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I had no expectations going in. A very good friend of mine lent me the book thinking I'd like it. She was right. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring ... (show more)
The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel (P.S.)
Suddenly confronted with his own mortality after a routine checkup, eminent psychotherapist Julius Hertzfeld is forced to reexamine his life and work -- and seeks out Philip Slate, a sex addict whom he failed to help some twenty years earlier. Yet Philip claims to be cured -- miraculously transformed by the pessimistic teachings of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer -- and is, himself, a philosophical counselor in training. Philips dour, misanthropic stance compels Julius to invite Phi... (show more)
Suddenly confronted with his own mortality after a routine checkup, eminent psychotherapist Julius Hertzfeld is forced to reexamine his life and work -- and seeks out Philip Slate, a sex addict whom he failed to help some twenty years earlier. Yet Philip claims to be cured -- miraculously transformed by the pessimistic teachings of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer -- and is, himself, a philosophical counselor in training. Philips dour, misanthropic stance compels Julius to invite Philip to join his intensive therapy group in exchange for tutoring on Schopenhauer. But with mere months left, life may be far too short to help Philip or to compete with him for the hearts and minds of the group members. And then again, it might be just long enough.
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Not one of my favorite books by him. I'm positive that should I tell him why exactly what he would say. Luckily for us both I shall never meet hi... (show more)
Not one of my favorite books by him. I'm positive that should I tell him why exactly what he would say. Luckily for us both I shall never meet him to tell him my thoughts and therefore will be blissfully spared his commentary on my psyche. (show less)
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Highly recommendable read! But I have to admit that I felt the passages about Schopenhauer's life sometimes a bit sluggish whereas the main plot - the description of the relationships within the therapy group - are highly absorbing.
The book is about two very intriguing questions: How important are social relationships for one's physical and mental health? and How to deal with one's own mortality?
Yalom presents us with two different ways to answer these questions and clearly opts for the ... (show more)Highly recommendable read! But I have to admit that I felt the passages about Schopenhauer's life sometimes a bit sluggish whereas the main plot - the description of the relationships within the therapy group - are highly absorbing.
The book is about two very intriguing questions: How important are social relationships for one's physical and mental health? and How to deal with one's own mortality?
Yalom presents us with two different ways to answer these questions and clearly opts for the social and life affirmative alternative. Very well thought-out and thought-provoking. (show less) -
aunt advised me to read it and I really enjoyed reading. first of all philip slate was a man pretending like a schopenhauer-reincarnated, just to justify his actions about women and life. Actually i think he had some similarity with schopenhauer, such as antisocialism (remember that schopenhauer paid for two when dining) but his way to act was much like a schopenhauer wannabe. the most important thing about the book is that i learned so many things about arthur, johanna and the relationship b... (show more)
aunt advised me to read it and I really enjoyed reading. first of all philip slate was a man pretending like a schopenhauer-reincarnated, just to justify his actions about women and life. Actually i think he had some similarity with schopenhauer, such as antisocialism (remember that schopenhauer paid for two when dining) but his way to act was much like a schopenhauer wannabe. the most important thing about the book is that i learned so many things about arthur, johanna and the relationship between them, and i saw a man, forsaken, by god and mother. johanna was one lady should not have been a mother.the end was too ordinary, especially the part pam forgave philip and held his hand, and tony and philip became partners, the only disappointment about book was that. (show less)
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