Katherine Davies

Intimations of Transcendence

Philosophy

“In Drew Hyland’s Intimations of Transcendence, we see a renowned philosopher demonstrating what it means to think through a life in a doubly rich sense. First, Hyland considers his life’s most meaningful activities and relationships through the lens of two concepts he developed in his academic career. Second, and wholly integrated into the first, he shows what it means to live out a life in thoughtfulness.” Jill Gordon, NEH/Class of 1940 Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, Emerita, Colby College, Maine “These essays celebrate what philosophy as a way of life—or better, living as a way of philosophizing—looks like at its best. Drew offers seasoned reflections on the path to becoming an accomplished teacher, athlete, and writer, as well as a beloved friend, spouse, and parent. This book speaks to the concrete themes of life that touch us all.”