The Book of Dead Philosophers-Fast Shipping

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In this collection of brief lives (and deaths) of nearly twohundred of the world’s greatest thinkers, noted philosopher Simon Critchley createsa register of mortality that is tragic, amusing, absurd, and exemplary. From theself-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words of Christiansaints and modern-day sages, this irresistible book contains much to inspire bothamusement and reflection.

Informed by Critchley’s acute insight, scholarly intelligence,and sprightly wit, each entry tells its own tale, but collected together they addup to a profound and movinginvestigation of meaning and the possibility of happinessfor us all.