I’m looking forward to reading the book! I remember in Bill Irvine’s Guide to the Good Life he discussed how he viewed the different philosophies in more practical terms about how thinking about which one works best for you rather than trying to claim that one is True above all the other false ones. That always resonated with me and almost has existentialist undertones in my opinion!
Thank you very much, Brittany, for sharing this review! I'm happy that our approach resonated with you, and you found it thought provoking. I hope your readers will, too!
I think the book is called "live like a philosopher" in the UK.
Thanks - that's right, Patricia. Here's a link: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/massimo-pigliucci-3/live-like-a-philosopher/9781035411016/
To me, it is a Stoic practice itself to go beyond Stoicism.
Just as in Zen practice to investigate other schools of thought is itself included in the practice.
The point being we are here to learn and learning is how we thrive and flourish.
All schools of wisdom essentially are offering us a key into the Art of Living.
This begins firstly as an act of self care that leads us to making our lives the canvass where art blossoms.
Courage, Patience, Love, and Discipline are the virtues to guide us as we step into the unknown forging our own path.
Confucius once said the we all have two lives and the second one begins when we realize we only have one.
The Good Life begins when we stop wanting a better one than the one we have.
I agree completely!
I’m looking forward to reading the book! I remember in Bill Irvine’s Guide to the Good Life he discussed how he viewed the different philosophies in more practical terms about how thinking about which one works best for you rather than trying to claim that one is True above all the other false ones. That always resonated with me and almost has existentialist undertones in my opinion!
Hope you enjoy the book!
Thank you very much, Brittany, for sharing this review! I'm happy that our approach resonated with you, and you found it thought provoking. I hope your readers will, too!
So does it mean that the contents of the UK version and US version of the books are exactly the same? It wouldn't matter which one I buy?
I believe so, but you could ask one of the authors to be sure. Massimo Pigliucci and Meredith Kunz are both on Substack so you can check with them.
Brittany, the title of the book given in your article remains incorrect! PS nonetheless, your review makes me keen to read the book. Best wishes
Updated, thanks!