The Path

Name: The Path
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241970423
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A New Way to Think About Everything

By Professor Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh

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The Path by Professor Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh explores ancient Chinese philosophy, presenting insights from Confucius, Mencius, and Laozi to show how these teachings can revolutionise modern living. The authors reveal how these philosophies encourage us to rethink our routines and mindsets, offering fresh perspectives on personal growth and an enriching, purpose-driven life.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in how ancient Chinese philosophy can offer fresh insights into modern life. It provides practical advice on mindfulness and personal growth, using teachings from Confucius, Mencius, and other philosophers to rethink how you approach everyday challenges and relationships. It's for those curious about blending timeless wisdom with contemporary living strategies.

The Path

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The Path is a guide to integrating ancient philosophy into modern life, penned by Harvard's most popular professor and a Sunday Times Top 10 International Bestseller. This unique work offers a profound approach to living well by suggesting small changes to our everyday routines.

The book covers a range of subjects, from decision-making to relationships, illustrating how everyday actions—such as greeting others, playing with children, and even running meetings—can be transformed into opportunities for increasing happiness and productivity.

Professor Michael Puett's course on Chinese philosophy has captivated students at Harvard. In The Path, he and journalist Christine Gross-Loh make this timeless wisdom accessible to everyone for the first time.

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The Path, by Professor Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh, explores ancient Chinese philosophy, presenting it as a transformative approach to modern life. Reviews highlight the book's accessibility and its ability to challenge contemporary self-help paradigms, offering profound insights from Eastern traditions. Many commend its simplicity and effectiveness in providing a fresh perspective on achieving personal fulfilment, with several reviewers emphasising its potential to profoundly impact readers' lives and thinking.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241970423

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 224

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Christine Gross-Loh Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Professor Michael Puett Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Michael Puett is Professor of Chinese History at Harvard and has lectured widely at the world's leading universities. His course in Chinese philosophy is among the most popular at Harvard and in 2013 he was awarded a Harvard College Professorship for excellence in undergraduate teaching. This is his first trade book. Christine Gross-Loh has written for the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic and the Huffington Post. She has a PhD in East Asian history from Harvard and is the author of Parenting without Borders.