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This Is Water, Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life

Author: David Foster Wallace

How can one avoid going through life comfortably and prosperously, without awareness? How do we escape the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The discourse captures the electric...

How can one avoid going through life comfortably and prosperously, without awareness? How do we escape the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The discourse captures the electric intellect of Wallace, as well as his ability to pay attention to others. After his death, this text became a valuable piece of writing, reissued in The Wall Street...

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How can one avoid going through life comfortably and prosperously, without awareness? How do we escape the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The discourse captures the electric intellect of Wallace, as well as his ability to pay attention to others. After his death, this text became a valuable piece of writing, reissued in The Wall Street Journal and in the London Times, with countless comments on blogs and announcements among friends. With his unique blend of humor, rigorous intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace explores the challenges of everyday life and offers insights that rejuvenate us with each reading.

  • Pages: 144
  • Year of Publication: 0501
  • Dimensions: 12.1x12.1cm

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Author
David Foster Wallace
Publisher
Little Brown Book Group
Subtitle
Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780316068222

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Hardcover
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How can one avoid going through life comfortably and prosperously, without awareness? How do we escape the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The discourse captures the electric intellect of Wallace, as well as his ability to pay attention to others. After his death, this text became a valuable piece of writing, reissued in The Wall Street Journal and in the London Times, with countless comments on blogs and announcements among friends. With his unique blend of humor, rigorous intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace explores the challenges of everyday life and offers insights that rejuvenate us with each reading.

  • Pages: 144
  • Year of Publication: 0501
  • Dimensions: 12.1x12.1cm

Manufacturer

Product Details

Author
David Foster Wallace
Publisher
Little Brown Book Group
Subtitle
Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780316068222

Edition

Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
-
Dimensions
-
Release Date
-
Publication Date
-

Content

Reader Level
Classic Texts

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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