The Art of Losing Control: A Philosopher's Search for Ecstatic Experience

Author:   Jules Evans
Publisher:   Canongate Books
Edition:   Main
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9781782118787


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   01 March 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Jules Evans
Publisher:   Canongate Books
Imprint:   Canongate Books
Edition:   Main
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.217kg
ISBN:  

9781782118787


ISBN 10:   1782118780
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   01 March 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Compelling . . . His sensitivity as a thinker, like his skill as a storyteller, is never in doubt * * Guardian * * An original and outstanding investigation into a poorly understood but central experience in all our lives. Jules Evans is brave, honest and wise - a great companion and guide on a fascinating journey -- CASPAR HENDERSON, author of The Book of Barely Imagined Beings A captivating exploration of humanity's journey toward self-transcendence * * Prospect * * In keeping with the ecstatic experience itself, this is a wild, wondrous, wide-eyed journey, and Evans has convinced me at least that it's a trip worth taking * * Psychologist * * An important book, because it reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It's also about the good life -- MATTHEW SYED * * The Times on Philosophy for Life * * Instructive and thought-provoking . . . shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms * * Financial Times on Philosophy for Life * * A revelation * * Observer on Philosophy for Life * * Brilliant and timely -- TOM HODGKINSON on Philosophy for Life This book saved my life -- ADE EDMONDSON on Philosophy for Life


Compelling . . . His sensitivity as a thinker, like his skill as a storyteller, is never in doubt * * Guardian * * An original and outstanding investigation into a poorly understood but central experience in all our lives. Jules Evans is brave, honest and wise - a great companion and guide on a fascinating journey -- CASPAR HENDERSON, author of The Book of Barely Imagined Beings A captivating exploration of humanity's journey toward self-transcendence * * Prospect * * In keeping with the ecstatic experience itself, this is a wild, wondrous, wide-eyed journey, and Evans has convinced me at least that it's a trip worth taking * * Psychologist * * Fascinating stuff . . . Evans is a natural storyteller and his honesty about his own experience is refreshing and disarming . . . A smart book that delivers on entertainment as well. Evans takes his subject matter seriously but delivers his investigations in an endlessly amusing and eye-opening manner * * Big Issue * * Compelling and interesting . . . Evans' honesty, humour and wisdom allow this book to stand out from the crowd . . . Every page offers a new perspective and idea on ways to address our emotions. It's a book to keep returning to, filled with highly memorable words of wisdom * * Student Newspaper * * An important book, because it reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It's also about the good life -- MATTHEW SYED * * The Times on Philosophy for Life * * Instructive and thought-provoking . . . shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms * * Financial Times on Philosophy for Life * * A revelation * * Observer on Philosophy for Life * * Brilliant and timely -- TOM HODGKINSON on Philosophy for Life


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Jules Evans is policy director at the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London. He is the author of Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations, which was published in 19 countries and was a Times Book of the Year. Jules has written for The Times, Financial Times, Guardian, Spectator and WIRED and is a BBC New Generation Thinker. He also runs the London Philosophy Club, the world's biggest philosophy club. @julesevans77

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