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Love and the Abyss|Ralph Ellis

Love and the Abyss : An Essay on Finitude and Value

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Overview

In an ultra competitive culture over concerned with the appearance of invulnerability, people become susceptible to the existential threats that undermine a sense of well being: alienation, powerlessness, relative insignificance, and death. Using traditional pathways to "transcendent value experiences," Ralph Ellis explains love's ability to support a sense of intrinsic worth and alleviate existential fears. Students of philosophy and psychology and readers interested in history, romantic love, and cultural critique will appreciate the depth of discussion.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780812694574
  • ISBN-10: 0812694570
  • Publisher: Open Court
  • Publish Date: December 2004
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.74 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
  • Page Count: 271

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