Los Principios de la Filosofía

In the spirit of Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new P.S. section with author interviews, insights, features, suggested readings, and more. Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions--both big and small--have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. We assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice--the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish--becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice--from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs--has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counterintuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on the important ones and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make

In the spirit of Alvin Toffler’s Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new P.S. section with author interviews, insights, features, suggested readings, and more.

Whether we’re buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented.

We assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression.

In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse.

By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counterintuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on the important ones and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

USA Today

Schwartz, a Swarthmore College professor of social theory, makes a lively, non-academic and convincing argument that although there is a necessary standard of living for people to be happy, Americans in the 21st century have fallen into a morass of lingering discontent, gnawing anxiety and an obsession with status. And the relentless barrage of clever ads only foments our sense that there's always something better out there. —Deirdre Donahue

Whether We're Buying A Pair Of Jeans, Ordering A Cup Of Coffee, Selecting A Long-distance Carrier, Applying To College, Choosing A Doctor, Or Setting Up A 401(k), Everyday Decisions -- Both Big And Small -- Have Become Increasingly Complex Due To The Overwhelming Abundance Of Choice With Which We Are Presented. As Americans, We Assume That More Choice Means Better Options And Greater Satisfaction. But Beware Of Excessive Choice: Choice Overload Can Make You Question The Decisions You Make Before You Even Make Them, It Can Set You Up For Unrealistically High Expectations, And It Can Make You Blame Yourself For Any And All Failures. In The Long Run, This Can Lead To Decision-making Paralysis, Anxiety, And Perpetual Stress. And, In A Culture That Tells Us That There Is No Excuse For Falling Short Of Perfection When Your Options Are Limitless, Too Much Choice Can Lead To Clinical Depression. In The Paradox Of Choice, Barry Schwartz Explains At What Point Choice -- The Hallmark Of Individual Freedom And Self-determination That We So Cherish -- Becomes Detrimental To Our Psychological And Emotional Well-being. In Accessible, Engaging, And Anecdotal Prose, Schwartz Shows How The Dramatic Explosion In Choice -- From The Mundane To The Profound Challenges Of Balancing Career, Family, And Individual Needs -- Has Paradoxically Become A Problem Instead Of A Solution. Schwartz Also Shows How Our Obsession With Choice Encourages Us To Seek That Which Makes Us Feel Worse. By Synthesizing Current Research In The Social Sciences, Schwartz Makes The Counter Intuitive Case That Eliminating Choices Can Greatly Reduce The Stress, Anxiety, And Busyness Of Our Lives. He Offers Eleven Practical Steps On How To Limit Choices To A Manageable Number, Have The Discipline To Focus On Those That Are Important And Ignore The Rest, And Ultimately Derive Greater Satisfaction From The Choices You Have To Make. Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401 (k), everyday decisions - both big and small - have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice - choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures ... This can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stresses ... [This book] explains at what point choice - the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish - becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being ... He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.-Dust jacket In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock , a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401K, everyday decisions have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. In The Paradox of Choice , Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz explains how a culture that thrives on the availability of constantly evolving options can also foster profound dissatisfaction and self-blame in individuals, which can lead to a paralysis in decision making and, in some cases, depression. With the latest studies on how we make choices in our personal and professional lives, Schwartz offers practical advice on how to focus on the right choices, and how to derive greater satisfaction from choices that we do make. Whether buying a pair of jeans or applying to college, everyday decisions, big and small, have become increasingly complex due to the abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction--but choice overload can make you question your decisions before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for failures. This can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and stress. In this book, social scientist Schwartz explains at what point choice--the hallmark of individual freedom that we so cherish--becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. He offers practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.--From publisher description. CANNING THE SHELVES OF MY LOCAL SUPERMARKET RECENTLY, I found 85 different varieties and brands of crackers.