On the unseriousness of human affairs: teaching, writing, playing, believing, lecturing, philosophizing, singing, dancing
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Wilmington, Del. : ISI Books, [2001].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xv, 189 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Guilford Adult Non-Fiction
320 S
Description
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, gives us a glimpse of the eternal. "On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs" offers a vital message that is truly countercultural.
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Guilford Adult Non-Fiction
320 S
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1882926633
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-184) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Schall, J. V. (2001). On the unseriousness of human affairs: teaching, writing, playing, believing, lecturing, philosophizing, singing, dancing. ISI Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Schall, James V. 2001. On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs: Teaching, Writing, Playing, Believing, Lecturing, Philosophizing, Singing, Dancing. ISI Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Schall, James V, On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs: Teaching, Writing, Playing, Believing, Lecturing, Philosophizing, Singing, Dancing. ISI Books, 2001.
MLA Citation (style guide)Schall, James V. On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs: Teaching, Writing, Playing, Believing, Lecturing, Philosophizing, Singing, Dancing. ISI Books, 2001.
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