Philosophy for Life by Jules Evans Summary
Overview of Philosophy for Life
Ancient wisdom meets modern therapy in "Philosophy for Life" - a Times book of the year translated into 19 languages. Discover how Stoicism inspired CBT and why marines, magicians, and astronauts apply philosophical principles to navigate life's dangerous situations.
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When Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Crisis
What if the same techniques that helped a prisoner of war survive seven years of torture could help you manage a difficult Monday morning? James Stockdale, shot down over Vietnam in 1965, survived unimaginable brutality by mentally reciting passages from a long-dead Greek philosopher named Epictetus. Meanwhile, across decades and continents, a university student in 1990s Britain discovered that the "cutting-edge" cognitive therapy saving him from crippling panic attacks was actually recycled Stoicism-2,000-year-old wisdom repackaged in clinical language. This isn't nostalgia for togas and marble columns. Ancient philosophy emerged as practical medicine for the soul, designed for real people facing real suffering. The Stoics weren't armchair theorists-they were slaves, soldiers, and exiles who needed mental tools that actually worked. Today, as we doomscroll through anxiety and chase happiness like it's a product we can purchase, perhaps the most radical thing we can do is ask: what did they know that we've forgotten?
The Stoic Secret: Your Mind Is the Only Castle They Can't Storm
Training Body and Mind: Philosophy as Daily Practice
Managing Anger and Pursuing Pleasure: Two Paths to Peace
Cosmic Perspective: Becoming Citizens of the Universe
The Revolution Will Not Be Comfortable: Cynicism and Social Critique
Facing the Final Exam: Philosophy and the Art of Dying
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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