Philosophy for Life
Author | : Jules Evans |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2012-05-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781846043222 |
ISBN-13 | : 1846043220 |
Rating | : 4/5 (220 Downloads) |
Download or read book Philosophy for Life written by Jules Evans and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his engaging book, Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. Jules imagines a dream school, which includes 12 of the greatest and most colourful thinkers the world has ever known. Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves and live better lives. These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today - from marines to magicians, from astronauts to anarchists and from CBT psychologists to soldiers. Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities - Socratic cafes, Stoic armies, Platonic sects, Sceptic summer camps - and even whole nations in their quest for the good life.