The Embers and the Stars: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Moral Sense of Nature
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In a quick read, The Embers and the Stars: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Moral Sense of Nature by Erazim Kohak comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 1987 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 284 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 1987 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 284 pages • ISBN 9780226450179.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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