Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag (En

Description: Sick Souls, Healthy Minds by John Kaag From the celebrated author of American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James In 1895, William James, the father of American philosophy, delivered a lecture entitled "Is Life Worth Living?" It was no theoretical question for James, who had contemplated suicide FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the celebrated author of American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James In 1895, William James, the father of American philosophy, delivered a lecture entitled "Is Life Worth Living?" It was no theoretical question for James, who had contemplated suicide during an existential crisis as a young man a quarter century earlier. Indeed, as John Kaag writes, "Jamess entire philosophy, from beginning to end, was geared to save a life, his life"and thats why it just might be able to save yours, too. Sick Souls, Healthy Minds is a compelling introduction to Jamess life and thought that shows why the founder of pragmatism and empirical psychology - and an inspiration for Alcoholics Anonymous - can still speak so directly and profoundly to anyone struggling to make a life worth living. Kaag tells how Jamess experiences as one of what he called the "sick-souled," those who think that life might be meaningless, drove him to articulate an ideal of "healthy-mindedness"an attitude toward life that is open, active, and hopeful, but also realistic about its risks. In fact, all of Jamess pragmatism, resting on the idea that truth should be judged by its practical consequences for our lives, is a response to, and possible antidote for, crises of meaning that threaten to undo many of us at one time or another. Along the way, Kaag also movingly describes how his own life has been endlessly enriched by James. Eloquent, inspiring, and filled with insight, Sick Souls, Healthy Minds may be the smartest and most important self-help book youll ever read. Author Biography John Kaag, the author of American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, is professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Twitter @JohnKaag Review "Finalist for the PROSE Award in Philosophy, Association of American Publishers""One of Next Big Idea Clubs Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of Spring" Long Description From the celebrated author of American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James In 1895, William James, the father of American philosophy, delivered a lecture entitled "Is Life Worth Living?" It was no theoretical question for James, who had contemplated suicide during an existential crisis as a young man a quarter century earlier. Indeed, as John Kaag writes, "Jamess entire philosophy, from beginning to end, was geared to save a life, his life"and thats why it just might be able to save yours, too. Sick Souls, Healthy Minds is a compelling introduction to Jamess life and thought that shows why the founder of pragmatism and empirical psychology - and an inspiration for Alcoholics Anonymous - can still speak so directly and profoundly to anyone struggling to make a life worth living. Kaag tells how Jamess experiences as one of what he called the "sick-souled," those who think that life might be meaningless, drove him to articulate an ideal of "healthy-mindedness"an attitude toward life that is open, active, and hopeful, but also realistic about its risks. In fact, all of Jamess pragmatism, resting on the idea that truth should be judged by its practical consequences for our lives, is a response to, and possible antidote for, crises of meaning that threaten to undo many of us at one time or another. Along the way, Kaag also movingly describes how his own life has been endlessly enriched by James. Eloquent, inspiring, and filled with insight, Sick Souls, Healthy Minds may be the smartest and most important self-help book youll ever read. Review Quote "One of Next Big Idea Clubs Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of Spring" Details ISBN0691216711 Author John Kaag Short Title Sick Souls, Healthy Minds Pages 224 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0691216711 ISBN-13 9780691216713 Format Paperback Subtitle How William James Can Save Your Life Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-03-02 US Release Date 2021-03-02 Publication Date 2021-03-02 UK Release Date 2021-03-02 DEWEY 191 Audience General Alternative 9780691192161 AU Release Date 2021-05-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161697932;

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