“An anthology of philosophical and religious approaches to the question ‘How ought I to live?’ may sound like heavy going, but the editors have chosen contributors who are able to present the views they favor in a style that is not only clear and informative, but in many cases, entertaining as well. Please re-enter recipient e-mail address(es).The name field is required. The justice that seeks nature’s goal is utilitarian pledge to … Enter your zip code below to purchase from an indie close to you.Online and in-store stock may differ. A sadder thing I cannot imagine. Irani professor of philosophy at the City College of New York. The section on ancient philosophies from the East, covering Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, is excellent as is the collection of essays looking at ancient philosophies from the West—Aristotelianism, Stoicism, and Epicureanism.
A VINTAGE ORIGINALSocrates famously said "the unexamined life is not worth living," but what does it mean to truly live philosophically?This thought-provoking, wide-ranging collection brings together essays by fifteen … A philosophy of life is a considered set of principles by which one finds meaning, purpose, and coherence in the world. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help.
A VINTAGE ORIGINALSocrates famously said "the unexamined life is not worth living," but what does it mean to truly live philosophically?This thought-provoking, wide-ranging collection brings together essays by fifteen … Of course, humanists would disagree that the basis for many religions is true and coherent. In his argument concerning the good life, Plato argues that an individual in society who tends to live the good life is one who is truly happy in his life. Even in everyday speech, if we say someone is “living the good life,” we probably mean that they enjoying lots of recreational pleasures: good food, good wine, skiing, scuba diving, lounging by the pool in the sun with a cocktail and a beautiful partner.
Why should not a mother say to herself, if I raise this child aright, if I love and care for her, she shall live a life that brings joy to those about her, and thus I have changed the world? Have full-confidence in yourself, and full-certainty in your own moral righteousness. Your Web browser is not enabled for JavaScript. In his views regarding how the good life can be achieved, Plato indicated that happiness and a truly virtuous life … How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy Paperback – Jan. 7 2020 by Massimo Pigliucci (Author), ... Now, I understand that religion presents a viable way of life for many people, but it is simply not philosophy.
"A collection of essays by fifteen philosophers presenting a thoughtful, introductory guide to choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life"-- Why should not the farmer that plants a seed say to his neighbor, this seed I plant today will feed someone, and … His work has been published in national and international outlets such as “An anthology of philosophical and religious approaches to the question ‘How ought I to live?’ may sound like heavy going, but the editors have chosen contributors who are able to present the views they favor in a style that is not only clear and informative, but in many cases, entertaining as well. What good is a life lived as if it made no difference at all to the great life of the world? Jan 07, 2020 | ISBN 9781984889744 A person who does not have a pleasant life is not living sensibly, nobly, and justly, and conversely the person who does not have these virtues cannot live pleasantly (197).