The Book of Dead Philosophers

Biography & Memoir, Philosophers, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, History, Criticism, & Surveys
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Author: Simon Critchley ISBN: 9780307472632
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Publication: February 10, 2009
Imprint: Vintage Language: English
Author: Simon Critchley
ISBN: 9780307472632
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication: February 10, 2009
Imprint: Vintage
Language: English

In this collection of brief lives (and deaths) of nearly two hundred of the world's greatest thinkers, noted philosopher Simon Critchley creates a register of mortality that is tragic, amusing, absurd, and exemplary. From the self-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words of Christian saints and modern-day sages, this irresistible book contains much to inspire both amusement and reflection.

Informed by Critchley's acute insight, scholarly intelligence, and sprightly wit, each entry tells its own tale, but collected together they add up to a profound and moving investigation of meaning and the possibility of happiness for us all.

 

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In this collection of brief lives (and deaths) of nearly two hundred of the world's greatest thinkers, noted philosopher Simon Critchley creates a register of mortality that is tragic, amusing, absurd, and exemplary. From the self-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words of Christian saints and modern-day sages, this irresistible book contains much to inspire both amusement and reflection.

Informed by Critchley's acute insight, scholarly intelligence, and sprightly wit, each entry tells its own tale, but collected together they add up to a profound and moving investigation of meaning and the possibility of happiness for us all.

 

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