Distraction: A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free

by Damon Young

Book Overview

We all know what it is to be distracted--a feeling that our attention is not quite where it should be. Though it is not a new complaint, at work and at home, in our social lives and in the bedroom, our attention is often torn between one thing and another. What does it mean to be distracted, and why? In this insightful journey through the lives of philosophers, artists and great political thinkers, Damon Young shows how rewarding patient, sensitive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0522853749
• ISBN13: 9780522853742
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Melbourne University
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.9" x 7.5"