Happiness and Contemplation
by Josef Pieper, Josef Pieper (Author)
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"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 show more and effort tend by nature? In this profound and illuminating inquiry, Pieper considers the nature of contemplation, and the meaning and goal of life. show lessTags
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What does the pursuit of happiness have to do with contemplation? Why do we need both and what do the ancients up to and including Aquinas have to say that will inform us in our search for the good life? These and other issues are explored in this literate and unique study of what it means to live a fulfilled human life.
ultimate happiness is in contemplation
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- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
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- 248.34 — Religion Christian practice & observance Christian experience, practice, life Prayer and private worship Contemplation and Meditation
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- BV5091 .C7 .P513 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Practical religion. The Christian life Mysticism
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