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Nathan L. King's The Excellent Mind considers the importance of the intellectual virtues: the character traits of excellent thinkers. He explains what it means to have an excellent mind: one that is curious, careful, self-reliant, humble, honest, persevering, courageous, open, firm, and wise. Drawing from recent literature in philosophy and psychology, he considers what these virtues are like in practice, why they are important, and how we grow in them. King also argues that despite their label, these virtues are not just for intellectuals: they are for everyone. He shows how intellectual virtues are critical to living everyday life, in areas as diverse as personal relationships, responsible citizenship, civil discourse, personal success, and education. Filled with vivid examples and relevant applications, The Excellent Mind will serve as an engaging introduction to the intellectual virtues for students and anyone interested in the topic.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780190096250
eBay Product ID (ePID)23046697543
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Excellent Mind: Intellectual Virtues for Everyday Life
AuthorNathan L. King
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy
Publication Year2021
Dimensions
Item Height216mm
Item Width144mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorNathan L. King
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States