A philosophy of simple living / Jérôme Brillaud.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brillaud, Jérôme, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Simplicity.

Conduct of life.

Life skills.

Quality of life.

Consumption (Economics).

Sustainability.

Physical Description:

199 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2020.

Summary:

Today, "simple living" is a rallying cry for anti-consumerists, environmentalists, and anyone concerned with humanity's effect on the planet. But what is so revolutionary about a simple life? And why are we so fascinated with simplicity today? A Philosophy of Simple Living charts the ideas, motivations, and practices of simplicity from antiquity to the present day. Bringing together an array of people, practices, and movements, from Henry David Thoreau to Steve Jobs, and from Cynics and Shakers to the "slow movement," voluntary simplicity, and degrowth, this book is as comprehensive as it is concise. Written in elegant, spare prose, A Philosophy of Simple Living will be of great benefit to all who wish to declutter and pare back their complicated, modern lives.

Contents:

What's in a name?

Simple beginings

Walking in simplicity

The 'gift to be simple'

A simple reform

Simplicity made simple

A simple voice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

178914227X

9781789142273

OCLC:

1113896284