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Distraction A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free

Name: Distraction A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free
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Author: Young, Damon
ISBN: 9780522853742

by Young, Damon

ISBN13: 9780522853742
ISBN10: 0522853749
eBook ISBN(s): 9780522859089
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2008-09-01
Publisher: Melbourne University Press

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Exploring the nature of distraction, the popular philosophy surrounding it, and its role in modern life, this book surmises that distraction is often a matter of what one values. Written in a playful tone, this view analyzes important aspects of life, showing that technology, acquaintances, jobs, and addictions often waste time and energy. Through the history of popular philosophy, it is demonstrated that patient, sensitive, and thoughtful attention to the world suggests that the opposite of a life of distraction is one of grateful appreciation.

Author Biography

Damon Young is an Honorary Fellow in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne.

Manholes and Tears
What a Piece of Work Is a Man
The Reins of Necessity
A Farewell to Arms
Matisse's Hernia
The Private Life
Footnotes to Plato
Balancing the Books
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