Mindlessness: The Corruption of Mindfulness in a Culture of Narcissism

by Thomas E. Joiner

Book Overview

A contemplative practice with Buddhist roots, mindfulness is "the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present-moment, non-judgmentally." Practicing mindfulness can be an effective adjunct in treating psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. But have we gone too far with mindfulness? Recent books on the topic reveal a troubling corruption of mindfulness practice for commercial gain, with self-help...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190200626
• ISBN13: 9780190200626
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.4"