How to Read a Book, a masterpiece penned by Mortimer J. Adler, is a must-read for book lovers and learners alike. Published by Simon & Schuster in 2008, this book transcends the boundaries of a conventional read. It's not just a book; it's a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to extract the maximum knowledge and understanding from any book you read. This book, belonging to the genre of self-help, provides a profound perspective on reading, treating it as a conversation between the reader and the author. Mortimer J. Adler, with his expertise and understanding, takes the readers on a journey, empowering them to indulge in the art of effective reading. Simon & Schuster, a publisher known for its diverse and influential books, adds another gem to its collection with this publication. In essence, 'How to Read a Book' is a valuable resource that equips readers with the tools to become more engaged and thoughtful readers.
"Amassing information from biology, chemistry, paleontology, cybernetics, and psychology, [Adler] has contrived a dazzling exercise in scholarship and logic."-The New York Times Book Review
The author of this book aims to discover where the truth lies among the plurality of the world's religions, as dictated by the principle of the unity of truth.
Covering a variety of philosophical disciplines, this text provides definitions of such key terms as chance, choice, duty, good and evil, honour, human nature, memory, time, soul, and will, and sheds light on how they have been interpreted, used, or abused in both scholarly and common discourse.
Adler lays the groundwork for a common-sense approach to the problem of making a good life and of evaluating that life in reference to the merits of our present society.
"A courageous and brilliant book [showing] that it is not only sensible but possible to perfect establishments instead of destroying them."-Mark Van Doren
"... will help us think through how the U.N. can be restructured and empowered so that it can better achieve its noble goals."-Robert Muller, former U.N. Assistant Secretary-General
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