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Author |
: Nathanael Novosel |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1948220008 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781948220002 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Meaning of Life by : Nathanael Novosel
"What is the meaning of life?" Throughout history, people have spent much of their lives trying to explain how the world works and why. Initially, they seek to live better lives and thrive. Ultimately, they seek to find purpose and significance in their existence. Experience the scientific and philosophical journey billions of years in the making to answer the question that all living beings capable of rational thought will ask themselves: why are we here? Over the course of that journey, you will come to understand how humans determine their meaning and, with some of your own analysis, discover your own purpose along the way.
Author |
: Roy F. Baumeister |
Publisher |
: Guilford Press |
Total Pages |
: 450 |
Release |
: 1991-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0898625319 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780898625318 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Meanings of Life by : Roy F. Baumeister
Who among us has not at some point asked, what is the meaning of life?' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date.
Author |
: Marc Mauer |
Publisher |
: The New Press |
Total Pages |
: 154 |
Release |
: 2018-12-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781620974100 |
ISBN-13 |
: 162097410X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Meaning of Life by : Marc Mauer
"I can think of no authors more qualified to research the complex impact of life sentences than Marc Mauer and Ashley Nellis. They have the expertise to track down the information that all citizens need to know and the skills to translate that research into accessible and powerful prose." —Heather Ann Thompson, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Blood in the Water From the author of the classic Race to Incarcerate, a forceful and necessary argument for eliminating life sentences, including profiles of six people directly impacted by life sentences by formerly incarcerated author Kerry Myers Most Western democracies have few or no people serving life sentences, yet here in the United States more than 200,000 people are sentenced to such prison terms. Marc Mauer and Ashley Nellis of The Sentencing Project argue that there is no practical or moral justification for a sentence longer than twenty years. Harsher sentences have been shown to have little effect on crime rates, since people "age out" of crime—meaning that we're spending a fortune on geriatric care for older prisoners who pose little threat to public safety. Extreme punishment for serious crime also has an inflationary effect on sentences across the spectrum, helping to account for severe mandatory minimums and other harsh punishments. A thoughtful and stirring call to action, The Meaning of Life also features moving profiles of a half dozen people affected by life sentences, written by former "lifer" and award-winning writer Kerry Myers. The book will tie in to a campaign spearheaded by The Sentencing Project and offers a much-needed road map to a more humane criminal justice system.
Author |
: Susan Wolf |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Total Pages |
: 161 |
Release |
: 2012-03-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780691154503 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0691154503 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Meaning in Life and Why It Matters by : Susan Wolf
A fresh reflection on what makes life meaningful Most people, including philosophers, tend to classify human motives as falling into one of two categories: the egoistic or the altruistic, the self-interested or the moral. According to Susan Wolf, however, much of what motivates us does not comfortably fit into this scheme. Often we act neither for our own sake nor out of duty or an impersonal concern for the world. Rather, we act out of love for objects that we rightly perceive as worthy of love—and it is these actions that give meaning to our lives. Wolf makes a compelling case that, along with happiness and morality, this kind of meaningfulness constitutes a distinctive dimension of a good life. Written in a lively and engaging style, and full of provocative examples, Meaning in Life and Why It Matters is a profound and original reflection on a subject of permanent human concern.
Author |
: Joshua W. Seachris |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 512 |
Release |
: 2012-09-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780470658789 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0470658789 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Exploring the Meaning of Life by : Joshua W. Seachris
Much more than just an anthology, this survey of humanity's search for the meaning of life includes the latest contributions to the debate, a judicious selection of key canonical essays, and insightful commentary by internationally respected philosophers. Cutting-edge viewpoint features the most recent contributions to the debate Extensive general introduction offers unprecedented context Leading contemporary philosophers provide insightful introductions to each section
Author |
: Elmer Daniel Klemke |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 276 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015079255579 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Meaning of Life by : Elmer Daniel Klemke
This is a revision of an anthology on the meaning of life intended for introduction to philosophy and human nature courses. It includes primarily the writings by philosophers but also offers some selections from literary figures and religious thinkers.
Author |
: John Cottingham |
Publisher |
: Presbyterian Publishing Corp |
Total Pages |
: 136 |
Release |
: 2004-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780203164242 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0203164245 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis On the Meaning of Life by : John Cottingham
The question 'What is the meaning of life?' is one of the most fascinating, oldest and most difficult questions human beings have ever posed themselves. In an increasingly secularized culture, it remains a question to which we are ineluctably and powerfully drawn. Drawing skillfully on a wealth of thinkers, writers and scientists from Augustine, Descartes, Freud and Camus, to Spinoza, Pascal, Darwin, and Wittgenstein, On the Meaning of Life breathes new vitality into one of the very biggest questions.
Author |
: Julian Baggini |
Publisher |
: Granta Publications |
Total Pages |
: 179 |
Release |
: 2013-07-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781847089205 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1847089208 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis What's It All About? by : Julian Baggini
“Secular-minded readers seeking an alternative to The Purpose-Driven Life have an excellent starting point here.”—Publishers Weekly For readers who are serious about confronting the big issues in life—but are turned off by books which deal with them through religion, spirituality, or psychobabble, this is an honest, intelligent discussion by a philosopher that doesn't hide from the difficulties or make undeliverable promises. It aims to help the reader understand the overlooked issues behind the obvious questions, and shows how philosophy does not so much answer them as help provide us with the resources to answer them for ourselves. “Useful and provocative.”—The Wall Street Journal “Looking for a clear guide to what contemporary philosophy has to say about the meaning of life? Baggini takes us through all the plausible answers, weaving together Kierkegaard, John Stuart Mill, Monty Python, and Funkadelic in an entertaining but always carefully reasoned discussion.”—Peter Singer, author of How Are We To Live “The question of the meaning of life has long been a byword for pretentious rambling. It takes some nerve to tackle it in a brisk and no-nonsense fashion.”—New Statesman
Author |
: Jacob Needleman |
Publisher |
: National Geographic Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1994-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780385262422 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0385262426 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis Money and the Meaning of Life by : Jacob Needleman
If we understood the true role of money in our lives, writes philosopher Jacob Needleman, we would not think simply in terms of spending it or saving it. Money exerts a deep emotional influence on who we are and what we tell ourselves we can never have. Our long unwillingness to understand the emotional and spiritual effects of money on us is at the heart of why we have come to know the price of everything, and the value of nothing. Money has everything to do with the pursuit of an idealistic life, while at the same time, it is at the root of our daily frustrations. On a social level, money has a profound impact on the price of progress. Needleman shows how money slowly began to haunt us, from the invention of coins in Biblical times (when money was created to rescue the community good, not for self gain), through its hypnotic appeal in our money-obsessed era. This is a remarkable book that combines myth and psychology, the poetry of the Sufis and the wisdom of King Solomon, along with Jacob Needleman's searching of his own soul and his culture to explain how money can become a unique means of self-knowledge. As part of the Currency paperback line, it includes a "User's Guide" an introduction and discussion guide created for the paperback by the author -- to help readers make practical use of the book's ideas.
Author |
: Bradley Trevor Greive |
Publisher |
: Andrews McMeel Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 142 |
Release |
: 2011-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781449414078 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1449414079 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis Meaning of Life by : Bradley Trevor Greive
It's an age-old question that has stumped the great minds of history: what is the meaning of life? The author's informal style provides a refreshing counterpoint to what has always been one of life's big debates. Illustrated with playful photographs of animals.