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Exploring the impact of materialism, the book delves into how possessions can dominate our lives, highlighting the negative effects of acquisitive desire. It addresses the diagnosis and treatment of consumer disorders, as well as the dynamics between therapists and their own materialistic tendencies. Kottler emphasizes that true satisfaction arises from the meaningful use of possessions rather than ownership itself, advocating for a balanced approach to material goods that fosters enjoyment and personal growth.
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Exploring and Treating Acquisitive Desire, Jeffrey A. Kottler
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Exploring and Treating Acquisitive Desire
- Subtitle
- Living in the Material World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeffrey A. Kottler
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9780761913610
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the impact of materialism, the book delves into how possessions can dominate our lives, highlighting the negative effects of acquisitive desire. It addresses the diagnosis and treatment of consumer disorders, as well as the dynamics between therapists and their own materialistic tendencies. Kottler emphasizes that true satisfaction arises from the meaningful use of possessions rather than ownership itself, advocating for a balanced approach to material goods that fosters enjoyment and personal growth.