On Equilibrium: Six Qualities of the New Humanism - Hardcover

Saul, John Ralston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1568582935 ISBN 13: 9781568582931

Publisher: Da Capo Pr, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Da Capo Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1568582935
• ISBN 13: 9781568582931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 380