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

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

by Michael Boylan (Author)

Synopsis

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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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Publisher: Bloomsbury Continuum
Published: 01 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 1847061575
ISBN 13: 9781847061577

Media Reviews
'This book is a triumph: it opens deep philosophical thought to every reader. Through his conversational style, Boylan invites us to take a fresh look at central subjects in philosophy the good, the true, and the beautiful.'
Robert Paul Churchill, professor of Philosophy, George Washington University, USA
Author Bio
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.