Andreas Elpidorou is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville. His work focuses on the philosophical study of human emotions, with a particular emphasis on boredom. He has published extensively on the subject and developed a novel theoretical model of boredom that sheds light on its complicated nature and diverse psychological, behavioral, and social effects. In his written work, he explores the function, value, and dangers of boredom and strives to offer clear, precise, and critical explications of aspects of our mental lives that often remain hidden from us. He is the author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life (Oxford University Press, 2020) and numerous other publications.

• Preface Acknowledgments About the Cover Introduction: Painful Thoughts Part I The Unity of Boredom 1: The Meaning of "Boredom" 2: The Birth of Boredom 3: Varieties of Boredom Part II The Workings of Boredom 4: The Character of Boredom 5: Boredom as Cognitive Allostasis Part III The Significance of Boredom 6: Boredom and the Good Life 7: The Sociology of Boredom 8: The Injustice of Boredom 9: Animal Boredom Conclusion: The Aesthetics of Boredom Notes Bibliography Index

Andreas Elpidorou is our greatest contemporary analyst of boredom and The Anatomy of Boredom is the best book yet written on the subject. It is elegant, engaging, omnivorously researched, and smart as hell. If you've ever struggled with boredom (and in our era of wall-to-wall, paper-thin amusements, who hasn't?), then you need to read this book. It will help you to understand your mind, your culture, your fellow creatures, and even the meaning of life with a greater richness and depth. Don't miss it.

Andreas Elpidorou is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville. His work focuses on the philosophical study of human emotions, with a particular emphasis on boredom. He has published extensively on the subject and developed a novel theoretical model of boredom that sheds light on its complicated nature and diverse psychological, behavioral, and social effects. In his written work, he explores the function, value, and dangers of boredom and strives to offer clear, precise, and critical explications of aspects of our mental lives that often remain hidden from us. He is the author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life (Oxford University Press, 2020) and numerous other publications.

• Preface Acknowledgments About the Cover Introduction: Painful Thoughts Part I The Unity of Boredom 1: The Meaning of "Boredom" 2: The Birth of Boredom 3: Varieties of Boredom Part II The Workings of Boredom 4: The Character of Boredom 5: Boredom as Cognitive Allostasis Part III The Significance of Boredom 6: Boredom and the Good Life 7: The Sociology of Boredom 8: The Injustice of Boredom 9: Animal Boredom Conclusion: The Aesthetics of Boredom Notes Bibliography Index

Andreas Elpidorou is our greatest contemporary analyst of boredom and The Anatomy of Boredom is the best book yet written on the subject. It is elegant, engaging, omnivorously researched, and smart as hell. If you've ever struggled with boredom (and in our era of wall-to-wall, paper-thin amusements, who hasn't?), then you need to read this book. It will help you to understand your mind, your culture, your fellow creatures, and even the meaning of life with a greater richness and depth. Don't miss it.

Andreas Elpidorou is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville. His work focuses on the philosophical study of human emotions, with a particular emphasis on boredom. He has published extensively on the subject and developed a novel theoretical model of boredom that sheds light on its complicated nature and diverse psychological, behavioral, and social effects. In his written work, he explores the function, value, and dangers of boredom and strives to offer clear, precise, and critical explications of aspects of our mental lives that often remain hidden from us. He is the author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life (Oxford University Press, 2020) and numerous other publications.

• Preface Acknowledgments About the Cover Introduction: Painful Thoughts Part I The Unity of Boredom 1: The Meaning of "Boredom" 2: The Birth of Boredom 3: Varieties of Boredom Part II The Workings of Boredom 4: The Character of Boredom 5: Boredom as Cognitive Allostasis Part III The Significance of Boredom 6: Boredom and the Good Life 7: The Sociology of Boredom 8: The Injustice of Boredom 9: Animal Boredom Conclusion: The Aesthetics of Boredom Notes Bibliography Index

Andreas Elpidorou is our greatest contemporary analyst of boredom and The Anatomy of Boredom is the best book yet written on the subject. It is elegant, engaging, omnivorously researched, and smart as hell. If you've ever struggled with boredom (and in our era of wall-to-wall, paper-thin amusements, who hasn't?), then you need to read this book. It will help you to understand your mind, your culture, your fellow creatures, and even the meaning of life with a greater richness and depth. Don't miss it.