About the book
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.
Editions of On Meanings of Life
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791454817
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791454824
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791488041
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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.
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What is On Meanings of Life about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On Meanings of Life?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Popular psychology > Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
Where can I read a sample of On Meanings of Life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791454817
How long is On Meanings of Life and how many pages does it have?
On Meanings of Life has 175 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On Meanings of Life?
Jerome Eckstein
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On Meanings of Life is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791454817) and paperback(ISBN 9780791454824) and pdf(ISBN 9780791488041)
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