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Live Like a Philosopher

What the Ancient Greeks and Romans Can Teach Us About Living a Happy Life

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Live Like a Philosopher

By: Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez, Meredith Alexander Kunz
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life.

How can I live a good life? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there?

These are some of life's biggest questions. But they 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 Carneades, to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to question everything with Socrates, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organized around three main themes of pleasure, character, 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.©2025 Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez (P)2025 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Consciousness & Thought Greek & Roman History Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Inspiring Rome Ancient History Ancient Greece

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Critic reviews

A must-read for anyone interested in practical philosophy (Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor)
A remarkable combination of a very wide-ranging survey of ancient philosophical approaches with guidance on applying them in practice today (Christopher Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought, University of Exeter and coauthor of Stoic Ethics: The Basics)
A great introduction to the rich variety of philosophical schools in the ancient world, bringing them to life by inviting readers to test them out and compare them for themselves. Everyone should find something to inspire them in this wealth of ancient wisdom (John Sellars, author of The Pocket Stoic and The Pocket Epicurean)
Brimming with useful tips and information, Live Like a Philosopher is perfect for all the curious seekers out there who want to learn about, question, and test philosophical ideas for themselves (Brittany Polat)
A much-needed bridge between ancient wisdom and modern research. This book can help you better understand complex philosophical ideas, so that you can apply them in your life. A practical guide toward a happier, healthier, and calmer life (Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier, No Matter What)
A fine book that offers a rich and diverse perspective on ancient philosophy (Walter J. Matweychuck, PhD, REBT psychologist)
Live Like a Philosopher introduces readers to the vast variety of philosophies practiced as ways of living in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. This book is a veritable smorgasbord of substantive philosophical treats that can be sampled at each reader's preferred pace. (Gregory Sadler)
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