Ego & Soul: The Modern West in Search of Meaning

Exploring the crisis of meaning in contemporary society, the book delves into how traditional beliefs have diminished without effective replacements. It raises critical questions about the good life and self-identity in the modern West. John Carroll investigates daily life aspects—such as work, culture, and family—highlighting people's unconscious search for direction. He critiques the failure of high culture and academia to provide meaningful guidance, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary existence and our attempts to find significance in our lives.