Lorraine Besser, PhD is a philosopher, writer, and professor at Middlebury College
Lorraine’s research focusses on the nature of happiness and well-being. She specializes in moral psychology, value theory, and the philosophy of David Hume. She lives in Vermont with her family and dogs.
The Art of the Interesting: What we miss in our pursuit of the good life and how to cultivate it will be published in Fall 2024. It explores the value of interesting experiences, how they enhance our lives in ways left short by happiness and meaning, and how we can learn to have more of the interesting in our lives!
“The Art of the Interesting will capture your attention and invariably change your approach to your day-to-day life.” – Jim Ralph, Professor and Dean, Middlebury College and author of NORTHERN PROTEST
“ A profoundly delightful read full of compelling real-life examples. The Art of the Interesting is a fantastic contribution to the literature on well-being and happiness.” – Valerie Tiberius, Prof. of Philosophy at The University of Minnesota and author of What do you want in life?: A philosophical guide to figuring out what matters