coming soon: ‘Distraction: A Philosopher’s Guide to Being Free’
Written on September 9, 2008
Distraction: A Philosopher’s Guide to Being Free by Australian philosopher Damon Young (Melbourne University Publishing, 2008), may already be available in Australia but hasn’t made its way to the US yet. (Also a pre-order at amazon.ca and amazon.co.uk.)
Book website is here, with links to reviews, an excerpt, and more.
Product Description
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.
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