The transient and the absolute : an interpretation of the human condition and of human endeavor
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The transient and the absolute : an interpretation of the human condition and of human endeavor
（Contributions in philosophy, no. 70）
Greenwood Press, 1999
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-193) and index
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The two principles of the Transient and the Absolute are fundamental to man's self-perception. While we perceive ourselves as transient biological phenomena, with a limited span of existence, we also view ourselves as immaterial creatures whose personalities persist and are not subject to change. This original philosophical essay surveys the totality of human experience from this dual perspective, showing the presence and the constant interaction of the two principles in the civilizational endeavors of humanity. The author analyzes our constant search for the absolute among transient manifestations in diverse domains, such as religion, philosophy, art, society, and politics. This volume offers a unifying view of the great diversity of human experience, based on the author's insight into man's self-perception.
Table of Contents
Introduction Personal Experience Theoretical Questioning Individual Activity Crucial Changes in Life Religion Philosophy The Order of Nature The Collective Political Authority Aesthetic Expression Conclusions Bibliography Index
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