In Search of Civilization: Remaking a tarnished idea
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Author: John Armstrong
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 208
'Lyrical, courageous and uplifting . . . The next move in the realm of ideas is sure to be in favour of just the sort of values Armstrong is championing' Alain de Botton, Observer What is civilization? Why do we need it? And what can civilization offer us in an age of irony? The idea of civilization is a complex one, tangled up for years in ideas of colonialism and politics. John Armstrong explores the nature and aims of civilization in this elegant and witty book, examining how civilizing forces from the Greeks to the Renaissance have shaped and coloured our ideas of what a Good existence means. Only by bringing conversations about civilization back into our everyday lives, Armstrong reveals, can we rediscover our chance for wisdom and happiness.
Author: John Armstrong
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 208
'Lyrical, courageous and uplifting . . . The next move in the realm of ideas is sure to be in favour of just the sort of values Armstrong is championing' Alain de Botton, Observer What is civilization? Why do we need it? And what can civilization offer us in an age of irony? The idea of civilization is a complex one, tangled up for years in ideas of colonialism and politics. John Armstrong explores the nature and aims of civilization in this elegant and witty book, examining how civilizing forces from the Greeks to the Renaissance have shaped and coloured our ideas of what a Good existence means. Only by bringing conversations about civilization back into our everyday lives, Armstrong reveals, can we rediscover our chance for wisdom and happiness.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: John Armstrong
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 208
'Lyrical, courageous and uplifting . . . The next move in the realm of ideas is sure to be in favour of just the sort of values Armstrong is championing' Alain de Botton, Observer What is civilization? Why do we need it? And what can civilization offer us in an age of irony? The idea of civilization is a complex one, tangled up for years in ideas of colonialism and politics. John Armstrong explores the nature and aims of civilization in this elegant and witty book, examining how civilizing forces from the Greeks to the Renaissance have shaped and coloured our ideas of what a Good existence means. Only by bringing conversations about civilization back into our everyday lives, Armstrong reveals, can we rediscover our chance for wisdom and happiness.
Author: John Armstrong
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 208
'Lyrical, courageous and uplifting . . . The next move in the realm of ideas is sure to be in favour of just the sort of values Armstrong is championing' Alain de Botton, Observer What is civilization? Why do we need it? And what can civilization offer us in an age of irony? The idea of civilization is a complex one, tangled up for years in ideas of colonialism and politics. John Armstrong explores the nature and aims of civilization in this elegant and witty book, examining how civilizing forces from the Greeks to the Renaissance have shaped and coloured our ideas of what a Good existence means. Only by bringing conversations about civilization back into our everyday lives, Armstrong reveals, can we rediscover our chance for wisdom and happiness.
In Search of Civilization: Remaking a tarnished idea
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