Constructing a Life Philosophy

Name: Constructing a Life Philosophy
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ISBN: 9780737729283

ISBN-10: 0737729287

ISBN-13: 9780737729283

Edition: 2005

Authors: Mary E. Williams

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First introduced 35 years ago, the Opposing Viewpoints series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications.

Book details

List price: $34.80
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 6/4/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?


Introduction



The Importance of Choosing a Life Philosophy


Chapter Preface



Choosing a Map for Life




Living with Shadows in a Cave




Discovering Our Personal Myth




Challenging the Idea of a Life Plan




What Reveals Life's Ultimate Meaning?


Chapter Preface



Ultimate Meaning Does Not Exist




Religion Pursues Life's Meaning




Science Can Uncover Life's Meaning




Both Religion and Science Can Reveal Life's Meaning




How Do Religions Give Life Meaning?


Chapter Preface



Judaism Is a Life of Communing with God




Liberal Christianity Combines Reason with Faith




Conservative Christianity Is a Biblical Relationship with God




Islam Entails a Submission to God's Will




Hinduism Teaches That All Ways Lead to God




Buddhism Seeks Enlightenment and Ultimate Reality




Ecofeminism Reclaims the Great Mother Goddess




Interspirituality Embraces the Heart of All Religions




What Motivates Moral Behavior?


Chapter Preface



Morality Requires Religious Belief




Morality Does Not Require Religious Belief




Secular Humanism Encourages Moral Awareness




Secular Humanism Is Harmful




Altruism Promotes Moral Behavior




Self-Interest Promotes Moral Behavior




What Principles Should Guide Our Lives?


Chapter Preface



Look Out for Number One




Live for Others as Jesus Did




Develop a Devious Mind




Develop an Honest Heart




Aim for Personal Perfection




Abandon Any Hope of Fruition



For Further Discussion


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