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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
slow-paced
A great intro to philosophy. I found it more engaging than other philosophy books because instead of talking about abstract theories it applies these theories to everyday struggles to give us a means if dealing with them. Taking away half a star because I don't agree with everything the author puts forth. The logic put forth on the section on love seemed tired and reductive while the anger and frustration sections just seemed to say if you're constantly aware that something bad can happen then you won't be so frustrated (that just sounds like anxiety to me). But the great thing about it is even in disagreeing with it you are learning from it. Also the authors tone is genial and engaging (unlike some other famous self-important nonfiction authors *cough* Richard Dawkins *cough*) so you aren't put off even if you disagree with some parts. The section on Epicurus was my most favourite and I will have to revisit it again from time to time.
easy to read overview of major thoughts from major philosophers. actually absorbing.
challenging
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It really delivers what the title avokes in you. In case you have doubts about getting involved in philosophy, this relatively short book will replace those doubts by giving examples from the lives of 6 prominent philosophers; Epicurus, Seneca, Nietzsche, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Socrates in many useful aspects. If you are thinking about what philosophy can do for you, this is the address with the shortest possible answers, delivered in a witty manner.
informative
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نظراً لشهرة الكتاب والكاتب بنيتُ توقعاتٍ أكبر حيال المضمون، الكتاب جميل عموماً ومفيد لكنّه يغدو فقير المحتوى إن قارناه مثلاً بعمل سويسري آخر يُعنى بتقديم مدخل عن بعض الفلاسفة وهو"الدهشة الفلسفيّة" لجان هِرش الصادر بالنسخة العربية عن منشورات الجمل.
نظراً لشهرة الكتاب والكاتب بنيتُ توقعاتٍ أكبر حيال المضمون، الكتاب جميل عموماً ومفيد لكنّه يغدو فقير المحتوى إن قارناه مثلاً بعمل سويسري آخر يُعنى بتقديم مدخل عن بعض الفلاسفة وهو"الدهشة الفلسفيّة" لجان هِرش الصادر بالنسخة العربية عن منشورات الجمل.
challenging
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Really liked the ideas presented by the 6 different philosophers. The author analogised Epicurus and Socrates’ ideas very well and (I’d say) fairly accurate represented the historicity behind these ideas to the extent in which it’s needed.
Despite my initial understanding of their philosophies, I learnt a lot about how things like happiness are derived through friendship, freedom and thought. Through reevaluations, it was great to see how these are applicable to my own life especially when dealing with grief, loss, non achievement etc.
Although this book aims to provide a more "self help" perspective of philosophy, I’d say it’s a really good read for those who are just getting into philosophy and aim to do so academically. I’m quite a fan of how Alan, as a contemporary philosopher, presents the ideas of preceding philosophers in a more palatable way without taking away from its original meaning. However, I do also think that the simplification of ideas, can cause some details to be lost, but nonetheless I think Alan did a pretty good job in his presentation.
I’ll probably read this again right before I start studying philosophy academically as well since it’s analogies help with understanding concepts.
Despite my initial understanding of their philosophies, I learnt a lot about how things like happiness are derived through friendship, freedom and thought. Through reevaluations, it was great to see how these are applicable to my own life especially when dealing with grief, loss, non achievement etc.
Although this book aims to provide a more "self help" perspective of philosophy, I’d say it’s a really good read for those who are just getting into philosophy and aim to do so academically. I’m quite a fan of how Alan, as a contemporary philosopher, presents the ideas of preceding philosophers in a more palatable way without taking away from its original meaning. However, I do also think that the simplification of ideas, can cause some details to be lost, but nonetheless I think Alan did a pretty good job in his presentation.
I’ll probably read this again right before I start studying philosophy academically as well since it’s analogies help with understanding concepts.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
relaxing
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fast-paced