Publication

2002-09-01 - State University of New York Press

Language

English

Word Count

48,000 words, Guess

Page Count

192 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780791454817
  • Open LibraryOL7802800M

Classifications

  • LCCBD435 .E25 2002
  • LCCBD435.E25 2002

Description

"Addressing the question of what makes life meaningful, Jerome Eckstein explores the ways in which we can heighten or diminish the quality of our life experience. He focuses on two contrasting attitudes toward life experiences: "interested" (goal-oriented) and "intraested" (non-goal-oriented, i.e., something directed only at itself) and shows that both attitudes are important and necessary in order to make life meaningful. Philosophy, psychology, religion, myth, poetry, and music are all brought to bear on such specific life-meaning issues as work, play, love, art, neurosis, and happiness, and in a touching epilogue, Eckstein discusses his own life meanings in terms of metaphysical loneliness, laughter, and dignity."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • On Meanings of LifeHardcoverState University of New York Press2002-09-01

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