The Antidote: Or A Protest Against Unhappiness (1869)
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ISBN10: 1104382040
ISBN13: 9781104382049
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104382049
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Antidote: Or A Protest Against Unhappiness is a book written by A Layman and published in 1869. The book is a philosophical treatise that explores the concept of happiness and argues against the prevailing belief that happiness is the ultimate goal of human existence. The author argues that the pursuit of happiness is often misguided and that true contentment can only be achieved by accepting the inevitability of suffering and embracing a more stoic outlook on life. The book is divided into several chapters that examine different aspects of happiness, including the role of material possessions, the pursuit of pleasure, and the importance of cultivating a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The author draws on a range of philosophical and literary sources to support his arguments, including the works of Aristotle, Seneca, and Shakespeare. The Antidote is a thought-provoking and challenging read that offers a fresh perspective on the nature of happiness and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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