Review of Domonkos Sik, Empty suffering: a social phenomenology of depression, anxiety, and addiction, London and New York: Routledge, 2022.

In the book review titled "Review of Domonkos Sik, Empty suffering: a social phenomenology of depression, anxiety, and addiction," the author explores the historical and social context of suffering in late modernity. The book examines how the collapse of traditional religious frameworks and the rise of secular and scientific worldviews have contributed to feelings of emptiness, alienation, and meaninglessness. The author argues that mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and addiction are not solely individual problems but are shaped by sociohistorical conditions. The book also proposes possible treatments that emphasize the importance of social support and narrative self-formation. While the book provides valuable insights, it is written in dense and technical language, which may limit its accessibility to a wider audience. [Extracted from the article]