Distraction: A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free - Couverture souple

Young, Damon

 
9780522853742: Distraction: A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0522853749 ISBN 13 : 9780522853742
Editeur : Melbourne University Press, 2008

Synopsis

We all know what it is to be distracted - a feeling that our attention is not quite where it should be. While it is not a new complaint, modern life is plagued by distractions. At work and at home, in relationships and in the bedroom, our attention is often torn between one thing and another. What does it mean to be distracted, and why?In this insightful romp through the history of philosophy, Damon Young shows how rewarding patient, sensitive and thoughtful attention to the world can be. He suggests that the opposite of a life of distraction is one of genuine freedom.

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À propos de l?auteur

Dr Damon Young is a Research Fellow in the Philosophy Department, Melbourne University. Damon lectures on contemporary Continental philosophy and globalisation, and has delivered a variety of academic and public lectures. He has a PhD in Philosophy, after a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Literature.

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Éditeur
Melbourne University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0522853749
ISBN 13 
9780522853742
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
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Personne responsable
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