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Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World
Book • 2017
In this book, Iddo Landau addresses the question of meaning in life by challenging prevailing nihilist ideas and perfectionist standards.
He argues that meaning is not a binary concept but rather a matter of degree, and that even in an imperfect world, lives can be filled with sufficient value and meaning.
Landau uses examples from his own life, film, literature, and history to offer new theories and practical advice on enhancing and appreciating the meaning already present in our lives.
He confronts questions about the impact of death, the pursuit of goals, and the context of the universe on the meaning of life, providing a guide for making life meaningful despite obstacles such as suffering, death, and randomness.
He argues that meaning is not a binary concept but rather a matter of degree, and that even in an imperfect world, lives can be filled with sufficient value and meaning.
Landau uses examples from his own life, film, literature, and history to offer new theories and practical advice on enhancing and appreciating the meaning already present in our lives.
He confronts questions about the impact of death, the pursuit of goals, and the context of the universe on the meaning of life, providing a guide for making life meaningful despite obstacles such as suffering, death, and randomness.
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