The Choice Of Hercules

The new bestseller from one of Britain's most pre-eminent philosophers, and arguably the best known, A. C. Grayling

Duty or Pleasure? This was the legendary choice which faced Hercules and which pre-eminent philosopher AC Grayling uses as the starting point of his masterful new book. He shows us how much more people can understand about themselves and their world by reflecting on today's moral challenges. Above all, he explores the idea that certain demands and certain pleasures are necessary, not just because of their intrinsic merits but because of what they do for each other. The Good Life or the good life? With exceptional clarity and unrivalled prose, Grayling addresses the everyday ethical choices which confront us all.

About the Author

Anthony Grayling teaches philosophy at Birkbeck College, London and is a fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He is a literary journalist and broadcaster who reviews frequently in the FT and has a regular column in Prospect.

Previous Books:
Ideas That Matter (Bfmt 9780753826188 Jan 11);
The Choice of Hercules;
The Form of Things;
Heart of Things;
Mystery of Things;
What is Good;
Meaning of Things;
Reason of Things

Other titles by A.C. Grayling

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