Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations

by	Jules Evans

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AS HEARD ON RADIO 4’S DESERT ISLAND DISCS‘Thought-provoking’ Financial Times‘Wonderful … shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that was thought and known in the Ancient World … beautifully written’ Lord Richard Layard, author of Happiness: Lessons From A New ScienceJules Evans reveals how ancient philosophy saved his life and can make us all happier, wiser and more resilient. This book is an invitation to a dream school with a faculty that includes 12 of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world, sharing practical techniques we can use to better our lives.Featuring extraordinary stories from real people who are using these techniques – from marines to magicians, astronauts to anarchists and CBT psychologists to soldiers – Jules Evans demonstrates the timeless relevance of these teachings in everyday life.Philosophy on Life reveals how the wisdom of the past can illuminate the path to a brighter and more fulfilled future for us all.

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Weight	0.215 kg
Dimensions	1.8 × 12.6 × 19.7 cm
by	Jules Evans
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Pages	304
publisher	Ebury Publishing
Year Published	2013-5-2
Imprint	Rider
Publication City/Country	London, United Kingdom
ISBN 10	1846043212
About The Author	Jules Evans is the Policy Director at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London. He teaches practical philosophy at organisations including Saracens rugby club, HMP Low Moss, and the US Army. He was a BBC New Generation Thinker for 2013 and regularly speaks on BBC Radio, as well as on NPR, ABC Australia, RTE and other outlets. He has also written for publications including the Financial Times, Guardian, The Economist and the Wall Street Journal. He blogs at http://www.philosophyforlife.org, and helps to run the London Philosophy Club, which is the biggest philosophy club in the world.
Review Quote	An important book, because it reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It's also about the good life.
Other text	Instructive and thought-provoking…shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms

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