Exploring the active nature of critical thought, Steven Goldsmith delves into the emotional undercurrents that drive authentic criticism. He argues that this "fiery feeling" in critical discourse can transcend mere interpretation, empowering theoretical writing to influence historical change. By igniting critical excitement in both readers and practitioners, the work highlights the transformative potential of emotion in shaping ideas and actions, suggesting that the impact of criticism can often be measured by the feelings it evokes.
Steven Goldsmith Book order


- 2013
- 2013
The Healing Paradox
- 301 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This revolutionary treatment philosophy challenges our fundamentally combative approach to treating physical and mental ailments. Instead of thinking of illness as an enemy to be vanquished, Dr. Goldsmith suggests a total paradigm shift, in which both practitioners and patients work to cooperate with, and even embrace, ailments. Though seemingly counterintuitive, Dr. Goldsmith provides an array of evidence as to the logic and efficacy of this alternative approach, meanwhile addressing some of the most burning questions currently forefront of medicine