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The Choice Of Hercules: Pleasure, Duty And The Good Life In The 21st Century (Paperback)
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The Choice Of Hercules: Pleasure, Duty And The Good Life In The 21st Century (Paperback)

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Published: 13/11/2008
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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.

With exceptional clarity and unrivalled prose, Grayling addresses the everyday ethical choices which confront us all.

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9780753824436
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 161 g
Dimensions: 198 x 167 x 14 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

persuasve and strangely consoling - OBSERVER

an important, thought-provoking, kind and life-enhancing book... general philosophy at its accessible best - TIMES

an admirably sensible book, soemtimes stirringly written - Nicholas Lezard, GUARDIAN

An enriching and thought-provoking read, it will leave you wondering about what a good and happy life really is. - GOOD BOOK GUIDE

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