Light Through the Crack: The Meaning of Life in the Face of Adversity

COVID-19 challenges our perception of ourselves as sovereign rulers of Earthly life, prompting us to ponder our ethical, political, theological, psychological, and existential concerns. This book by Avi Sagi explores how we carry our traditions, values, ideals, hopes, failures, and habits into crises, shaping our response and opening up moments of discovery. It emphasizes our ability to create a world of meaning by standing together with others.

Format: Hardback
Length: 213 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted our lives, challenging the very fabric of existence and altering our relationships with others. It raises a multitude of ethical, political, theological, psychological, and philosophical questions that demand our attention. Perhaps more than anything else, it forces us to contemplate the essence of our human identity as sovereign rulers of this earthly realm.

In his insightful book, renowned thinker Avi Sagi delves into the existential dilemmas that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. He demonstrates how our traditions, values, ideals, hopes, failures, and habits, accumulated throughout our lives, shape our responses to the crisis. Through this analysis, Sagi reveals that the cracks that emerge during times of sorrow can also be moments of profound discovery.

He explores various approaches to confront the crack that now divides our existence, leading to a clear normative statement: We are not merely what we have been but also what we can become. By standing together with others, we possess the capacity to create a world filled with meaning and purpose.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with an unparalleled opportunity to reflect on our lives, values, and relationships. It has challenged us to reevaluate our priorities and to seek ways to build a more resilient and compassionate society. As we navigate this unprecedented crisis, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles and that together, we can create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031273902
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023