The Mystery of Things
$26.35
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
31 December 2004
Summary
Unveiling the Enigma: Reflections on Science, Art, and History
“Human genius has done much, and promises much, in the way of removing the mystery from many things in our world; at the same time it recognises and honours the mystery in things too.”
In this new collection, A.C. Grayling extends the range of his previous works to show how much understanding people can gain about themselves and their world by reflecting on the lessons offered by science, the arts (including lite…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753820193 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753820196 |
| Author: | A.C. Grayling, Prof A.C. Grayling |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 31 December 2004 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 22mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“It is no disrespect to either author to describe AC Grayling’s latest work as a thinking person’s Schott’s Miscellany.”
“It is no disrespect to either author to describe AC Grayling’s latest work as a thinking person’s Schott’s Miscellany.” WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY “Anthony Grayling is a philosopher by trade but he’s also a latter-day Renaissance Man, as this collection of his journalism shows.” SUNDAY TELEGRAPH “Fast becoming Britain’s philosopher of choice… Certainly more of substance and merit than a mountain of Paulo Coelho.” THE HERALD “In covering the fields of art, history and science, Grayling’s thoughts sweep over a vast landscape of knowledge, offering an alluring glimpse and encouraging greater study on the reader’s part. How refreshing, ultimately, in this age of dumbing down, to be asked to learn and inform oneself without a hint of condescension.” THE IRISH TIMES
About The Author
A.C. Grayling
Anthony Grayling teaches philosophy at Birkbeck College, London and is a fellow of St Anne’s College, Oxford. He is a literary journalist and broadcaster who reviews frequently in the Financial Times and has a regular column in Prospect.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.