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Emerson and Self-Culture (American Philosophy)

By John T. Lysaker

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
025321971X
Open Library ID
OL10228428M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2209865 bytes)
Pages
248\243
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

How do I live a good life, one that is deeply personal and sensitive to others? John T. Lysaker suggests that those who take this question seriously need to reexamine the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson. In philosophical reflections on topics such as genius, divinity, friendship, and reform, Lysaker explores "self-culture" or the attempt to remain true to one's deepest commitments. He argues that being true to ourselves requires recognition of our thoroughly dependent and relational nature. Lysaker guides readers from simple self-absorption toward a more fulfilling and responsive engagement with the world.

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