The concept of the meaning of existence in the work "Man is not alone" by Abraham J. Heschel

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  • Henrique Ribeiro Tavares Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13146275

Keywords:

Abraham J. Heschel, Philosophy of religion, Meaning of existence

Abstract

Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) is widely recognized as one of the most influential philosophers and theologians of the 20th century. The aim of this paper was to present and discuss the concept of the meaning of existence and the essence of man in the work Man is not alone (1951) by the Jewish philosopher Abraham J. Heschel. It was observed that Heschel's philosophy presents a different view of human existence and essence. He challenges materialistic and individualistic perspectives, proposing that the true essence of humanity lies in the search for meaning, in recognizing the intrinsic value of each person and in the ethical and relational dimensions of life. This approach offers a profound framework for understanding what it means to be human, encouraging a deeper engagement with the spiritual and moral aspects of existence.

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Published

2024-07-31

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TAVARES, H. R. The concept of the meaning of existence in the work "Man is not alone" by Abraham J. Heschel. Cadernos de InterPesquisas, [S. l.], v. 2, p. 257–267, 2024. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13146275. Disponível em: https://esabere.com/index.php/cadips/article/view/134. Acesso em: 22 dec. 2024.

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Vol. 2 (2024)

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