On Equilibrium by John Ralston Saul
What does John Ralston Saul's influential philosophical trilogy>Voltaire's Bastards, The Doubter's Companion and>The Unconscious Civilization mean for the real lives of individuals? Is it possible to apply his groundbreaking theories to everyday life?On Equilibrium presents us with a virtual how toof the ways that ideas can translate into action. Saul explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence and ability to think and act as responsible individuals.
Saul argues that when human qualities are worshipped in isolation they become weaknesses, even forces of destruction or self-destruction. In short, they become ideologies. But as he explores the qualities he has identified as being necessary to integrated human behaviour, he shows us that the key is to use these qualities in combination. How can we use these qualities as positive forces in our own lives and in society? How can we use them to reinforce us as humans?
On Equilibrium is an intelligent, persuasive and controversial exploration of the essential qualities of humanity and how to use them to achieve equilibrium for the self and for an ethical society. It is a logical, compelling and humane successor to his bestselling trilogy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140288032 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140288031 |
| Title | On Equilibrium |
| Author | John Ralston Saul |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
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