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The Difficulty Of Being Good: On The Subtle Art Of Dharma,New
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In His New Book, Gurcharan Das Turns To The 'Mahabharata' In Order To Answer The Question, 'Why Be Good?', And Discovers That The Epic'S World Of Moral Haziness And Uncertainty Is Closer To Our Experience As Ordinary Human Beings Than The Narrow And Rigid Positions That Define Most Debate In This Fundamentalist Age Of Moral Certainty. The 'Mahabharata' Is Obsessed With The Elusive Notion Of Dharmaoin Essence, Doing The Right Thing. When A Hero Falters, The Action Stops And Everyone Weighs In With A Different And Often Contradictory Take On Dharma. The Epic'S Characters Are Flawed, But Their Incoherent Experiences Throw Light On Our Familiar Dilemmas. Gurcharan Das' Bestselling Book 'India Unbound' Examined The Classical Aim Of Artha, Material Well Being. This, His First Book In Seven Years, Dwells On The Goal Of Dharma, Moral Well Being. It Addresses The Central Problem Of How To Live Our Lives In An Examined Wayoholding A Mirror Up To Us And Forcing Us To Confront The Many Ways In Which We Deceive Ourselves And Others. What Emerges Is A Doctrine Of Dharma That We Can Apply To Our Business Decisions, Political Strategies And Interpersonal Relationshipsoin Effect, To Life Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Difficulty of being Good'? A: The main theme of 'The Difficulty of being Good' revolves around the exploration of dharma, or moral duty, as portrayed in the 'Mahabharata'. The author, Gurcharan Das, investigates the complexities of being good in a world filled with moral ambiguity.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Difficulty of being Good' is Gurcharan Das, who is also known for his best-selling book 'India Unbound'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Difficulty of being Good' consists of 488 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: This edition of 'The Difficulty of being Good' is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Difficulty of being Good' published? A: 'The Difficulty of being Good' was published on December 23, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is a later printing edition of 'The Difficulty of being Good'.
- Q: What does the book address regarding moral decisions? A: 'The Difficulty of being Good' addresses how to live an examined life and confronts the ways individuals often deceive themselves and others in moral decision-making.
- Q: What kind of insights does the author provide? A: Gurcharan Das provides insights into applying the doctrine of dharma to various aspects of life, including business decisions, political strategies, and interpersonal relationships.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with the 'Mahabharata'? A: Yes, while familiarity with the 'Mahabharata' may enhance understanding, the book is written to be accessible to readers who may not have prior knowledge of the epic.