The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers

by Stephen Leach (Editor), James Tartaglia (Editor)

The Meaning of Life and the Great Philosophers reveals how great philosophers of the past sought to answer the question of the meaning of life. This edited collection includes thirty-five chapters which each focus on a major philosophical figure, from Confucius to Rorty, and that imaginatively engage with the topic from their perspective. This volume also contains a Postscript on the historical origins and original significance of the phrase ‘the meaning of life’. Written by leading experts in the field, such as A.C. Grayling, Thaddeus Metz and John Cottingham, this unique and engaging book explores the relevance of the history of philosophy to contemporary debates. It will prove essential reading for students and scholars studying the history of philosophy, philosophy of religion, ethics, metaphysics or comparative philosophy.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

314 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2018

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of these I have no friggin clue what the author is talking about (usually a bunch of transcendental baloney about how there is this one pure thing "outside" of the human experience), but there are a few meaningful essays that really dig into the guts of the question

[White Sabbath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most meaningful books I've ever read. I've highlighted so many parts and I will be putting them into Anki for further study.