Wanting Mimetic Desire: How to Avoid Chasing Things You Don't Truly Want

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Decoding the enigma of human desire.

"Wanting" isn't just insightful; it's transformative. If you ever felt caught in the loop of wanting things without knowing why, this book may shine a light on those hidden forces. Luke Burgis unpacks mimetic desire, helping you understand the 'why' behind your choices and offering strategies to align your desires with your authentic self. It's a read that promises to shift your perspective on desire and free you from the relentless pursuit of what you think you want.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Wanting Mimetic Desire: How to Avoid Chasing Things You Don't Truly Want

Regular price RM44.51 MYR
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ISBN: 9781800750647
Authors: Luke Burgis
Publisher: Swift Press
Date of Publication: 2022-06-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
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A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic - we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and travel destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare's plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected. Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, teacher, and student of classical philosophy, Luke Burgis shares tactics that help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting - to be more in control of the things we want, and to find more meaning in our work and lives.
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Decoding the enigma of human desire.

"Wanting" isn't just insightful; it's transformative. If you ever felt caught in the loop of wanting things without knowing why, this book may shine a light on those hidden forces. Luke Burgis unpacks mimetic desire, helping you understand the 'why' behind your choices and offering strategies to align your desires with your authentic self. It's a read that promises to shift your perspective on desire and free you from the relentless pursuit of what you think you want.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.