Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations

Jules Evans

Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations
RRP: £11.99 - Trade Paperback
Publication date: 03/05/2012
EAN: 9781846043208
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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 our selves 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.
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What the critics say

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

Unputdownable!
- Kristjan Kristjansson, author of Aristotle, Emotions and Education

Great insight, honesty and humour...
- Louise Chunn, editor, Psychologies Magazine

A revelation
- Observer

A brilliant and timely book.
- Tom Hodgkinson, author of How to Be Free

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