The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion

The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 81
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ISBN-10 : 9780141957326
ISBN-13 : 0141957328
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Download or read book The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion written by Arthur Schopenhauer and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating examination of ethics, religion and psychology, this selection of Schopenhauer's works contains scathing attack on the nature and logic of religion, and an essay on ethics that ranges from the American slavery debate to the vices of Buddhism. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.


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