Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations : ancient philosophy for modern problems
Title:
Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations : ancient philosophy for modern problems
Author:
Evans, Jules.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Novato, California : New World Library, 2013.
Physical Description:
xiii, 301 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
Summary:
"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"--
General Note:
Originally published: London : Rider Books, 2012.
Language:
English
Contents:
Morning roll call: Socrates and the art of street philosophy -- Epictetus and the art of maintaining control -- Musonius Rufus and the art of fieldwork -- Seneca and the art of managing expectations -- Lunchtime lesson: Epicurus and the art of savoring the moment -- Heraclitus and the art of cosmic contemplation -- Pythagoras and the art of memorization and incantation -- Skeptics and the art of cultivating doubt -- 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 -- Is Socrates overoptimistic about human reason? -- Socratic tradition and non-Western philosophcal traditions -- Socrates and Dionysus.
ISBN:
9781608682294
Format :
Book
