{"product_id":"tragic-sense-of-life-philosophical-thoughts-on-life-death-adversity-consciousness-religion-and-the-personal-achievement-of-authenticity","title":"Tragic Sense of Life: Philosophical Thoughts on Life, Death, Adversity, Consciousness, Religion and the Personal Achievement of Authenticity","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eTragic Sense of Life: Philosophical Thoughts on Life, Death, Adversity, Consciousness, Religion and the Personal Achievement of Authenticity\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eMiguel de Unamuno\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9781717129949\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e210\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eClean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTragic Sense of Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a book of philosophical reflection which considers the nature and transience of humanity, the trials - physical, societal and emotional - of existence, together with death and the afterlife.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A superb treatise whereby the author's intellect is unleashed upon a variety of questions, this text combines the passionate liveliness found in Unamuno's fictional efforts with a thought-provoking gravitas cast upon life and living. The towering ambitions of man are shown to pale in the face of limitations and reality: immortality, the greatest aspiration of all, is but an impossibility. \u003cbr\u003e The title, in alluding to tragedy, foretells the author's argument that life and human nature have a strong streak of absurdity. In the final chapter, the author compares the classic story of Don Quixote - the man whose mad ambition led him to ride his horse in four directions at once - with everyday human life. Yet human beings should not be sorrowful; an appreciation and practice of good deeds, coupled with a deep understanding of our fleeting consciousness, can make life a joyful and fulfilling experience. \u003cbr\u003e Above all, Miguel de Unamuno strives to present a feeling of persistence in the face of the difficulties and sense of meaninglessness which - whether little or often - affects the lives of many. The author's determination imbues the text with an essential humanity; the advice and wisdom of each chapter remains timeless, both as a starting point for further philosophic study or as sound guidance to revisit, again and again.\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Tragic Sense of Life: Philosophical Thoughts on Life, Death, Adversity, Consciousness, Religion and the Personal Achievement of Authenticity | Miguel de Unamuno | Paperback | 9781717129949 | Used: Very Good | Back Stacks B 1777360","offer_id":49765828722840,"sku":"1777360","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/61vmV_sHAzS.jpg?v=1787970854","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/tragic-sense-of-life-philosophical-thoughts-on-life-death-adversity-consciousness-religion-and-the-personal-achievement-of-authenticity","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}