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On Desire: Why We Want What We Want
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A Married Person Falls Deeply In Love With Someone Else. A Man Of Average Income Feels He Cannot Be Truly Happy Unless He Owns An Expensive Luxury Car. A Dieter Has An Irresistible Craving For Ice Cream. Desires Often Come To Us Unbidden And Unwanted, And They Can Have A Dramatic Impact, Sometimes Changing The Course Of Our Lives.In On Desire, William B. Irvine Takes Us On A Wideranging Tour Of Our Impulses, Wants, And Needs, Showing Us Where These Feelings Come From And How We Can Try To Rein Them In. Spicing His Account With Engaging Observations By Writers Like Seneca, Tolstoy, And Freud, Irvine Considers The Teachings Of Buddhists, Hindus, The Amish, Shakers, And Catholic Saints, As Well As Those Of Ancient Greek And Roman And Modern European Philosophers. Irvine Also Looks At What Modern Science Can Tell Us About Desiresuch As What Happens In The Brain When We Desire Something And How Animals Evolved Particular Desiresand He Advances A New Theory About How Desire Itself Evolved. Irvine Also Suggests That At The Same Time That We Gained The Ability To Desire, We Were Programmed To Find Some Things More Desirable Than Others. Irvine Concludes That The Best Way To Attain Lasting Happiness Is Not To Change The World Around Us Or Our Place In It, But To Change Ourselves. If We Can Convince Ourselves To Want What We Already Have, We Can Dramatically Enhance Our Happiness.Brimming With Wisdom And Practical Advice, On Desire Offers A Thoughtful Approach To Controlling Unwanted Passions And Attaining A More Meaningful Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Desire: Why We Want What We Want'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around understanding human desires, exploring where they come from, and how they can significantly impact our lives. The author, William B. Irvine, provides insights into managing these desires to enhance personal happiness.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Desire'? A: The author of 'On Desire: Why We Want What We Want' is William B. Irvine, a philosopher known for his work on desire and happiness.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'On Desire' contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'On Desire' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'On Desire' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2007.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading 'On Desire'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the nature of desire, its influence on life choices, and practical advice for managing unwanted passions to achieve a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
- Q: Is there any scientific basis in 'On Desire'? A: Yes, William B. Irvine incorporates findings from modern science to explain how desire functions in the brain and how it has evolved, providing a comprehensive view of the topic.
- Q: Does 'On Desire' reference any philosophical teachings? A: Yes, the book references teachings from various philosophers and traditions, including ancient Greeks, Romans, Buddhists, and modern thinkers, enriching the discussion around desire.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the 'New Ed'.
- Q: Can 'On Desire' help with personal happiness? A: Yes, the book suggests that by changing our perspective on what we desire and learning to appreciate what we already have, we can enhance our overall happiness.