Author:Jules Evans
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.
An important book, because it reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It's also about the good life.
—— Matthew Syed , Times books of the yearInstructive and thought-provoking...shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms
—— Financial TimesThis wonderful book shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that was thought and known in the Ancient World...also beautifully written
—— Lord Richard Layard, author, Happiness: Lessons From A New ScienceA revelation
—— Alexander Linklater , ObserverHugely enjoyed Philosophy for Life. Am an avid fan of classical philosophy & this book applies it thoroughly & beautifully.
—— Derren BrownIt changed my life.
—— Adrian EdmondsonWitty and accessible…Highly recommended.
—— The Psychologist magazineA brilliant and timely book.
—— Tom Hodgkinson, author of How to Be FreeSplendid, readable and engaging on philosophy as a way of life.
—— Chief Rabbi Lord SacksA vibrant book, showing how vivid and topical ancient wisdom is to life in the present day.
—— Anthony Seldon, Headmaster, Wellington CollegeGreat insight, honesty and humour
—— Louise Chunn, editor, Psychologies MagazineUnputdownable!
—— Kristjan Kristjansson, author of Aristotle, Emotions and EducationPacked with wisdom yet up to date with the latest thinking
—— Tom Butler-Bowdon, author of 50 Philosophy ClassicsFantastic
—— Neil Denny, Little AtomsA truly compelling book, savage and sparkling by turns
—— Kathryn Hughes , Mail on SundayAlan Root’s overflowing life as a dedicated, adventurous film-maker and naturalist is almost the story of wild East Africa itself in those glorious and tragic years surrounding the advent of political independence…a fresh, honest, often moving (and humorous) account, a terrific contribution to the literature
—— Peter MatthiessenRequired reading for anyone who wants to experience the joys and sorrows of conservation in today's Africa
—— Wilbur SmithRoot’s enthralling memoir…is the best true-life adventure story to come out of Africa for years
—— Sunday TelegraphHis is a funny, harrowing, beautifully written love letter to Africa
—— Christopher Hart , Sunday TimesIn this captivating memoir [Root] documents his brushes in the bush and his passion for wildlife
—— Big Issue in the NorthOscar-nominated filmmaker Root has written the most extraordinary love letter to Africa – packed with drama and knowledge, tragedy and hope... A completely gripping and important study of this complex and disappearing natural environment
—— Sally Morris , Daily MailHis is an extraordinary story laced with tragedy
—— Mail on Sunday[Root's] life story, vividly related here, is crammed with incident and adventure. Curious, creative and fearless, he has diced with death on numerous occasions and been mauled several times in his efforts to capture the daily lives of everything from silver-back gorillas to leopards in the wild on film. A gripping account of a life well lived
—— Good Book Guide
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