The Joy of Philosophy

Thinking Thin versus the Passionate Life

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Epistemology
Cover of the book The Joy of Philosophy by Robert C. Solomon, Oxford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert C. Solomon ISBN: 9780199879229
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: November 18, 1999
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Robert C. Solomon
ISBN: 9780199879229
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: November 18, 1999
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

The Joy of Philosophy is a return to some of the perennial questions of philosophy--questions about the meaning of life; about death and tragedy; about the respective roles of rationality and passion in the good life; about love, compassion, and revenge; about honesty, deception, and betrayal; and about who we are and how we think about who we are. Recapturing the heart-felt confusion and excitement that originally brings us all to philosophy, internationally renowned teacher and lecturer Robert C. Solomon offers both a critique of contemporary philosophy and an invitation to engage in philosophy in a different way. He attempts to save philosophy from itself and its self-imposed diet of thin arguments and logical analysis to recover the richness and complexity of life in thought. Solomon defends the passionate life in contrast to the life of thoughtful contemplation idealized by so many philosophers, attempting to recapture the kind of philosophy that Nietzsche celebrated as a "joyful wisdom."

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

The Joy of Philosophy is a return to some of the perennial questions of philosophy--questions about the meaning of life; about death and tragedy; about the respective roles of rationality and passion in the good life; about love, compassion, and revenge; about honesty, deception, and betrayal; and about who we are and how we think about who we are. Recapturing the heart-felt confusion and excitement that originally brings us all to philosophy, internationally renowned teacher and lecturer Robert C. Solomon offers both a critique of contemporary philosophy and an invitation to engage in philosophy in a different way. He attempts to save philosophy from itself and its self-imposed diet of thin arguments and logical analysis to recover the richness and complexity of life in thought. Solomon defends the passionate life in contrast to the life of thoughtful contemplation idealized by so many philosophers, attempting to recapture the kind of philosophy that Nietzsche celebrated as a "joyful wisdom."

More books from Oxford University Press

Cover of the book Entertaining Satan by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Warrant by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Mexico in World History by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Emergency Ethics by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Handbook of Classroom English - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The Oxford Handbook of Levinas by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The War on Kids by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The Invisible Constitution by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Why Horror Seduces by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Extending Rights' Reach by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book Childhood Obesity by Robert C. Solomon
Cover of the book The Wizard of Oz Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library by Robert C. Solomon
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