Beschreibung:
This book relates the value present in the natural world and in human creativity to an underlying purpose which it traces in creation. In integrating the themes of value, creativity and purpose, the book contributes a new synthesis to the literature of philosophy, environmental studies and theology.
Chapter 1 Wonder and value; Chapter 2 The nature and location of value; Chapter 3 Meaning, meaningful work and spectres of bleakness; Chapter 4 Worthwhile life and meaning; Chapter 5 The argument from value; Chapter 6 Disvalue; Chapter 7 Panentheism; Chapter 8 Morality and value; Chapter 9 Embodiments of value in nature and society; Chapter 10 Creativity and inspiration in art, music, literature and science; Chapter 11 Fulfilling our purpose;