Everything Must Change by Vittorio Bufacchi

Everything Must Change by Vittorio Bufacchi

Taking its cue from Michel de Montaigne, this book asks what COVID-19 can teach us about the art of living. It examines eight themes from a philosophical perspective, including attitudes to old age, populism and life under lockdown, arguing that the crisis presents opportunities to create a more just society and change our lives for the better. -- .

‘The global pandemic has made us think about a lot of issues that we don’t normally pay much attention toAre older people more expendable than younger people? When and why should we trust politicians or scientists? Is lockdown fair? Philosophy can’t cure COVID-19, but in this serious-minded yet accessible book, Vittorio Bufacchi shows how it can help us get our heads around the many issues the pandemic raises in our daily lives.’
Helen Beebee, Samuel Hall Professor of Philosophy, University of Manchester

‘This is a fine, sensitive and thought-provoking discussion, taking readers well beyond COVID-19 into deep concerns about current socio-political moral stances. The book deserves to be read by all those worried about the injustices, sufferings and misperceptions underlying our society; it deserves all the more to be read by those who complacently lack those worries.’
Peter Cave, author of The Myths We Live By: A Contrarian's Guide to Democracy, Free Speech and Other Liberal Fictions

'Timely and insightful, Bufacchi’s wonderfully written Everything must change is a testament to just how good (and important) public philosophy can be. Drawing from philosophy’s best minds (including his own), Bufacchi guides the reader through eight essential lessons from the coronavirus pandemic, with a strong emphasis on how the virus highlights entrenched social injustices. The book’s short chapters and accessible prose will be welcomed by readers of all backgrounds, particularly those who are new to the field. I wholeheartedly recommend Everything must change to anybody who is interested in bringing about a fairer world.'
Jack Symes, The Panpsycast

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Vittorio Bufacchi is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at University College Cork. His previous books include Violence and Social Justice (2007) and Social Injustice (2012). He has written for the Guardian, the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner.

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ISBN 13	9781526158772
ISBN 10	1526158779
Title	Everything Must Change
Author	Vittorio Bufacchi
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	2021-06-10
Number of pages	200
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