Lear, Jonathan

Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life

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ISBN 13:
9780674297333
author:
Lear, Jonathan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Belknap Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
19.3 x 12.5 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Good & Evil,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.97

Description

Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life by Jonathan Lear is a deeply insightful exploration of how we respond to loss, crisis, and hope in a world facing unprecedented challenges. Lear masterfully examines our relationship with the humanities, considering how they can expand our imaginative and emotional repertoire in times of uncertainty. He also delves into the role of mourning, moral exemplars, and gratitude in human life, drawing on a wide range of historical and philosophical perspectives. Through his thoughtful analysis, Lear invites us to think critically about how we can flourish in a world of flux and finitude, and how we might live with greater awareness and purpose.

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