Philosophy for Life

And other dangerous situations

AvJules Evans

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Engelska, 2012

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Discover how ancient philosophy can make us all happier, wiser, and more resilient. ‘Thought-provoking’ Financial Times ‘A brilliant and timely book’ Tom Hodgkinson, bestselling author of How to Be a Stoic When philosophy rescued him from an emotional crisis, Jules Evans became fascinated by how ideas invented over two thousand years ago can help us today.In Philosophy for Life, Jules demonstrates the timeless relevance of this ancient wisdom and philosophy to help solve modern problems. This book is an invitation to a dream school with a faculty that includes 12 of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world – from Plato and Aristotle, to Seneca, and Socrates, sharing practical techniques we can use to better our lives.Featuring true stories from real people who are using these techniques – from marines to magicians, astronauts to anarchists, and CBT psychologists to soldiers – this entertaining and enlightening guide to philosophy will help you to live well and happily.Witty, accessible, and inspiring, Philosophy for Life reveals how the wisdom of the past can illuminate the path to a brighter and more fulfilled future for us all.

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Utgivningsdatum:2012-05-03
Språk:Engelska
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781846043222
Förlag:Ebury Publishing

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Jules Evans is the Policy Director at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London. He teaches practical philosophy at organisations including Saracens rugby club, HMP Low Moss, and the US Army. He was a BBC New Generation Thinker for 2013 and regularly speaks on BBC Radio, as well as on NPR, ABC Australia, RTE and other outlets. He has also written for publications including the Financial Times, Guardian, The Economist and the Wall Street Journal. He blogs at www.philosophyforlife.org, and helps to run the London Philosophy Club, which is the biggest philosophy club in the world.

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"An important book, because it reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It's also about the good life." -- Matthew Syed Times books of the year "Instructive and thought-provoking...shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms" Financial Times "This wonderful book shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that was thought and known in the Ancient World...also beautifully written" Lord Richard Layard, author, Happiness: Lessons From A New Science "A revelation" -- Alexander Linklater Observer "Hugely enjoyed Philosophy for Life. Am an avid fan of classical philosophy & this book applies it thoroughly & beautifully." -- Derren Brown