I pay my respects to the life of this elderly philosopher. A blessed person, someone we envy deeply; I dare to reflect on my own life through his.

I stopped reading it halfway through. However, it seems like a good book for those who are now past middle age and entering their senior years.

Is perfection truly possible for a human being? Effort toward perfection is absolutely necessary. However, whether perfection is even possible always remains a question. Yet, the perfection we speak of here does not refer to the completion of a flawless character, but rather to making the meaning of life permanent and guiding its value to its highest level. While we cannot reach a definitive conclusion, it seems an honest description that many people live acknowledging a small freedom within

This book is a representative collection of essays by Professor Kim Hyung-seok, a centenarian philosopher. The author states that everyone harbors the question, "For what purpose and how should I live?" He argues that if humans realize that the present moment is their best time, they must possess the conviction and courage to find and enjoy happiness through a virtuous and beautiful life. The book is composed of 25 items across four parts. It is said that the physical peak of Asians' physical

Professor Kim Hyung-suk, a centenarian philosopher, has compiled his book *For the Time That Remains* by carefully selecting essays from his previously published works, *Time Flows, Leaving Behind Longing* and *For the Time That Still Remains*. Professor Kim wrote extensively while seriously contemplating the question of "what to live for and how to live." The life of this elderly professor is captured throughout his writings. Reading these texts, which reflect the wisdom of a century of life

This is the umpteenth book I have read by Professor Kim Hyung-seok, who turns 99 this year. He is the one who gave me the joy of reading philosophical essays when I was young. Now that I am in my mid-60s, I find books by senior professors particularly enjoyable; that is why they resonate with me and I empathize with them even more. This book, too, does not disappoint me. I always appreciate the professor's characteristic warm writing style and warm thoughts. It is a book that brings comfort to

True to the author’s remark that she chose her current home because she liked the low hill behind it, the sentiments and sense of leisure felt while strolling through the place are evident throughout the book; it is not difficult to read, and it is a comfortable read that feels like listening attentively to the author’s story. <“From the Book”> I was reminded of Spinoza, the 17th-century philosopher I admired, who said, "Even if the world were to end tomorrow, I would still be planting apple

An essay is a piece of writing based on the author's experiences in daily life. An essay can resonate with readers when the author's experiences blend well with those of the reader. But what if it were written by a 99-year-old author celebrating their 100th birthday this year? Although he has published many books over the years, reading this one for the first time feels fresh, and one wonders why they were unaware of such an author before. If it is a book published at the age of 99 after a

[For the Time That Remains] In the passage of time, people often liken human life to "nature." We say that being born fresh from a parent's embrace is "Spring," growing up and showing vitality through turbulent times is "Summer," marrying, raising children, and looking back on one's parents is "Autumn," and letting children leave the nest and facing the twilight years is "Winter." When we are in the midst of clashing with the world, we often forget the season of "Summer." Only much later, when