Phillips, Adam
On Kindness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141039336
- author:
- Phillips, Adam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 12.6 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The pleasures of kindness have been a cornerstone of Western thought for centuries. Yet, in today's world, many people seem to be increasingly self-seeking, leading to a deepening antagonism towards others. This book explores the reasons behind this shift and argues that a life lived in instinctive sympathetic identification with others is the key to emotional and mental well-being.
The authors contend that the affectionate life, where we empathise with the vulnerabilities and attractions of others, is essential to our health. This concept, once known as 'open-heartedness', remains crucial to our emotional and mental wellbeing, according to the authors. By examining the concept of kindness, they aim to show how it can be a powerful force for good in our lives.
Written by Adam Phillips and Barbara Taylor, this elegant exploration of kindness is a thought-provoking and indispensable read for anyone looking to understand the importance of compassion and empathy in our lives.
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