Byung-Chul Han
What’s inside
The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han examines modern society’s chronic sense of exhaustion and its obsession with performance, productivity, and self-optimization.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the societal factors contributing to burnout
- Gaining insights into the negative aspects of positive thinking
- Recognizing the personal and collective implications of overwork
- Exploring alternative approaches to work and leisure
Key Points
- The Rise of Neuronal Disorders
- Positive Thinking as a Double-Edged Sword
- Performance Society and Its Demands
- The Individual’s Self-Exploitation
- Digitalization and the Loss of Leisure
- Burnout as a Sociopolitical Issue
- Paths to Recovery and Contemplation
Who’s it For
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Sociologists
- Psychologists
- Students of cultural studies
- Anyone feeling the pressures of modern life
About the author
Byung-Chul Han is a South Korean-born German philosopher known for his critical analyses of contemporary society, culture, and technology.