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On Desire

Book • 2005
In 'On Desire', William B. Irvine delves into the nature of desire, exploring its psychological, philosophical, and evolutionary roots.

He discusses various philosophical and religious perspectives on desire, including those from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Stoicism.

Irvine also advances a theory on how desire evolved and suggests that lasting happiness can be achieved by changing one's desires rather than the world.

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#123 William Irvine: How To Live a Stoic Life
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as a book he wrote before becoming interested in Stoicism, exploring philosophies of life and the pursuit of a good life.
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Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine

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