ISBN: 9781541646933 - a field guide to a happy life: 53 brief lessons for living (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A brilliant philosopher reimagines Stoicism for our modern age in this thought-provoking guide to a better life.For more than two thousand years, Stoicism has offered a message of resilience in the face of hardship. Little wonder, then, that it is having such a revival in our own troubled times. But there is no denying how weird it can be: Is it really the case that we shouldn't care about our work, our loved ones, or our own lives? According to the old Stoics, yes.In A Field Guide to a Happy Life, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers a renewed Stoicism that reflects modern science and sensibilities. Pigliucci embraces the joyful bonds of affection, the satisfactions of a job well done, and the grief that attends loss. In his hands, Stoicism isn't about feats of indifference, but about enduring pain without being overwhelmed, while enjoying pleasures without losing our heads. In short, he makes Stoicism into a philosophy all of us -- whether committed Stoics or simply seekers -- can use to live better.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brilliant philosopher reimagines Stoicism for our modern age in this thought-provoking guide to a better life. "A bold, contemporary updating of Stoicism for the present day."?John Sellars, author ofStoicism How do we find joy and meaning in our lives when everything we care about can be destroyed in an instant Philosopher Massimo Pigliuccifound the answer in ancient Stoicism, and inA Field Guide to a Happy Life,he offersa newrenditionof this philosophy adapted for the twenty-first century. Stoicism is thoughtof assimply having a stiff upper lip. In Pigliucci's hands, however, the pointisn'tabout indifference;it'saboutmaintainingequanimity in the face of strife and embracing level-headed enjoyment in a culture of excess. Modern life overflows with both pleasure and pain. Whether you are already practicing Stoicism or are simply someone looking for help navigating theups and downs,A Field Guide to a Happy Lifeis an essentialand accessible companion.…

Zustand: New. Klappentext As the Modern Stoicism movement has blossomed over the past decade, its practitioners and enthusiasts have struggled with some of the movement s stranger claims. Should we really be indifferent to death of a loved one, or to .

Buch. Zustand: Neu. A Field Guide to a Happy Life | 53 Brief Lessons for Living | Massimo Pigliucci | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2020 | Basic Books | EAN 9781541646933 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.