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A Philosophy of Boredom

Lars Svendsen · 2005

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yborisApr 2021
This was an interesting book: A Philosophy of Boredom by Lars Svendsen
https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Boredom-Lars-Svendsen/dp/1...
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sk8ingdomSep 2015
For anyone interested in the history of the concept and how it's manifested in theology, philosophy, and pop-culture, I highly recommend A Philosophy of Boredom by Lars Svendsen [1]. Although the translation isn't GREAT, the content is an excellent overview.
[1] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KP5CAE/
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