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The book explores the societal pressure to seek heightened experiences across various aspects of life, from food and sexuality to extreme sports and drug use. It critiques the relentless pursuit of intensity that characterizes modern existence, examining how this demand shapes our lives and influences our choices. Through this lens, it invites readers to reflect on the implications of living in a culture that glorifies extreme sensations and experiences.
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The Life Intense, Tristan Garcia
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Life Intense
- Subtitle
- A Modern Obsession
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tristan Garcia
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781474437127
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The book explores the societal pressure to seek heightened experiences across various aspects of life, from food and sexuality to extreme sports and drug use. It critiques the relentless pursuit of intensity that characterizes modern existence, examining how this demand shapes our lives and influences our choices. Through this lens, it invites readers to reflect on the implications of living in a culture that glorifies extreme sensations and experiences.