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Why Less Is More - More or Less
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From Socrates to Thoreau, most philosophers, moralists, and religious leaders have seen frugality as a virtue and have associated simple living with wisdom, integrity, and happiness. But why? And are they right? Is a taste for luxury fundamentally misguided? If one has the means to be a spendthrift, is it foolish or reprehensible to be extravagant?

Author Biography:

Emrys Westacott is professor of philosophy at Alfred University in Alfred, New York, and the author of The Virtues of Our Vices (Princeton). His work has been featured in the New York Times and has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Philosopher's Magazine, Philosophy Now, and many other publications.
Release date NZ
October 4th, 2016
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations
2 b/w illus.
Pages
328
Dimensions
140x216x28
ISBN-13
9780691155081
Product ID
25001514

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