Dispersing the Clouds of Temptation
Subtitle: Turning Away from Weakness of Will and Turning towards the Sun
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Published: Apr 21, 2015
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781610970747
Description: ""Weakness of will," or akrasia, has perplexed philosophers, theologians, and laypersons alike for centuries. This book reveals why the idea has caused so much bafflement and consternation for so many. The main thrust of the work, however, is to illuminate and inspire: Lightbody seeks to demonstrate, concretely, how and why we are weak-willed. By extracting an "alchemical touchstone" from Plato's middle period philosophy, Lightbody, in addition, reveals how we may transmute harmful appetites into life-edifying passions." --
Notes: Source title: Dispersing the Clouds of Temptation: Turning Away from Weakness of Will and Turning towards the Sun