On Desire by William B Irvine
Presents a study of the phenomenon of desire: how it controls us, how we seek to control it; what wisdom has been offered on the subject by philosophy, religion and science over the ages. This book brings together a range of religious advice on mastering desire, from the Buddhist middle path to the promise of a Christian or Islamic afterlife.
Irvine, William B.: - William B. Irvine is professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He describes himself as a twenty-first century Stoic and is author of On Desire: Why We Want What We Want; A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy; and A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt--And Why They Shouldn't.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195188622 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195188624 |
| Title | On Desire |
| Author | William B Irvine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2005-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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