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Why We Fight - (Harperperennial Modern Thought) by Simon Van Booy (Paperback)

Name: Why We Fight - (Harperperennial Modern Thought) by Simon Van Booy (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
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Provocative and eye-opening, Why We Fight is one of three slim selections of philosophical texts and excerpts--along with Why We Need Love and Why Our Decisions Don't Matter--introduced and contextualized by acclaimed author Simon Van Booy (Love Begins in Winter, The Secret Lives of People in Love).
Author(s): Simon Van Booy
240 Pages
Philosophy, Essays
Series Name: Harperperennial Modern Thought

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About the Book

Provocative and eye-opening, Why We Fight is one of three slim selections of philosophical texts and excerpts along with Why We Need Love and Why Our Decisions Don t Matter introduced and contextualized by acclaimed author Simon Van Booy (Love Begins in Winter, The Secret Lives of People in Love)."

Book Synopsis

Provocative and eye-opening, Why We Fight is one of three slim selections of philosophical texts and excerpts--along with Why We Need Love and Why Our Decisions Don't Matter--introduced and contextualized by acclaimed author Simon Van Booy (Love Begins in Winter, The Secret Lives of People in Love).

This book explores how some of the greatest minds of civilization have tackled a question that continues to play a vital part in our lives today. In Why We Fight, Simon Van Booy curates an enlightening collection of excerpts, passages, and paintings, presenting works by Sophocles, Tacitus, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, William Shakespeare, Emily Brontë, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, Victor Hugo, Walt Whitman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Oscar Wilde, James Tissot, James Joyce, General George Patton, and others.

From the Back Cover

Vital insights and wisdom on the perennial question of why we fight

Why We Fight will engage both the serious philosopher and the eternally curious.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.0 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: Essays

Series Title: Harperperennial Modern Thought

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Format: Paperback

Author: Simon Van Booy

Language: English

Street Date: August 24, 2010

TCIN: 85118225

UPC: 9780061845567

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-3419

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What demographic is this book suggested for?

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A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up, appealing to mature audiences interested in philosophy.
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Q: Is this book part of a series?

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A: Yes, it is part of the Harperperennial Modern Thought series, alongside two other philosophical texts.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The book explores the philosophical question of why humans engage in conflict, featuring insights from various historical figures.
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Q: What types of works are included in the book?

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A: It includes excerpts, passages, and paintings from notable thinkers and artists throughout history.
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