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Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations
Jules Evans
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Description for Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations
paperback. Explains how ancient philosophy saved the author's life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. This title 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. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 125 x 19. Weight in Grams: 218.
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‘Thought-provoking’ Financial Times
‘Wonderful … shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that was thought and known in the Ancient World … beautifully written’ Lord Richard Layard, author of Happiness: Lessons From A New Science
Jules Evans reveals how ancient philosophy saved his life and can make us all happier, wiser and more resilient. This book is an invitation to a dream school with a faculty that includes 12 of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world, sharing practical techniques we can use to better our lives.
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Product Details
Publisher
Rider
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846043215
SKU
V9781846043215
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99-99
About Jules Evans
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, ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more