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Defined by Relationship

A Conversation with Charles Foster

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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Charles Foster, who is a writer, traveller, veterinarian, barrister, philosopher and Fellow of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. This wide-ranging conversation provides a detailed exploration of several of his books in many different fields with a particular focus on "Human Dignity in Bioethics and Law" and the New York Times Bestseller "Being a Beast" .

This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, At the Heart, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:

  • An Aristotelian Encounter - A mystery solved
  • Studies in Empathy - And the lack thereof
  • Childhood - A brief digression
  • Engagement - Consciousness, relationships and different perspectives
  • Dignity - An overarching principle
  • Creating Impact - Changing hearts and minds
  • About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series (100 books):

    Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research. Howard Burton holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

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    Languages

    • English

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