Strawson, Galen
Things That Bother Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681372204
- author:
- Strawson, Galen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New York Review of Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 14.48 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Galen Strawson's collection of essays explores the nature of the self and consciousness. Drawing on philosophy, literature, and personal experience, he challenges conventional thinking about the human condition. Strawson examines the concept of identity, questioning whether it is desirable to view life as a narrative. He also offers an alternative account of how a sense of self can be discontinuous, leading him to a position that shares similarities with Buddhist thought. The essays also delve into naturalism and pan-psychism, arguing for the immanence of consciousness in nature. This collection of writings is characterized by Strawson's unique blend of curiosity, erudition, and intellectual honesty, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in philosophy and its intersections with life.
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