{"title":"Dr Julian Baggini","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Julian Baggini explores the intersection of philosophy, culture, and everyday life with clarity and insight. His works invite readers to reflect on the ideas that shape our world, often weaving in elements from arts and culture to illuminate complex concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging narratives and thoughtful analysis, Baggini’s books encourage a deeper understanding of human experience and the values that underpin society. Readers can expect writing that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"babettes-feast-by-dr-julian-baggini-9781911239673","title":"Babette's Feast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the face of it, Gabriel Axel's \u003ci\u003eBabette's Feast\u003c\/i\u003e (1989) is a film in which the eyes – and mouths – of religious zealots are opened to the glories of the sensual world. It is a critique of what Nietzsche called life-denying religion in favour of life-affirming sensuality. But to view the film in that way is to get it profoundly wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his study of the film, Julian Baggini argues that \u003ci\u003eBabette's Feast\u003c\/i\u003e is not about the battle between religiosity and secularity but a deep examination of how the two can come together. Baggini's analysis focuses on themes of love, pleasure, artistry, and grace, to provide a rich philosophical reading of this most sensual of films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455527960812,"sku":"9781911239673","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/917p9-F4saL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774778538"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-julian-baggini.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}