A Philosophy of Pain by Arne Johan Vetlesen
Addresses pain in many forms, including the pain inflicted by torture; the pain suffered in disease; and the pain of anxiety, grief and depression. The author examines the dual nature of pain: how we attempt to avoid it as much as possible in our daily lives and yet, conversely, obtain a thrill from seeking it.
'Recommended reading for those who feel invincible and invulnerable, and also those who have experienced the darker side of life' - Dagsavisen, Norway 'A book we cannot ignore ... Arne Johan Vetlesen introduces us to different aspects of pain, and discusses the role pain has in our lives. His perspectives are broad-ranging and multiple ... a book for open debate.' - Bergens Tidende, Norway
Arne Johan Vetlesen is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo. He has published many books, including Perception, Empathy, and Judgment (1994) and Evil and Human Agency (2005).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861895417 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861895410 |
| Title | A Philosophy of Pain |
| Author | Arne Johan Vetlesen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2009-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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