The Book of Dead Philosophers

The Book of Dead Philosophers - Paperback

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The Book of Dead Philosophers - Paperback

The Book of Dead Philosophers - Paperback

by Simon Critchley
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by Simon Critchley (Author)

In this collection of brief lives (and deaths) of nearly two hundred of the world's greatest thinkers, noted philosopher Simon Critchley creates a register of mortality that is tragic, amusing, absurd, and exemplary. From the self-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words of Christian saints and modern-day sages, this irresistible book contains much to inspire both amusement and reflection.

Informed by Critchley's acute insight, scholarly intelligence, and sprightly wit, each entry tells its own tale, but collected together they add up to a profound and moving investigation of meaning and the possibility of happiness for us all.

Author Biography

Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research. His many books include Very Little . . . Almost Nothing, The Faith of the Faithless, and The Book of Dead Philosophers. He is the series moderator of The Stone, a philosophy column in The New York Times, to which he is a frequent contributor.

Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.91 x 9.02 x 4.98 IN
Publication Date: February 10, 2009
ISBN9780307390431
Author Simon Critchley
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
GenreBiography and Philosophy
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2009
LanguageENG- English
Pages304
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Simon Critchley is a philosopher and writer. He was born to a working-class family and participated in Britain's emerging Punk scene after intentionally failing his school exams. He later enrolled in the University of Essex where he studied philosophy. He has written over twenty books, including works of philosophy and books on Shakespeare, Greek philosophy, David Bowie, football, suicide, and many other subjects. He currently serves as the Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School in New York.

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