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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006074919
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001980952
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book. Seller Inventory # 0839115
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 1269567
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. Appears to be unread. John Ralston Saul explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence and practical ability to think and act as responsible individuals. He argues, however, that when certain human qualities are worshipped in isolation they become weaknesses, even forces of destruction or self-destruction. In short, they become ideologies.How can we use our qualities as positive forces in our own lives - and the life of our society? How can we use them so that each builds upon the other to reinforce us as humans?Saul's answer is Balance.On Equilibrium is an intelligent, persuasive and controversial exploration of the essential qualities of humanity and how they can be used to achieve equilibrium for the self and to foster an ethical society. It is at once an attack on our weakness for ideologies and a manual for humanist action. It is the logical, compelling and humane successor to Saul's bestselling trilogy Voltaire's Bastards, The Doubter's Companion and The Unconscious Civilisation. Seller Inventory # 035640
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Yellowed paper. Stamp on first page. Faint foxing side edge; Index; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 372 pages. Seller Inventory # 32311
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 370 pages. John Ralston Saul explains how our different quali ties give us the intelligence, self-confidence and practical abil ity to think and act as responsible individuals. He argues, howev er, that when certain human qualities are worshipped in isolation they become weaknesses, even forces of destruction or self-destr uction. In short, they become ideologies.How can we use our quali ties as positive forces in our own lives - and the life of our so ciety? How can we use them so that each builds upon the other to reinforce us as humans?Saul's answer is Balance.On Equilibrium is an intelligent, persuasive and controversial exploration of the essential qualities of humanity and how they can be used to achie ve equilibrium for the self and to foster an ethical society. It is at once an attack on our weakness for ideologies and a manual for humanist action. It is the logical, compelling and humane suc cessor to Saul's bestselling trilogy Voltaire's Bastards, The Dou bter's Companion and The Unconscious Civilisation. Seller Inventory # 2364o
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. John Ralston Saul explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self - confidence and practical ability to think and act as responsible individuals. He argues, however, that when certain human qualities are worshipped in isolation they become weaknesses, even forces of destruction or self - destruction. In short, they become ideologies. How can we use our qualities as positive forces in our own lives - and the life of our society? How can we use them so that each builds upon the other to reinforce us as humans? Saul's answer is Balance. On Equilibrium is an intelligent, persuasive and controversial exploration of the essential qualities of humanity and how they can be used to achieve equilibrium for the self and to foster an ethical society. It is at once an attack on our weakness for ideologies and a manual for humanist action. It is the logical, compelling and humane successor to Saul's bestselling trilogy Voltaire's Bastards, The Doubter's Companion and The Unconscious Civilisation. Some tanning on inside covers. 256 pages. Seller Inventory # 1512185
Book Description Reprint ed. Paperback thick trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. 370 pp. John Ralston Saul, an influential Canadian writer on philosophy and politics, explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence and practical ability to think and act as responsible adults. His book is an intelligent, persuasive and controversial exploration of the essential qualities of humans, and how these qualities can be used to achieve equilibrium for the self, and to foster an ethical society. Seller Inventory # 23612
Book Description Paperback. 0201. In 'On Equlibrium', John Ralston Saul explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence and practical ability to think and act as responsible individuals. In this book he treats a number of fundamental questions about the human condition, such as 'What are ethics?' and 'What is intuition?'. This is a used book in fair condition, meaning a worn but fully readable copy; it may be scuffed, have rips or marks, contain highlighted passages and annotations, or be missing its dust jacket.Most of our images are sourced automatically, so the book cover shown might be different to the edition we have in stock. Seller Inventory # 16639415