We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

A New Approach to Addiction and Choice

- Akrasia and the Nature of Free Will

About A New Approach to Addiction and Choice

This engaging book provides a novel examination of the nature of addiction, suggesting that by exploring akrasia, the act of acting against one's better judgement, we can better understand our addictive behaviours. It offers an alternative to the dominant biomedical model of addiction as a chronic brain disease by looking at the nature of how we make decisions and proposing the idea that biased choice is central to addiction. The book looks at both classic substance use disorders and newer "addictions" to smartphones, meat and fossil fuels. It discusses current perspectives on free will in philosophy, psychology and neuroscience, and the questions surrounding free will vs. determinism, including our ability to steer our behaviours guided by the promise of future outcomes. Different perspectives on addiction and choice are presented in an eloquent style, and illustrated by personal stories. Through a lively discussion of the key scientific and philosophical issues surrounding addiction, this book is valuable for students in psychology, criminology, sociology and social work, as well as health care professionals and general readers interested in the nature of our free will.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781032631615
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Published:
  • August 7, 2024
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 318 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: May 23, 2025

Description of A New Approach to Addiction and Choice

This engaging book provides a novel examination of the nature of addiction, suggesting that by exploring akrasia, the act of acting against one's better judgement, we can better understand our addictive behaviours. It offers an alternative to the dominant biomedical model of addiction as a chronic brain disease by looking at the nature of how we make decisions and proposing the idea that biased choice is central to addiction.
The book looks at both classic substance use disorders and newer "addictions" to smartphones, meat and fossil fuels. It discusses current perspectives on free will in philosophy, psychology and neuroscience, and the questions surrounding free will vs. determinism, including our ability to steer our behaviours guided by the promise of future outcomes. Different perspectives on addiction and choice are presented in an eloquent style, and illustrated by personal stories.
Through a lively discussion of the key scientific and philosophical issues surrounding addiction, this book is valuable for students in psychology, criminology, sociology and social work, as well as health care professionals and general readers interested in the nature of our free will.

User ratings of A New Approach to Addiction and Choice



Find similar books
The book A New Approach to Addiction and Choice can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.