Towards the Light

Name: Towards the Light
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SKU: 9781472532145
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The Story of the Struggles for Liberty and Rights that Made the Modern West

By Professor A. C. Grayling

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

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In Towards the Light, Professor A. C. Grayling offers an exploration of the progress of human civilisation through the lens of philosophical and ethical advancements. The book delves into the influential figures and key ideas that have propelled humanity towards greater understanding and morality. By examining historical developments, it highlights the enduring pursuit of knowledge and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the journey of human progress in philosophy and psychology, focusing on the evolution of thought. Professor A. C. Grayling presents insightful reflections on how ideas have shaped human understanding, making it a compelling read for those interested in the development of intellectual history.

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In Towards the Light, A.C. Grayling tells the story of the long and difficult battle for freedom in the West, from the Reformation to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the battle for the vote to the struggle for the right to freedom of conscience.

As Grayling passionately affirms, it is a story—and a struggle—that continues to this day as those in power use the threat of terrorism in the 21st century to roll back the liberties that so many have fought and died to win for us.

Including an appendix of landmark documents, such as the British and American Bills of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, the Bloomsbury Revelations edition also includes a new preface by the author reflecting on developments since the book's original publication.

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Towards the Light by Professor A. C. Grayling is lauded for its engaging and insightful exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of optimism and human progress. Reviewers appreciate its clear analysis and compelling arguments, noting that Grayling successfully navigates complex ideas with accessible prose. The book is praised for inspiring readers to appreciate the bright prospects of humanity's future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472532145

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

A.C. Grayling is Master of the New College of the Humanities, UK. He has written and edited numerous works of philosophy and is the author of biographies of Descartes and William Hazlitt.