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See moreFollowing the huge success of THE MEANING OF THINGS and THE REASON OF THINGS, a third collection of bestselling essays from Britain's top philosopher.
Reissued in the fantastic new cover style AC Grayling has a huge following in paperback - The Meaning of Things has sold 70,000 in paperback Grayling's media profile is becoming ubiquitous - he has a regular column in The Times 'Here, diverting and diverse as ever, is another platter of intellectual not so dim sum from a master chef. Grayling has three great gifts. He roams far beyond his central philosophy brief. He is wonderfully prolific. And he writes with a wry, crafted simplicity' Peter Preston, Observer 'You could do far worse than spend an evening or three in the company of this book. Like good conversation, it engages you in a flow of topics without ever pausing long enough to bore' Lisa Appignanesi, Independent 'Informative, witty ... A smashing bedside companion' Times Educational Supplement
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"Human genius has done much, and promises much, in the way of removing the mystery from many things in our world; at the same time it recognises and honours the mystery in things too."
In this collection, A.C. Grayling extends the range of his previous two books to show how much understanding people can gain about themselves and their world by reflecting on the lessons offered by science, the arts (including literature), and history. Covering subjects as diverse as Jane Austen's EMMA, the Rosetta Stone, Shakespeare, the Holocaust, quantum physics, Galileo, and even alien abductions, A.C. Grayling's latest collection is a rich source for reflection and contemplation over the mysteries of life.
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The Mystery of Things by Prof A.C. Grayling is described as an intellectually stimulating collection that mirrors the eclectic style of a "thinking person's Schott's Miscellany." Grayling is praised as a modern Renaissance Man whose work spans art, history, and science, inviting readers to explore knowledge deeply and thoughtfully. The book is recognised for its substance, offering inspiration beyond typical philosophical discourse.
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ISBN: 9780753820193
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Anthony Grayling teaches philosophy at Birkbeck College, London and is a Fellow of St Anne's, Oxford. He reviews frequently in the Financial Times and has a regular column in Prospect and The Times
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