Personal Development
Beyond Pleasure: Transforming Struggles into Purpose
Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom explores why we’re drawn to difficult experiences in his latest book, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. In this course, you’ll learn why a meaningful existence is about more than just increasing pleasure and avoiding pain. You’ll discover why seeking...
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Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom explores why we’re drawn to difficult experiences in his latest book, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. In this course, you’ll learn why a meaningful existence is about more than just increasing pleasure and avoiding pain. You’ll discover why seeking out the right kind of struggle and unpleasantness might be the key to a full and healthy life.
Course outline
11 topics · 1 hour
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Power of Contrast
- 3 The Joy of Escape
- 4 Pleasures of the Imagination
- 5 The One and the Many
- 6 Suffering Is Central to Meaning
- 7 The Upside of Struggle
- 8 Playing With Time
- 9 Against Hedonism
- 10 Conclusion
- 11 Quiz
Beyond Pleasure: Transforming Struggles into Purpose
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