Document Type
Review Essay
Abstract
[First paragraph]
One of the tasks of a reviewer is to find and recommend the proper readership of a given book. Some books are highly specialized; some are introductory enough to be used in class, while others are for the general public. This relatively minor task is difficult to achieve with Rupert Read's Philosophy for Life. As the subtitle indicates, this short manuscript is meant to apply "philosophy in politics and culture." In recent years, we have seen a number of books – and entire series – dedicated to bringing philosophy to ordinary life. Such works usually flesh out and clarify a philosophical theme or a philosopher's work in clear terms and proceed to apply it to more available issues – usually from popular culture. Read's book does not choose this style, but I am not convinced his way leads to any further or better application of philosophy to life.
Repository Citation
Erfani, Farhang. "On Rupert Read's Philosophy for Life." Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture vol. 8, no. 3, 2008, pp. 1–3. https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/reconstruction/vol8/iss3/9