{"product_id":"9780307390431","title":"The Book of Dead Philosophers","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eCritchley, Simon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/10\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of brief lives (and deaths) of nearly two  hundred of the world's greatest thinkers, noted philosopher Simon Critchley creates  a register of mortality that is tragic, amusing, absurd, and exemplary. From the  self-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words of Christian  saints and modern-day sages, this irresistible book contains much to inspire both  amusement and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformed by Critchley's acute insight, scholarly intelligence,  and sprightly wit, each entry tells its own tale, but collected together they add  up to a profound and moving  investigation of meaning and the possibility of happiness  for us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43412546486527,"sku":"9780307390431","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780307390431_s600x595.jpg?v=1775592854","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780307390431","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}