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How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most

Description: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most Description Product Description Discover how great philosophers can help you live a more purposeful and peaceful life. This inspiring new book from the bestselling author of Little Big Minds reveals how the heartbeats of philosophy- clear thinking, quiet reflection, and good conversation- are essential ingredients in a well-lived life. Full of great discussion ideas and activities you can do with a group, How Philosophy Can Save Your Life is framed around ten "big ideas"-themes that, according to McCarty, are necessary to grasp if one wants to live a truly fulfilling life. They are: 1. Simplicity (philosophers include Epicurus and Charlotte Joko Beck) 2. Communication (philosophers include bell hooks and Karl Jaspers) 3. Perspective (philosophers include Bertrand Russell and Mary Wollstonecraft) 4. Flexibility (philosophers include Socrates, Plato and Alan Watts) 5. Empathy (philosophers include the Dalai Lama and Martin Luther King, Jr.) 6. Individuality (philosophers include Jean-Paul Sartre and Elizabeth Spelman) 7. Belonging (philosophers include Albert Camus and Rita Manning) 8. Serenity (philosophers include Epictetus and Lao Tzu) 9. Possibility (philosophers include John Stuart Mill and Simone de Beauvoir) 10. Joy (philosophers include Shunryu Suzuki and Jane Addams) So join the greatest thinkers of all time to discover the ideas that will help you live a happier, healthier life! From Publishers Weekly A warmhearted introduction to philosophy that blends Eastern and Western intellectual traditions with specific exercises to enhance the reader's ability to think philosophically for herself. Over the course of 10 topics ranging from Simplicity to Joy, and with a decided emphasis on self-improvement, McCarty ( Little Big Minds) discusses a wide variety of philosophers, ranging from such canonical figures as Plato and Sartre to those—like Charlotte Joko-Beck—who sit closer to the New Age end of the spectrum. Throughout, the author emphasizes the ability of active reflection to improve lives, by promoting open-mindedness, the awareness of cultural diversity, social understanding and the ability to recognize priorities. Though the book contains little that is not already common currency among self-help manuals, its focus on philosophizing as a group activity and on the everyday practice of thinking, supplemented by each chapter's collection of exercises centered around music, poetry and the arts, taken together provide a pleasantly tangible approach to understanding how notions like tolerance, flexibility and perspective can enrich our busy lives. (Dec.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review "Self-help always becomes even more fascinating when it's backed by a little scholarship. In 'How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most,' Marietta McCarty assistant professor of philosophy at Piedmont Virginia Community College and best-selling author of 'Little Big Minds: Sharing Philosophy with Kids' reveals how studying the greatest thinkers of our time can change your life for the better. McCarty divides her book into 10 chapters, each dealing with one of the big ideas she feels are necessary for a good life: simplicity, communication, perspective, flexibility, empathy, individuality, belonging, serenity, possibility, and joy. Full of personal anecdotes, each chapter explores the topic at hand with the help of two or more philosophers. For instance, when it comes to perspective, you can broaden yours by taking a tip from Mary Wollstonecraft, who saw past the mores of her society and refused to limit herself to conventional women's roles. Instead of being wary of change, you can learn to be flexible, embracing the new and living in the now as Alan Watts advised. McCarty is spirited and funny, and she gives you help in implementing all you're learning by providing thoughtful discussion questions, and even a little homewor Features How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most Payment We currently accept payment through PayPal. Shipping We generally handle and process within 1-2 business days. Please make sure you enter the correct shipping address at the checkout. Returns If you might want to return your purchase, please request a return within 30 days after your order is placed. Your refund will be credited to your original form of payment. Contact Us If you have questions about your order or an item, please use the eBay's Message Center. About Us We are regarded to welcome you as an unwavering client. We will give you an astounding item with the best price. We are satisfied to offer greatly top notch items. You'll discover our items are ensured to go well past your desires! Thank you for shopping with us!

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Brand: Tarcherperigee

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Color: Silver

Type: ABIS_BOOK

Edition: Original

Binding: Paperback

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Languages: english

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Publication Date: 2009-12-01

Release Date: 2009-12-01

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Book Title: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life : 10 Ideas That Matter Most

Number of Pages: 352 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Topic: Personal Growth / General, Individual Philosophers, General, Motivational & Inspirational

Publication Year: 2009

Item Height: 0.9 in

Genre: Philosophy, Self-Help

Item Weight: 11.2 Oz

Item Length: 8.3 in

Author: Marietta Mccarty

Item Width: 5.5 in

Format: Uk-B Format Paperback

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