ARGONAUT BOOKS

Today, anxiety is usually thought of as a pathology, the most diagnosed and medicated of all psychological disorders. But anxiety isn't always or only a medical condition. Indeed, many philosophers argue that anxiety is a normal, even essential, part of being human, and that coming to terms with this fact is potentially transformative, allowing us to live more meaningful lives by giving us a richer understanding of ourselves. In this book, Samir Chopra explores valuable insights about anxiety offered by ancient and modern philosophies - Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical th...Read More