Dispersing the clouds of temptation : turning away from weakness of will and turning towards the sun /
""Weakness of will," or akrasia, has perplexed philosophers, theologians, and laypersons alike for centuries. This book reveals why the idea has caused so much bafflement and consternation for so many. The main thrust of the work, however, is to illuminate and inspire: Lightbody seeks...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Eugene, Oregon :
Pickwick Publications,
[2015]
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| Summary: | ""Weakness of will," or akrasia, has perplexed philosophers, theologians, and laypersons alike for centuries. This book reveals why the idea has caused so much bafflement and consternation for so many. The main thrust of the work, however, is to illuminate and inspire: Lightbody seeks to demonstrate, concretely, how and why we are weak-willed. By extracting an "alchemical touchstone" from Plato's middle period philosophy, Lightbody, in addition, reveals how we may transmute harmful appetites into life-edifying passions." -- |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 142 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-140) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781610970747 1610970748 |