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In this book one of Britain's leading popular philosophers tackles a question that is at the root of our civilization: What is knowledge for?
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Mary Midgley (1919-2018) was one of the most renowned moral philosophers of her generation and the author of many books, including Beast and Man, Wickedness and The Myths We Live By. She has taken part in many broadcast events, including The Moral Maze and Woman's Hour.
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