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Author:
Gini, Al, 1944-
Title:
Seeking the truth of things : confessions of a (catholic) philosopher / Al Gini.
Publisher:
ACTA Publications,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
109 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subject:
Gini, Al,--1944-
Philosophy--Introductions.
Philosophy--Popular works.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-103) and index.
Contents:
Foreword / by Rev. Michael Garanzini, S.J. -- Prologue -- How I fell in love with philosophy -- The examined life -- The need for meaning -- Too many changes, too many choices -- The seven deadly sins -- A short primer on moral courage -- The philosophy of work -- The philosophy of laughter and leisure -- Epilogue.
Summary:
Part memoir, part introduction to key philosophical concepts, this book describes life events, ideas, and sources of philosophical and religious inspiration that have shaped the author, a Professor of Business Ethics at Loyola University of Chicago, and "resident philosopher" of NPR's Chicago affiliate, WBEZ-FM.
ISBN:
0879464313 (pbk.)
9780879464318 (pbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)706826131
LCCN:
2010932999
Locations:
N2AX314 -- Divine Word College - Matthew Jacoby Library (Epworth)

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