The Philosophy Prescription

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‘It’s not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.’ This was Seneca’s assessment two millennia ago, and arguably it’s not much different now. Billions of us are here together with no clear idea why anything exists, no agreement on what to do while we exist, and a generally mute denial about our own upcoming non-existence. Philosophy is the space where we commit to an honest dialogue about this situation: the good-faith attempt to cut to the heart of the matter. What does it mean to be someone’s child, or their parent? What is the purpose of beauty? And what can a Japanese sage teach us about death? There may be no guidebook for life, but there is comfort in knowing there are others who have gone through all this, too. Warmly written and full of timeless wisdom, Jack Maden invites you to join the shared search for answers.

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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 Philosophy

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 founder of Philosophy Break, The Philosophy Prescription explores timeless ideas for modern anxieties:

  • What Confucius can teach us about our parents
  • How Simone de Beauvoir defines true love
  • Why friendships are like porcupines
  • How Albert Camus can help with a midlife crisis
  • What a Japanese sage can teach us about facing death with grace

Warmly written and full of practical wisdom, this is philosophy for everyday life: a thoughtful invitation to join in the shared search for answers to life's big questions.

'Deep, wise and wide in range, both accessible and strikingly relevant' A. C. Grayling, author of The History of Philosophy

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Weight 0.418 kg
Dimensions 23.3 × 15.5 × 2.6 cm
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Paperback

Pages

256

Language

English

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Export ed

Dewey

100 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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