Philosophy for Life : And Other Dangerous Situations

Jules Evans
Philosophy for Life : And Other Dangerous Situations

Philosophy for Life : And Other Dangerous Situations
ISBN: 9781846043215
Publication Date: 2 May 2013

A dynamic guide to philosophy for everyday life - using key ideas to live well and happily

In his engaging book, Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. Jules imagines a dream school, which includes 12 of the greatest and most colourful thinkers the world has ever known.

Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform ourselves and live better lives. These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today - from marines to magicians, from astronauts to anarchists and from CBT psychologists to soldiers. Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities - Socratic cafes, Stoic armies, Platonic sects, Sceptic summer camps - and even whole nations in their quest for the good life.

About the Author

Jules Evans is Policy Director at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London, where he runs the Well-Being Project. He has worked with organisations including the new economics foundation, the RSA, the School of Life and the Rockefeller Foundation on philosophy and well-being. He also writes for publications including The Spectator, The Times, The Wall Street Journal and Psychologies, and for his own blog, He is co-organiser of the London Philosophy Club, and the founder of , an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project to research and promote philosophy groups worldwide.