A philosopher takes a second look at sayings, proverbs, and bits of
homespun wisdom: “Every society needs its guardian of good sense:
Baggini is ours.” —The Financial Times These short,
stimulating, and entertaining capsules of philosophy delve into the
familiar words that live in our consciousness yet are rarely examined.
Should you really do as the Romans do when in Rome and practice what
you preach? Is the grass always in fact greener on the other side of
the fence, and is there ever smoke without fire? Is beauty always in
the eye of the beholder and is it actually better to be safe than
sorry? From the popular author of The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten,
cofounder of The Philosophers’ Magazine, and academic director of
the Royal Institute of Philosophy, this is a witty, deeply
thought-provoking reminder that we should never stop asking questions.
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ISBN
9781847081568
Publisert
2020
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Granta Books
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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