Examined Lives : From Socrates to Nietzsche
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James Miller
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Philosophers' biographies revealing life's fundamental questions.
Examined Lives offers a unique insight into the lives of twelve famous philosophers as they examined their lives and the world around them. This book offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live a good life, and the exploration of their struggles during times of political and religious turmoil provides a valuable lesson for readers. The anecdotes and storytelling style make for an engaging read, suitable for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
Examined Lives : From Socrates to Nietzsche
by
James Miller
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ISBN: 9780374150853
Authors:
James Miller
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Date of Publication: 2011-01-04
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 We all want to know how to live. But before the good life was reduced to ten easy steps or a prescription from the doctor, philosophers offered arresting answers to the most fundamental questions about who we are and what makes for a life worth living.In Examined Lives, James Miller returns to this vibrant tradition with short, lively biographies of twelve famous philosophers. Socrates spent his life examining himself and the assumptions of others. His most famous student, Plato, risked his reputation to tutor a tyrant. Diogenes carried a bright lamp in broad daylight and announced he was €œlooking for a man.€ Aristotle€™s alliance with Alexander the Great presaged Seneca€™s complex role in the court of the Roman Emperor Nero. Augustine discovered God within himself. Montaigne and Descartes struggled to explore their deepest convictions in eras of murderous religious warfare. Rousseau aspir
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