Live Like A Philosopher: What the Ancient Greeks and Romans Can Teach Us About Living a Happy Life Hardcover – 7 January 2025

Gregory Lopez . Headline Press . English

''A must-read for anyone interested in practical philosophy'' Donald J. Robertson ''Everyone should find something to inspire them in this wealth of ancient wisdom'' John Sellars What does life truly mean? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? These are some of life''s biggest questions that can be hard to think through. Fortunately, a group of philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have already done a lot of the heavy lifting. Drawing on the philosophies, life lessons and experiences of key thinkers, Live Like a Philosopher will help you navigate these existential waters with invaluable insights for modern life. From finding balance with Aristotle and embracing uncertainty with Cicero to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to rebel with Cynic Hipparchia, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organized around three main themes of pleasure, virtue, and doubt, there''s something to learn from each master in this philosophical quest. Live Like a Philosopher is the helping hand we all need to make life better.

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About the Author

Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster, as well as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work is in evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. Massimo publishes regular columns in Skeptical Inquirer and in Philosophy Now. His books include How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books) and Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press). Massimo’s latest book is The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books).

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