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Life Is Hard

How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way

Kieran Setiya

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Description

Life Is Hard (2022) takes a close look at common struggles – like infirmity, loneliness, grief, and failure – through the lens of philosophy, as well as fiction, sports, history, and personal anecdotes. By examining the familiar hardships of the human condition, we can learn how to live well.

Who Should Listen

  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed by the hardships and injustice across the globe
  • People trying to cope with personal struggles
  • Fans of practical, accessible philosophy

About the Authors

Kieran Setiya is a professor of philosophy at MIT. His writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Review of Books, the TLS, the London Review of Books, the New York Times, Aeon, and the Yale Review. He is also the author of Midlife