The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life

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
ASIN: 1405160780
VSKU: BVV.1405160780.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Kazez, Jean
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use