How to Live a Good Life
by Edited by Massimo Pigliucci, Skye C. Cleary and Daniel A. Kaufman
Fifteen philosophies of life, Stoicism, Buddhism, Confucianism, existentialism, effective altruism and more, each explained by a practitioner. A fair menu for choosing a framework.
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you want to compare life philosophies side by side.
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you have already chosen one.
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Three things you will actually use
- Every tradition answers the same question.
- Choose deliberately.
- Practice it.
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Read the three chapters that attract you most.
Our verdict
Fifteen ways to live.
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