The Art of Enjoyment (On Hedonic Materialism)

Author: Michelle Anglade
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book collects confessions from various thinkers, using their personal experiences to explore the philosophy of the body, breaking the unbroken lineage of ascetic moral genealogy, and showcasing the diverse byways of hedonism. It boldly defends hedonistic thought. The author describes their insights into life and death, their reflections on the ideal of asceticism and the reality of pleasure, and aims to shape a rational and rebellious philosophy of joy in their own way. This book collects confessions from various thinkers, using their personal experiences to explore the philosophy of the body, breaking the unbroken lineage of ascetic moral genealogy, and showcasing the diverse byways of hedonism. It boldly defends hedonistic thought. The author describes their insights into life and death, their reflections on the ideal of asceticism and the reality of pleasure, and aims to shape a rational and rebellious philosophy of joy in their own way.