An edition of Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations
(2013)
Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations
ancient philosophy for modern problems
by Jules Evans
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"An exploration of modern applications of twelve ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, Seneca, Epictetus, Heraclitus, Diogenes, and Skeptics and Stoics. Examples include the founders of cognitive behavioral therapy and the director of a resilience program for the U.S. Army. Offers lessons in happiness, fortitude, and fulfillment"--
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Conduct of life, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy, ancient| Edition | Availability |
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Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations
Nov 01, 2016, CITIC Press Corporation
hardcover
7508667719 9787508667713
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Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations: ancient philosophy for modern problems
2013
in English
1608682293 9781608682294
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Table of Contents
Morning roll call: Socrates and the art of street philosophy -- -- Morning session: the warriors of virtue.
Epictetus and the art of maintaining control --
Musonius Rufus and the art of fieldwork --
Seneca and the art of managing expectations -- -- Lunch: philosophy buffet.
Lunchtime lesson: Epicurus and the art of savoring the moment -- -- Early-afternoon session: mystics and skeptics.
Heraclitus and the art of cosmic contemplation --
Pythagoras and the art of memorization and incantation --
Skeptics and the art of cultivating doubt -- -- Late-afternoon session: politics.
Diogenes and the art of anarchy --
Plato and the art of justice --
Plutarch and the art of heroism --
Aristotle and the art of flourishing --
Graduation: Socrates and the art of departure -- -- Extracurricular appendices.
Is Socrates overoptimistic about human reason? --
The Socratic tradition and non-Western philosophcal traditions --
Socrates and Dionysus.
Edition Notes
Originally published: London : Rider Books, 2012.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-280) and index.
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