Description
In these three predecessors of existentialism, all of whom were profoundly influenced by Stendhal, the author finds evidence of that spiritual isolation which leads ultimately to personal solitude and philosophical nihilism. To these negative modes of being he opposes the alternatives embodied by St. Augustine and Proust-- the passion for God and the passion for creation.
About the Author
Reviews
Harper is sensitive and subtle. He knows the material and is a creative thinker. The Seventh Solitude is splendid. Books Abroad
Book Information
ISBN 9780801802577
Author Ralph Harper
Format Paperback
Page Count 163
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 227g
About the Author
Ralph Harper (1916-1996) was an adjunct professor of humanities at the Johns Hopkins University and a rector of St. James Church in Monkton, Maryland. He is the author of twelve books, including The Seventh Solitude, Human Love, The World of the Thriller, The Existential Experience, and Journey from Paradise, which were published by the Johns Hopkins University Press.
Reviews
Harper is sensitive and subtle. He knows the material and is a creative thinker. The Seventh Solitude is splendid. Books Abroad
Book Information
ISBN 9780801802577
Author Ralph Harper
Format Paperback
Page Count 163
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 227g
