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'.

Sommario

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

Info autore

Christopher Hamilton

Riassunto

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'.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Christopher Hamilton, Hamilton Christopher
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 06.09.2016
• EAN: 9781138152779
• ISBN: 978-1-138-15277-9
• Pagine: 160
• Serie: The Art of Living
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; History, PHILOSOPHY / General, Humanities, Popular philosophy, Age groups: adults