To give up or not to give up? The question can feel inescapable but the answer is never simple. Giving up our supposed vices is one thing; giving up on life itself is quite another. One form of self-sacrifice feels positive, something to admire and aspire to, while the other is profoundly unsettling, if not actively undesirable. There are always, it turns out, both good and bad sacrifices, but it is not always clear beforehand which is which. We give something up because we believe we can no longer go on as we are. In this sense, giving up is a critical moment - an attempt to make a different future. In On Giving Up, acclaimed psychoanalyst Adam Phillips illuminates both the gaps and the connections between the many ways of giving up, and helps us to address the central question- what must we give up in order to feel more alive?
Adam Phillips
Adam Phillips is a British psychoanalyst and author known for his book "On Kissing, Tickling, and Being Bored." His literary style is introspective and thought-provoking, blending psychology with philosophy. Phillips' key contribution to literature lies in his exploration of human desires and relationships, challenging conventional thinking with his unique perspective.
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