47 pages 1 hour read

Barry Schwartz

The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Essay Topics

1.

What are the positives and negatives of having increased choices as a consumer? In Schwartz’s view, why do the negatives outweigh the positives?

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How does Schwartz characterize the relationship between choice and freedom? How does he establish a nuanced position on this relationship?

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According to the author, what is the effect of choice overload on people’s mental health? What other factors in decision-making and mental health may Schwartz have downplayed or overlooked?