Middle Age

Middle age, for many, marks a key period for a radical reappraisal of one's life and way of living. This book explores the moods, emotions and experiences of middle age in the contemporary world, seeking to describe and analyze that period of life philosophically. It is suitable for those heading for a 'mid-life crisis'.

List of contents

Preface Acknowledgements Contingency The body Time Weight and lightness Loneliness Flesh and blood Nostalgia Boredom Guilt Suicide Pleasure Plenitude Conversation Children Spectacle Afterword A final thought Bibliography Index

About the author

Christopher Hamilton

Summary

Middle age, for many, marks a key period for a radical reappraisal of one's life and way of living. This book explores the moods, emotions and experiences of middle age in the contemporary world, seeking to describe and analyze that period of life philosophically. It is suitable for those heading for a 'mid-life crisis'.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Hamilton
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.09.2016
• EAN: 9781138152779
• ISBN: 978-1-138-15277-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: The Art of Living
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works