{"title":"Josef Pieper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosef Pieper\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound reflections on classical philosophy and its relevance to modern life, blending insights from Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality with deep philosophical inquiry. His works invite readers to explore timeless themes such as happiness, virtue, and contemplation, illuminating the path to a meaningful existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear, thoughtful prose, Pieper examines fundamental human questions with an emphasis on moral clarity and metaphysical depth. His writings, like \u003cem\u003eHappiness and Contemplation\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Platonic Myths\u003c\/em\u003e, engage both the heart and mind, making them indispensable for anyone drawn to philosophy and spiritual wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-platonic-myths-by-josef-pieper-9781587316371","title":"The Platonic Myths","description":"","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000806588652,"sku":"9781587316371","price":20.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3783843482753.jpg?v=1763306329"},{"product_id":"happiness-and-contemplation-by-josef-pieper-9781890318314","title":"Happiness and Contemplation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate of human happiness is to be found in contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn offering this proposition of Thomas Aquinas to our thought, Josef Pieper uses traditional wisdom to throw light on present-day reality and present-day psychological problems. What, in fact, does one pursue in pursuing happiness? What, in the consensus of the wisdom of the early Greeks, of Plato and Aristotle, of the New Testament, of Augustine and Aquinas, is that condition of perfect bliss toward which all life and effort tend by nature?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this profound and illuminating inquiry, Pieper considers the nature of contemplation, and the meaning and goal of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470767014124,"sku":"9781890318314","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781890318314-happiness-and-contemplation.jpg?v=1775226369"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/josef-pieper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}