A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues by Andre Comte-Sponville

A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues by Andre Comte-Sponville

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Summary

Described as "Alain de Botton for grown-ups", this book presents philosophy in the traditional manner, as an examination of what it means to lead the good life. Comte-Sponville explores what he argues are 24 crucial virtues, from Politeness (not a virtue but a condition for them) to Courage.

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A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues by Andre Comte-Sponville

In a thought-provoking book, the author examines what he argues are 24 crucial virtues, from politeness (not a virtue, but a condition for most of the virtues) to courage. Comte-Sponville writes philosophy in the traditional manner, as an examination of what it means to lead the good life.
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ISBN 13 9780434009688
ISBN 10 0434009687
Title A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues
Author Andre Comte-Sponville
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cornerstone
Year published 2002-01-03
Number of pages 368
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