From Work to Vocation (Paperback)

Chris Farls

ISBN 13: 9798999888303

Published by Vocation Project, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. What makes work meaningful? Often, work feels disconnected from the real purpose of your life. At work, you're left feeling as though you're not living as your real self.It's easy to look for quick answers to these problems. You can distract yourself from these issues for long enough to get through the day. But how can you find better answers? How can you make work a partner to fulfillment in life?In From Work to Vocation, these answers are taken from the long history of philosophy. Using methods from ancient and modern thinkers, new light is cast on these problems. These ideas are made accessible and applicable to everyday working life. Through reflection, you can understand what makes work into a complete and fulfilling vocation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Work to Vocation (Paperback)
• Publisher: Vocation Project
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798999888303
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What makes work meaningful? Often, work feels disconnected from the real purpose of your life. It's hard to feel as though your career is a real part of your life's purpose. At work, you're left feeling as though you're not living as your real self.

It's easy to look for quick answers to these problems. You can distract yourself from these issues for long enough to get through the day. But how can you find better answers? How can you make work a partner to fulfillment in life?

In From Work to Vocation, these answers are taken from the long history of philosophy. Using methods from ancient and modern thinkers, new light is cast on these problems. These ideas are made accessible and applicable to everyday working life. Through reflection, you can understand what makes work into a complete and fulfilling vocation.

About the Authors

Patrick Cavanaugh Koroly co-founded The Vocation Project to help bring philosophical ideas to working life. He has previously worked as a writer and tutor helping underprivileged students in Pittsburgh. He earned a degree in philosophy and German at the University of Pittsburgh and has published essays on literature, history, and philosophy in several publications. Away from work, he is a dedicated member of his local Catholic community.

Chris Farls is a retired entrepreneur with multiple successes owning and operating small-to-midsize businesses. He recently co-founded The Vocation Project and is dedicated to helping others see their work as part of a meaningful life. He is a proud Catholic, husband, father and Army veteran, and holds Engineering and MBA degrees from Virginia Tech and Carnegie Mellon.