Bill Manley
The Oldest Book in the World: Philosophy in the Age of the Pyramids
The Oldest Book in the World: Philosophy in the Age of the Pyramids
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The Teaching of Ptahhatp, a philosophical classic from ancient Egypt, has been translated into modern English by Bill Manley, offering a fresh perspective on the Pyramid Age and challenging traditional beliefs about philosophy and writing. The book explores the pitfalls of greed, ambition, celebrity, success, confrontation, friendship, sex, and the office environment, making it relevant in the modern day.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2024
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
The Teaching of Ptahhatp, a philosophical classic from ancient Egypt, has been newly translated into modern English by Bill Manley. Written over 4,000 years ago, it is the oldest surviving statement of philosophy in the ancient world and provides a unique perspective on the Pyramid Age and the origins of writing and philosophy. The book addresses various themes, including greed, ambition, celebrity, success, confrontation, friendship, sex, and the office environment, and its teachings remain relevant in the modern day. Manley's translation aims to make Ptahhatp's profound yet practical account of "the meaning of life" accessible to a wider audience.
Weight: 278g
Dimension: 200 x 130 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500298077
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