For a Kinder, Gentler Society
Pleasure
A Search for Meaning in the City of Sin
  • Nicholas J. Pappas
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Pleasure. A Search for Meaning in the City of Sin
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Two discerning characters meet in Las Vegas for a serious talk about life issues. While analyzing how we spend our time and what makes life worthwhile, they come to insightful realizations that help set real priorities, seeing through superficial qualities and searching for what really matters in life.


About the Author

Nick Pappas has published a series of over 20 thought-provoking books with Algora Publishing, examining ways to handle personal challenges, how to think about our relationships to each other and how to decide our own path in life, how to choose what we do and why, and how to get the most out of everyday life.

Nick teaches high school English Language Arts in Western New York. Prior to that he worked as a director and consultant in information technology. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Harvard Law School. Nick has written numerous short stories and poems in addition to his philosophical dialogues.

About the Book

In this, his latest book, Nicholas J. Pappas explores the deeper meanings of pleasure and existence, along with the interplay between philosophy and personal experience.

In this friendly dialogue, thoughtful individuals examine various...

In this, his latest book, Nicholas J. Pappas explores the deeper meanings of pleasure and existence, along with the interplay between philosophy and personal experience.

In this friendly dialogue, thoughtful individuals examine various aspects of life ranging from immediate gratification to the profound satisfaction that comes with forming a deep rapport with another person. They also discuss the sources of long-term fulfillment and personal growth. Notably, they recognize that pain can sometimes be useful—essential, even—in guiding us in the right direction.

Their conversation, sometimes funny, sometimes surprising, highlights the necessity of nourishing the heart through connections with others, the significance of honesty and self-reflection, and the necessary quest to understand one’s place in the world.


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Pages 216
Year: 2024
BISAC: PHI035000 PHILOSOPHY / Essays
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