{"product_id":"mary-midgley-on-what-matters-von-undefined","title":"Mary Midgley on What Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Midgley (1919-2018) was one of the most relevant and wide-ranging moral philosophers of the last century. For over 40 years, she drew attention to the necessity of philosophy in everyday life while making significant contributions on such topics as human nature, ethics, animals and the environment, science, religion, and other real-world issues. Midgley's remarkable career saw the publication of over 250 books, journal articles, pamphlets, and other materials, concluding with the publication of \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Philosophy For? \u003c\/i\u003eat age 99, just one month before her death. This work was the last in a series of publications late in Midgley's career that cemented her reputation as a singular thinker and a shining example of the significant presence of women in philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Midgley on What Matters \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a window into this noteworthy period late in Midgley's career. It invites the reader into a series of visits and conversations between Gregory McElwain and Mary Midgley at her home in Newcastle from 2011-2018. Framed and thematically curated by McElwain, these conversations present Midgley's thoughts, reminiscences, and concerns on life and the topics for which she is best-known, with special emphasis on her influential perspective on animals and the environment. In this accessible book, Midgley's witty and lively voice is emphasized throughout, giving the reader a sense of what it is like to engage with one of the more vibrant philosophers in living memory.\u003cdiv class=\"aw-variant-hidden-subtitle-div\" id=\"aw-variant-subtitle-9781350268722\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConversations on Science, Ethics, and Nature\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Autorenwelt Shop","offers":[{"title":"Softcover - 9781350268722","offer_id":57809469178181,"sku":"9781350268722","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0622\/files\/86cd3e03-a294-4b92-9e30-cbd4ccf2996e.jpg?v=1781496150","url":"https:\/\/shop.autorenwelt.de\/products\/mary-midgley-on-what-matters-von-undefined","provider":"Autorenwelt Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}