086750
La Salle, Illinois
1990
15×23
meki
249
engleski
Cijena: 10,00 EUR
"A Thinker’s Guide to Living Well" is a philosophical exploration of how to achieve a life of excellence and tranquility. Drawing on his background as a philosophy professor and practitioner of Zen meditation, Bradford argues that living well is a skill that must be learned and practiced rather than something that happens by accident. The central theme of Bradford's work is detaching from dissatisfaction. Dissatisfaction is Optional. Human suffering (misery, discontent, or lack of balance) often stems from our mental habits rather than external circumstances. Living excellently is not about acquiring more—such as money or status—but about letting go of compulsive, egocentric thoughts and evaluations. To live well is to be wise, and wisdom is demonstrated through one's actions and example to others. The book serves as a foundational text for his "Personal Transformation" series. It encourages readers to adopt a meditative approach to philosophy, focusing on mindfulness and the "dropping" of evaluative thoughts that lead to stress and anxiety.
