Distraction

A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free

By: Damon Young

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Paperback | 1 September 2008 | Edition Number 1

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We all know what it is to be distracted – a feeling that our attention is not quite where it should be. While it is not a new complaint, modern life is plagued by distractions. At work and at home, in relationships and in the bedroom, our attention is often torn between one thing and another. What does it mean to be distracted, and why?

In this insightful romp through the history of philosophy, Damon Young shows how rewarding patient, sensitive and thoughtful attention to the world can be. He suggests that the opposite of a life of distraction is one of genuine freedom.

About the Author

Damon Young is a prize-winning philosopher and writer. He is the author or editor of thirteen books, including The Art of Reading, How to Think About Exercise, Philosophy in the Garden, and Distraction. His works have been translated into eleven languages, and he has also written poetry, short fiction, and children’s fiction. Young is an Associate in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne.

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"This author makes 'dancing' with the philosophic and artistic masters . . . enjoyable even though one may be tone-deaf to the music and not know the steps." --"Australian Bookseller + Publisher"

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Non-Fiction Psychology Physiological & Neuro-Psychology, Biopsychology Philosophy Self-Help, Personal Development & Practical Advice

1. Manholes and Tears	p. 1
2. What a Piece of Work Is a Man	p. 20
3. The Reins of Necessity	p. 63
4. A Farewell to Arms	p. 89
5. Matisse's Hernia	p.139
6. The Private Life	p.183
7. Footnotes to Plato	p.223
Balancing the Books	p.231
Acknowledgements	p.247
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