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Wolf, Susan R.
Meaning in life and why it matters / Susan Wolf; introduction by
Stephen Macedo; with commentary by John Koethe . . . [et al.].
p. cm. — (The University Center for Human Values series)
These essays were formerly lectures delivered at
Princeton University in Nov. 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-691-14524-2 (hardback : alk. paper)
1. Life. 2. Values. I. Koethe, John, 1945– II. Title.
BD431.W77 2010
170—dc22
2009036206

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