{"title":"Sebastian Purcell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSebastian Purcell\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound explorations into the realms of \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers to embark on reflective journeys that challenge conventional thinking. His works, including the thought-provoking \u003cem\u003eThe Outward Path\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate relationship between the mind and the broader human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurcell’s writings blend insightful analysis with accessible storytelling, making complex ideas approachable without losing depth. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of self and society, his books encourage contemplation and intellectual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-outward-path-by-sebastian-purcell-9781324020561","title":"The Outward Path","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aztecs were a philosophical people who held that the top goal in human life is not happiness, but the pursuit of what they called \u003cem\u003eneltiliztli\u003c\/em\u003e: a life in truth. Our world, they held, is a \"slippery\" one—a place where it is easy to make mistakes and be unwell. A true life avoids slipping by pursuing a communitarian solution, beginning with the formation of relationships and growing deep roots, and later moving inward to still the mind. This outside-in approach is the outward path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Outward Path\u003c\/em\u003e, Sebastian Purcell carves out a place for Aztec philosophy in popular culture, alongside the ancient Greeks, the Stoics, and the Buddhists. He also presents \"spiritual exercises\" in their rich historical context and makes rootedness an achievable, practical goal for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433001533676,"sku":"9781324020561","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781324020561.jpg?v=1774765847"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sebastian-purcell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}