Scan barcode
ellozx's review against another edition
3.0
maybe it’s cuz it was an audiobook but idk if i learned that much from this book lmao
main takeaways: it focused a lot on like hedonism and cognitive hedonism and whether that’s the right way to live, and then how you should always live in the moment instead of psychoanalyzing urself (even tho the unexamined life is not worth living) and that the meaning to life always changes but is up to u, free will yay
feel like i would’ve benefitted a lot more if this book had more structure to it but ig that’s hard given the framing and formatting
main takeaways: it focused a lot on like hedonism and cognitive hedonism and whether that’s the right way to live, and then how you should always live in the moment instead of psychoanalyzing urself (even tho the unexamined life is not worth living) and that the meaning to life always changes but is up to u, free will yay
feel like i would’ve benefitted a lot more if this book had more structure to it but ig that’s hard given the framing and formatting
tjildau's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it, very well written. The author gives an 'overview' of a lot of philosophical/ethical theories in a light-hearted and funny way touching upon the question of the meaning of life. Has given me lots to think about :)
stienc's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
maryconnors6's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Stars
Klein set up this book so well with it's framing device-- every chapter starts off with a "pithy" quote from a philosopher that he dissects through a modern lens. I'm not a fan of hedonism and I don't think that readers would really get alot out of this unless they are. However, I did enjoy the discussion about the role philosophy plays in Psychology and how the approach to issues such as depression has changed now that the two subjects are considered separate entities.
Klein set up this book so well with it's framing device-- every chapter starts off with a "pithy" quote from a philosopher that he dissects through a modern lens. I'm not a fan of hedonism and I don't think that readers would really get alot out of this unless they are. However, I did enjoy the discussion about the role philosophy plays in Psychology and how the approach to issues such as depression has changed now that the two subjects are considered separate entities.
dinoasa's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Very decent book. Gives a thorough summary of each quote he goes through, allowing the reader to consider all points of view, and giving room to disagree. Also funny, and welcoming to read to even those who understand absolutely none of what he’s talking about (like me).