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Mad Shepherds; From the Human End, a Collection of Essays on Urgent Questions of the Day; Philosophers in Trouble, a Volume of Stories (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

L. P. Jacks

 
9780483203389: Mad Shepherds; From the Human End, a Collection of Essays on Urgent Questions of the Day; Philosophers in Trouble, a Volume of Stories (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483203386 ISBN 13: 9780483203389
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how science and humanism clash and cooperate in a bold collection of essays.

This volume gathers prompts and reflections on urgent questions of the day. It examines how different ways of thinking—scientific reasoning and humane concerns—shape duty, government, and personal freedom. With clear language and concrete examples, the author invites readers to weigh ideas rather than accept easy answers.

  • Compare the clash and cooperation between science and humanism
  • Consider how ideas about duty, liberty, and education shape society
  • Reflect on how culture, war, and progress influence personal choices
  • See how gratitude and memory color our ethical judgments
Ideal for readers of theory and everyday life alike, this edition speaks to anyone curious about how we think, govern, and live together.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483203386
ISBN 13 
9780483203389
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
217