Philosophy for Life

And other dangerous situations

Jules Evans

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Rider
01 July 2013

Philosophy; Popular philosophy

A dynamic guide to philosophy for everyday life - using key ideas to live well and happily

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'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 Science

Jules 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.

By: Jules Evans
Imprint: Rider
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9781846043215
ISBN 10: 1846043212
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 July 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jules Evans is Policy Director at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London, where he runs the Well-Being Project. He has worked with organisations including the New Economics Foundation, the RSA, the School of Life and the Rockefeller Foundation on philosophy and well-being. He also writes for publications including the Spectator, The Times, the Wall Street Journal and Psychologies, and for his own blog,www.philosophyforlife.org. He is co-organiser of the London Philosophy Club, and the founder of www.thephilosophyhub.com, an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project to research and promote philosophy groups worldwide.

Reviews for Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations

A brilliant and timely book. -- Tom Hodgkinson, Author Of How To Be Free Instructive and thought-provoking...shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms -- Financial Times This wonderful book shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that was thought and known in the Ancient World...also beautifully written -- Lord Richard Layard, Author, Happiness: Lessons From A New Science Great insight, honesty and humour -- Louise Chunn, Editor, Psychologies Magazine A revelation -- Observer