All Things Shining : Reading the Western Classics to Find Meaning in a Secular Age (Paperback)

from TomMcGreevy

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, though at times the arguments were beyond me. The analysis of contemporary nihilism is spot-on in my opinion; individuals acting autonomously, free to choose any life they desire, yet paralysed by choice, choices made often reducing life to triviality. The authors ...

from checkadawson

Co-author's Dreyfus and Kelly turn to literary classics like Melville's Moby Dick, Homer's Odyssey, and Dante's Divine Comedy to give guidance about the search for life's meaning. All Things Shining is both a crash course in the history of Western philosophy as well as a self-help book about lead...

from VikingGypsy

First, I would like to state that I am reviewing the AUDIO edition. The authors cite many classic works as well as modern ones. Their philosphical points and arguments seem well thought out, but as with much philosophy, one has to pick and choose bits and pieces of the presented information that ...

from ajungherr

A glorious and joyful book about perceptions of the good life in Western culture across different ages manifest in shining works of art.

from CherieDooryard

I read this as part of myself Git Yerself Smart Again campaign (TM). From the perspective that it got me thinking about the intersections of literature, thought, and culture this was a win. But I would be hard-pressed to say it was enjoyable. Partly the problem is the academic tone--these guys ta...