Action versus contemplation : why an ancient debate still matters /: why an ancient debate still matters. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jennifer Summit & Blakey Vermeule.
• Authors: Summit, Jennifer; Vermeule, Blakey
• Contents: Introduction -- From action and contemplation to stress and relaxation -- The action bias and the human condition -- Science and humanities -- Work and leisure -- Public and private -- A life of meaning in a market world -- Conclusion: the university and the world.
• Publisher Details: Chicago London : The University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (246 pages)
• Subjects: 128/.4; Philosophy -- General; Life; Meaning (Philosophy); Ideals (Philosophy); Ideals (Philosophy); Life; Meaning (Philosophy); PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism; Philosophy -- Social; Education -- Philosophy & Social Aspects; Education -- Higher; Literary Criticism -- General; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780226032375
• Related ISBNs: 022603237X; 9780226032238; 022603223X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.