We imagine early monks as master concentrators, yet as historian Jamie Kreiner demonstrates, their battles against distraction were, in fact, never-ending. Delving into the experiences of Christian monks living from 300 to 900 CE, Kreiner shows that these men and women were obsessed with distraction in ways that seem remarkably modern, and that the techniques they devised to defeat it-from regimented work schedules to elaborate metacognitive exercises-helped them capture fleeting moments of pure attentiveness before falling back down to earth again. Blending history and psychology, The Wandering Mind is a witty, illuminating account of human fallibility and ingenuity that bridges a distant era and our own.
- ISBN:
- 9781324094449
- 9781324094449
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Category:
- Ancient history: to c 500 CE
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
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08-03-2024
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Liveright Publishing Corporation
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Dimensions (mm):
- 208.79x138.18x16.51mm
- Weight:
- 0.23kg
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