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Eastern philosophy creates a utopian paradise.

This book could be a good read for someone seeking a thought-provoking exploration of an alternative society where Eastern philosophy and Western science combine to create a utopia. The unique aspect of this book lies in its portrayal of Pala, an island where the inhabitants live by a different set of principles. As the journalist Will Farnaby immerses himself in this society, readers are taken on a journey that challenges conventional notions of progress, ultimately forcing them to question their own values and choices. Aldous Huxley's "Island" offers a compelling vision of a harmonious world and presents readers with an opportunity to reflect on their own lives and the possibilities of a different way of living.

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Island

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ISBN: 9780099477778
Authors: Aldous Huxley
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.86
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For over a hundred years the Pacific island of Pala has been the scene of a unique experiment in civilisation. Its inhabitants live in a society where western science has been brought together with Eastern philosophy to create a paradise on earth. When cynical journalist, Will Farnaby, arrives to research potential oil reserves on Pala, he quickly falls in love with the way of life on the island. Soon the need to complete his mission becomes an intolerable burden and he must make a difficult choice.In counterpoint to Brave New World and Ape and Essence, in Island Huxley gives us his vision of utopia.WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION BY DAVID BRADSHAW
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Eastern philosophy creates a utopian paradise.

This book could be a good read for someone seeking a thought-provoking exploration of an alternative society where Eastern philosophy and Western science combine to create a utopia. The unique aspect of this book lies in its portrayal of Pala, an island where the inhabitants live by a different set of principles. As the journalist Will Farnaby immerses himself in this society, readers are taken on a journey that challenges conventional notions of progress, ultimately forcing them to question their own values and choices. Aldous Huxley's "Island" offers a compelling vision of a harmonious world and presents readers with an opportunity to reflect on their own lives and the possibilities of a different way of living.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.