The Best Things in Life - A Guide to What Really Matters

Zusatztext That rare thing: a philosophical work written with such simplicity and verve that it will engage students, and reward specialists. Informationen zum Autor Thomas Hurka is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto and the author of Virtue, Vice, and Value; Principles: Short Essays on Ethics; and Perfectionism. Klappentext "In 'The Best Things in Life'! distinguished philosopher Thomas Hurka takes a fresh look at these perennial questions as they arise for us now in the 21st century. Should we value family over career? How do we balance self-interest and serving others? What activities bring us the most joy? While religion! literature! popular psychology! and everyday wisdom all grapple with these questions! philosophy more than anything else uses the tools of reason to make important distinctions ..."--Dust jacket flap. Zusammenfassung An illuminating look at the best things in life--what they are, how to get them, and how they help make our lives more meaningful

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Thomas Hurka
• Editore: Oxford University Press Trade
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 28.01.2011
• EAN: 9780195331424
• ISBN: 978-0-19-533142-4
• Dimensioni: 135 mm x 185 mm x 18 mm
• Serie: Philosophy in Action; Philosophy in Action
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia; PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Popular philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy