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On Friendship

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Description for On Friendship Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 219 x 34. Weight in Grams: 426.
Friends are a constant feature of our lives, yet friendship itself is difficult to define. Even Michel de Montaigne, author of the seminal essay Of Friendship, found it nearly impossible to account for the great friendship of his life. Why is something so commonplace and universal so hard to grasp? What is it about the nature of friendship that proves so elusive?In On Friendship , the acclaimed philosopher Alexander Nehamas launches an original and far-ranging investigation of friendship. Exploring the long history of philosophical thinking on the subject, from Aristotle to Emerson and beyond, and drawing on ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Basic Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
426g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780465082926
SKU
V9780465082926
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About Alexander Nehamas
Alexander Nehamas is a professor of philosophy at Princeton University and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The author of books on art, literature, and authenticity, among other subjects, he lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Reviews for On Friendship
Alexander Nehamas, known for his distinguished and very readable books that make philosophy accessible to a broad audience, has written a far-ranging, meticulously researched yet warmly personal account of the mysterious phenomenon known as friendship. His prose is luminous, intimate and erudite. Highly recommended!
Joyce Carol Oates With the social media 'friending' mind-set so prevalent in today's society, ... Read more

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