Why Can't We be Good?

The respected philosopher and author of "The American Soul" embarks on his most gripping and broadly appealing work, asking the ultimate question of human nature: Why do we repeatedly violate our most deeply held values and beliefs?

ISBN 1585426202   Pages 304 ISBN13 9781585426201 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc   Weight (grammes) 450 Imprint Jeremy P Tarcher   Published in Los Angeles Format Paperback   Height (mm) 230 Publication date 18 Feb 2008   Width (mm) 153 DEWEY 170   Spine width (mm) 21 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

"As usual Jacob Needleman gets to the heart of the matter with eloquence and efficiency. Perhaps it would be better to say the dark heart of the matter, for we find ourselves beset with trials and tribulations of our own shameful making. How to get out? Here is the road map-with a beautiful speck of light at the end of a very difficult path. This is Needleman's best work." -Ken Burns "An immensely learned man who is unembarrassed by the big questions that many of his fellow philosophers prefer to dodge." -"Chicago Tribune" "This book doesn't offer quick fixes or shortcuts, but it does present a way for readers attempting to follow an ethical, spiritual path to recognize, understand, and assimilate their human limitations." -"New Age Retailer"

 Be the first to write a customer review