London: Chatto & Windus, 1992-11-26. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x6x1. First UK edition. Chatto & Windus, 1992; "First published..." stated, no additional printings indicated; 520pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor wear to edges of black cloth boards, gilt titling remains bright and bold; text very good. Unclipped dust jacket in VG condition, arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The decline of religion and ever increasing influence of science pose acute ethical issues for us all. Can we reject the literal truth of the Gospels yet still retain a Christian morality? Can we defend any 'moral values' against the constant encroachments of technology? Indeed, are we in danger of losing most of the qualities which make us truly human? Here, drawing on a novelist's insight into art, literature and abnormal psychology, Iris Murdoch conducts an ongoing debate with major writers, thinkers and theologians—from Augustine to Wittgenstein, Shakespeare to Sartre, Plato to Derrida—to provide fresh and compelling answers to these crucial questions.

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Bookseller: The Book House in Dinkytown (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 309921
Title: Metaphysics As A Guide To Morals
Author: Murdoch, Iris
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0701139986
ISBN 13: 9780701139988
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1992-11-26
Size: 9x6x1
Keywords: stre25
X weight: 35 oz

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