Mike W. Martin is professor of philosophy at Chapman University.

Martin has done something exciting and rare, providing readers with a real treat: he has blended historically-rooted philosophy with our every-day experience in a way that makes them both richer. The mottos and phrases addressed help us to truly connect with typically...abstract philosophy. And just as exciting, the profound insights which academic philosophy offers—and which often go unappreciated—greatly enhance our lives. Of Mottos and Morals walks this balance extremely well, giving us a wonderful contribution to philosophy while also providing the reader something they can immediately apply. All the while, the writing is both accessible and true to the philosophers and theories it explores. “Know thyself,” indeed. Socrates would be most proud.

• Part I. CopingChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Tools in CopingPart II. CharacterChapter 3. Identity and CharacterChapter 4. Self-Help, Mutual AidChapter 5. Pursuing HappinessPart III. CommunityChapter 6. Leading, Creating, WritingChapter 7. Mottos in the MarketplaceChapter 8. Campaigns and CausesPart IV. CredoChapter 9. Ethical TheoriesChapter 10. SpiritualityChapter 11. Golden Rule PragmatismEpilogueIndex