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- How did a simple observation by the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus inspire the foundational model of modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
- Why did the Epicureans believe that hoping for an afterlife or constantly planning for the future actually prevents us from achieving true happiness?
- How can adopting the ancient Pythagorean technique of the 'View from Above' help you instantly stop catastrophizing over minor daily setbacks?
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Key Takeaways from Philosophy for Life
- Ancient philosophy and modern happiness science share many of the same principles.
- Ancient philosophy reaches deeper into society, life and the universe than happiness science does.
- The Stoics teach us self-mastery, mental training and acceptance of reality as it truly is.
- The Epicureans show us how to relish pleasure, live in the present and permit ourselves happiness.
- The Pythagoreans urge stepping back from daily worries and using mantras to shift irrational beliefs.
Philosophy for Life — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Ancient philosophy and modern happiness science share many of the same principles.
Chapter 3: Ancient philosophy reaches deeper into society, life and the universe than happiness science does.
Chapter 4: The Stoics teach us self-mastery, mental training and acceptance of reality as it truly is.
Chapter 5: The Epicureans show us how to relish pleasure, live in the present and permit ourselves happiness.
Chapter 6: The Pythagoreans urge stepping back from daily worries and using mantras to shift irrational beliefs.
Chapter 7: Plutarch reveals how vital role models are for shaping who we become.
Chapter 8: Aristotle shows that the good life is communal and built on growing excellence.
Chapter 9: Governments can use happiness science for all – but ultimately the choice is ours.
Philosophy for Life Summary & Overview
These blinks will teach you the ancient wisdom that inspired the modern science of well-being. Your teachers are the greatest ancient philosophers, and each lesson reveals questions and techniques that can help you on your path to leading a good life. Philosophy for Life has been published in 19 countries and was selected as a Times book of the year 2013.
Who Should Listen to Philosophy for Life?
- Anyone interested in self-development and living a good life
- Anyone interested in learning from great thinkers like Aristotle and Plutarch
- Anyone interested in refreshing their knowledge of philosophy
- Anyone interested in cognitive behavioral therapy
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