Innovative synthesis of philosophy and life writing for deeper understanding of human existence
Reflects on thinkers and writers from Europe and India, including Spinoza, Kierkegaard, and Maharshi
Explores the transmission of wisdom and goodness through individual lives
Personal reflections as a philosopher, biographer, mother, and daughter
Engaging prose animated by inquiry and a desire to share the rewards of philosophy
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Transcendence for Beginners is an innovative book about philosophy and life writing, exploring how each practice might complement the other and so contribute to a greater understanding of human existence. Reflecting on writers and thinkers from Europe and India—such as Benedict Spinoza and Søren Kierkegaard, Ramana Maharshi and Marcel Pro
