{"product_id":"a-guide-for-the-perplexed-by-e-f-schumacher","title":"A guide for the perplexed by E. F Schumacher","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 022401496X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eJonathan Cape (original UK edition) | 1977 (first published) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eHardcover | 165–168 pages (varies by printing) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eSmall Is Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eA Guide for the Perplexed\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound philosophical work that explores how humans can better understand themselves and the world by creating their own “maps” of knowledge and living. Schumacher challenges the narrow outlook of materialistic scientism and argues that the task of philosophy is to provide a comprehensive \u003cem data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"782\"\u003emap of life and knowledge\u003c\/em\u003e that reveals the most meaningful aspects of existence. Drawing on his deep thinking about science, culture, and spirituality, he invites readers to rethink their understanding of reality, to recognize the limits of conventional scientific frameworks, and to engage more fully with the complexities of human experience. This constantly stimulating book teaches us to be our own map‑makers on life’s journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IH PENTZ BOOKSELLERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46708944732322,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/4047\/3732\/files\/download_e52296d3-fdae-4023-8e2e-05c9674fbf63.jpg?v=1774600965","url":"https:\/\/pentzbooks.co.za\/products\/a-guide-for-the-perplexed-by-e-f-schumacher","provider":"I H Pentz Booksellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}