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Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations

Jules Evans

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Published by Rider Books, part of Ebury Publishing

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EAN: 9781846043208
Published: 3 May 2012

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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

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
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A revelation
- Observer

Witty and accessible…Highly recommended.
- The Psychologist magazine

A brilliant and timely book.
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Splendid, readable and engaging on philosophy as a way of life.
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A vibrant book, showing how vivid and topical ancient wisdom is to life in the present day.
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Packed with wisdom yet up to date with the latest thinking
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Great insight, honesty and humour...
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Unputdownable!
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Fantastic
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About the Author

Jules Evans is Policy Director at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London, where he runs the Well-Being Project. He has worked with organisations including the new economics foundation, the RSA, the School of Life and the Rockefeller Foundation on philosophy and well-being. He also writes for publications including the Spectator, The Times, the Wall Street Journal and Psychologies, and for his own blog,www.philosophyforlife.org. He is co-organiser of the London Philosophy Club, and the founder of www.thephilosophyhub.com, an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project to research and promote philosophy groups worldwide.