The Quest for a Moral Compass [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
Malik, Kenan
From Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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From Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 20, 2019
About this Item
Fine condition color illustrated softcover wraps. Includes Preface; Notes; Bibliography; Acknowledgments and Index. "In this groundbreaking book, Kenan Malik explores the history of moral thought as it has developed over three millennia, from Homer's Greece to Mao's China, from ancient India to modern America. It tells the stories of the great philosophers, and breathes life into their ideas, while also challenging many of our most cherished moral beliefs. And unlike previous histories of the topic, Malik emphasizes the full scope of the world's traditions. Engaging and provocative, The Quest for a Moral Compass confronts some of humanity's deepest questions. Where do values come from? Is God necessary for moral guidance? Are there absolute moral truths? It also brings morality down to earth, showing how, throughout history, social needs and political desires have shaped moral thinking. It is a history of the world told through the history of moral thought, and a history of moral thought that casts new light on history." - from the rear outer cover. "As a survey of philosophical thought, Kenan Malik's narrative is a terrific achievement. Ranging from Socrates to Richard Dawkins, from China to Haiti, from dry ethics to poetry, [the book] is a work of highly readable history." - The Independent on Sunday. "An extraordinarily rewarding investigation of the mosts striking, and contested, aspect of our humanity." - Raymond Tallis, author of The Kingdom of Infinite Space. Seller Inventory # 003637
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Quest for a Moral Compass [FIRST EDITION...
Publisher: Melville House Publishing, Brooklyn, New York
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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