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Live Like A Philosopher

What the Ancient Greeks and Romans Can Teach Us About Living a Happy Life
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A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life. What does life truly mean? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? These are some of life's biggest questions that can be hard to... Read More
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Live Like A Philosopher

An insightful and practical guide to living a happier life through lessons from nine key ancient philosophers

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A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life.

What does life truly mean? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there?

These are some of life's biggest questions that 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 Cicero to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to rebel with Cynic Hipparchia, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organised around three main themes of pleasure, virtue, 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035411016

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Massimo Pigliucci (Author)

Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He has written for publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and The Philosopher's Magazine, among others. He is the author or editor of 16 books, including How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life.

Gregory Lopez (Author)

Gregory Lopez is a practicing secular Buddhist and Stoic, founder of the New York City Stoics, co-founder and board member of The Stoic Fellowship, co-host of Stoic Camp New York, and on the team at the Modern Stoicism organization. He has published essays on Stoicism in the Stoicism Today blog and in The Philosopher's Magazine, and has given several invited talks on Stoicism to groups ranging from small Unitarian congregations to over a thousand people at Stoicon 2020. He is the co-author with Massimo Pigliucci of A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control

Meredith Alexander Kunz (Author)

Meredith Alexander Kunz is a writer, editor, and communications professional who has worked in journalism, higher education, and the technology industry. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Daily Journal, and The Industry Standard. Since 2016, she has published The Stoic Mom blog, exploring the many ways that caregivers and children can benefit from practicing Stoic life philosophy.

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