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The Heart of Wisdom: A Philosophy of Spiritual Life
Author(s): Richard White (Author)
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (UK)
- Publication Date: 19 Dec. 2012
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 144222116X
- ISBN-13: 9781442221161
Book Description
The Heart of Wisdom explores the intersection of philosophy and spirituality. Though spirituality is a concept often viewed with skepticism by philosophers and others, spiritual concerns are prominent in many people’s lives, whether or not they ascribe to a religious creed. This book examines spiritual concepts like generosity, suffering, and joy, incorporating the various perspectives of great philosophers, including Nietzsche, Aristotle, and Derrida, as well as Eastern wisdom traditions, including Buddhism and Vedanta philosophy.
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About the Author
Richard White is professor of Philosophy at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Born in London, U.K., he earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Literature at Warwick University and a Ph.D. at SUNY, Stony Brook. He is the author of four previous books, including Radical Virtues (2008) and Love’s Philosophy (2001).
