All Things Shining: Reading The Western Classics To Find Meaning In A Secular Age

All Things Shining: Reading The Western Classics To Find Meaning In A Secular Age

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An Unrelenting Flow Of Choices Confronts Us At Nearly Every Moment Of Our Lives, And Yet Our Culture Offers Us No Clear Way To Choose. This Predicament Seems Inevitable, But In Fact It'S Quite New. In Medieval Europe, God'S Calling Was A Grounding Force. In Ancient Greece, A Whole Pantheon Of Shining Gods Stood Ready To Draw An Appropriate Action Out Of You. Like An Athlete In The Zone, You Were Called To A Harmonious Attunement With The World, So Absorbed In It That You Couldn'T Make A Wrong Choice.If Our Culture No Longer Takes For Granted A Belief In God, Can We Nevertheless Get In Touch With The Homeric Moods Of Wonder And Gratitude, And Be Guided By The Meanings They Reveal? All Things Shining Says We Can. Hubert Dreyfus And Sean Dorrance Kelly Illuminate Some Of The Greatest Works Of The West To Reveal How We Have Lost Our Passionate Engagement With And Responsiveness To The World. Their Journey Takes Us From The Wonder And Openness Of Homer'S Polytheism To The Monotheism Of Dante; From The Autonomy Of Kant To The Multiple Worlds Of Melville; And, Finally, To The Spiritual Difficulties Evoked By Modern Authors Such As David Foster Wallace And Elizabeth Gilbert.Dreyfus, A Philosopher At The University Of California, Berkeley, For Forty Years, Is An Original Thinker Who Finds In The Classic Texts Of Our Culture A New Relevance For People'S Everyday Lives. His Lively, Thoughtprovoking Lectures Have Earned Him A Podcast Audience That Often Reaches The Itunesu Top 40. Kelly, Chair Of The Philosophy Department At Harvard University, Is An Eloquent New Voice Whose Sensitivity To The Sadness Of The Cultureand To What Remains Of The Wonder And Gratitude That Could Chase It Awaycaptures A Generation Adrift.Reenvisioning Modern Spiritual Life Through Their Examination Of Literature, Philosophy, And Religious Testimony, Dreyfus And Kelly Unearth Ancient Sources Of Meaning, And Teach Us How To Rediscover The Sacred, Shining Things That Surround Us Every Day. This Book Will Change The Way We Understand Our Culture, Our History, Our Sacred Practices, And Ourselves. It Offers A Newand Very Oldway To Celebrate And Be Grateful For Our Existence In The Modern World.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main theme of 'All Things Shining'? A: The main theme of 'All Things Shining' is the exploration of how modern culture has shifted away from a belief in God and the impact of this shift on our ability to find meaning in life. The authors argue that by reconnecting with classic works of literature and philosophy, we can rediscover sources of wonder and gratitude.
  • Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'All Things Shining' are Hubert Dreyfus, a philosopher at the University of California, Berkeley, and Sean Dorrance Kelly, the chair of the philosophy department at Harvard University.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'All Things Shining' is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable choice for readers.
  • Q: How many pages does 'All Things Shining' have? A: 'All Things Shining' consists of 272 pages.
  • Q: When was 'All Things Shining' published? A: 'All Things Shining' was published on January 4, 2011.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'All Things Shining' is available in new condition, ensuring that you receive a pristine copy.
  • Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, 'All Things Shining' is available in its first edition.
  • Q: What subjects does 'All Things Shining' cover? A: 'All Things Shining' covers subjects related to literature, philosophy, and religious testimony, focusing on how these areas can inform modern spiritual life.
  • Q: Can 'All Things Shining' help me find meaning in a secular age? A: Yes, 'All Things Shining' provides insights into how classic Western literature and philosophy can help individuals find meaning and navigate the challenges of a secular age.
  • Q: What is the writing style of the authors? A: The authors, Dreyfus and Kelly, are known for their lively and thought-provoking writing style, which engages readers and encourages deep reflection on cultural and philosophical themes.