Produkt
KlappentextThe 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
Jean Kazez received a PhD in philosophy from the University of Arizona in 1991. She divides her time between writing and adjunct teaching at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her husband and two children.
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
Jean Kazez received a PhD in philosophy from the University of Arizona in 1991. She divides her time between writing and adjunct teaching at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her husband and two children.
Details
Weitere ISBN/GTIN9781405181556
ProduktartE-Book
EinbandartE-Book
FormatPDF
Format HinweisKopierschutz: DRM, Lesegeräte: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet
Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr2009
Erscheinungsdatum01.07.2009
Seiten192 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Dateigrösse1644
Artikel-Nr.2763925
Rubriken
Genre9201