A. C. Grayling
Friendship (Vices and Virtues)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300205367
- author:
- A. C. Grayling
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 12.4 x 1.7 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Social & Developmental Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Friendship: A Philosophical Exploration by A. C. Grayling This thought-provoking investigation explores the nature and significance of friendship across centuries, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. Grayling examines historical ideas of friendship, delves into diverse stories from literature and myth, and offers unexpected insights into our friends, ourselves, and the role of friendships in an ethical life. He discusses major philosophical interpretations of friendship, drawing on personal experiences and a keen awareness of cultural shifts. Through his exploration, Grayling sheds light on topics such as internet-based friendship, contemporary mixed-gender relationships, and the idea of friendship to humanity.
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