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Legends & Echoes of Humanity's Search for Meaning - cover

Legends & Echoes of Humanity's Search for Meaning

Pasquale De Marco

Publisher: Publishdrive

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In this thought-provoking exploration of humanity's enduring quest for meaning, we journey through time, delving into the profound ideas and enduring questions that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the ages. Drawing inspiration from classical and contemporary sources, we traverse the vast tapestry of human thought, from ancient philosophy to modern science, art, and literature.

We begin our odyssey in ancient Greece, where the seeds of Western philosophy were sown. We encounter towering intellects like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, whose ideas laid the foundations of our understanding of the world. We then turn our attention to the rise of Christianity and its profound impact on moral values and social structures.

Moving forward in time, we explore the Renaissance, a period of intellectual and artistic rebirth, where humanism and individualism flourished. We witness the birth of modern science and the Enlightenment, which ushered in a new era of reason and progress. We delve into the Romantic and Victorian eras, exploring the power of emotion, imagination, and the search for beauty.

Our exploration continues through the modernist movement, which shattered conventions and revolutionized artistic expression. We grapple with the complexities of postmodernism, which questions the very nature of truth and reality. We also turn our gaze to the contemporary era, where we face unprecedented challenges and opportunities.

Throughout this journey, we seek to understand the enduring human questions that continue to haunt us: the meaning of life, the nature of reality, the problem of suffering, and the quest for connection. We examine the impact of globalization, technology, and environmental change on our lives and societies.

This book is an invitation to embark on an intellectual odyssey, to ponder the echoes of the past and glimpse the murmurs of the future. It is a celebration of human thought and experience, a testament to our enduring search for wisdom, meaning, and a deeper understanding of our place in the vast cosmos.


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Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 164 pages.

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