37 pages • 1 hour read
Mark MansonThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How does Manson’s use of the epitaph on Bukowski’s tombstone, “Don’t Try,” inform the rest of the text? How does he make it an affirmation rather than a call for apathy?
Do you agree with Manson’s claim that “Happiness is a Problem?” Why or why not?
Manson sees the tendency toward wanting to be exceptional as counterproductive. How does this counterintuitive view support healthy values?
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