A Philosophy of Discomfort
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
A Philosophy of Discomfort
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jacques Pezeu-Massabuau
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:128 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 120 |
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| Category/Genre | Philosophy of the mind |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781861899033
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| Classifications | Dewey:152.1 |
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| Audience | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Reaktion Books
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| Imprint |
Reaktion Books
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| Publication Date |
1 May 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A Philosophy of Discomfort explores the idea of comfort and discomfort as a historical and philosophical concept - a constant push and pull of opposing forces. While instinct demands we avoid it, the author insists that we recognize discomfort as central to our existence. He suggests we should learn to utilize it in order to find our way to its opposite: pleasure, hedonism or well-being.
Author Biography
Jacques-Pezeu Massabuau lives in Tokyo and is the author of books on design and philosophy.
Reviews"Pezeu-Massabuau artfully pulls on the thread of discomfort as a unifying theme for understanding everything from individualism to the importance of uncomfortable architecture in Japan. . . . A provocative look at a now underappreciated aspect of human experience that limits itself to mundane experiences of discomforts." -- "Choice"
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