Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems

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Jules Evans

Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations

Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems

Jules Evans

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New World Library
15 October 2013

Philosophy; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; History of ideas; Self-help & personal development; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

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. He interviewed soldiers, psychologists, gangsters, astronauts, and anarchists and discovered the ways that people are using philosophy now to build better lives. Ancient philosophy has inspired modern communities -- Socratic caf�s, Stoic armies, Epicurean communes -- and even whole nations in the quest for the good life. This book is an invitation to a dream school with a rowdy faculty that includes twelve of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world, sharing their lessons on happiness, resilience, and much more. Lively and inspiring, this is philosophy for the street, for the workplace, for the battlefield, for love, for life.

By: Jules Evans
Imprint: New World Library
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781608682294
ISBN 10: 1608682293
Pages: 301
Publication Date: 15 October 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jules Evans writes for publications including The Wall Street Journal and The Times of London, gives popular talks on practical philosophy, and runs the Well-Being Project at Queen Mary, University of London. He lives in London.

Reviews for Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems

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 in the ancient world. It is also beautifully written. -- Lord Richard Layard, author of Happiness: Lessons from a New Science A brilliant and timely book. -- Tom Hodgkinson, author of The Freedom Manifesto A revelation. -- Alexander Linklater, The Observer Unputdownable! -- Kristjan Kristjansson, University of Birmingham Jubilee Centre for Character and Values