Choose Life: A Dialogue by Arnold Toynbee,Daisaku Ikeda [Hardcover]

Will We Choose Life? A Timely Dialogue on Humanity's Future: Choose Life by Arnold Toynbee & Daisaku Ikeda

Facing the existential challenges of the 21st century?  Choose Life: A Dialogue by Arnold Toynbee and Daisaku Ikeda offers a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the issues that threaten our planet and our future.

This insightful book features a compelling dialogue between two global icons.  Historian Arnold Toynbee, hailed by Time Magazine as an "international sage," and Daisaku Ikeda, the spiritual leader of a prominent Buddhist organization, engage in a wide-ranging conversation recorded between 1972 and 1974.  Though written decades ago, the topics they explore remain alarmingly relevant today.

Prepare to delve into discussions on:

Environmental degradation and dwindling resources
The ever-present threat of conflict and war
The role of religion and spirituality in a complex world
The challenges of population growth and its impact on society
Toynbee and Ikeda don't shy away from the harsh realities of human behavior.  They acknowledge the "imbalance between human immaturity and technological achievement" and the very real possibility of self-destruction if we continue down our current path.

But Choose Life isn't solely a chronicle of impending doom.  It's a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of human potential for positive change.  The authors believe that "man-made evils have a man-made cure," and they posit a critical question: Will humankind choose to revolutionize its thinking and morals, opting for a future filled with life and prosperity, or will it succumb to self-destruction?

This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet.

History buffs and social science enthusiasts will appreciate the insights of a renowned historian.
Those seeking spiritual guidance will find inspiration in the wisdom of a respected Buddhist leader.
Everyone concerned about the environment, global conflict, and societal challenges will find the dialogue's topics deeply relevant.

Choose Life: A Dialogue is a timeless call to action, urging readers to become active participants in shaping a brighter future for humanity.