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A Philosophy of Loneliness
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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A Philosophy of Loneliness
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lars Svendsen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:184 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 120 |
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| Category/Genre | Philosophy
Self-help and personal development |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781780237473
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| Classifications | Dewey:100 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Reaktion Books
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| Imprint |
Reaktion Books
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| Publication Date |
1 February 2017 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Drawing on the latest research in the fields of philosophy, psychology and the social sciences, A Philosophy of Loneliness explores the different kinds of loneliness, the philosophy of emotions, why some people are lonelier than others, and the psychological and social characteristics that dispose people to loneliness. Svendsen looks at the role of friendship and love in our lives and argues that our main problem is not that there is too much loneliness in modern societies, but rather that there is too little solitude. This hugely important book is essential reading for all those who want to know more about this complex and profound state of being.
Author Biography
Lars Svendsen is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bergen, Norway. He is the author of many books, including the bestselling A Philosophy of Boredom (2005), which has been translated into 26 languages.
Reviews'Lars Svendsen has written a book that brings both knowledge and wisdom to loneliness, that most intimate of moods.' - Jeffrey Kosky, Washington and Lee University, author of Arts of Wonder: Enchanting Secularity (2013).
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