Description: Happiness and Contemplation by Josef Pieper "The ultimate of human happiness is to be found in contemplation".In offering this proposition of Thomas Aquinas to our thought, Josef Pieper uses traditional wisdom in order to throw light on present-day reality and present-day psychological problems. What, in fact, does one pursue in pursuing happiness? What, in the consensus of the wisdom of the early Greeks, of Plato and Aristotle, of the New Testament, of Augustine and Aquinas, is that condition of perfect bliss toward which all life and effort tend by nature?In this profound and illuminating inquiry, Pieper considers the nature of contemplation, and the meaning and goal of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The ultimate of human happiness is to be found in contemplation".In offering this proposition of Thomas Aquinas to our thought, Josef Pieper uses traditional wisdom in order to throw light on present-day reality and present-day psychological problems. What, in fact, does one pursue in pursuing happiness? What, in the consensus of the wisdom of the early Greeks, of Plato and Aristotle, of the New Testament, of Augustine and Aquinas, is that condition of perfect bliss toward which all life and effort tend by nature?In this profound and illuminating inquiry, Pieper considers the nature of contemplation, and the meaning and goal of life. Author Biography Josef Pieper is one of the most renowned and popular philosophers of the 20th century. He wrote dozens of titles on all aspects of philosophy and living, including Only the Lover Sings, Guide to Thomas Aquinas, Hope and History, In Defense of Philosophy, and In Search of the Sacred. Details ISBN1890318310 Author Josef Pieper Short Title HAPPINESS & CONTEMPLATION Language English Translator Clara Winston ISBN-10 1890318310 ISBN-13 9781890318314 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248.34 Year 1998 Residence US Birth 1904 Death 1997 Pages 144 DOI 10.1604/9781890318314 Imprint St Augustines Press Place of Publication Indiana Country of Publication United States Translated from German Illustrations introduction,notes NZ Release Date 1998-11-15 US Release Date 1998-11-15 UK Release Date 1998-11-15 Publisher St Augustines Press Publication Date 1998-11-15 Audience General AU Release Date 1998-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11936594;
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