In Experience of Nothingness, Michael Novak has two objectives. First, he shows the paths by which the experience of nothingness is becoming common among all those who live in free societies. Second, he details the various experiences that lead to a new sense of emptiness. Experience of Nothingness is a work that will cause many scholars to rethink their beliefs. It should be read by philosophers, theologians, sociologists, political theorists, and cultural historians.
"'Novak has presented us with an important reflection on a timely subject,' said LJ's reviewer. Here, philosopher Novak waxes on humankind's 'growing awareness of inner emptiness' (LJ 7/70) and our ability nonetheless to carry ourselves beyond despair. This edition contains a new introduction in which Novak delves further into his theory."--Library Journal
Michael Novak is the George Frederick Jewett Scholar in Religion, Philosophy, and Public Policy at AEI.
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Transaction Edition Acknowledgments Preface Note Prologue
The Experience of Nothingness
The Source of the Experience
Inventing the Self
Myths and Institutions
Awakening from Nihilism: Four Lessons from the Twentieth Century
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