Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The consolations of philosophy The consolations of philosophy Alain De Botton A good introduction to philosophy and the great philosophers for young people, with a short biographical note, and an analysis of how they approached the major issues of life. Chapter headings inclu… OL107928W
The good life The good life Peter J. Gomes The author of the New York Times bestseller The Good Book champions the recovery of the Western moral tradition. OL15843055W
Because of Baghdad Because of Baghdad Bart Newman Facing the possibility that he would not come back from the war in Iraq, Captain Bart Newman decided to write a journal for his daughter, telling her all the things he might not get to tell her in pe… OL24250240W
Defending happiness Defending happiness Amy Shea ?Defending Happiness, and Other Acts of Bravery? is a book about fighting for your bliss. The collection of stories demonstrates how one woman faced off with breast cancer, online dating, and motherh… OL28769657W
Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy Reason, Virtue and Psychotherapy Antonia Macaro In recent years philosophy has become increasingly popular as an alternative source of inspiration in helping people to lead a good life. Ancient Greek philosophy in particular was conceived as a pra… OL8204196W