62 pages 2 hours read

Matthew B. Crawford

The World Beyond Your Head

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

1.

How does Crawford’s discussion of “the crisis of attention” challenge contemporary understandings of personal autonomy?

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Discuss the role of skilled practices in shaping individual autonomy, according to Crawford. How do they contrast with more passive forms of engagement?

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Crawford critiques modern technology’s impact on human cognition and interaction. Evaluate his arguments by comparing them with other contemporary thinkers.