Philosophy as a Way of Life

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This unique collection of essays on the late Pierre Hadot'srevolutionary approach to studying and practising philosophy tracesthe links between his work and that of thinkers from Wittgensteinto the French postmodernists. It shows how his secular spiritualexercises expand our horizons, enabling us to be in a fuller, moreauthentic way. * Comprehensive treatment of a neglected theme:philosophy's practical relevance in our lives * Interdisciplinary analysis reflects the wide influence ofHadot's thought * Explores the links between Hadot's ideas and those of awealth of ancient and modern thinkers, including the Frenchpostmodernists * Offers a practical 'third way' in philosophy beyondthe dichotomy of Continental and analytical traditions

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Michael Chase

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Ancient Philosophy Antike u. mittelalterliche Philosophie Geschichte der westlichen Philosophie Historical Western Philosophy Philosophie Philosophy

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"This is a most valuable collection of essays, stimulatedas it is by the thought of Pierre Hadot, which will help to bringthe concept of philosophy as a way of life to an English-speakingaudience. Chase, Clark, and McGhee put us all in their debt forassembling this fine and varied collection." -- John Dillon, Regius Professor of Greek (Emeritus),Trinity College Dublin "By comparing Hindus, Buddhists, Stoics, Pythagoreans andDescartes, and interpreting Hadot, this important book reveals, asnever before, the diversities in the practice of philosophy as away of life." --Richard Sorabji, Honorary Fellow, Wolfson College,Oxford
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