Az élet értelme és értéke

Name: Az élet értelme és értéke
Author: Rudolf Eucken

By Rudolf Eucken

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A philosopher probes why life seems to lack a unifying center when traditional frameworks no longer satisfy, diagnosing a divided modern consciousness torn between spiritual idealism and strict materialism. He traces how retreating inward or clinging to sensuous reality each yields poverty, argues that both viewpoints contain essential truths, and calls for a broader, renewed mode of life that reconciles soul and world. Cultural and scientific efforts are placed within a larger movement toward constructing a deeper, wider life; such synthesis will require sustained work across generations rather than immediate theoretical solutions.

About the Author

Rudolf Eucken

Rudolf Eucken was a German philosopher and Nobel laureate known for his contributions to the fields of ethics and idealism. His works often explore the relationship between ethics and modern thought, as exemplified in his notable book "Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations." Eucken's philosophy emphasizes the significance of life’s purpose and values, which he articulates in texts such as "Life's Basis and Life's Ideal: The Fundamentals of a New Philosophy of Life" and "Der Sinn und Wert des Lebens." His writings reflect a deep engagement with the spiritual and existential questions of his time, making him a prominent figure in German philosophical thought.