Live Like A Philosopher
What the Ancient Greeks and Romans Can Teach Us About Living a Happy Life
Author: Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez and Meredith Alexander Kunz
An insightful and practical guide to living a happier life through lessons from nine key ancient philosophers
7th April 2025
Hardcover
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An insightful and practical guide to living a happier life through lessons from nine key ancient philosophers
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A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life.
What does life truly mean? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? These are some of life's biggest questions that can be hard to think through. Fortunately, a group of philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have already done a lot of the heavy lifting. Drawing on the philosophies, life lessons and experiences of key thinkers, Live Like a Philosopher will help you navigate these existential waters with invaluable insights for modern life. From finding balance with Aristotle and embracing uncertainty with Cicero to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to rebel with Cynic Hipparchia, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organized around three main themes of pleasure, virtue, and doubt, there's something to learn from each master in this philosophical quest. Live Like a Philosopher is the helping hand we all need to make life better.Critic Reviews
A must-read for anyone interested in practical philosophy -- Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
A remarkable combination of a very wide-ranging survey of ancient philosophical approaches with guidance on applying them in practice today -- Christopher Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought, University of Exeter and coauthor of Stoic Ethics: The Basics
A great introduction to the rich variety of philosophical schools in the ancient world, bringing them to life by inviting readers to test them out and compare them for themselves. Everyone should find something to inspire them in this wealth of ancient wisdom -- John Sellars, author of The Pocket Stoic and The Pocket Epicurean
Brimming with useful tips and information, Live Like a Philosopher is perfect for all the curious seekers out there who want to learn about, question, and test philosophical ideas for themselves -- Brittany Polat
A much-needed bridge between ancient wisdom and modern research. This book can help you better understand complex philosophical ideas, so that you can apply them in your life. A practical guide toward a happier, healthier, and calmer life -- Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier, No Matter What
A fine book that offers a rich and diverse perspective on ancient philosophy -- Walter J. Matweychuck, PhD, REBT psychologist
Live Like a Philosopher introduces readers to the vast variety of philosophies practiced as ways of living in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. This book is a veritable smorgasbord of substantive philosophical treats that can be sampled at each reader's preferred pace. -- Gregory Sadler
As a comprehensive and practical guide to ancient wisdom, this book is in a class of its own. I recommend it with enthusiasm. -- A.A. Long, author of Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life
About the Author
Massimo Pigliucci (Author)
Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He has written for publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and The Philosopher's Magazine, among others. He is the author or editor of 16 books, including How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life.Gregory Lopez (Author) Gregory Lopez is a practicing secular Buddhist and Stoic, founder of the New York City Stoics, co-founder and board member of The Stoic Fellowship, co-host of Stoic Camp New York, and on the team at the Modern Stoicism organization. He has published essays on Stoicism in the Stoicism Today blog and in The Philosopher's Magazine, and has given several invited talks on Stoicism to groups ranging from small Unitarian congregations to over a thousand people at Stoicon 2020. He is the co-author with Massimo Pigliucci of A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control Meredith Alexander Kunz (Author) Meredith Alexander Kunz is a writer, editor, and communications professional who has worked in journalism, higher education, and the technology industry. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Daily Journal, and The Industry Standard. Since 2016, she has published The Stoic Mom blog, exploring the many ways that caregivers and children can benefit from practicing Stoic life philosophy.Product Details
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