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The Pleasure Principle

Hardcover • 2019 • 1. edition

The Pleasure Principle

By Catherine Wilson

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About the book

In our troubled world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions. For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in `no pain, no gain.' But when the pace of modern life and the demands of jobs and family overwhelm us, punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts may not be the best solution. According to the pleasure-centric philosophy of Epicureanism, life can be good without great sacrifice. By consciously practicing `choice and avoidance' -...Show more

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9780008291693

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Published year

2019

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1

Original title

The Pleasure Principle

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Hardcover

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