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  • A Philosophy of Boredom

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    Traducido por John Irons ...
    It has been described as a "tame longing without any particular object" by Schopenhauer, "a bestial and indefinable affliction" by Dostoevsky, and "time's invasion of your world system" by Joseph Brodsky, but still very few of us today can explain precisely what boredom is. A Philosophy of Boredom investigates one of the central preoccupations of our age as it probes the nature of boredom, how it ... Leer más

    $20.99 USD

  • A Philosophy of Fear

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    Surveillance cameras. Airport security lines. Barred shop windows. We see manifestations of societal fears every day, and daily news reports on the latest household danger or raised terror threat level continually stoke our sense of impending doom. In A Philosophy of Fear, Lars Svendsen explores the underlying ideas and issues behind this powerful emotion, as he investigates how and why fear has ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • Stupid Idiots

    A Philosophy of Stupidity and Complete and Utter Downright Idiocy

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    This witty yet thoughtful book examines stupidity and idiocy, and their most dangerous incarnation: stupid idiocy – the unthinking embrace of flawed thinking. While philosophers chase wisdom, this book takes a humbler route, asking instead how we might think just a little less badly. Drawing sharp distinctions between not thinking and thinking poorly, and doubling down on bad thought, it reveals ... Leer más

    $16.99 USD

  • A Philosophy of Loneliness

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    Traducido por Kerri Pierce ...
    Loneliness is a difficult subject to address, because it has such negative connotations. But the truth is that wherever there are people, there is loneliness: everyone is lonely at some point in their lives. You can belonely in a crowd or at home, outdoors or in an empty church, and countless songs have been written about the condition. For many people, loneliness can significantly impact their ... Leer más

    $21.99 USD

  • Philosophie der Lüge

    Begriff und Ethik und ihre Rolle in der Politik

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    Traducido por Daniela Stilzebach ...
    Was ist Lüge? Warum lügen wir? Warum belügen wir nicht nur andere, sondern auch uns selbst? Welche Rolle spielt das Lügen in Freundschaften und in der Politik? Das sind nur einige der Fragen, mit denen sich Lars Svendsen in seinem neuen Buch auseinandersetzt. Dabei geht er dem Wesen der Lüge auf den Grund und erklärt anhand von Philosophen wie Platon, Niccolò Machiavelli, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, ... Leer más

    $21.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Fashion

    A Philosophy

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    Donatella Versace and Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci: fashion is at once a familiar yet mysteriously elite world that we all experience, whether we’re buying a new pair of jeans, reading Vogue, or watching the latest episode of America*’*s Next Top Model. Lars Svendsen dives into this world in Fashion: A Philosophy, exploring the myths, ideas, ... Leer más

    $20.99 USD

  • A Philosophy of Hope

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    In this book Lars Svendsen embarks on a profound exploration of the nature of hope, asking what exactly hope is and how it differs from related phenomena such as wishful thinking. He argues that hope is rooted in the ability to shape one’s own future, crucial for a society built on freedom instead of fear. Svendsen highlights hope’s vital role in giving life meaning, and its intimate connection to ... Leer más

    $18.99 USD

  • A Philosophy of Lying

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    This book is a comprehensive investigation of lying in everyday life. What exactly is a lie, and how does lying differ from related phenomena such as ‘bullshit’ or being truthful? Lars Svendsen also investigates the ethics of lying – why is lying almost always morally wrong, and why is lying to one’s friends especially bad? The book concludes by looking at lying in politics, from Plato’s theory of ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • Moda: uma filosofia

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    A escolha das roupas transmite uma mensagem sobre quem somos? De Coco Chanel a Rei Kawakubo, de Dior ao estilo das ruas, o fio condutor desse livro é o princípio fundamental da moda - a busca pelo novo. A moda permeia diversos níveis da nossa existência, mas foi pouco estudada pelos filósofos. Até agora. Com uma prosa ágil e irônica, o autor reúne referências que vão da música pop e da arte ... Leer más

    $8.99 USD

  • A Philosophy of Freedom

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    Freedom of speech, religion, choice, will – humans have fought, and continue to fight, for all of these. But what is human freedom, and what are the main threats to it today? These questions and more are discussed in this comprehensive investigation of the nature of freedom in contemporary society.Our behaviours, thoughts and actions are governed by a variety of restrictions, deadlines and burdens ... Leer más

    $32.99 USD

  • Understanding Animals

    Philosophy for Dog and Cat Lovers

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    How do animals perceive the world? What does it really feel like to be a cat, or a dog? In Understanding Animals, Lars Svendsen investigates how humans can attempt to understand the lives of other animals. The book delves into animal communication, intelligence, self-awareness, loneliness and grief, but most fundamentally how humans and animals can cohabit and build a form of friendship. Svendsen ... Leer más

    $18.99 USD

  • Work

    de Lars Svendsen ...
    "One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important." - Bertrand RussellWork is one of the most universal features of human life; virtually everybody spends some part of their life at work. It is often associated with tedium and boredom, in conflict with the things we would otherwise love to do. The idea of work primarily as a burden was ... Leer más

    $42.99 USD