Live Like A Philosopher
- Author Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez and Meredith Alexander Kunz
- Narrator Sean Pratt
- Publisher Headline
- Publish Date 7 January 2025
- Run Time 10 hours and 1 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought.
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What to expect
A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life.
How can I live a good life? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there?
These are some of life's biggest questions. But they can be hard to think through. Fortunately, a group of philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have already done a lot of the heavy lifting. Drawing on the philosophies, life lessons and experiences of key thinkers, Live Like a Philosopher will help you navigate these existential waters with invaluable insights for modern life.
From finding balance with Aristotle and embracing uncertainty with Carneades, to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to question everything with Socrates, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organized around three main themes of pleasure, character, and doubt, there's something to learn from each master in this philosophical quest. Live Like a Philosopher is the helping hand we all need to make life better.
How can I live a good life? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there?
These are some of life's biggest questions. But they can be hard to think through. Fortunately, a group of philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have already done a lot of the heavy lifting. Drawing on the philosophies, life lessons and experiences of key thinkers, Live Like a Philosopher will help you navigate these existential waters with invaluable insights for modern life.
From finding balance with Aristotle and embracing uncertainty with Carneades, to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to question everything with Socrates, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organized around three main themes of pleasure, character, and doubt, there's something to learn from each master in this philosophical quest. Live Like a Philosopher is the helping hand we all need to make life better.
Critics Review
A must-read for anyone interested in practical philosophy
A remarkable combination of a very wide-ranging survey of ancient philosophical approaches with guidance on applying them in practice today
A great introduction to the rich variety of philosophical schools in the ancient world, bringing them to life by inviting readers to test them out and compare them for themselves. Everyone should find something to inspire them in this wealth of ancient wisdom
A much-needed bridge between ancient wisdom and modern research. This book can help you better understand complex philosophical ideas, so that you can apply them in your life. A practical guide toward a happier, healthier, and calmer life
A fine book that offers a rich and diverse perspective on ancient philosophy
Live Like a Philosopher introduces readers to the vast variety of philosophies practiced as ways of living in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. This book is a veritable smorgasbord of substantive philosophical treats that can be sampled at each reader's preferred pace.
As a comprehensive and practical guide to ancient wisdom, this book is in a class of its own. I recommend it with enthusiasm.
Live Like a Philosopher has everything you could want from a book of practical philosophy . . . it's perfect for all the curious seekers out there who want to know, question, and test philosophical ideas for themselves.
A refreshing example of a too-rare form of self-help, in which the goal isn't success or happiness but becoming a better human being.
The wisdom of the early Greco-Roman philosophers comes alive in Live Like a Philosopher, making their inquiries relevant and accessible for today's audience, helping each of us create our own unique blueprint for a meaningful life.
Refreshing, engaging, and thought-provoking, Live Like a Philosopher is a welcome addition to any Stoic library. Pigliucci, Lopez, and Kunz invite readers to expand their horizons by placing Stoicism (which focuses on character) within a broader framework that also embraces the importance of pleasure and the value of doubt. Far more than just an educational guide on different philosophies of well-being, Live Like a Philosopher opens readers' eyes to the vast richness of thought that exists beyond Stoic principles. The authors inspire and challenge: Stoicism is powerful but so are other philosophies. Why not enrich our lives by embracing a wider vision?
An engaging and illuminating journey through ancient philosophical thought that encourages the reader to incorporate those philosophies into their own lives. I'm excited for the impact Live Like a Philosopher will have on its audience.
Live Like a Philosopher offers an inspiring guide for those eager to articulate and practice a personal philosophy of life. Becoming acquainted with the wisdom traditions of key Greek and Roman philosophers on whose shoulders we stand, we can thereby wisely elevate our moral and practical efforts toward lives of dignity and meaning.
A valuable addition to the practical philosophy literature, ideal for modern Stoics who are curious about other sources of ancient wisdom. Especially valuable are the practical exercises for each philosophy, which the reader can try out as experiments in living. I'll be recommending Live Like a Philosopher to all therapy clients and colleagues who are interested in reading an accessible and engaging introduction to ancient practical philosophy.
This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants not only to learn about the ancient Greek and Roman philosophies of life but wants to 'test drive' these philosophies by living in accordance with them for a time. As a result of these experiments, you might decide to adopt one of these philosophies, or you might combine ideas from several to create a philosophy that is tailor-made for your life and circumstances. Either way, you will be taking an important step toward optimizing the one life you have to live.
It takes more than intelligence to write intelligently on the subject of philosophical wisdom. The confident and inspiring voices of this trio of seasoned writers illuminate multiple schools of thought with clarity and engaging exercises. Excavating practical ideas on how we can live more fulfilling lives, Live Like a Philosopher shines a light on how selected philosophies can teach us about the art of living. I'm buying two copies, one for each eye.
| Author | Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez and Meredith Alexander Kunz |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sean Pratt |
| Duration | 10 hours and 1 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781035411030 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Headline |
| Genre | Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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