Title:
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FATHERHOOD - PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
THE DAO OF DADDY |
By: |
Lon S. Nease (Editor), Michael W. Austin (Editor), Fritz Allhoff |
Format: |
Other digital |
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£14.38 |
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ISBN 10: |
1444324462 |
ISBN 13: |
9781444324464 |
Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
Pub. date: |
13 August, 2010 |
Series: |
Philosophy for Everyone |
Pages: |
224 |
Language: |
English, Multiple languages |
Description: |
It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a father s role has never been so involved or expectations so high. There s a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. |
Synopsis: |
Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. Both thought-provoking and humorous, it provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role. * Address the roles, experiences, ethics, and challenges of fatherhood from a philosophical perspective * Includes essays on Confucius, Socrates, the experience of African fatherhood, and the perspective of two women writers * Explores the changing role of fatherhood and investigates what it means to be a father * An ideal complement to Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010) |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |