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Is it moral to sacrifice one's life for a higher goal? Why do many in the U.S. think it admirable to join the army but despicable for Palestinians to sign up with Hamas? How can we actually determine "evil" and "good" in the daily world? These practical questions cut to the heart of what it means to be human. John Ralston Saul, in his matter-of-fact discussion of six basic human qualities ? ethics, common sense, intuition, imagination, memory, and reason ? confronts basic concepts in a manner not done since Thomas Paine more than two centuries ago. In an easy-to-understand style, Saul explains why essential qualities of being human cannot exist in isolation but instead depend on and enrich each other. On Equilibrium persuasively explores morality and how it can be used to foster equilibrium for the self and achieve an ethical society.
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In 'On Equlibrium', John Ralston Saul explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence and practical ability to think and act as responsible individuals. In this book he treats a number of fundamental questions about the human condition, such as 'What are ethics?' and 'What is intuition?'.
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Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: John Ralston SaulFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 384John Ralston Saul explains how our different qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence and practical ability to think and act as responsible individuals. He argues, however, that when certain human qualities are worshipped in isolation they become weaknesses, even forces of destruction or self-destruction. In short, they become ideologies.How can we use our qualities as positive forces in our own lives - and the life of our society? How can we use them so that each builds upon the other to reinforce us as humans?Saul's answer is Balance.On Equilibrium is an intelligent, persuasive and controversial exploration of the essential qualities of humanity and how they can be used to achieve equilibrium for the self and to foster an ethical society. It is at once an attack on our weakness for ideologies and a manual for humanist action. It is the logical, compelling and humane successor to Saul's bestselling trilogy Voltaire's Bastards, The Doubter's Companion and The Unconscious Civilisation. Paperback. Seller Inventory # 9780140293142-SECONDHAND
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback Edition. A thought-provoking work by renowned Canadian philosopher John Ralston Saul, 'On Equilibrium' explores the essential qualities of humanity and their role in fostering an ethical society. Saul argues that while our different human qualities give us the intelligence, self-confidence, and practical ability to think and act as responsible individuals, worshipping certain qualities in isolation can lead to weaknesses, even forces of destruction or self-destruction, effectively turning them into ideologies. He asks how we can use our qualities as positive forces in our own lives and in the life of our society, ensuring they build upon each other to reinforce us as humans. Saul's compelling answer is Balance. 'On Equilibrium' is an intelligent, persuasive, and controversial exploration of these essential human qualities and how they can be used to achieve equilibrium for the self and to foster an ethical society. It is at once an attack on our weakness for ideologies and a manual for humanist action. This book is the logical, compelling, and humane successor to Saul's bestselling trilogy: 'Voltaire's Bastards', 'The Doubter's Companion', and 'The Unconscious Civilisation'. This is a **paperback** edition in **Good** condition. Seller Inventory # SCAN-13-8A36CDF9