The Burnout Society. Book Summary

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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.