{"title":"Vittorio Bufacchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Vittorio Bufacchi, a prominent thinker in the fields of philosophy and psychology. Bufacchi’s insightful exploration of philosophical themes offers readers a chance to delve deep into the intricacies of human thought and societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eEverything Must Change\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a profound examination of transformation, encouraging readers to reflect on the dynamic nature of societies and the imperative for progress. Bufacchi’s engaging style makes complex ideas accessible, promoting an understanding of philosophical transformations that impact our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, in \u003cem\u003eWhy Cicero Matters\u003c\/em\u003e, Bufacchi revisits the works of the legendary Roman philosopher and statesman, Cicero. Through this book, he illuminates Cicero’s lasting influence on modern political thought and why his ideas remain relevant in addressing contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a philosophy enthusiast or a curious reader seeking to explore psychological insights, Vittorio Bufacchi’s works offer a captivating journey into the realm of philosophy and its application in our everyday lives. Discover his books today and expand your understanding of how philosophical ideas can shape and inform our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-cicero-matters-by-vittorio-bufacchi-9781350376687","title":"Why Cicero Matters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Cicero Matters\u003c\/i\u003e shows us how the Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius, better known as Cicero, can help realise a new political world. His impact on humanitarianism, the Enlightenment, and the Founding Fathers of America is immense. Yet, we give Julius Caesar all our attention. Why? What does this say about modern politics and political culture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents Cicero as an antidote to the myth of the strong man of history. By reading Cicero’s \u003ci\u003eOn Duties\u003c\/i\u003e alongside two more introspective philosophical texts, \u003ci\u003eOn Friendship\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn Old Age\u003c\/i\u003e, we see how Cicero turned politics into a higher, intellectual form of art. He believed in education, in culture, and above all in the power of philosophy to instil morality. Cicero offers reassuring words on the indispensable work philosophers undertake, and why the common good needs philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age when anti-intellectualism runs rampant, \u003ci\u003eWhy Cicero Matters\u003c\/i\u003e introduces us to an ancient thinker who argues that culture is, or ought to be, the foundation of any modern democracy, with books as its building blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835327074540,"sku":"9781350376687","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21679153482668.jpg?v=1758543389"},{"product_id":"everything-must-change-by-vittorio-bufacchi-9781526158772","title":"Everything Must Change","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking its cue from Michel de Montaigne, this book asks what COVID-19 can teach us about the 'art of living'. It examines eight themes from a philosophical perspective, including attitudes to old age, populism, and life under lockdown, arguing that the crisis presents opportunities to create a more just society and change our lives for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrench philosopher Michel de Montaigne (1533–92) said that facing our mortality is the only way to learn the 'art of living'. He was right. \u003cem\u003eEverything Must Change\u003c\/em\u003e is about what we can learn from COVID-19, both as individuals and collectively. It argues that this crisis could change our lives for the better, ushering in a more just society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring eight themes through philosophical lenses, the book asks whether COVID-19 is a misfortune or an injustice, considers the largest cohort of victims (people in old age), and discusses whether life under lockdown is comparable to life in the so-called 'state of nature'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores the likely impact of the virus on the global phenomenon of populism and analyses the relationship between COVID-19 and post-truth. One chapter is dedicated to the role of arguably the most important players in the response to the pandemic: the experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book ends by considering the spike of reported cases of domestic violence during the lockdown via an analysis of the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel \u003cem\u003eNormal People\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000616599788,"sku":"9781526158772","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10095233482731.jpg?v=1763289455"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/vittorio-bufacchi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}