{"title":"Josefa Ros Velasco","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosefa Ros Velasco offers insightful explorations into the human condition, blending profound philosophical reflections with sharp psychological analysis. Her work challenges readers to reconsider everyday experiences through a lens of critical thought and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on themes such as the nature of boredom and its impact on modern life, her books invite contemplation on how mental states shape our perception of the world. Expect writing that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply relevant to contemporary psychological discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-disease-of-boredom-by-josefa-ros-velasco-9780691266619","title":"The Disease of Boredom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA transformative exploration of a painful emotion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoredom visits all of us at some point. Sometimes it is fleeting. Other times it is deep, lasting, or profound. We even experience it in groups. Boredom can be so intolerable that some are willing to do almost anything just to escape it. In this provocative and eloquently argued book, Josefa Ros Velasco invites us to listen to the voice of boredom, explore the reasons behind it, and allow it to guide our actions and return us to a place of satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShedding light on a universal yet misunderstood aspect of the human experience, Ros Velasco shows how boredom is a phenomenon that torments us when reality does not meet our expectations. While it has been described as an illness of the soul and even as a pathological condition, boredom is only a symptom. Its purpose, Ros Velasco argues, is to notify us that our relationship with our surroundings is damaged, and to compel us to identify the root of the problem and address it. Along the way, she explores the cultural and intellectual history of boredom, tracing how philosophers, theologians, literary figures, and clinicians have contended with this unpleasant, sometimes tortuous state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing insights from thinkers ranging from Horace and Augustine to Goethe, Kierkegaard, and Heidegger, \u003ci\u003eThe Disease of Boredom\u003c\/i\u003e explains boredom as an emotional call to action and advocates for a radical change in how we perceive and deal with tedium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712210895084,"sku":"9780691266619","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691266619-the-disease-of-boredom-1.jpg?v=1791852292"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/josefa-ros-velasco.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}