How Philosophy Can Change Your Life

10 Ideas That Matter Most

Marietta McCarty

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Penguin
01 March 2010

Philosophy; Philosophy of mind

Discover how great philosophers can help you live a more purposeful and peaceful life.

This inspiring new book from the bestselling author of Little Big Minds reveals how the heartbeats of philosophy- clear thinking, quiet reflection, and good conversation- are essential ingredients in a well-lived life. Full of great discussion ideas and activities you can do with a group, How Philosophy Can Save Your Life is framed around ten ""big ideas""-themes that, according to McCarty, are necessary to grasp if one wants to live a truly fulfilling life. They are-

1. Simplicity (philosophers include Epicurus and Charlotte Joko Beck)

2. Communication (philosophers include bell hooks and Karl Jaspers)

3. Perspective (philosophers include Bertrand Russell and Mary Wollstonecraft)

4. Flexibility (philosophers include Socrates, Plato and Alan Watts)

5. Empathy (philosophers include the Dalai Lama and Martin Luther King, Jr.)

6. Individuality (philosophers include Jean-Paul Sartre and Elizabeth Spelman)

7. Belonging (philosophers include Albert Camus and Rita Manning)

8. Serenity (philosophers include Epictetus and Lao Tzu)

9. Possibility (philosophers include John Stuart Mill and Simone de Beauvoir)

10. Joy (philosophers include Shunryu Suzuki and Jane Addams)

So join the greatest thinkers of all time to discover the ideas that will help you live a happier, healthier life!

By: Marietta McCarty
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
ISBN: 9781585427468
ISBN 10: 1585427462
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 March 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marietta McCarty is an assistant professor of philosophy at Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Virginia. The author of Little Big Minds: Sharing Philosophy with Kids, she has brought philosophy to children in rural, suburban and urban schools across the United States.

Reviews for How Philosophy Can Change Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most

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