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- Why should anybody take an interest in philosophy?
- About the Author: Mary Midgley is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Philosophy, Newcastle University, UK.
- 208 Pages
- Philosophy, Social
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Book Synopsis
Why should anybody take an interest in philosophy? Is it just another detailed study like metallurgy? Or is it similar to history, literature and even religion: a study meant to do some personal good and influence our lives?Mary Midgley addresses these provocative questions in her most up-to-date statement on the various forms of our current intellectual anxieties and confusions and how we might deal with them. In doing so, she provides a robust, yet not uncritical, defence of philosophy and the life of the mind.
This defence is expertly placed in the context of contemporary debates about science, religion, and philosophy. It asks whether, in light of rampant scientific and technological developments, we still need philosophy to help us think about the big questions of meaning, knowledge, and value.
About the Author
Mary Midgley is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Philosophy, Newcastle University, UK. One of the leading moral philosophers of the 20th century, Midgley has written extensively on human nature, science, ethics, animals, and the environment. Her books include Beast and Man, Heart and Mind, Animals and Why They Matter, Are You an Illusion? and Wickedness.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Social
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardcover
Author: Mary Midgley
Language: English
Street Date: September 20, 2018
TCIN: 1004523094
UPC: 9781350051089
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-7480
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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