The weight of things : philosophy and the good life / Jean Kazez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kazez, Jean.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Life.

Conduct of life.

Ethics.

Happiness.

Values.

Physical Description:

177 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Summary:

What does it mean to have a lsquo; good lifersquo; Is it a matter of choice or chance? In this engaging book, author Jean Kazez asks the perennial philosophical questions about what we should place at the center of our lives. Incorporating the views of both past and present philosophers, as well as examples from history, literature, media and the news, this concise introduction to ethics and philosophy offers a unique opportunity for personal reflection. Contemplating the importance of happiness, morality, self expression, desire, religion, and family, The Weight of Things invites the reader to explore the difficult questions in our daily lives. Topics are animated by a colorful cast of characters, including fourth century hermits, The Matrixrsquo; s Neo, a Wal-Mart clerk, runaway slaves, and Lance Armstrong, among others. The Weight of Things is a fascinating and insightful search for answers.

Contents:

This mortal world

Strange lives

Reason and luck

Is happiness all that matters?

Necessities

Puzzles of diversity

Hard choices

Trying to be good

The religious realm

Taking aim.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [167]-171) and index.

ISBN:

1405160772

9781405160773

1405160780

9781405160780

OCLC:

71243857