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On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs - by James V Schall (Paperback)

Name: On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs - by James V Schall (Paperback)
Brand: Intercollegiate Studies Institute
SKU: 88925626
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In this wise and witty book, acclaimed author James Schall illuminates a fundamental truth that will shock ceaselessly busy and ambitious Americans: human affairs are unserious.
About the Author: James V. Schall, S.J., (1928-2019) was a professor of government at Georgetown University and the author of many books, including Another Sort of Learning, The Order of Things, and A Student's Guide to Liberal Learning.
205 Pages
Philosophy, Political

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Book Synopsis

In this wise and witty book, acclaimed author James Schall illuminates a fundamental truth that will shock ceaselessly busy and ambitious Americans: human affairs are unserious.

Following Plato, Schall shows why singing, dancing, playing, contemplating, and other "useless" human activities are not merely forms of escape but also indications of the freedom in and for which men and women were created. The joy that accompanies leisure, festivity, and conviviality, he demonstrates, gives us a glimpse of the eternal. On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs offers a vital message that is truly countercultural.

About the Author

James V. Schall, S.J., (1928-2019) was a professor of government at Georgetown University and the author of many books, including Another Sort of Learning, The Order of Things, and A Student's Guide to Liberal Learning.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 205

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: Political

Publisher: Intercollegiate Studies Institute

Format: Paperback

Author: James V Schall

Language: English

Street Date: March 31, 2012

TCIN: 88925626

UPC: 9781610170253

Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-6941

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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