The Summing UpThis book represents Maugham's life and philosophy in his own words. It is autobiographical in nature, though most of the work is concerned with Maugham's unique and fascinating opinions on the theatre, writing, metaphysics and the interesting people he encountered in his long and successful career. |
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Page 242
... philosopher does not speak only to other philosophers and to undergraduates working for a degree ; he speaks also to the men of letters , politi- cians and reflective persons who directly mould the ideas of the coming generation . They ...
... philosopher does not speak only to other philosophers and to undergraduates working for a degree ; he speaks also to the men of letters , politi- cians and reflective persons who directly mould the ideas of the coming generation . They ...
Page 261
... philosophers stand back and refuse to give even tentative answers to these ques- tions they shirk their responsibilities . Now , the most urgent problem that confronts the plain man is the problem of evil . It is curious to notice that ...
... philosophers stand back and refuse to give even tentative answers to these ques- tions they shirk their responsibilities . Now , the most urgent problem that confronts the plain man is the problem of evil . It is curious to notice that ...
Page 274
... philosophers , shows that a great many men are no great shakes . Im- mortality is too stupendous a notion to be enter- ' tained in connection with common mortals . They are too insignificant to deserve eternal punishment or to merit ...
... philosophers , shows that a great many men are no great shakes . Im- mortality is too stupendous a notion to be enter- ' tained in connection with common mortals . They are too insignificant to deserve eternal punishment or to merit ...
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