The Art of Losing Control - A Philosopher's Search for Ecstatic Experience (Paperback, Main)

Since the Enlightenment, western culture has written off ecstatic experience as a form of mental illness. But why should rationality be considered the highest part of human nature when we are capable of so many more states of experience? Piecing together interviews, analysis of ancient and modern philosophy, and his own eclectic encounters with the sublime, philosopher Jules Evans mounts an investigation into what we can gain from mastering the art of losing control. From Aristotle and Plato to the Bishop of London and Sister Bliss, radical jihadis to Silicon Valley transhumanists, The Art of Losing Control is a funny, life-enhancing journey that will change the way you think about how you feel.

General

Imprint:	Canongate Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2018
Authors:	Jules Evans
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	304
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-78211-878-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	1-78211-878-0
Barcode:	9781782118787

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