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Sisyphus's Joy
Sisyphus's Joy presents a collection of free-verse poems created to elucidate the conscious and unconscious processes associated with the loss of love. The poetry mirrors the mythical character of Sisyphus and his attempt to cope with an inescapable fate while struggling to derive some meaning from his experience. The collection is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a specific part of Sisyphus's eternal struggle: the descent, the ascent, and joy. Optimism becomes the intended mindset, even when in the throes of dismal circumstances.
Sisyphus's Joy
"Sisyphus's Joy" presents a collection of free-verse poems created to elucidate the conscious and unconscious processes associated with the loss of love. The poetry mirrors the mythical character of Sisyphus and his attempt to cope with an inescapable fate while struggling to derive some meaning from his experience. The collection is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a specific part of Sisyphus's eternal struggle: the ascent, descent, and joy. Optimism becomes the intended mindset, even when in the throes of dismal circumstances.
The Myth of Sisyphus
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On the Lyricism of the Mind
On the Lyricism of the Mind: Psychoanalysis and Literature explores the lyrical dimension (or the lyricism) of the psychic space. It is not presented as an artistic disposition, but rather as a universal psychic quality which enables the recovery and recuperation of the self. The specific nature of human lyricism is defined as the interaction as well as the integration of two psychic modes of experience originally defined by the psychoanalyst Wilfred Bion: The emergent and the continuous principles of the self. Dana Amir elaborates Bion's general notion of an interaction between the emergent and the continuous principles of the self, offering a discussion of the specific function of each pri...
A Companion to Phenomenology and Existentialism
A Companion to Phenomenology and Existentialism is a complete guide to two of the dominant movements of philosophy in the twentieth century. Written by a team of leading scholars, including Dagfinn Føllesdal, J. N. Mohanty, Robert Solomon, Jean-Luc Marion Highlights the area of overlap between the two movements Features longer essays discussing each of the main schools of thought, shorter essays introducing prominent themes, and problem-oriented chapters Organised topically, around concepts such as temporality, intentionality, death and nihilism Features essays on unusual subjects, such as medicine, the emotions, artificial intelligence, and environmental philosophy
The Palgrave Handbook of Popular Culture as Philosophy
Much philosophical work on pop culture apologises for its use; using popular culture is a necessary evil, something merely useful for reaching the masses with important philosophical arguments. But works of pop culture are important in their own right--they shape worldviews, inspire ideas, change minds. We wouldn't baulk at a book dedicated to examining the philosophy of The Great Gatsby or 1984--why aren't Star Trek and Superman fair game as well? After all, when produced, the former were considered pop culture just as much as the latter. This will be the first major reference work to right that wrong, gathering together entries on film, television, games, graphic novels and comedy, and officially recognizing the importance of the field. It will be the go-to resource for students and researchers in philosophy, culture, media and communications, English and history and will act as a springboard to introduce the reader to the other key literature in the field.
Being Philosophical
Being Philosophical guides readers through the perplexing initial moments of meeting philosophy by taking them inside philosophical thinking as an activity. In a beginner-friendly voice, Stephen Hetherington elucidates how intellectual ‘tools’ from a diversity of traditions, East and West, can enable us to start doing philosophy – that is, to think ‘from scratch’ in a philosophical way. He explores many classical topics and issues that have preoccupied philosophers from Plato, early Buddhists and Confucius to Karl Marx and beyond – selves, souls, identity, will, knowing and reasoning, acting morally, and more – and presents possible methods for responding to different theories. Inviting and conversational, Being Philosophical is the book needed by every new philosophy student – or anyone wondering whether they might want to explore the world of philosophy.
Touchstones
Touchstones examines the literary influences that led to John McGahern becoming Ireland's greatest fiction writer of the post-war generation.
Happiness and the Good Life
What is happiness? How is it related to morality and virtue? Does living with illusion promote or diminish happiness? Is it better to pursue happiness with a partner than alone? Philosopher Mike W. Martin addresses these and other questions as he connects the meaning of happiness with the philosophical notion of "the good life."
