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Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
1250280508
ISBN-13
9781250280503
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11064602960
Product Key Features
Book Title
How to Think like Socrates : Ancient Philosophy As a Way of Life in the Modern World
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Motivational & Inspirational
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Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Self-Help
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.4 in
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Intended Audience
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LCCN
2024-027053
Reviews
"One of the best books ever written on the power and practicality of philosophy for a good and successful life! Wisdom isn't a rulebook but a mindset. It develops from a life of honest and courageous inquiry. Donald J. Robertson masterfully and vividly takes us back to the Athens of Socrates and recreates the setting as well as the powerful ideas that one place, time, and person launched into the world forever. It's an introduction to philosophy as a way of life that's as gripping as any novel, and is as novel as a philosophy book can be. Highly recommended!" --Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Oasis Within, and Plato's Lemonade Stand, coauthor of Stoicism for Dummies "Robertson creates a wonderful semi-fictionalized Socrates to introduce modern readers to the birth of philosophy in Athens. We experience first-hand the method Socrates made famous--of subjecting our deepest beliefs to a cross-examination that jolts and stings like an electric ray. In our modern world that swirls with half-truths and disinformation, we need nothing less to awaken us from our illusions." --Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience "An intriguing and original book, engagingly written and highly accessible. It is innovative both in linking the Socratic dialogues, especially those of Plato, with their historical context and in highlighting the significance of Socratic philosophical enquiry for modern readers. The connection made between Socratic method and CBT psychotherapeutic guidance is particularly suggestive." --Chris Gill, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Thought, Exeter University, and author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance "A fresh and original introduction to the figure of Socrates, blending philosophy, history, and psychotherapy. Robertson invites readers to take up the Socratic method of self-examination and to embrace a life guided by rational reflection." --John Sellars, reader in philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London and author of The Pocket Stoic "Don Robertson is your trusty and insightful guide to the life, times, and thought of the most important philosopher in the western tradition." --Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be a Stoic " Robertson draws incisive links between modern psychotherapy and ancient philosophy, bringing Socratic dialogues to life through colorful narration and detail. It's a creative look at the enduring relevance of an ancient thinker." --Publishers Weekly, "One of the best books ever written on the power and practicality of philosophy for a good and successful life! Wisdom isn't a rulebook but a mindset. It develops from a life of honest and courageous inquiry. Donald J. Robertson masterfully and vividly takes us back to the Athens of Socrates and recreates the setting as well as the powerful ideas that one place, time, and person launched into the world forever. It's an introduction to philosophy as a way of life that's as gripping as any novel, and is as novel as a philosophy book can be. Highly recommended!" --Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Oasis Within, and Plato's Lemonade Stand, coauthor of Stoicism for Dummies "Robertson creates a wonderful semi-fictionalized Socrates to introduce modern readers to the birth of philosophy in Athens. We experience first-hand the method Socrates made famous--of subjecting our deepest beliefs to a cross-examination that jolts and stings like an electric ray. In our modern world that swirls with half-truths and disinformation, we need nothing less to awaken us from our illusions." --Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience "An intriguing and original book, engagingly written and highly accessible. It is innovative both in linking the Socratic dialogues, especially those of Plato, with their historical context and in highlighting the significance of Socratic philosophical enquiry for modern readers. The connection made between Socratic method and CBT psychotherapeutic guidance is particularly suggestive." --Chris Gill, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Thought, Exeter University, and author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance "A fresh and original introduction to the figure of Socrates, blending philosophy, history, and psychotherapy. Robertson invites readers to take up the Socratic method of self-examination and to embrace a life guided by rational reflection." --John Sellars, reader in philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London and author of The Pocket Stoic "Don Robertson is your trusty and insightful guide to the life, times, and thought of the most important philosopher in the western tradition." --Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be a Stoic, "One of the best books ever written on the power and practicality of philosophy for a good and successful life! Wisdom isn't a rulebook but a mindset. It develops from a life of honest and courageous inquiry. Donald J. Robertson masterfully and vividly takes us back to the Athens of Socrates