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  • The Art of Always Being Right

    The 38 Subtle Ways of Persuation

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    'Beware who you give this book to.' Financial Times 'I recommend that you keep this delightful essay at your side.' Observer 'Dryly witty essay' Alain de Botton, Sunday Telegraph We all sit through meetings with that one person who seems to be able to persuade everyone. What is their secret? Are they more gifted than we are? Or is it just that they are very skilled in the art of persuation? That ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • War

    An Enquiry

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    Series series Vices and Virtues
    A renowned philosopher challenges long-held views on just wars, ethical conduct during war, why wars occur, how they alter people and societies, and more.For residents of the twenty-first century, a vision of a future without warfare is almost inconceivable. Though wars are terrible and destructive, they also seem unavoidable. In this original and deeply considered book, A. C. Grayling examines, ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Philosophy and Life

    Exploring the Great Questions of How to Live

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    'Grayling brings satisfying order to daunting subjects' Steven Pinker'An enthusiastic thinker who embraces humour, common sense and lucidity' Independent_______________From the eminent philosopher, an authoritative exploration of the great questions of how to live'There is a question everyone has to ask and answer - in fact, has to keep on asking and keep on answering. It is, 'How should I live m. ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The God Argument

    The Case Against Religion and for Humanism

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    A powerful argument for humanism as an alternative to organized religion, by New York Times bestselling author A.C. Grayling, one of the world's leading public intellectuals.What are the arguments for and against religion and religious belief--all of them--right across the range of reasons and motives that people have for being religious, and do they stand up to scrutiny? Can there be a clear, ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Loyal Dissent

    Brief Lives of Westminster School

    by Patrick Derham, Ian Donaldson, A. C. Grayling, James Campbell, Peter Cox, Nick Clegg ...
    With origins as far back as the 14th Century, Westminster School is one of the oldest in the country with a long tradition of scholarship - and outstanding results, both in academic and public life.Over the centuries, Westminster has stood apart from other prominent schools. Firmly grounded between Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, it has remained curiously unswayed by the influence ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Good Book

    A Humanist Bible

    by Professor A. C. Grayling ...
    Few, if any, thinkers and writers today would have the imagination, thebreadth of knowledge, the literary skill, and-yes-the audacity toconceive of a powerful, secular alternative to the Bible. But that isexactly what A.C. Grayling has done by creating a non-religious Bible,drawn from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in bothWestern and Eastern traditions, using the same techniques ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Wittgenstein

    A Very Short Introduction

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original philospher, whose influence on twentieth-century thinking goes well beyond philosophy itself. In this book, which aims to make Wittgenstein's thought accessible to the general non-specialist reader, A. C. Grayling explains the nature and impact of Wittgenstein's views. He describes both his early and later philosophy, the differences ... Read more

    $7.59 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Discriminations

    Making Peace in the Culture Wars

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    World-renowned philosopher A. C. Grayling explores the messy politics of the ‘culture wars’It seems like we can’t talk about anything nowadays… Whether it’s war or something utterly inconsequential, the internet is primed for furore. And the results can be horrifying – from online pile-ons and doxing to job loss and, in some cases, death. But how did we end up here?Nuanced and historically ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Who Owns the Moon?

    In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    As the world's superpowers and corporations jostle for control in space, A. C. Grayling asks: who really owns our planet?'Grayling brings satisfying order to daunting subjects.' STEVEN PINKERSilicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles.The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • The Philosophy Foundation Provocations

    Philosophy for Secondary School

    by David Birch ...
    This book is ideal for teachers, whether they are P4C trained or just experimenting with philosophy. It will help teachers to present ideas and stimulate discussions which both accommodate and engage adolescent appetites. Are human beings flawed? Is murder an act of insanity or just plain thoughtlessness? Do we need a soul? From the fall of Icarus to the rise of Caesar this practical book draws ... Read more

    $22.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Challenge of the Future

    What Should We Keep from Yesterday as We Rush into Tomorrow?

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    In an era of instability, how do we build a better future?We live in a time of unprecedented technological change and uncertainty, from AI to transhumanism. Humankind is faced with the question of what the future will be like and – more burningly – should be like. We confront increasing dangers from geopolitical instability, war and the climate crisis that threaten to render these developments ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Cultural Olympians

    Rugby School's Cultural Leaders

    by John Witheridge, John Clarke, Anthony Kenny, David Urquhart, Robin le Poidevin, A N Wilson, Andrew Vincent, A C Grayling, Jay Winter, Ian Hesketh, David Boucher, Rowan Williams, Patrick Derham, John Taylor ...
    This book is designed to explore key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of cultural leaders from Rugby School (estd. 1567).Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers, social commentators and religious commentators are alumni of Rugby School. In this collection of essays, contributors explore the most ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus