Samir Chopra -- "Anxiety," with Benjamin Kunkel
Category: Literary
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Apr 4, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Details
Samir Chopra will speak about and sign his new book, "Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide," on Thursday, April 4th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. He will be in conversation with Benjamin Kunkel for this special event. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite.
About the Book:
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 "Anxiety," Samir Chopra explores valuable insights about anxiety offered by ancient and modern philosophies--Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. Blending memoir and philosophy, he also tells how serious anxiety has affected his own life--and how philosophy has helped him cope with it.
Personal, poignant, and hopeful, "Anxiety" is a book for anyone who is curious about rethinking anxiety and learning why it might be a source not only of suffering but of insight.
IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
*Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
*A coupon good for $5 off a copy of "Anxiety," or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
