The Good, the True and the Beautiful: A Quest for Meaning

Author(s): Michael Boylan

Philosophy

This book provides an exciting and stimulating introduction to some of the central questions in philosophy.Why should we be good? How do we know what is true? What is it all about? "The Good, the True and the Beautiful" asks crucial questions about who we are and what makes life worthwhile. Michael Boylan offers an accessible and stimulating introduction to philosophy, exploring issues to do with ethics, knowledge and aesthetics and how they relate to our everyday lives. He proposes a highly original understanding of the good, the true and the beautiful that seeks to answer many of the questions that have traditionally occupied philosophers. Using thought experiments to engage the reader in 'doing' philosophy, Boylan explores what it means to be good, true and beautiful in today's world. Get your ticket now for a fascinating journey of self-discovery.

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"In his concise account of the major theories of art, he accomplishes the remarkable feat of explaining Heidegger in simple language. All in all, Boylan displays a thorough knowledge of both classical and modern views. Highly recommended for all philosophy collections." - David Gordon, Library Journal, October 1, 2008--Sanford Lakoff "Library Journal "

Michael Boylan is professor and chair in philosophy at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. His most recent books are: The Extinction of Desire (2007), a philosophical novel and A Just Society (2004), a monograph on ethics and political philosophy.

General Fields

  • : 9781847061577
  • : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • : Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
  • : 0.386
  • : 14 May 2008
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 26mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

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  • : Michael Boylan
  • : Hardback
  • : 1
  • : 240
  • : Illustrations