The Origin of Desire is a philosophical exploration of one of the most powerful and mysterious forces in human life: desire. Before we consciously decide what we want, desire is already shaping our thoughts, choices, relationships, ambitions, fears, and sense of identity. We seek love, security, success, wealth, beauty, recognition, belonging, and meaning—but rarely stop to ask what lies beneath the wanting itself.
Why do we continue to want when we already have enough? When does a simple wish become a need? Why does attachment create fear? Why can love become possession, ambition become identity, and achievement fail to provide lasting fulfillment? And if desire is so deeply woven into human existence, is freedom possible without destroying the very impulse that moves us forward?
Moving from the origins of desire through wanting and needing, attachment, love, fear, obsession, ambition, wealth, power, beauty, recognition, and civilization, this book gradually turns toward a deeper question: what happens when we begin to observe desire rather than automatically obey it?
The Origin of Desire does not ask the reader to reject desire or escape ordinary life. Instead, it invites a more difficult form of freedom—the freedom to understand what moves us before that movement becomes a command. It explores the possibility that true fulfillment may not come from possessing everything we desire, but from discovering why we desire in the first place.
This is a journey from wanting to understanding, from confusion to clarity, and from desire toward freedom and wholeness.
What this book exploresFor readers interested in philosophy, psychology, human behavior, relationships, ambition, self-understanding, and the search for a more conscious way of living, The Origin of Desire offers an invitation to look inward—not to eliminate desire, but to understand the force behind it.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Origin of Desire is a philosophical exploration of one of the most powerful and mysterious forces in human life: desire. Before we consciously decide what we want, desire is already shaping our thoughts, choices, relationships, ambitions, fears, and sense of identity. We seek love, security, success, wealth, beauty, recognition, belonging, and meaning-but rarely stop to ask what lies beneath the wanting itself.Why do we continue to want when we already have enough? When does a simple wish become a need? Why does attachment create fear? Why can love become possession, ambition become identity, and achievement fail to provide lasting fulfillment? And if desire is so deeply woven into human existence, is freedom possible without destroying the very impulse that moves us forward?Moving from the origins of desire through wanting and needing, attachment, love, fear, obsession, ambition, wealth, power, beauty, recognition, and civilization, this book gradually turns toward a deeper question: what happens when we begin to observe desire rather than automatically obey it?The Origin of Desire does not ask the reader to reject desire or escape ordinary life. Instead, it invites a more difficult form of freedom-the freedom to understand what moves us before that movement becomes a command. It explores the possibility that true fulfillment may not come from possessing everything we desire, but from discovering why we desire in the first place.This is a journey from wanting to understanding, from confusion to clarity, and from desire toward freedom and wholeness.What this book exploresThe roots and nature of human desireThe difference between wanting and needingLove, attachment, fear, and possessionThe transformation of desire into obsessionAmbition and the desire to becomeWealth, power, beauty, and recognitionDesire as a force shaping civilizationWhy satisfaction often gives way to another desireThe human search for meaningThe practice of observing desireFreedom from the need to possessThe deeper search for wholenessFor readers interested in philosophy, psychology, human behavior, relationships, ambition, self-understanding, and the search for a more conscious way of living, The Origin of Desire offers an invitation to look inward-not to eliminate desire, but to understand the force behind it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789334478785
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9789334478785
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur I-9789334478785
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9789334478785
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The Origin of Desire is a philosophical exploration of one of the most powerful and mysterious forces in human life: desire. Before we consciously decide what we want, desire is already shaping our thoughts, choices, relationships, ambitions, fears, and sense of identity. We seek love, security, success, wealth, beauty, recognition, belonging, and meaning-but rarely stop to ask what lies beneath the wanting itself.Why do we continue to want when we already have enough When does a simple wish become a need Why does attachment create fear Why can love become possession, ambition become identity, and achievement fail to provide lasting fulfillment And if desire is so deeply woven into human existence, is freedom possible without destroying the very impulse that moves us forward Moving from the origins of desire through wanting and needing, attachment, love, fear, obsession, ambition, wealth, power, beauty, recognition, and civilization, this book gradually turns toward a deeper question: what happens when we begin to observe desire rather than automatically obey it The Origin of Desire does not ask the reader to reject desire or escape ordinary life. Instead, it invites a more difficult form of freedom-the freedom to understand what moves us before that movement becomes a command. It explores the possibility that true fulfillment may not come from possessing everything we desire, but from discovering why we desire in the first place.This is a journey from wanting to understanding, from confusion to clarity, and from desire toward freedom and wholeness.What this book explores- The roots and nature of human desire- The difference between wanting and needing- Love, attachment, fear, and possession- The transformation of desire into obsession- Ambition and the desire to become- Wealth, power, beauty, and recognition- Desire as a force shaping civilization- Why satisfaction often gives way to another desire- The human search for meaning- The practice of observing desire- Freedom from the need to possess- The deeper search for wholenessFor readers interested in philosophy, psychology, human behavior, relationships, ambition, self-understanding, and the search for a more conscious way of living, The Origin of Desire offers an invitation to look inward-not to eliminate desire, but to understand the force behind it. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789334478785
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Origin of Desire is a philosophical exploration of one of the most powerful and mysterious forces in human life: desire. Before we consciously decide what we want, desire is already shaping our thoughts, choices, relationships, ambitions, fears, and sense of identity. We seek love, security, success, wealth, beauty, recognition, belonging, and meaning-but rarely stop to ask what lies beneath the wanting itself.Why do we continue to want when we already have enough? When does a simple wish become a need? Why does attachment create fear? Why can love become possession, ambition become identity, and achievement fail to provide lasting fulfillment? And if desire is so deeply woven into human existence, is freedom possible without destroying the very impulse that moves us forward?Moving from the origins of desire through wanting and needing, attachment, love, fear, obsession, ambition, wealth, power, beauty, recognition, and civilization, this book gradually turns toward a deeper question: what happens when we begin to observe desire rather than automatically obey it?The Origin of Desire does not ask the reader to reject desire or escape ordinary life. Instead, it invites a more difficult form of freedom-the freedom to understand what moves us before that movement becomes a command. It explores the possibility that true fulfillment may not come from possessing everything we desire, but from discovering why we desire in the first place.This is a journey from wanting to understanding, from confusion to clarity, and from desire toward freedom and wholeness.What this book exploresThe roots and nature of human desireThe difference between wanting and needingLove, attachment, fear, and possessionThe transformation of desire into obsessionAmbition and the desire to becomeWealth, power, beauty, and recognitionDesire as a force shaping civilizationWhy satisfaction often gives way to another desireThe human search for meaningThe practice of observing desireFreedom from the need to possessThe deeper search for wholenessFor readers interested in philosophy, psychology, human behavior, relationships, ambition, self-understanding, and the search for a more conscious way of living, The Origin of Desire offers an invitation to look inward-not to eliminate desire, but to understand the force behind it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789334478785
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)