On Being Awesome: A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck

On Being Awesome: A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck

In this lively treatise, pro-skater-turned-philosopher Nick Riggle presents a theory of awesomeness (and its opposite, suckiness) thatâ€™s both sharply illuminating and more timely than ever
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â€œNick Riggleâ€™s fun book is â€˜awesomeâ€™ by its own definition. But donâ€™t miss its profound ambition, which is to show how philosophy unearths the structure of ordinary language, defines the meaning of life in routine business, and poses the question of how best to live.â€ â€”Aaron James, author ofÂ Assholes: A Theory
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We all know people who are awesome and people who suck, but what do we really mean by these terms? Have you ever been chill or game? Do you rock or rule? If so, then youâ€™re tapped into the ethics of awesomeness. Awesome people excel at creating social openings that encourage expressions of individuality and create community. And if youâ€™re a cheapskate, self-promoter, killjoy, or douchebag, youâ€™re the type of person who shuts social openings down. Put more simply: You suck.
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From street art to folk singers, Proust to the great etiquette writer Emily Post, President Obama to former Los Angeles Dodger Glenn Burke,Â Riggle draws on pop culture, politics, history, and sports to explore the origins of awesome, and delves into the nuances of what it means to suck and why itâ€™s so important to strive for awesomeness. An accessible and entertaining lens for navigating the ethics of our time,Â On Being AwesomeÂ provides a new and inspiring framework for understanding ourselves and creating meaningful connections in our everyday lives.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780143130901
Color Navy
ReleaseDate 2017-09-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143130901

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780143130901
Color	Navy
ReleaseDate	2017-09-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780143130901

On Being Awesome: A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck

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