What would the ancient Greek philosopher make of the twenty-first-century Google headquarters? A dazzling exploration of the role of ancient philosophy in modern life from the acclaimed writer and thinker.
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein received her doctorate in philosophy from Princeton University. Her award-winning books include the novels The Mind-Body Problem, Properties of Light, and 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction and nonfiction studies of Kurt G.del and Baruch Spinoza. She has received a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, has been designated a Humanist of the Year and a Freethought Heroine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She lives in Massachusetts.
This could be one of the best ever demonstrations of the value and
utility of philosophy. Richly insightful, beautifully written, it
is at once introduction, exploration, and application, revealing
the fascination and significance of philosophical ideas and their
relevance to life. Like the Plato who figures largely here,
Goldstein has both literary and philosophical gifts of the highest
order: the combination is superb. -- A.C. Grayling * author of The
God Argument *
Felicitously written, impressively researched, insightful,
important, entertaining, independent-minded and glowing with
intelligence... Plato is brought marvellously to life and relevance
in these passionate pages. -- Colin McGinn * Wall Street Journal
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A wonderful book - enjoyably readable, full of stimulating insights
and refreshing observations, unintimidatingly erudite, and salted
with a gentle wit. -- Harry Frankfurt * author of On Bullshit *
An important and amazing book. Goldstein beautifully combines the
skills of a distinguished novelist with breathtaking philosophical
scholarship. -- Hilary Putnam, John Cogan University Professor of
the Humanities Emeritus, Harvard University
Long awaited... Rebecca Goldstein manages to be so funny and right
-- Stephen Fry
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