rediscovering a happier pace of life Cohen, Elliot 1977- creator author. text bibliography enk 2025 monographic eng 1 online resource "This fascinating book explores the concept of slow living, offering a philosophical and psychological exploration of the need for a slower pace of life. It advocates for reclaiming and rediscovering more natural and human ways of being. In a digital age, that is dominated by an increasingly tyrannical trinity of speed, efficiency and productivity, the author challenges the pernicious ideal of instant gratification, perpetuated by modern consumer culture. This book examines alternative ways of being through re-examining the Wisdom Traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism and Judaism through an ongoing and engaging dialogue with psychology and psychotherapy, including insights from environmental psychology, ecopsychology and cyberpsychology. The book argues against the trend for personal responsibility, adaptability and resilience, and the idea that stress is the 'new normal.' Instead, it proposes a radical shift in paradigm, promoting not for collectively rising up and overthrowing this system, but for communally sitting down and reimagining. Psychological Perspectives on Slow Living is a unique exploration of the benefits of the slow living movement and taps into contemporary debates around the way we should be living our lives, making it an ideal resource for students and academics in psychology, philosophy, and the social sciences, as well as individuals interested in alternative lifestyles and spirituality"-- Slow and fast living -- Kali Yuga -- living in the age of speed -- Citta slow -- settling the mindstream -- The Dao of deceleration -- Rediscovering and reclaiming the pace of nature -- Streams of consciousness, streams of data -- The sabbath as a template for slow living. Elliot Cohen. Slow life movement Psychological aspects Slow life movement Philosophy Alternative lifestyles Quality of life HN20 9781003334972 1003334970 9781040185926 1040185924 9781040185803 1040185800 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003334972 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003334972 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf OCoLC-P 240710 20251030122237.0 9781003334972 eng