Focusing on personal, emotional, and political issues, these witty, brilliant essays from the "Harvard Review of Philosophy" strive to illuminate those areas of philosophy and life that are most important to living "the good life" to its fullest as an individual and as a citizen. From immigration to moral intuition, from love to hubris, these essays demonstrate how philosophy tackles modernity's central questions.

The "Harvard Review of Philosophy" has long been a forum for new thoughts in the field -- this collection includes some of the most important essays from that publication. Exploring the unexpected ways that philosophy impacts our world, this book considers the discipline as an essential element in our understanding of science, economics, and logic. This fascinating read for both laypeople and those familiar with philosophical concepts delves deep into questions of human nature, intellectual thought, and the manner in which our world operates. Using several different approaches, including puzzles, essays, and songs, this book challenges our basic assumptions about how things work.