THE PURPOSE OF MAN (SIGNED)
New York: Philosophical Library, 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, 5.5 x 8.3 in., pp. ix + 79. Inscribed and signed by author on front free endpaper. Rose-red boards with publisher's emblem embossed in blind to front. Gilt title to spine. Yellow publisher's stain to top-edge. Light rubbing to dustjacket covers. Near Fine / Very Good Plus. Item #85694
Ward introduces the philosophical construct of "functional purpose"; that is, "unless the innate purpose of man is understood, individual man lacks the essential knowledge required to properly direct his thoughts and actions in the fulfillment of the self. Unless the individual so functions that he is in harmony with man's basic reason for being, he fails to develop in a way indicated by his innate nature. This failure results in a sense of frustration in life, an inability to find solid happiness through self-fulfillment." (from the bookjacket).
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