and recreates the setting as well as the powerful ideas that one place, time, and person launched into the world forever. It's an introduction to philosophy as a way of life that's as gripping as any novel, and is as novel as a philosophy book can be. Highly recommended!" --Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Oasis Within, and Plato's Lemonade Stand, coauthor of Stoicism for Dummies "Robertson creates a wonderful semi-fictionalized Socrates to introduce modern readers to the birth of philosophy in Athens. We experience firsthand the method Socrates made famous--of subjecting our deepest beliefs to a cross-examination that jolts and stings like an electric ray. In our modern world that swirls with half-truths and disinformation, we need nothing less to awaken us from our illusions." --Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience, "One of the best books ever written on the power and practicality of philosophy for a good and successful life! Wisdom isn't a rulebook but a mindset. It develops from a life of honest and courageous inquiry. Donald J. Robertson masterfully and vividly takes us back to the Athens of Socrates and recreates the setting as well as the powerful ideas that one place, time, and person launched into the world forever. It's an introduction to philosophy as a way of life that's as gripping as any novel, and is as novel as a philosophy book can be. Highly recommended!" --Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Oasis Within, and Plato's Lemonade Stand, coauthor of Stoicism for Dummies "Robertson creates a wonderful semi-fictionalized Socrates to introduce modern readers to the birth of philosophy in Athens. We experience first-hand the method Socrates made famous--of subjecting our deepest beliefs to a cross-examination that jolts and stings like an electric ray. In our modern world that swirls with half-truths and disinformation, we need nothing less to awaken us from our illusions." --Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience "An intriguing and original book, engagingly written and highly accessible. It is innovative both in linking the Socratic dialogues, especially those of Plato, with their historical context and in highlighting the significance of Socratic philosophical enquiry for modern readers. The connection made between Socratic method and CBT psychotherapeutic guidance is particularly suggestive." --Chris Gill, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Thought, Exeter University, and author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance "A fresh and original introduction to the figure of Socrates, blending philosophy, history, and psychotherapy. Robertson invites readers to take up the Socratic method of self-examination and to embrace a life guided by rational reflection." --John Sellars, reader in philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London and author of The Pocket Stoic, "One of the best books ever written on the power and practicality of philosophy for a good and successful life! Wisdom isn't a rulebook but a mindset. It develops from a life of honest and courageous inquiry. Donald J. Robertson masterfully and vividly takes us back to the Athens of Socrates and recreates the setting as well as the powerful ideas that one place, time, and person launched into the world forever. It's an introduction to philosophy as a way of life that's as gripping as any novel, and is as novel as a philosophy book can be. Highly recommended!" --Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Oasis Within, and Plato's Lemonade Stand, coauthor of Stoicism for Dummies "Robertson creates a wonderful semi-fictionalized Socrates to introduce modern readers to the birth of philosophy in Athens. We experience firsthand the method Socrates made famous--of subjecting our deepest beliefs to a cross-examination that jolts and stings like an electric ray. In our modern world that swirls with half-truths and disinformation, we need nothing less to awaken us from our illusions." --Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience "An intriguing and original book, engagingly written and highly accessible. It is innovative both in linking the Socratic dialogues, especially those of Plato, with their historical context and in highlighting the significance of Socratic philosophical enquiry for modern readers. The connection made between Socratic method and CBT psychotherapeutic guidance is particularly suggestive." --Chris Gill, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Thought, Exeter University, and author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance
Synopsis
How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life? Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet few people today are familiar with the wisdom he has to offer us. How to Think Like Socrates is an accessible and informative guide to the life of one of the greatest thinkers in history, and the first book to focus on applying his ideas to our daily lives. Author Donald J. Robertson transports readers back to ancient Athens, expertly weaving together a page-turning account of a philosopher who eschewed material pleasures and stood by his beliefs, even in the face of controversy, with a steadfastness that ultimately resulted in his execution. How to Think Like Socrates highlights the continuing value of the Socratic Method to modern life. As a practicing cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, Robertson also uses his expertise to reveal many parallels between the evidence-based concepts and techniques of modern psychology and the philosophy of Socrates, and shows how his philosophical insights can guide and benefit all of us to this day.
LC Classification Number
B317.R53 2024
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