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Meaning in Life and Why It Matters

Af: Susan Wolf Engelsk Paperback

Meaning in Life and Why It Matters

Af: Susan Wolf Engelsk Paperback
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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.

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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.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 162
ISBN-13: 9780691154503
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0691154503
Udg. Dato: 25 mar 2012
Længde: 12mm
Bredde: 137mm
Højde: 215mm
Forlag: Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato: 25 mar 2012
Forfatter(e): Susan Wolf
Forfatter(e) Susan Wolf


Kategori Bevidsthedsfilosofi


ISBN-13 9780691154503


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 162


Udgave


Længde 12mm


Bredde 137mm


Højde 215mm


Udg. Dato 25 mar 2012


Oplagsdato 25 mar 2012


Forlag Princeton University Press