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Exploring the concept of balance, Adam Phillips challenges the conventional wisdom that it is always desirable. He delves into themes such as money, sex, parenthood, faith, and education, questioning whether striving for balance is truly admirable. Through engaging case studies, fairy tales, and art, Phillips uncovers the paradoxes of human appetites and fears, inviting readers to reconsider the value of excess in our lives. His philosophical insights offer a fresh perspective on what it means to live fully and authentically.
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On Balance, Adam Phillips
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- On Balance
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Adam Phillips
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780312610746
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the concept of balance, Adam Phillips challenges the conventional wisdom that it is always desirable. He delves into themes such as money, sex, parenthood, faith, and education, questioning whether striving for balance is truly admirable. Through engaging case studies, fairy tales, and art, Phillips uncovers the paradoxes of human appetites and fears, inviting readers to reconsider the value of excess in our lives. His philosophical insights offer a fresh perspective on what it means to live fully and authentically.