The Book of Dead Philosophers

Critchley, Simon

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In this collection of brief lives (and deaths) of nearly two hundred of the world's greatest thinkers, noted philosopher Simon Critchley creates a register of mortality that is tragic, amusing, absurd, and exemplary. From the self-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words of Christian saints and modern-day sages, this irresistible book contains much to inspire both amusement and reflection.Informed by Critchley's acute insight, scholarly intelligence, and sprightly wit, each entry tells its own tale, but collected together they add up to a profound and moving investigation of meaning and the possibility of happiness for us all.
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Critchley, Simon
Titel
The Book of Dead Philosophers
Uitgever
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Jaar
2009
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
306
Gewicht
361 gr
EAN
9780307390431
Afmetingen
229 x 127 x 19 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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