The Four Levels of Happiness - Robert Spitzer S J Ph D

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Résumé :

Based on his study of great theologians and philosophers dating back to Aristotle, eminent philosopher and physicist Rev. Dr. Robert Spitzer devised his Four Levels of Happiness, asserting that whichever level dominates our lives will dictate our actions and determine the depth and endurance of our happiness. Incorporating examples from science, philosophy, psychology, and everyday life, Spitzer engagingly lays out achievable ways to ascend the ladder of happiness and find the fulfillment of all your desires.

Whether you are religiously minded or a skeptic, you will explore the fascinating relationship between science and the transcendent and gain keys to attaining the heights of joy. You will discover:

• Four questions that will help you determine where you are on the happiness scale
  
• The essential ingredient for level-one happiness
  
• The endless loop people get stuck in with level-two happiness
  
• The keys to level-three happi...

  Biographie:
  Rev. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., is the founder and president of the Magis Center. A scholar, teacher, author, and seasoned leader, Spitzer is a preeminent theologian and philosopher, specializing in the philosophy of science. His other areas of expertise are ethics and leadership. As president of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, he significantly increased the university's programs in faith, ethics, service, and leadership as well as the enrollment, endowment, and facilities. Spitzer has made many TV appearances, including Larry King Live (discussing the origins of the universe with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra), The Today Show, the History Channel's God and the Universe, and the PBS series Closer to the Truth. He has a weekly television program on EWTN--Father Spitzer's Universe--and is the author of eighteen books and many scholarly articles....

  Sommaire:
  Many people rely on Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., for his expertise on explaining the relationship between science, faith, and reason. Finally, at your fingertips, are his answers to select questions that viewers asked on his immensely popular television show, Fr. Spitzer's Universe, to help you understand and share life's greatest mysteries.A priest and philosopher of science, Fr. Spitzer offers evidence and proofs for common queries, such as: Is there really an intelligent Being who created the universe? If so, what does this mean for each individual person and the existence of the soul? Can science replace theology, or theology replace science? Is there really a purpose for our suffering, and does our pain have any value?Fr. Spitzer breaks open the wisdom of the saints and scientific knowledge and relates his own personal experience of learning to trust God more deeply through life's trials. He offers cogent insights on an array of topics, including near-death experiences, spiritual discernment, and upholding the dignity of life in a culture that attacks it. Throughout these timely and power-packed pages, you will also discover: Seven types of evidence for the existence of your transcendent soulWhy God allows evil, and how to perceive the effects of original sinHow the view of God the Father in Christianity differs from that of other major religionsWays to explain the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist to a materialistTime-tested methods to fortify your soul amid sufferingHow to share the fruits of trusting in God with others, even in challenging timesRegardless of your worldview, as Spitzer masterfully unpacks these core questions, you will be challenged to see God's loving hand at work in the universe -- and in your life....