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Simon Critchley - How to Stop Living and Start Worrying: Conversations with Carl Cederstrm - 9780745650388 - V9780745650388
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How to Stop Living and Start Worrying: Conversations with Carl Cederstrm

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Description for How to Stop Living and Start Worrying: Conversations with Carl Cederstrm Hardback. The question of how to lead a happy and meaningful life has been at the heart of philosophical debate since time immemorial. This book tackles the question of 'how to live' by forcing us to explore our troubling relationship with death. It provides an introduction to the thought of Simon Critchley. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 134 x 16. Weight in Grams: 306.
The question of how to lead a happy and meaningful life has been at the heart of philosophical debate since time immemorial. Today, however, these questions seem to be addressed not by philosophers but self-help gurus, who frantically champion the individual's quest for self-expression and self-realization; the desire to become authentic.

Against these new age sophistries, How to Stop Living and Start Worrying tackles the question of 'how to live' by forcing us to explore our troubling relationship with death. For Critchley, philosophy begins with the question of finitude and with his understanding of a key classical theme ... Read more

Reflecting on the work of over 20 years, this book provides a unique, witty and erudite introduction to the thought of Simon Critchley. It includes a revealing biographical conversation with Critchley and a fascinating debate with the critically acclaimed novelist Tom McCarthy about the nature of authenticity. Taken together the conversations give an intimate portrait of one of the most lucid, provocative and engaging philosophers writing today.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745650388
SKU
V9780745650388
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-20

About Simon Critchley
Simon Critchley is professor of philosophy at the New School University.

Reviews for How to Stop Living and Start Worrying: Conversations with Carl Cederstrm
"An entertaining set of conversations with a bright star of philosophy." Boyd Tonkin, The Independent "The pages are stuffed with reminiscence and intriguing passing ideas as well as more arguments (of greater or lesser plausability) than most books twice the length. The intellectual register soars and plunges in a pleasing rhythm." Steven Poole, The Guardian ... Read more

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