Detachment as a Way of Life: A Philosophical Guide to Letting Go

What is a detached life? Is it fit for human beings? Can we engage in meaningful relationships and be socially responsible if we are detached? Douglas Edwards answers these questions and more in this wide-ranging and comparative exploration of the concept of detachment, encompassing Eastern and Western and ancient and modern philosophical approaches.

In dialogue with authors including ancient Greek thinkers Plato and Epicurus, Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna, and Daoist sage Zhuangzi, the fi...