Explore the thought-provoking exploration of contemporary society in 'The Age of Anaesthesia' by Laurent de Sutter. This insightful book delves into how our emotional experiences are increasingly managed through pharmaceuticals, from common sleeping pills to potent narcotics. In today's world, we find ourselves entangled in a web of chemical dependency that shapes our feelings and perceptions. The narrative connects historical milestones, such as the invention of anaesthetics and the Nazi exploitation of cocaine, illustrating a broader trend of emotional outsourcing. This brand new edition discusses the profound implications of how we engage with drugs in the modern age, revealing why these substances often fail to deliver genuine relief from fatigue, depression, and existential discontent. Discover how 'The Age of Anaesthesia' provokes critical reflection on our reliance on drugs and offers a path toward rekindling authentic excitement in life. This essential read is perfect for anyone interested in narcocapitalism, the philosophy of drugs, and the complexities of the modern psyche. With a publication year of 2017 and published by John Wiley & Sons (UK), this 140-page book is a vital addition to your library. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509506842
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140


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What do the invention of anaesthetics in the middle of the nineteenth century, the Nazis' use of cocaine, and the development of Prozac have in common? The answer is that they're all products of the same logic that defines our contemporary era: 'the age of anaesthesia'. Laurent de Sutter shows how large aspects of our lives are now characterised by the management of our emotions through drugs, ranging from the everyday use of sleeping pills to hard narcotics. Chemistry has become so much a part of us that we can™t even see how much it has changed usIn this era, being a subject doesn't simply mean being subjected to powers that decide our lives: it means that our very emotions have been outsourced to chemical stimulation. Yet we don't understand why the drugs that we take are unable to free us from fatigue and depression, and from the absence of desire that now characterizes our psychopolitical condition. We have forgotten what it means to be excited because our only excitement has become drug-induced. We have to abandon the narcotic stimulation that we™ve come to rely on and find a way back to the collective excitement that is narcocapitalism™s greatest fear.