Examined Lives

'A vivid set of philosophical tales...a fresh treatment of subjects who are often served up stale.' * <i>The Economist</i> * 'A set of beautifully written and richly informative mini-biographies of a dozen philosophers... Each of them is a little gem in its own right.' * A. C. Grayling * 'Fascinating...readers will be astounded to learn that philosophers make as much of a mess of their lives as anyone else.' * <i>New York Times</i> * 'Admirable...his book gains a novelistic richness.' * <i>Guardian</i> * 'An engaging wealth of personal detail woven into each philosopher's quest for wisdom... Refreshing...an ideal book to dip into before another night of sleepless worry.' * <i>Prospect</i> * 'Crisply written and insightful.' * <i>Sunday Telegraph</i> * 'Endlessly rich... An earnest, wistful collection of biographical sketches of a dozen preeminent lovers of wisdom .' * <i>Wall Street Journal</i> * 'Miller's accessible history is entertaining and informative.' * <i>Sunday Herald</i> * 'Excellent.' * Alain de Botton, <i>New Statesman</i> * 'Pitch-perfect...Miller's prose is insightful, anecdotal, warm, and nuanced.' * <i>Irish Times</i> * 'Relevant, interesting, and accessible...Miller's deep knowledge of his subject is matched by a passion to share what he knows with others.' * <i>Scotsman</i> * 'Beautifully written, full of anecdotes and interesting historical facts, this is an inspiring read.' * <i>Good Book Guide</i> *