Philosophy as a Way of Life

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By Matthew Sharpe and Michael Ure

Series: Re-inventing Philosophy as a Way of Life

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In Philosophy as a Way of Life, Matthew Sharpe and Michael Ure explore ancient philosophical teachings and their relevance to modern life. The authors delve into how these philosophies can be applied as practical and ethical guides, offering insights into leading a meaningful and virtuous existence. The book focuses on the transformation of philosophy into a personal guide for everyday challenges and personal growth.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the practical applications of philosophy in everyday life. It explores how ancient philosophies can offer guidance on living a meaningful and fulfilling life today, blending thoughtful analysis with historical insights.

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In this first ever introduction to philosophy as a way of life in the Western tradition, Matthew Sharpe and Michael Ure take us through the history of the idea from Socrates and Plato, via the medievals, Renaissance and Enlightenment thinkers, to Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, Foucault and Hadot. They examine the kinds of practical exercises each thinker recommended to transform their philosophy into manners of living.

Philosophy as a Way of Life also examines the recent resurgence of thinking about philosophy as a practical, lived reality and why this ancient tradition still has so much relevance and power in the contemporary world.

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Philosophy as a Way of Life by Matthew Sharpe and Michael Ure is highly praised for its insightful contribution to the sub-discipline of philosophy as a lived practice. Building upon Pierre Hadot's work, the book redefines philosophy from merely theoretical study to a transformative life practice, suitable for both beginners and specialists. It is commended for highlighting both well-known and lesser-known philosophical figures, offering an alternative history that underscores philosophy's potential for personal transformation.

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ISBN: 9781350102149

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 424

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About the Author

Matthew Sharpe is Associate Professor of Philosophy, Deakin University, Australia. He is co-author of Zizek and Politics : a Critical Introduction (2010) and Understanding Psychoanalysis (2008) and author of Slavoj Zizek: a Little Piece of the Real (2004) and Camus, Philosophe: to Return to Our Beginnings (2016)

Michael Ure is Senior Lecturer in Politics in the School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, Australia. He is author of Nietzsche’s Therapy: Self-Cultivation in the Middle Works (2008) and Nietzsche’s 'The Gay Science' (2018) and co-editor of The Politics of Compassion (2014)