The Temptation to Exist
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“A brilliant exponent of a rare genre, the philosophical essay.”—The New York Times Book Review
The Temptation to Exist
“A brilliant exponent of a rare genre, the philosophical essay.”—The New York Times Book Review
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| ISBN-13: | 9781611457384 |
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| Publisher: | Arcade Publishing |
| Publication date: | 02/01/2013 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Sales rank: | 153,425 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d) |
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