{"product_id":"common-sense-how-to-exercise-it-yoritomo-tashi-paperback","title":"Common Sense: How to Exercise It by Yoritomo-Tashi - Self-Help Classic - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789361566516\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Rupa Publications\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Adult \/ General Readership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Sense: How to Exercise It is a compact, quietly powerful volume of practical philosophy, first published in the early twentieth century and long attributed to the writer known as Yoritomo-Tashi. Presented as the reflections of a wise statesman, it distils clear, grounded thinking into short, digestible lessons. Ideal for readers who enjoy classic self-help writing, this new Rupa Publications paperback brings a much-loved title back to shelves in an accessible edition for a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Sense: How to Exercise It sets out to do exactly what its title promises: strip away confusion, indecision and overthinking, and replace them with a calm, practical approach to everyday life. Written in short, aphoristic chapters, the book reads like a series of conversations with a trusted mentor rather than a dense academic treatise. Its central argument is simple but enduring — that common sense is not something we are born with in fixed supply, but a faculty that can be deliberately cultivated through observation and honest self-assessment. Across its pages, the author explores how habits of mind and social pressure can cloud good judgement, and offers concrete ways to counter them: pausing before reacting, testing assumptions against evidence, and learning from both success and failure. The tone is measured and encouraging rather than scolding, making the book feel supportive even where it is direct. Because the lessons are framed as timeless principles, they continue to resonate with readers long after the book's original publication, and this new edition preserves that practical spirit. At just over a hundred pages, it is short enough for one sitting yet rewarding enough for repeated reading, with many readers returning to individual chapters whenever they face a difficult decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, easy-to-read chapters that fit around a busy schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, actionable guidance rather than abstract theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calm, encouraging tone suited to reflection and re-reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic of the self-help genre, now available in an affordable new paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact format that's easy to carry, gift, or keep on a bedside table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe works published under the name Yoritomo-Tashi were presented to early readers as the wisdom of a distinguished Japanese statesman, and have been marketed and reprinted under this name for over a century. Some literary scholars have since suggested the name may have been a pen name used by a European writer working in the self-help tradition of the period. What is not in dispute is the enduring appeal of the writing itself: clear, humane and practical, it has kept this book in print and in demand across generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcise, clear-eyed and refreshingly free of jargon, this little book delivers old-fashioned wisdom that still feels relevant today. It's the perfect pick-me-up for readers who want practical guidance without wading through hundreds of pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from image shown; this is the UK edition with the stated ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoritomo-Tashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56373975220606,"sku":"SNG22129","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/common-sense-how-to-exercise-it-yoritomo-tashi-paperback-front-cover.webp?v=1784380698","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/common-sense-how-to-exercise-it-yoritomo-tashi-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}