Paul Bloom on Finding Meaning and Pleasure Through Suffering
Why we seek out difficult experiences
What you'll learn: Paul Bloom on Finding Meaning and Pleasure Through Suffering — a 30-minute personal development course on Sonder.courses.
Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom explores why we're drawn to difficult experiences in his latest book, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. In this course, you'll learn why a meaningful existence is about more than just increasing pleasure and avoiding pain. You'll discover why seeking out the right kind of struggle and unpleasantness might be the key to a full and healthy life.
What you'll explore
- A focused, beautifully crafted lesson — 30 minutes or less
- One illuminating idea explored from multiple angles
- Works on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop
- Part of the full Sonder library of 200+ courses
- All courses are taught in English
- Certificate of Completion included with every course
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