN
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The Weight of Things
explores the hard questions of our daily lives, examining both classic and contemporary accounts of what it means to lead 'the good life'.
Looks at the views of philosophers such as Aristotle, the Stoics, Mill, Nietzsche, and Sartre as well as contributions from other traditions, such as Buddhism
Incorporates key arguments from contemporary philosophers including Peter Singer, Martha Nussbaum, Robert Nozick, John Finnis, and Susan Wolf
Uses examples from biography, literature, history, movies and media, and the news
Gives a fresh perspective on the hard questions of our daily lives
An engaging read; an excellent book for both students and general readers
explores the hard questions of our daily lives, examining both classic and contemporary accounts of what it means to lead 'the good life'.
Looks at the views of philosophers such as Aristotle, the Stoics, Mill, Nietzsche, and Sartre as well as contributions from other traditions, such as Buddhism
Incorporates key arguments from contemporary philosophers including Peter Singer, Martha Nussbaum, Robert Nozick, John Finnis, and Susan Wolf
Uses examples from biography, literature, history, movies and media, and the news
Gives a fresh perspective on the hard questions of our daily lives
An engaging read; an excellent book for both students and general readers
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