Fate & Philosophy: A Journey Through Life's Great Questions
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | Jim Flynn | ISBN: | 9781877551437 |
| Publisher: | Awa Press | Publication: | January 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Awa Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jim Flynn |
| ISBN: | 9781877551437 |
| Publisher: | Awa Press |
| Publication: | January 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Awa Press |
| Language: | English |
A provocative sequel to The Torchlight List, this book examines the answers that thinkers throughout the ages—from Plato in ancient Greece to contemporary psychologists and scientists—have proposed for life’s great questions: Do human beings have free will? Is a good society possible? Is patriotism ethical? and* Can modern science penetrate the mind?* Exploring the moral ideals, attitudes, and religious beliefs that affect everyday life, this account is an exhilarating introduction to philosophy and a manual for becoming a fully alive member of the human race. It is also a stunning exploration of the challenges that 21st century science—from brain research to the discovery of dark matter in the universe—pose to long-held philosophic beliefs.
A provocative sequel to The Torchlight List, this book examines the answers that thinkers throughout the ages—from Plato in ancient Greece to contemporary psychologists and scientists—have proposed for life’s great questions: Do human beings have free will? Is a good society possible? Is patriotism ethical? and* Can modern science penetrate the mind?* Exploring the moral ideals, attitudes, and religious beliefs that affect everyday life, this account is an exhilarating introduction to philosophy and a manual for becoming a fully alive member of the human race. It is also a stunning exploration of the challenges that 21st century science—from brain research to the discovery of dark matter in the universe—pose to long-held philosophic beliefs.
