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Duty or Pleasure? This was the legendary choice which faced Hercules and which pre-eminent philosopher A.C. Grayling uses as the starting point of this masterful book.

He shows us how much more people can understand about themselves and their world by reflecting on today''s moral challenges. Above all, he explores the idea that certain demands and certain pleasures are necessary, not just because of their intrinsic merits but because of what they do for each other.

With exceptional clarity and unrivalled prose, Grayling addresses the everyday ethical choices which confront us all.



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persuasve and strangely consoling * OBSERVER *
an important, thought-provoking, kind and life-enhancing book... general philosophy at its accessible best * TIMES *
an admirably sensible book, soemtimes stirringly written -- Nicholas Lezard * GUARDIAN *
An enriching and thought-provoking read, it will leave you wondering about what a good and happy life really is. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *

The Choice Of Hercules Pleasure Duty And The Good

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      Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 13/11/2008
      ISBN13: 9780753824436, 978-0753824436
      ISBN10: 0753824434
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Duty or Pleasure? This was the legendary choice which faced Hercules and which pre-eminent philosopher A.C. Grayling uses as the starting point of this masterful book.

      He shows us how much more people can understand about themselves and their world by reflecting on today''s moral challenges. Above all, he explores the idea that certain demands and certain pleasures are necessary, not just because of their intrinsic merits but because of what they do for each other.

      With exceptional clarity and unrivalled prose, Grayling addresses the everyday ethical choices which confront us all.



      Trade Review
      persuasve and strangely consoling * OBSERVER *
      an important, thought-provoking, kind and life-enhancing book... general philosophy at its accessible best * TIMES *
      an admirably sensible book, soemtimes stirringly written -- Nicholas Lezard * GUARDIAN *
      An enriching and thought-provoking read, it will leave you wondering about what a good and happy life really is. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *

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