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On Habit (Thinking in Action),Used
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For Aristotle, excellence is not an act but a habit, and Hume regards habit as the great guide of life. However, for Proust habit is problematic: if habit is a second nature, it prevents us from knowing our first.What is habit? Do habits turn us into machines or free us to do more creative things? Should religious faith be habitual? Does habit help or hinder the practice of philosophy? Why do Luther, Spinoza, Kant, Kierkegaard and Bergson all criticise habit? If habit is both a blessing and a curse, how can we live well in our habits?In this thoughtprovoking book Clare Carlisle examines habit from a philosophical standpoint. Beginning with a lucid appraisal of habits philosophical history she suggests that both receptivity and resistance to change are basic principles of habitformation. Carlisle shows how the philosophy of habit not only anticipates the discoveries of recent neuroscience but illuminates their ethical significance. She asks whether habit is a reliable form of knowledge by examining the contrasting interpretations of habitual thinking offered by Spinoza and Hume. She then turns to the role of habit in the good life, tracing Aristotles legacy through the ideas of Joseph Butler, Hegel, and Flix Ravaisson, and assessing the ambivalent attitudes to habit expressed by Nietzsche and Proust.She argues that a distinction between habit and practice helps to clarify this ambivalence, particularly in the context of habit and religion, where she examines both the theology of habit and the repetitions of religious life. She concludes by considering how philosophy itself is a practice of learning to live well with habit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Habit (Thinking in Action)'? A: The main theme of the book explores the concept of habit from a philosophical perspective, examining its implications for human behavior, creativity, and ethics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Habit (Thinking in Action)'? A: The author is Clare Carlisle, who provides a deep philosophical analysis of habit in this book.
- Q: When was 'On Habit (Thinking in Action)' published? A: The book was published on February 25, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Habit (Thinking in Action)' have? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: What philosophical figures are discussed in relation to habit? A: The book discusses several philosophical figures, including Aristotle, Hume, Proust, Luther, Spinoza, Kant, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Bergson.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'On Habit (Thinking in Action)'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide practical insights on how to manage habits? A: Yes, Clare Carlisle examines how to live well with habits and differentiates between habit and practice, particularly in the context of religious life.
- Q: Is 'On Habit (Thinking in Action)' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book provides a lucid appraisal of habit's philosophical history, making it accessible for those new to philosophy.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, psychology, and ethics, as well as those looking for insights on personal development and habits, would benefit from this book.
- Q: Are there any discussions on the relationship between habit and creativity? A: Yes, the book raises questions about whether habits turn us into machines or free us for more creative pursuits.