The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion

Description

Product ID:	9780141191591
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Series:	Penguin Great Ideas
Title:	The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion
Authors:	Author: Arthur Schopenhauer
Page Count:	128
Subjects:	Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900, Philosophy of religion, Philosophy of religion, c 1800 to c 1900
Description:	Select Guide Rating Examines ethics, religion and psychology. This selection of Schopenhauer's works contains scathing attack on the nature and logic of religion, and an essay on ethics that ranges from the American slavery debate to the vices of Buddhism. A fascinating examination of ethics, religion and psychology, this selection of Schopenhauer''s works contains scathing attack on the nature and logic of religion, and an essay on ethics that ranges from the American slavery debate to the vices of Buddhism. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Imprint Name:	Penguin Classics
Publisher Name:	Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2009-08-27

Weight	84 g
Dimensions	178 × 111 × 9 mm