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  • The Philosophy Prescription

    Lessons from Big Thinkers for Every Stage of Life

    by Jack Maden ...
    A warm, accessible guide to philosophy for anyone looking for wisdom, comfort and a better way to live.'Every page offers something to think about, something to try, or something to take into the rest of your day. An utter gem' Jonny Thomson, author of Mini PhilosophyWhat Confucius can teach us about our parentsHow Simone de Beauvoir defines true love</stron... ... Read more

    $22.09 USD

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    The Philosophy Prescription

    Lessons from Big Thinkers for Every Stage of Life

    by Jack Maden ...
    Narrated by Jack Maden ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 39 min

    A warm, accessible guide to philosophy for anyone looking for wisdom, comfort and a better way to live.It's not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. That was Seneca's assessment two millennia ago, and arguably it's not much different now.So what can the world’s greatest thinkers teach us about happiness, love, friendship, purpose, family, ageing and death?From the ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

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  • Midlife

    A Philosophical Guide

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  • The Philosophy Book for Beginners

    A Brief Introduction to Great Thinkers and Big Ideas

    by Sharon Kaye ...
    "A truly delightful and wonderfully compact introduction to philosophy's key questions and major thinkers from ancient times to the present day." —William Irwin, general editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture seriesWho are you? What is truly real? Is there such a thing as free will? If you have ever considered questions like these, that's philosophy. The Philosophy Book for Beginners ... Read more

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  • Stand Firm

    Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze

    Translated by Tam McTurk ...
    The pace of modern life is accelerating. To keep up, we must keep on moving and adapting – constantly striving for greater happiness and success. Or so we are told. But the demands of life in the fast lane come at a price: stress, fatigue and depression are at an all-time high, while our social interactions have become increasingly self-serving and opportunistic.How can we resist today's obsession ... Read more

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  • Get a Life! A Guide to Finding a Philosophy to Live By

    by Alan Poon ...
    AN IRREVERENT GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFELearn Philosophy. Sound Smart. Live Well.Are you searching for meaning in a world that feels hollow? You're not alone. As modern life casts off the traditional anchors of the past, many of us are left adrift. Take an introductory tour through the wisdom of the ages to rediscover what has been lost. Explore transformative ideas from eight of humanity's greatest ... Read more

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  • Plato, Not Prozac!

    Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems

    by Lou Marinoff ...
    Philosophy professor Lou Marinoff, Ph.D. offers eternal wisdom to help cope with everyday problems in Plato, Not Prozac!"You don't need a prescription for this mind-opening, possibly life-altering book. . . . The Thinking person's guide to understanding yourself." — Cleveland Plain DealerIf you're facing a dilemma—whether it's handling a relationship, living ethically, dealing with a career change ... Read more

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  • Mini Philosophy

    A Small Book of Big Ideas

    by Jonny Thomson ...
    'Engaging, smart and wise, Mini-Philosophy is a diverse taster menu of ideas on life, the mind and the world. Nutritious, bite-sized portions of philosophy that whet the appetite for more' - David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone ClocksWhy do people enjoy watching scary movies? Should we bet on the existence of God? Why is pleasure better than pain? And when is a duck not a duck?Mini ... Read more

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  • The Good Life Method

    Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning

    Two Philosophers Ask and Answer the Big Questions About the Search for Faith and HappinessFor seekers of all stripes, philosophy is timeless self-care. University of Notre Dame philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko have shepherded thousands of students on the journey to faith and happiness in their blockbuster undergraduate course God and the Good Life.Now they invite us into ... Read more

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    How to Rethink Happiness and Find Fulfilment

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  • What Would Nietzsche Do?

    How the greatest philosophers would solve your everyday problems

    by Marcus Weeks ...
    What Would Nietzsche Do? uses the key ideas of more than 80 philosophical thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto today's everyday problems.Ever wondered if Schopenhauer could fix your broken heart? How Heraclitus might help you if you lost your phone? Given the chance, would Foucault leave the toilet seat up?With sections on Relationships, Self and Identity, How to Live, Art and ... Read more

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