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by: Stephen Law
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780297847229
ISBN: 0297847228
Label: Orion Publishing
Manufacturer: Orion Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 140
Publication Date: October 01, 2003
Publisher: Orion Publishing
Sales Rank: 2507899
Studio: Orion Publishing
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Product Description:
As we stuff ourselves with plumped-up turkeys, unwrap the latest useless gadget, and gather round the family tree, what real relevance does the festive season have and why do we perpetuate it? The Xmas Files is designed to be a fun book, but one underpinned by an exploration of some real issues. The way we celebrate Christmas says a lot about the way we relate to each other, our society, and our values. Stephen Law takes a look at such things as Bertrand Russell's turkey, the existential angst of Santa, and peace on earth to produce a humourous, varied, and thought-provoking collection.
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Rating: - A Thought-provoking Christmas
Stephen Law's The Xmas Files is an excellent and easy to read book of short philosophy essays centred around issues related to Christmas. All the usual suspects are here such as the existence of God, the feasibility of miracles and others such as the existence of altruism and faith in modern society. If you're a philsophy student it probably won't be much use but if you're justy looking for a though-provoking but not too heavy read then this is worth a shot.
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