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Don't Forget to Live

Goethe and the Tradition of Spiritual Exercises
By Pierre Hadot
Series: The France Chicago Collection
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Don't Forget to Live by Pierre Hadot explores the philosophy of living a meaningful life by examining how to embrace the present and seek joy in everyday experiences. Hadot draws on a blend of philosophical wisdom and psychological insights to encourage readers to contemplate the essence of existence and focus on living authentically. The book encourages a deeper understanding of how philosophical thought can enhance personal happiness and fulfilment.
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Don't Forget to Live

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The esteemed French philosopher Pierre Hadot’s final work, now available in English. With a foreword by Arnold I. Davidson and Daniele Lorenzini.

In his final book, renowned philosopher Pierre Hadot explores Goethe’s relationship with ancient spiritual exercises—transformative acts of intellect, imagination, or will. Goethe sought both an intense experience of the present moment as well as a kind of cosmic consciousness, both of which are rooted in ancient philosophical practices.

These practices shaped Goethe’s audacious contrast to the traditional maxim memento mori (Don’t forget that you will die) with the aim of transforming our ordinary consciousness. Ultimately, Hadot reveals how Goethe cultivated a deep love for life that brings to the forefront a new maxim: Don’t Forget to Live.

Series: The France Chicago Collection

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Don't Forget to Live by Pierre Hadot is praised for its insightful interpretation of Goethe, making it an essential read for scholars interested in Goethe's legacy. Critics highlight Hadot's ability to merge his understanding of Greco-Roman philosophy with Goethe's works, presenting a nuanced reinterpretation of the maxim carpe diem. The book is described as a profound addition to Hadot's exploration of philosophy as a way of life, celebrated for its beauty and philosophical depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226497167

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Illustration: 7 halftones

Contributors:

  • Translated by Michael Chase
  • Foreword by Arnold I. Davidson
  • Foreword by Daniele Lorenzini
  • Translated by Michael Chase
  • Translated by Michael Chase

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 200

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Pierre Hadot Series: The France Chicago Collection

About the Author

Pierre Hadot (1922–2010) was professor of the history of Hellenistic and Roman thought at the Collège de France. He was the author of many books, including Plotinus, or The Simplicity of Vision. Michael Chase is a senior researcher at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique–Centre Jean Pépin and adjunct professor of Greek and Roman studies at the University of Victoria. Arnold I. Davidson is Distinguished Professor of Humanities at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as well as the Robert O. Anderson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago. Daniele Lorenzini is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.

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