{"product_id":"a-guide-for-the-perplexed-harper-perennial-modern-thought","title":"A Guide for the Perplexed (Harper Perennial Modern Thought)","description":"“A condensation of a vast and refreshingly unorthodox system of ideas.” — Arthur Koestler, Observer\nFrom one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, and the author of the international bestseller Small Is Beautiful, the reissue of a timeless treatise on the meaning of living.\nIn A Guide for the Perplexed, bestselling author E. F. Schumacher explores our relation to the world: our obligations—to other people, to the earth, to progress and technology, but most importantly to ourselves. If man can fulfill these obligations, then and only then can he enjoy a truly authentic relationship with the world—and truly know the meaning of living.\nSchumacher argues that we need maps: a \"map of knowledge\" and a \"map of living.\" The concern of the mapmaker is to find for everything its proper place. For things out of place tend to get lost; they become invisible and their proper places are filled by other things that should not be there at all and therefore serve to mislead.\nA Guide for the Perplexed teaches us to be our own map makers in following our destined path in life’s journey.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 006241481X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.006241481X.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schumacher, E. F.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505634091066,"sku":"DBV.006241481X.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/006241481X-0.jpg?v=1783194414","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/a-guide-for-the-perplexed-harper-perennial-modern-thought","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}