Landscapes of the soul : the loss of moral meaning in American life / Douglas V. Porpora.

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Porpora, Douglas V

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TextPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.Description: 1 online resource (x, 353 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

1423785061
9781423785064

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Landscapes of the soul.DDC classification:

306/.0973 22

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HN90.M6 P65 2001eb

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08.36

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Contents:

The caterpillar's question -- The further geography of the soul -- The emotional detachment from the sacred -- The meaning of life -- Heroes -- Callings, journeys, and quests -- Resources of the self -- Communities of discourse -- The human vocation.

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Summary: Almost all Americans believe in God. But, the author shows, this belief has little impact on their lives. He finds them unable to see any meaning in life, lacking any heroes, and without a compelling moral vision.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-346) and index.

Almost all Americans believe in God. But, the author shows, this belief has little impact on their lives. He finds them unable to see any meaning in life, lacking any heroes, and without a compelling moral vision.

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