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Book SynopsisCome Along is an attempt to respond to the contemporary crises in the world with the intention of discovering the path to peace and happiness, which every human heart craves. Since they are seen as a consequence of being true to our human nature, answers to the perennial questions of philosophy are of paramount importance. And since the latter are rooted in and stem from the heart of reality, which from time immemorial has received irreconcilable interpretations, inquiry into reality is the major undertaking of this volume. Respondowska''s study terminates in a system of thought. By discovering the truth of reality as well as the answers to the perennial questions regarding one''s life on the one hand, and the reasons for the crises in our time on the other, those who struggle thus find the path that leads to genuine happiness
Trade ReviewEven those who have no acquaintance with philosophy will find themselves drawn into its dialogue. This book provides the tools to make the ascent to the ultimate truth and offers the reader an enhanced vision of reality. The effect on one's quality of life is certain. -- Florence Kruczek, OSF., Ph.D., Professor Emerita and Assistant for Mission, Alvernia College
This book offers a fresh approach to both enduring and urgent questions. It immerses one in both the timely and the timeless. "What can I know? What ought I do? What may I hope for?" These questions are asked anew, in the context of post-modern dissipation and the insistency of the human spirit to strive for more. This book does not furnish mere information; instead it takes the reader on a journey of personal discovery that effects transformation and terminates in a vision that offers liberation from the stifling assumption that the real is only what can be measured and manipulated. This is a book of wisdom, from past to present, and pointing us to the future. -- Robert McTeigue, S.J., Associate Dean of the Pre-Theologate, Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida
Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Dialogue with the Reader: "Quest for the Meaning of Life" Part 2 I. Preparation for the Journey Part 3 II. Closer Look at Philosophy Part 4 III. Understanding Some Logic Part 5 IV. Quick Glance at the History of Philosophy Part 6 V. Sharpening the Focus Chapter 7 Chapter 2 - Back to the Basics: "Quest for the Truth of Reality" Part 8 I. Prelude to the Dialectic Part 9 II. Reflections on Reality Part 10 III. Explorations of What-Is Part 11 IV. Comprehensive View fo What-Is Part 12 V. Reality from the Epistemological Standpoint Part 13 VI. Dialectical Ascent
