Life Worth Living: A guide to what matters most

The book "Life Worth Living" by Volf, Croasmun, and McAnnally-Linz explores the deeper questions of our fundamental purpose and offers a path to understanding the true meaning of life through drawing on the world's greatest religious and philosophical traditions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

We are facing a crisis of meaning. Swept up in the obstacles of the day-to-day, the deeper questions of our fundamental purpose linger just beneath the surface of our personal lives and our collective culture. What we need is to seek the truth.
In "Life Worth Living," leading Yale theologians Volf, Croasmun, and McAnnally-Linz offer a deep dive beneath the levels of habit, strategy, and introspection to the bedrock question of what kind of life is truly worth living. Inspired by the leading Yale course of the same name, this perspective-shifting book will guide you through life's biggest questions. Drawing on the world's greatest religious and philosophical traditions, this is your path to understanding the true meaning of life.
The authors argue that the pursuit of happiness is not the ultimate goal of life. Instead, they suggest that the true meaning of life lies in the pursuit of meaning and purpose. They argue that we can find meaning and purpose in a variety of ways, including through relationships, work, creativity, and service to others.
The authors also suggest that we can cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in our daily lives by practicing mindfulness, gratitude, and self-reflection. They argue that these practices can help us to connect with our deepest values and desires, and to live in a way that is aligned with our true selves.
In conclusion, "Life Worth Living" is a powerful and inspiring book that offers a new perspective on the meaning of life. It challenges us to think beyond the pursuit of happiness and to seek out the deeper questions of our fundamental purpose. By practicing mindfulness, gratitude, and self-reflection, we can cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in our daily lives and live in a way that is aligned with our true selves.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 222 x 14 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846047206