On desire : why we want what we want / William B. Irvine.
On desire : why we want what we want / William B. Irvine.
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Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2006, [i.e. 2005].
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N128.3/78
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 322 p. ; 19cm.
Contents
1. The ebb and flow of desire -- 2. Other people -- 3. Mapping our desires -- 4. The wellsprings of desire -- 5. The psychology of desire -- 6. The evolution of desire -- 7. The biological incentive system -- 8. The human condition -- 9. Religious advice -- 10. Religious advice continued : Protestan...
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2006, [i.e. 2005].
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2006, [i.e. 2005].
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Summary
If we can convince ourselves to want what we already have, we can dramatically enhance our happiness."--BOOK JACKET....
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On desire : why we want what we want / William B. Irvine.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N128.3/78
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74VKmjlRolPy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmjlRolPy
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ISBN
9780195188622 (alk. paper)
0195188624 (alk. paper)
DDC
128.3
MMS ID
991020702599702626
