An Inquiry into Meaning, Paradoxes and apparent Contradictions, The Eternal Instant - Understanding Irony is a unique investigation into the ironic twists of fate and contradictory turn of events in our daily lives. Because of our detached and polarized way of thinking, we are responsible for bringing about these reversals in the first place. In contrast, by learning to participate in depth with our surroundings, we look for the meaning in things, and learn to anticipate these reversals more quickly. Illustrated with sayings, maxims and wit, this book will interest anyone on the road of ideas who is hoping for an understanding of the paradoxical nature of existence.