The Good Book

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SKU: 9781408871348
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A Secular Bible

By Professor A. C. Grayling

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Summary

The Good Book by Professor A. C. Grayling offers a humanist bible, weaving together philosophical wisdom from numerous secular traditions across history. The book is designed to provide ethical guidance without religious doctrine, promoting a life guided by reason, empathy, and a quest for knowledge. It's a profound attempt to inspire moral understanding through reflection on classical and contemporary ethical insights.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate philosophical musings that draw upon the wisdom of secular and non-religious traditions. Professor A. C. Grayling offers a thought-provoking exploration of ethical guidance, making it perfect for those who are interested in understanding how human civilisation can find meaning and morality without traditional religious frameworks.

The Good Book

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Good Book by Professor A. C. Grayling has been described as thought-provoking and filled with sage counsel and wise advice. Reviewers commend the book's immense depth of human wisdom, with passages that inspire contemplation. It is praised for its illuminating and life-enhancing insights, offering personal revelation and serving as a source of inspiration and wisdom. The author is noted for his skilled prose and mastery of historical and cultural contexts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408871348

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 624

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Professor A. C. Grayling Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

A.C. Grayling is Master of the New College of the Humanities, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. Until 2011 he was Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. He believes that philosophy should take an active, useful role in society. He is the author of many books, including The Meaning of Things and Towards the Light: The Story of the Struggles for Liberty in the Modern West, and has been a regular contributor to The Times, Financial Times, Observer, Independent on Sunday, Economist, Literary Review, New Statesman and Prospect. He has been a Booker Prize judge and is a frequent and popular contributor to radio and television programmes, including Newsnight, Today, In Our Time, Start the Week and CNN news.

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