The Choice Of Hercules
Pleasure, Duty And The Good Life In The 21st Century
Author: A.C. Grayling and Prof A.C. Grayling
Duty or Pleasure? The new bestseller from one of Britain's most pre-eminent philosophers.
Paperback
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Summary
Duty or Pleasure? The new bestseller from one of Britain's most pre-eminent philosophers.
Description
Duty or Pleasure? This was the legendary choice which faced Hercules and which pre-eminent philosopher A.C Grayling uses as the starting point of this masterful book.
He shows us how much more people can understand about themselves and their world by reflecting on today's moral challenges. Above all, he explores the idea that certain demands and certain pleasures are necessary, not just because of their intrinsic merits but because of what they do for each other.The Good Life or the good life? With exceptional clarity and unrivalled prose, Grayling addresses the everyday ethical choices which confront us all.Critic Reviews
“persuasve and strangely consoling-- OBSERVER”
persuasve and strangely consoling - OBSERVER
an important, thought-provoking, kind and life-enhancing book... general philosophy at its accessible best - TIMESan admirably sensible book, soemtimes stirringly written - GUARDIAN - Nicholas LezardAn enriching and thought-provoking read, it will leave you wondering about what a good and happy life really is. - GOOD BOOK GUIDEAbout the Author
Anthony Grayling teaches philosophy at Birkbeck College, London and is a fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He is a literary journalist and broadcaster who reviews frequently in the Financial Times and has a regular column in Prospect.
Duty or Pleasure? This was the legendary choice which faced Hercules and which pre-eminent philosopher A.C Grayling uses as the starting point of this masterful book.He shows us how much more people can understand about themselves and their world by reflecting on today's moral challenges. Above all, he explores the idea that certain demands and certain pleasures are necessary, not just because of their intrinsic merits but because of what they do for each other.The Good Life or the good life? With exceptional clarity and unrivalled prose, Grayling addresses the everyday ethical choices which confront us all.
Product Details
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.
