Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
Dec 26, 2013
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
ISBN-10
0399165096
ISBN-13
9780399165092
Description
The bestselling philosopher’s unforgettable exploration of the true meaning of life on earth, now in paperback for the first time.
What is the purpose of life on earth? In
An Unknown World
, philosopher Jacob Needleman frames man’s role on the planet in a completely new and fresh way, moving beyond the usual environmental concerns to reveal how the care and maintenance of a world is something vital and basic to our existence as authentic human beings.
“Striking . . . takes some really original positions on topics that have become run into the ground by the same discussions and same assumptions.”
—Ken Wilbur
“His lively prose, storytelling skills and lucid insights draw us into an animated conversation with a brilliant teacher.”
—Publishers Weekly
What is the purpose of life on earth? In
An Unknown World
, philosopher Jacob Needleman frames man’s role on the planet in a completely new and fresh way, moving beyond the usual environmental concerns to reveal how the care and maintenance of a world is something vital and basic to our existence as authentic human beings.
“Striking . . . takes some really original positions on topics that have become run into the ground by the same discussions and same assumptions.”
—Ken Wilbur
“His lively prose, storytelling skills and lucid insights draw us into an animated conversation with a brilliant teacher.”
—Publishers Weekly
Genres
Science & Technology
Philosophy