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Mark Manson

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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How does Manson’s use of the epitaph on Bukowski’s tombstone, “Don’t Try,” inform the rest of the text? How does he make it an affirmation rather than a call for apathy?

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Do you agree with Manson’s claim that “Happiness is a Problem?” Why or why not?

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Manson sees the tendency toward wanting to be exceptional as counterproductive. How does this counterintuitive view support healthy values?

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