The Fundamental Ends of Life

The Fundamental Ends of Life is a book written by Rufus M. Jones. It is a philosophical and spiritual exploration of the fundamental purposes and goals of human life. Jones argues that there are four fundamental ends of life: self-realization, social service, spiritual communion, and aesthetic enjoyment. He explores each of these ends in depth, discussing their importance and how they can be achieved.Jones draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, philosophical works, and literature, to support his arguments. He also shares personal anecdotes and experiences to illustrate his points. Throughout the book, Jones emphasizes the importance of living a purposeful life and finding meaning in one's existence.The Fundamental Ends of Life is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and consider how they can live more fully and meaningfully. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.1925. This book is essentially a course of lectures given on the Haskell Foundation at the Graduate School of Theology of Oberlin College, and on the Nathaniel W. Taylor foundation at Yale Divinity School. Contents: quest for fundamental ends; idea of the good in Plato; fundamental ends in the gospels; kingdom of ends in Kant; mystical experience as an end of life; intrinsic life values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more