On Desire by William B. Irvine
A philosophical and psychological exploration of why humans want what they want, this book analyzes the origins, functions, and consequences of desire by drawing on ancient schools of thought and contemporary research; it shows how many cravings are shaped by habit, social forces, and mistaken beliefs about satisfaction, and it offers practical strategies for reshaping, moderating, or redirecting desires so that our wants better align with our values and contribute to greater tranquility and well‑being.
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