{"product_id":"life-examined-foundational-themes-in-ethical-and-socio-political-thought-paperback","title":"Life Examined: Foundational Themes in Ethical and Socio-Political Thought - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Garside\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Lavery\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eCharles Wells\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ambitious and unique anthology includes carefully curated readings on a wide range of ethical, social, political, and scientific themes, taken from a variety of traditions and time periods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Examined\u003c\/em\u003e is an anthology of carefully edited readings designed to serve as an introduction to many of the fundamental concepts of ethical and socio-political thought. It includes primary sources from a variety of traditions, with selections that range chronologically from ancient times through to the present day. These readings have been thoughtfully selected, edited, and contextualized to provide students with opportunities to sharpen their capacities for critical and theoretical reflection. The book begins with three key texts that frame the historical discourse. Subsequent chapters are organized around ethical themes and theoretical questions that have animated debates throughout the ages, including the nature of practical rationality, scientific reasoning, wisdom, the law, equality, power, violence, and identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Garside, Jonathan Lavery, and Charles Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e teach at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42167459020935,"sku":"9781554813841","price":148.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/fa84a2453360d52824f2600d9602d2f4.webp?v=1733327798","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/life-examined-foundational-themes-in-ethical-and-socio-political-thought-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}