Anybody else familiar with this contemporary philospher? I just finished two of his books - Status Anxiety and How Proust Can Change Your Life.
Status Anxiety explored how notions of 'individual worth' have changed across the centuries, and possible responses to help us deal with feeling worthless and unimportant.
However my favourite was his idiots guide to the works of Marcel Proust. The book was so tight and well researched that I coiuldn't put it down and was finished within two days. He interprets some pretty lengthy books that most wouldn't want to read (In Search of Lost Time), and points to what Proust had to say about everyday things - friendship, love, etc. But its not wishy washy babble...most chapters contain concrete advice that even if not followed, atleast provide food for thought.
Can't recommend these books enough.
Other thoughts would be welcomed.
Status Anxiety explored how notions of 'individual worth' have changed across the centuries, and possible responses to help us deal with feeling worthless and unimportant.
However my favourite was his idiots guide to the works of Marcel Proust. The book was so tight and well researched that I coiuldn't put it down and was finished within two days. He interprets some pretty lengthy books that most wouldn't want to read (In Search of Lost Time), and points to what Proust had to say about everyday things - friendship, love, etc. But its not wishy washy babble...most chapters contain concrete advice that even if not followed, atleast provide food for thought.
Can't recommend these books enough.
Other thoughts would be welcomed.
