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Book SynopsisTrade Review“An ingenious piece of work; a brilliant essay in comparative philosophy. The whole presentation is delightful.” — Prof. Paul Seligman, author of The aperion of Anaximander and Being and Not-Being: An Introduction to Plato’s Sophist
“A work of intrinsic merit; competent and philosophically adept. The general public, as well as academics, will enjoy reading this book, and will profit from doing so.” — Prof. Robert Carter, Trent University, author of The Dimensions of Moral Education (U of Toronto Press)
“The book addresses issues of central and critical importance. It is well written and concieved … it is unorthodox in its approach … it is a pleasure to read.” — Prof. Alan R. Dregson, University of Victoria
“The thesis is clear; the demonstration is convincing. The scholarship is impeccable, and the author displays a well articulated understanding of the various [philosophical positions] he evokes through the characters of the dialogue.” — Claude Lagadec, University of Montreal
“ … an exceptionally well-written book, on a subject of fundamental importance.” — Canadian Philosophical Reviews
Table of ContentsThe Soliloquy
Afternoon — Erosion From Within
- Aristos of Gnosis
René
Immanuel
David
Friedrich
Ludwig
The Brother From Elis
The Storm - Assault From Without
After the Storm — Metamorphosis
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René
Immanuel
David
Friedrich
Ludwig
Chang
The Brother From Elis
Evening — The Magic of Unknowing
Author’s Note
