Bücher von Richard Mullin

This book wrestles with the question of free will, which a deterministic/materialist vision of the universe denies. Following William James, the author resolves the issue by applying pragmatic ideas which are tested in reality. The core idea of this work relates to its title, that true ideas are tested by seeing where they lead us. Unlike materialism, this view is open to a pluralistic universe. This includes a spiritual dimension, in which our consciousness has a transmissive capacity, or an ability to pick up inspiration from outside itself. All of the above serves as a guide to a richer life, in which we experience harmony with the world by means of an "agreeable leading." Last, the author wishes that this was a book he would have read when he was young, and we invite you to do the same.

This work sums up a lifetime of teaching and living a philosophy that seeks wisdom, creativity, and beauty. Drawing upon poems, paintings, and examples from sports and fitness, the author invites us to see an ever-expanding and unexpected connectivity between things. A heightened awareness of love and friendship are not omitted. You are invited on a journey, in which we are challenged to delve into essential questions that can guide our living.

This heart-warming novella, set in the Pittsburgh area and starting in the 1950's, follows the lives five friends, starting from their high school days, tuned to athletic heroism. It shows the arc of their lives, as they make critical decisions about marriage and career that determine their happiness. Interestingly, the story is told from the point of view of each of the friends, their tales interweaving to make a whole. Importantly, they wrestle with moral issues and how to make a difference in the world. In the end, a surprising project emerges and hope that "Such a day will last forever."