AN IRREVERENT GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE

Learn Philosophy. Sound Smart. Live Well.

Do you find yourself dissatisfied by the soullessness of the modern world but can't stomach the cultishness of religion? You're not alone. Philosophers through the ages have tackled the art of living well from all angles and have come up with a wide variety of answers. Take a PHIL 101-level tour of eight philosophies of life, both ancient and modern, western and eastern.

Learn the epic origin story of the Buddha and find tranquility in Buddhism. Pass Willy Wonka’s tests of character and practice the virtues of Aristotelianism. Listen in on an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and find resilience in Stoicism. Watch Rick and Morty cartoons and embrace the radical freedom of Existentialism. Or give Daoism, Confucianism, Epicureanism, or Secular Humanism a try!

Explore alternatives to the script contemporary society has given us. Why is life worth living? What things are worth fighting for? Where do we find meaning? How do we be good and do good? Wisdom comes in many shapes and sizes.

Don't be scared by PHILOSOPHY – this book mercilessly cuts through the mumbo jumbo of academia to distill complicated ideas into plain English, focusing on practical applications to live a life of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness. Discover a philosophy of life that's right for you!