ENDS AND MEANS. AN ENQUIRY INTO THE NATURE OF IDEALS AND INTO THE METHODS EMPLOYED FOR THEIR REALIZATION
London: Chatto and Windus, 1937. First Edition. Cloth. (5) 336 pp. Dustjacket. Index. Cloth. Gilt spine titling. A long philosophical essay written by Aldous Huxley just prior to World War II. Huxley argues that people generally agree on desirable ends, but differ widely on the means to achieve those ends. Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) went from satirical novels (Crome Yellow) to dystopian prophecy (Brave New World). He moved to Los Angeles in 1937, the year this book was published. A Fine copy in a Near Fine dust jacket (slight soiling; a tiny chip at the lower spine end), now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. Fine / Near Fine. Item #3117
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