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Book SynopsisA brazen defence of the good of human limitations in the face of naive technological optimism.
Trade Review"Embodiment and the Meaning of Life is a welcome addition to both scholarly and public discussions of meaningful life, spurred by the social and cultural malaise we are seeing around us. It will appeal to scholars as well as anyone interested in reflecting on an ethical life, one that never forgets the pluralism of our social worlds." Diane Enns, McMaster University
"Noonan offers a careful treatment of a particularly overwrought topic by adopting a dignified stance toward humans' vulnerable, finite, and mortal nature. Meaning is the product of nonalienated labor or work that creates distinct connections between others and oneself. Thus, the meaning of life is derived from the continuity of the human project, an enterprise that, importantly, not only acknowledges the open-endedness of possible human achievement over time but also accepts death as a means of fixing identities and actions on living well. Recommended." CHOICE
"Noonan's book addresses an extraordinarily prescient issue, presents a compelling thesis, supports his claims with rigorous argumentation, depth of feeling, poignant references and rich examples, all of which are rendered in a clear, accessible manner. I highly recommend Noonan's book as an outstanding achievement in the philosophy of technology, theories of labor and contemporary activism." Tijdschrift voor Filosofie
