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OverviewAn acclaimed philosopher and new father argues that engaging with beauty can make life worth living You didn't choose to live this life, in this body, in these conditions--this delicate and difficult life. Yet when you consider that your existence is fleeting, an inspired sense of urgency can spring forth. Say you often hike with a friend. One day, they propose that you skydive instead. You're wavering, and they insist: Come on. You only live once! And soon you're flying through the air. Why embrace a life you did not choose? In This Beauty, philosopher Nick Riggle explores the beauty of being alive by investigating the things we say to inspire ourselves and each other: seize the day, treat yourself, you only live once. These clich�s are at best vague, at worst stupid. They imply that you should do something wild with your life because your life is precious, a little like saying you should go swimming with your grandfather's watch because it is irreplaceable. Drawing on insights from aesthetics and his experiences as a professional skater and new father, Riggle shows us how we can understand the idea that life is beautiful enough to bear repeating. Insightful and deeply humane, This Beauty offers a personal and searching inquiry into the mystery of life's beauty. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nick Riggle , Nick RigglePublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 14.40cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9798212275576Publication Date: 06 December 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNick Riggle is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of San Diego. The author of On Being Awesome: A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck, he frequently lectures at top philosophy departments nationally and internationally. He is the author of over a dozen articles on topics in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. He lives in San Diego, California. Nick Riggle is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of San Diego. The author of On Being Awesome: A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck, he frequently lectures at top philosophy departments nationally and internationally. He is the author of over a dozen articles on topics in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. He lives in San Diego, California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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