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Author Russon, John, 1960- author.

Title Adult life : aging, responsibility, and the pursuit of happiness / John Russon.

Publication Info. Albany : State University of New York Press, [2020]
©2020

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Description 1 online resource (x, 227 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series SUNY series in contemporary continental philosophy
SUNY series in contemporary continental philosophy.
Summary What does it mean to be an adult? In this original and compelling work, John Russon answers that question by leading us through a series of rich reflections on the psychological and social dimensions of adulthood and by exploring some of the deepest ethical and existential issues that confront human life: intimacy, responsibility, aging, and death. Using his knowledge of the history of philosophy along with the combined resources of psychology, sociology, and anthropology, he explores the behavioral challenges of becoming an adult and examines the intimate relationships that are integral to healthy development. He also studies our experiences of time and space, which address both aging and the crucial role that our material environments play in the formation of our personalities. Of special note is Russon?s provocative assessment of the economic and political contexts of contemporary adult life and the distinctive problems they pose. Engaging and accessible, Adult Life is for anyone seeking the profound lessons our human culture has learned aboutliving well.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Intro -- Contents - Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I. Human experience and the meaning of adulthood. Chapter 1: Perception and Its norms -- Part II. The form of adult life: maturity and aging. Chapter 2: Character and reality -- Chapter 3: Aging -- Part III. The content of adult life: adult occupations. Chapter 4: Domains of settlement and engagement -- Chapter 5: Bearing witness: honesty and wisdom -- Appendix: Notes for further study -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Subject Adulthood -- Philosophy.
Adulthood.
Philosophy.
Aging -- Philosophy.
Aging -- Philosophy.
Aging.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Russon, John, 1960- Adult life. Albany : State University of New York Press, [2020] 1438479514 (OCoLC)1154521779
ISBN 1438479522
9781438479521 (electronic book)
1438479514 (hardcover)
9781438479514 (hardcover)