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The Meaning of Life (Textbook)
In Duncan Pritchard (ed.), What Is This Thing Called Philosophy? New York: Routledge. pp. 319-358 (2015)
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A lengthy introduction to the issue of meaning in life, aimed at undergraduates and generally educated readers. It includes summary 'bullet' points, lists of recommended reading, questions for the class, and short excerpts from philosophers such as William James, Leo Tolstoy, John Cottingham, Susan Wolf and Robert Nozick.Author's Profile
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