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Life, Sex And Ideas: The Good Life Without God
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A Distinctive Voice Somewhere Between Mark Twain And Michel Montaigne Is How Psychology Today Described A.C. Grayling. In Life, Sex, And Ideas: The Good Life Without God, Readers Have The Pleasure Of Hearing This Distinctive Voice Address Some Of The Most Serious Topics In Philosophyand In Our Daily Livesincluding Reflections On Guns, Anger, Conflict, War; Monsters, Madness, Decay; Liberty, Justice, Utopia; Suicide, Loss, And Remembrance.A Civilized Society, Says Grayling, Is One Which Never Ceases Having A Discussion With Itself About What Human Life Should Best Be. In This Book, Grayling Adds To This Discussion A Series Of Short Informal Essays About Ethics, Ideas, And Culture. A Recurring Theme Is Religion, Of Which He Writes There Is No Greater Social Evil. He Argues, For Instance, That Liberal Education Is Better Than Religion For Inculcating Moral Values. Education In Literature, History, And Appreciation Of The Arts, He Says, Opens The Possibility For Us To Live More Reflectively And Knowledgeably, Especially About The Nature And Variety Of Human Experience. That In Turn Increases Our Capacity For Understanding Others Better, So That We Can Treat Them With Respect And Sympathy, However Different Their Outlook On Life. Thought Provoking Rather Than Definitive, These Essays Don'T Tell Readers What To Think, But Only Note What Has Been Thought About How It Is Best To Live.A Person Who Does Not Think About Life, The Author Reminds Us, Is Like A Stranger Mapless In A Foreign Land. These Brief And Suggestive Essays Offer Us The Outlines Of A Map, With Avenues Of Thought That Are A Pleasure To Wander Down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'Life, Sex and Ideas: The Good Life without God'? A: The book explores themes such as ethics, culture, liberty, justice, and the role of religion in society, emphasizing the importance of philosophical discourse on what constitutes a good life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Life, Sex and Ideas: The Good Life without God' is A.C. Grayling, a well-known philosopher and writer.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in a paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 236 pages, providing a substantial amount of content for readers interested in philosophy.
- Q: When was 'Life, Sex and Ideas: The Good Life without God' published? A: The book was published on December 16, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to philosophy? A: Yes, the essays are written in an informal style, making complex philosophical ideas accessible to readers who may be new to the subject.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well-maintained with minimal wear.
- Q: What type of essays can readers expect in this book? A: Readers can expect a series of short, informal essays that provoke thought on various ethical and cultural topics without dictating specific viewpoints.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of education on moral values? A: Yes, A.C. Grayling argues that liberal education is more effective than religion in teaching moral values and understanding human experiences.
- Q: Can you summarize the author's perspective on religion in this book? A: Grayling views religion as a significant social evil and advocates for education in literature and the arts as a better foundation for ethical living.