On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs: Teaching, Writing, Playing, Believing, Lecturing, Philosophizing, Singing, Dancing

Schall, James V.

ISBN 10: 1882926633 / ISBN 13: 9781882926633

Edité par ISI Books, 2002

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Synopsis :

In this wise and witty book, acclaimed author James Schall illuminates a fundamental truth that will shock ceaselessly busy and ambitious Americans: human affairs are unserious.

Following Plato, Schall shows why singing, dancing, playing, contemplating, and other "useless" human activities are not merely forms of escape but also indications of the freedom in and for which men and women were created. The joy that accompanies leisure, festivity, and conviviality, he demonstrates, give us a glimpse of the eternal. On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs offers a vital message that is truly countercultural.

À propos de l?auteur: James V. Schall, S.J., (1928-2019) was a professor of government at Georgetown University and the author of many books, including Another Sort of Learning, The Order of Things, and A Student’s Guide to Liberal Learning.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs: ...
Éditeur : ISI Books
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : good