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The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life

ISBN: 978-1-4051-6077-3
Hardcover
192 pages
April 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • Examines the idea of living “The Good Life” and what that has meant philosophically, through the ages
  • 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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