The Paradox of Intention: Reaching the Goal by Giving Up the Attempt to Reach It (Studies in Religion/American Academy of Religion) - Couverture souple

Shaw, Marvin C.

 
9781555401108: The Paradox of Intention: Reaching the Goal by Giving Up the Attempt to Reach It (Studies in Religion/American Academy of Religion)
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1555401104 ISBN 13 : 9781555401108
Editeur : Scholars Press, 1988

Synopsis

This book examines the paradox of intention, the simple idea that we may reach a goal by giving up the attempt to reach it or, conversely, that we may be prevented from reaching a goal by our intentional efforts to achieve it. The nature of this paradox is explored through an examination of texts from ancient and existential philosophy, psychotherapy, and the sacred texts of Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism. Shaw then subjects the paradox to systematic study by pursuing a series of questions arising from it. A clearly written and accessible study, The Paradox of Intention adds an intriguing chapter to both comparative ethics and the cross-cultural study of the philosophy of religion.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book examines the paradox of intention, the simple idea that we may reach a goal by giving up the attempt to reach it or, conversely, that we may be prevented from reaching a goal by our intentional efforts to achieve it. The nature of this paradox is explored through an examination of texts from ancient and existential philosophy, psychotherapy, and the sacred texts of Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism. Shaw then subjects the paradox to systematic study by pursuing a series of questions arising from it. A clearly written and accessible study, The Paradox of Intention adds an intriguing chapter to both comparative ethics and the cross-cultural study of the philosophy of religion.

Revue de presse

[Shaw]'s writing style is graceful and engaging...His work provides a valuable contribution to the psychology of religion and raises questions calling for further explanation. (Theological Studies)

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Éditeur
Scholars Press
Date d'édition
1988
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1555401104
ISBN 13 
9781555401108
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
216
Coordonnées du fabricant
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9781555401092: The Paradox of Intention: Reaching the Goal by Giving Up the Attempt to Reach It

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ISBN 10 :  1555401090 ISBN 13 :  9781555401092
Editeur : Scholars Pr, 1988
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