What it Means to be Human: A Philosophical Memoir by Robert Rowland Smith (Engli

Description: What it Means to be Human by Robert Rowland Smith What is the role of fate in our lives? Why should we avoid repeating patterns? And how can we identify our purpose? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is the role of fate in our lives? Why should we avoid repeating patterns? And how can we identify our purpose? In What It Means To Be Human, former Oxford don Robert Rowland Smith draws on his personal experience to answer some of lifes most fundamental questions. Roberts story involves a love triangle, office politics, police raids and a near-death experience. We see him confronting his demons, but also looking out for angels.As we are led into Roberts private world– exploring themes like love, death, work and creativity – we gain an understanding of what it means to be human that is relevant to all.Previously published as AutoBioPhilosophy. Author Biography Robert Rowland Smith is the author of six books, including Breakfast with Socrates and The Reality Test. He has been a columnist for both the Sunday Times Magazine and the Evening Standard and is a regular contributor to BBC radio. Review Praise for Driving with Plato:This is a fascinating and deeply impressive book Daily MailSmith has the suave wit of the professional intellectual Financial TimesIll never drive the same way again. Or have a midlife crisis the same way again, for that matter. This book is elegant proof that philosophy doesnt have to be fusty and musty A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living BiblicallyA friendly guide to the meaning of lifes milestones GuardianI am often asked to recommend a good introduction to philosophy – now Ive discovered one … Smiths work is witty, inventive and intelligent THESRoland Smith is a gifted communicator and each chapter is perfectly balanced, and several times my mind was asking yes, but what about…? only to have Roland Smith anticipate this and provide answers in the very next paragraph BookbagPraise for Breakfast with Socrates:Philosophy made accessible … manages to be funny without underestimating the reader Financial TimesThis charming book wears its erudition with ease Publishers WeeklySmith has written a remarkable book, which goes through the seemingly mundane events of a day – waking up, having a bath, commuting, reading a book, and so on – and explores them with a philosophical eye to see what insights might be gleaned … joyously wise Church TimesA very thoughtful and continuously entertaining picture of human behaviour … a filling mental meal that should leave you delightfully satisfied Wired Review Quote Praise for Driving with Plato: This is a fascinating and deeply impressive book Daily Mail Smith has the suave wit of the professional intellectual Financial Times Ill never drive the same way again. Or have a midlife crisis the same way again, for that matter. This book is elegant proof that philosophy doesnt have to be fusty and musty A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically A friendly guide to the meaning of lifes milestones Guardian I am often asked to recommend a good introduction to philosophy - now Ive discovered one ... Smiths work is witty, inventive and intelligent THES Roland Smith is a gifted communicator and each chapter is perfectly balanced, and several times my mind was asking yes, but what about... only to have Roland Smith anticipate this and provide answers in the very next paragraph Bookbag Praise for Breakfast with Socrates: Philosophy made accessible ... manages to be funny without underestimating the reader Financial Times This charming book wears its erudition with ease Publishers Weekly Smith has written a remarkable book, which goes through the seemingly mundane events of a day - waking up, having a bath, commuting, reading a book, and so on - and explores them with a philosophical eye to see what insights might be gleaned ... joyously wise Church Times A very thoughtful and continuously entertaining picture of human behaviour ... a filling mental meal that should leave you delightfully satisfied Wired Feature * Funny, intelligent and brutally honest, Roberts memoir provides fascinating insight into the modern human condition. * What It Means To Be Human will appeal to fans of Alain de Bottons best-selling The Consolations of Philosophy (156k TCM) and Stephen Groszs The Examined Life (109k TCM). It asks how we can use philosophy to help make sense of our daily lives: our relationships, families and work. * As a former Prize Fellow of All Souls at Oxford University, international lecturer, experienced consultant and founding faculty member of The School of Life, Robert is perfectly positioned to write this blend of autobiography and philosophy. Details ISBN0008218528 Author Robert Rowland Smith Year 2019 ISBN-10 0008218528 ISBN-13 9780008218522 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-05-16 Pages 384 Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 128.092 Subtitle A Philosophical Memoir Language English UK Release Date 2019-05-16 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008218485 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-06-03 NZ Release Date 2019-06-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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