Grayling, A. C.
The Good Book: A Secular Bible
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408871348
- author:
- Grayling, A. C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.2 x 4.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A. C. Grayling's The Good Book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of human existence, drawing on 2,500 years of contemplative non-religious writing from around the world. This secular bible collects and organises the collective wisdom of various philosophical and literary traditions, including ancient Greek philosophy, Confucianism, and Enlightenment thought. Grayling's work provides a rich and varied perspective on what it means to be human, covering topics from the origins of the universe to everyday matters of kindness and courtesy. Suitable for those seeking a non-religious alternative to traditional spiritual texts, The Good Book is designed to be read as narrative and also used as a source of inspiration, encouragement, and consolation.