What is this thing called The Meaning of Life? by Stewart Goetz (English) Hardco

Description: What is this thing called The Meaning of Life? by Stewart Goetz, Joshua W. Seachris An engaging introduction to philosophical thinking about lifes meaning. Goetz and Seachris provide the reader with accessible examples, before looking at the main theoretical approaches to meaning and key philosophers associated with them. Ideal for students coming to the subject for the first time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What are we asking when we ask, "What is the meaning of life?"? Can there be meaning without God? Is a happy life a meaningful life? Can an immoral life be meaningful? Does our suffering have meaning? Does death threaten meaning?What is this thing called The Meaning of Life? provides an engaging and stimulating introduction to philosophical thinking about lifes meaning. Goetz and Seachris provide the reader with accessible examples, before looking at the main theoretical approaches to meaning and key philosophers associated with them. Topics covered include: What does the question, "What is the meaning of life?", even mean?Does life have a purpose?What is valuable? Do we matter?Does life (or my life) make any sense?Is there any meaning in suffering?Does death threaten meaning?Would immortality be good or bad news for us?With boxed summaries of key concepts and noteworthy examples, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading included within each chapter, this book is the ideal introduction to lifes meaning for philosophy students coming to the subject for the first time. Author Biography Stewart Goetz is Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Ursinus College, USA.Joshua W. Seachris is Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy and Program Director at the Center for Philosophy of Religion, University of Notre Dame, USA. Table of Contents Preface 1. The meaning of lifes meaning 2. Meaning and purpose 3. Meaning and significance I: Value 4. Meaning and significance II: Mattering 5. Meaning and sense-making 6. Meaning and evil 7. Meaning, death, and immortality. Appendix I: (One type of) mid- or quarter-life crisis Appendix II: Buddhism and the Meaning of Life Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index Review "Goetz and Seachris have written an outstanding, systematic, engaging book on the meaning of life. There is no better guide to this important area of inquiry, one of great importance both within and outside academic life." - Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College, USA"This is a readable and stimulating introduction to lifes greatest question. It is a text book but not just a text book, for it breaks new ground in being structured around an original and impressively thorough survey of the meaning of meaning. It will appeal to both academics and general readers." - Stephen Leach, Keele University, UK"Goetz and Seachris have written an outstanding, systematic, engaging book on the meaning of life. There is no better guide to this important area of inquiry, one of great importance both within and outside academic life." - Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College, USA"This is a readable and stimulating introduction to lifes greatest question. It is a text book but not just a text book, for it breaks new ground in being structured around an original and impressively thorough survey of the meaning of meaning. It will appeal to both academics and general readers." - Stephen Leach, Keele University, UK Review Quote "Goetz and Seachris have written an outstanding, systematic, engaging book on the meaning of life. There is no better guide to this important area of inquiry, one of great importance both within and outside academic life." - Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College, USA "This is a readable and stimulating introduction to lifes greatest question. It is a text book but not just a text book, for it breaks new ground in being structured around an original and impressively thorough survey of the meaning of meaning. It will appeal to both academics and general readers." - Stephen Leach, Keele University, UK Details ISBN0415786762 Author Joshua W. Seachris Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN-10 0415786762 ISBN-13 9780415786768 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation University of Notre Dame, USA. Year 2020 Illustrations 8 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Illustrations, black and white DEWEY 128 Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-21 Pages 190 Publication Date 2020-04-21 AU Release Date 2020-04-21 NZ Release Date 2020-04-21 Series What is this thing called? Alternative 9780415786775 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159803152;

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