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Philosophy made digestible during a short journey.
Ever felt like philosophy could use a dose of everyday practicality? "God Explained in a Taxi Ride" does just that. It's perfect for a reader looking for deep thoughts without the heavy textbook vibe. Picking up this book is like catching a cab with a surprisingly wise driver, offering insights during a trip across town.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9780399535086
Authors:
Paul Arden
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Date of Publication: 2009-01-06
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Self Help,
Personal Development,
Spirituality,
Business,
Psychology,
Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 1401 readers)
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The best-selling author of Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite addresses the nature of human religious belief in an entertaining and thought-provoking series of vignettes and questions that explore humankind's relationship to the divine, from ancient times to the present, in the context of a taxi ride. Original.
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Philosophy made digestible during a short journey.
Ever felt like philosophy could use a dose of everyday practicality? "God Explained in a Taxi Ride" does just that. It's perfect for a reader looking for deep thoughts without the heavy textbook vibe. Picking up this book is like catching a cab with a surprisingly wise driver, offering insights during a trip across town.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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