The Best Things in Life: A Guide to What Really Matters

The Best Things in Life is a 2011 book by University of Toronto philosopher Thomas Hurka. Written for general readers, it explores what makes a life go well, including pleasure, knowledge, achievement, love and virtue.

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Fareed Zakaria: “This week's book "The Best Things in Life," by Thomas Hurka. It's a book of philosophy, but it's really worth reading. It's a new year, time to re-evaluate life, right? Hurka says the key is to take a look at what makes you happy. He's a philosophy professor, a former columnist for the "Globe" and "Mail", and he can actually help you figure out what living a good life means. It's a stimulating read, and it will get you focused on the right things at the beginning of the year.”