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The Meaning of Life

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A thought-provoking guide to one of the greatest questions we will ever face - what is the meaning of life? It may seem useless, silly, or overwhelming to ponder the meaning of life. In truth, it i...
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A thought-provoking guide to one of the greatest questions we will ever face - what is the meaning of life? 


It may seem useless, silly, or overwhelming to ponder the meaning of life. In truth, it is essential to ask ourselves this question in order to define and work towards a more meaningful existence. 


This book presents a range of areas in which we can seek the meaning of life, including love, family, friendship, work, self-knowledge and nature. We discover why some things feel meaningful and others don't, and learn how to introduce more meaning into our daily lives.


  • ADDRESSES THE BIG QUESTIONS with insight and compassion.
  • HOW TO PURSUE A MEANINGFUL LIFE a philosophical approach to finding meaning.
  • EXPLORES SOURCES OF MEANING from love and family, to work, culture and nature.
  • ILLUSTRATED with full color images throughout.
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Price: $14.99
Pages: 136
Publisher: The School of Life
Imprint: The School of Life
Publication Date: 07 January 2020
Trim Size: 6.38 X 4.88 in
ISBN: 9780995753549
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:

PHILOSOPHY / Essays, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Popular philosophy, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Mindfulness, Family & relationships: advice & issues, Ethics & moral philosophy, Philosophy of mind, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology

***What readers are saying***


"I was fortunate to pick this poignant and practical book up at a very timely moment of my life. Could not recommend it more highly to anyone wrestling with similar questions, there is joy in the effort."

The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment.


The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.


The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 174,000 Instagram followers and 166,000 Twitter followers.


The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

Love


Family


Work


Friendship


Culture


Politics


Nature


Philosophy


Vague self-understanding


Provincialism


Selflessness


Immortality


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