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How To Be Good

What Socrates Can Teach Us About the Art of Living Well
By Massimo Pigliucci
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How To Be Good by Massimo Pigliucci explores the principles of Stoic philosophy, offering practical guidance for living a virtuous and fulfilling life. The book delves into how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern dilemmas, encouraging readers to cultivate reason, resilience, and a strong ethical framework. It's an insightful exploration of becoming a better person through understanding and practice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about applying philosophical principles to everyday life and exploring how ancient wisdom from different traditions can guide modern living. It offers a practical approach to becoming a better person, with insights into how virtues can be cultivated in today's complex world. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate thought-provoking reflections on ethics and personal development, offering a bridge between philosophical ideas and everyday actions.

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How To Be Good

What Socrates's greatest failure says about a 2,000-year-old question: is it possible to teach ourselves and others to become better people?

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What Socrates's greatest failure says about a 2,000-year-old question: is it possible to teach ourselves and others to become better people?

Can we make ourselves into better human beings?

Can we help others do the same?

Can we get our leaders to care that humanity prospers, not just economically, but also spiritually?

These questions have been asked for over two millennia and attempting to answer them is crucial if we want to build a more just society. How to Be Good uses the story of Socrates and Alcibiades and examples from Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, and Machiavelli, alongside modern interpretations, to explore what philosophy can teach us about the quest for virtue today. With a little work, day by day, we all have the power to pursue the timely and timeless art of living well.

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The book by Massimo Pigliucci offers a robust theoretical framework for ethical self-improvement, highlighted by practical steps for personal growth and influencing others positively. It draws insights primarily from ancient philosophy, particularly Plato and Stoicism, to explore the journey of becoming virtuous individuals. Reviewers praise Pigliucci for his engaging narrative and the ability to bring ancient philosophical wisdom to contemporary issues of character and leadership.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399804950

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 272

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Ancient & Classical History Massimo Pigliucci Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He holds PhDs in evolutionary biology and philosophy. The author or editor of sixteen books, including How to Be a Stoic, he has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and the Philosophers' Magazine, among others. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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