In Praise of Risk

This book, whose original French edition achieved worldwide attention when its author died trying to save two children caught in a riptide, challenges the psychic work the modern world devotes to avoiding risk. Weaving psychoanalytic case studies together with philosophical reflections, Dufourmantelle shows how risk is an essential property of life, one that requires our embrace.

Aceasta carte, a carei editie originala franceza a atras atentia la nivel mondial atunci cand autorul ei a murit incercand sa salveze doi copii prinsi intr-o valuri, provoaca lucrarea psihica pe care lumea moderna o dedica evitarii riscurilor. Tesand studii de caz psihanalitice impreuna cu reflectii filozofice, Dufourmantelle arata cum riscul este o proprietate esentiala a vietii, una care necesita imbratisarea noastra.