A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues

The Uses of Philosophy in Everyday Life

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Cover of the book A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues by André Comte-Sponville, Henry Holt and Co.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: André Comte-Sponville ISBN: 9781429922814
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Publication: September 1, 2002
Imprint: Metropolitan Books Language: English
Author: André Comte-Sponville
ISBN: 9781429922814
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication: September 1, 2002
Imprint: Metropolitan Books
Language: English

An utterly original exploration of the timeless human virtues and how they apply to the way we live now, from a bold and dynamic French writer.

In this graceful, incisive book, writer-philosopher André Comte-Sponville reexamines the classic human virtues to help us under-stand "what we should do, who we should be, and how we should live." In the process, he gives us an entirely new perspective on the value, the relevance, and even the charm of the Western ethical tradition.

Drawing on thinkers from Aristotle to Simone Weil, by way of Aquinas, Kant, Rilke, Nietzsche, Spinoza, and Rawls, among others, Comte-Sponville elaborates on the qualities that constitute the essence and excellence of humankind. Starting with politeness -- almost a virtue -- and ing with love -- which transcs all morality -- A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues takes us on a tour of the eighteen essential virtues: fidelity, prudence, temperance, courage, justice, generosity, compassion, mercy, gratitude, humility, simplicity, tolerance, purity, gentleness, good faith, and even, surprisingly, humor.Sophisticated and lucid, full of wit and vivacity, this modestly titled yet immensely important work provides an indispensable guide to finding what is right and good in everyday life.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

An utterly original exploration of the timeless human virtues and how they apply to the way we live now, from a bold and dynamic French writer.

In this graceful, incisive book, writer-philosopher André Comte-Sponville reexamines the classic human virtues to help us under-stand "what we should do, who we should be, and how we should live." In the process, he gives us an entirely new perspective on the value, the relevance, and even the charm of the Western ethical tradition.

Drawing on thinkers from Aristotle to Simone Weil, by way of Aquinas, Kant, Rilke, Nietzsche, Spinoza, and Rawls, among others, Comte-Sponville elaborates on the qualities that constitute the essence and excellence of humankind. Starting with politeness -- almost a virtue -- and ing with love -- which transcs all morality -- A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues takes us on a tour of the eighteen essential virtues: fidelity, prudence, temperance, courage, justice, generosity, compassion, mercy, gratitude, humility, simplicity, tolerance, purity, gentleness, good faith, and even, surprisingly, humor.Sophisticated and lucid, full of wit and vivacity, this modestly titled yet immensely important work provides an indispensable guide to finding what is right and good in everyday life.

More books from Henry Holt and Co.

Cover of the book "G" is for Grafton by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book The Kiss of Deception, Chapters 1-5 by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book The Haunting of Falcon House by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Recovering From Rape by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Ecology of Fear by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Eggs over Evie by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Sticker Girl by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Desert Crossing by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book The End of the Myth by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book The Great Dissent by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Necromancing the Stone by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Crooked Kingdom by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Uncertain Justice by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Normal Sucks by André Comte-Sponville
Cover of the book Zachary Taylor by André Comte-Sponville
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy