Instant Digital Gift Cards πŸ’Œ
Christmas Gift Guide Gift Guide
Christmas Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Why We Hate Cheap Things

By The School of Life
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.57 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 433 ratings, 76 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Why We Hate Cheap Things by The School of Life explores the paradox of how society often undervalues affordable items despite their accessibility and usefulness. The book delves into philosophical and psychological insights to uncover the reasons behind our biases against inexpensive items and encourages readers to appreciate the value and artistry in the commonplace. Through thought-provoking essays, it challenges our perceptions and offers a fresh perspective on appreciating the everyday things we typically overlook.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$2799
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the philosophical and psychological reasons behind our tendency to overlook affordable items and experiences. It explores society's obsession with high-priced goods, offering thought-provoking insights that challenge our perceptions of value and worth.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Why We Hate Cheap Things

Explore the way we can grow disenchanted with our immediate circumstances and pine for what is exotic, costly and out of reach.

Entertaining advice on how to feel richer at heart.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

We don't think we hate cheap things, of course, but we often behave as if we do. We rarely properly appreciate what is around us and doesn't appear to cost very much – for example, the night sky, pencils, fried eggs, zips, and the holding of hands.

This essay explores the way we can grow disenchanted with our immediate circumstances and pine for what is exotic, costly and out of reach, and gently returns us to ourselves, full of newfound wonder and gratitude.

Combining literature, economics and sheer good sense, Why We Hate Cheap Things reawakens us to the world around us and to the latent beauty and interest of what we have.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780995573635

Publisher: The School of Life Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The School of Life Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

Collections

Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development The School of Life

About the Author

The School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence. It addresses issues such as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one's past, how to achieve calm, and how better to understand and - where necessary - change the world. These ideas are delivered through a range of channels: from videos, books, and products - to classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

Also by The School of Life

View all

More from Philosophy & Psychology

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.