Literary Meditations for Pandemic Times

Reflections on Plague Classics

Dustin Peone

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ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
18 July 2023

Clinical & internal medicine

Series: Studies in Medical Philosophy

"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many new techniques for remaining healthy have been introduced, but there has been little to no public discussion about how to live well. ""Social distancing"" is good medicine for the body, but the health of the spirit depends on wisdom. When we find ourselves in new and dangerous conditions, we can only look to the past for counsel.

In this book, originally published as Plague Literature and now in its second edition, the philosopher Dustin Peone offers reflections on ten literary classics set during plague times. From each work, he draws one central insight that is applicable to our situation today and all future pandemics. These insights are lessons in prudence, taught by the sages of the past. This is a book about how to pursue the good life during a pandemic and what it means to flourish in dark times, not just to survive."

By: Dustin Peone
Imprint: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 21mm, Width: 15mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 198g
ISBN: 9783838217567
ISBN 10: 383821756X
Series: Studies in Medical Philosophy
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 18 July 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Dustin Peone studied philosophy at Emory University. He is a fellow of the Institute for Vico Studies in Atlanta. Previously, he has taught philosophy and Core studies at Emory and Oglethorpe University. His previous books include Memory as Philosophy (ibidem, 2019), Shame, Fame, and the Technological Mentality (Lexington, 2021), and Making Philosophy Laugh (Cascade, 2023).

Reviews for Literary Meditations for Pandemic Times: Reflections on Plague Classics

An invaluable book, beautifully written in a classical style characterized by clarity and wit.--Brian P. Quaranta, Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and History of Medicine, Duke University Peone's book offers penetrating and essential insight about what is necessary for human flourishing in pandemic conditions. This should be read by anyone wishing to understand not only how to survive, but how to live well in dark and unsettling times.--Rebecca U. Thorpe, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Washington This is a unique and timely work, offering the reader a systematic and historical perspective on the difficult and dangerous conditions of the present time.--Donald Phillip Verene, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Emory University