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Description:Socrates Asks Us All: 'Where Have You Come From - And Where Are You Going?' When the Greek philosopher Socrates asked his student Phaedrus: ‘Where have you come from and where are you going?’, although it sounds like just a simple greeting between two friends, these two questions are really at the heart of ‘real’ Socratic philosophy. We all want to know how it is we got here (where did the universe come from and what is our place in it), and we all want to choose the most fulfilling and happiest lives for ourselves in the years ahead.Whether we like it or not, at certain times in our lives we all have to make important Life Choices; and these choices are largely ‘philosophical’ in nature whether we realise it or not.What goals should I have for my life, and what are the most important criteria when making my own unique Life Choices? These sorts of questions are explored in this book, and to help answer them we will look at some important tips from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.Several of Plato’s books are discussed in detail, including: The First Alcibiades, Phaedrus and Phaedo; and some important common themes in Plato are also looked at. Aristotle’s ‘practical philosophy’ about how to improve the way we live, and how to live happier lives (both as individuals and as cities) is also explored.By the end of this book you will have a good idea of who Socrates, Plato and Aristotle really were, and why their ‘real’ Greek philosophy is so important for us all to know something about today, some 2,400 years after these great philosophers lived. ‘Real’ Greek philosophy is less about discussing vague abstract ideas, and is much more concerned with how to live our lives ‘wisely’.This book offers you a wider perspective on life and encourages you to investigate some fundamental philosophical questions, as you make your own Life Choices and decisions. In Greek philosophy, after thinking things through, we have to take responsibility for our own lives and the decisions we make. The final chapter of the book therefore considers what it means to walk a philosophical path today, which in many ways can be summed up in the important Delphi Message of ‘Know Yourself’ and ‘Live in Moderation’.NOTE: All author profits from royalties for this book in 2019 will go to the registered charities 'The Population and Sustainability Network' (PSN); and 'Praxis' – an NGO that provides basic medical care and support for those most in need in Athens and other parts of Greece. (There is a nice synchronicity where profits from the sales of a book about Socrates’ ideas will go in part to support Praxis’ work in Athens.)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Life Choices: Important Tips from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. To get started finding Life Choices: Important Tips from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Socrates Asks Us All: 'Where Have You Come From - And Where Are You Going?' When the Greek philosopher Socrates asked his student Phaedrus: ‘Where have you come from and where are you going?’, although it sounds like just a simple greeting between two friends, these two questions are really at the heart of ‘real’ Socratic philosophy. We all want to know how it is we got here (where did the universe come from and what is our place in it), and we all want to choose the most fulfilling and happiest lives for ourselves in the years ahead.Whether we like it or not, at certain times in our lives we all have to make important Life Choices; and these choices are largely ‘philosophical’ in nature whether we realise it or not.What goals should I have for my life, and what are the most important criteria when making my own unique Life Choices? These sorts of questions are explored in this book, and to help answer them we will look at some important tips from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.Several of Plato’s books are discussed in detail, including: The First Alcibiades, Phaedrus and Phaedo; and some important common themes in Plato are also looked at. Aristotle’s ‘practical philosophy’ about how to improve the way we live, and how to live happier lives (both as individuals and as cities) is also explored.By the end of this book you will have a good idea of who Socrates, Plato and Aristotle really were, and why their ‘real’ Greek philosophy is so important for us all to know something about today, some 2,400 years after these great philosophers lived. ‘Real’ Greek philosophy is less about discussing vague abstract ideas, and is much more concerned with how to live our lives ‘wisely’.This book offers you a wider perspective on life and encourages you to investigate some fundamental philosophical questions, as you make your own Life Choices and decisions. In Greek philosophy, after thinking things through, we have to take responsibility for our own lives and the decisions we make. The final chapter of the book therefore considers what it means to walk a philosophical path today, which in many ways can be summed up in the important Delphi Message of ‘Know Yourself’ and ‘Live in Moderation’.NOTE: All author profits from royalties for this book in 2019 will go to the registered charities 'The Population and Sustainability Network' (PSN); and 'Praxis' – an NGO that provides basic medical care and support for those most in need in Athens and other parts of Greece. (There is a nice synchronicity where profits from the sales of a book about Socrates’ ideas will go in part to support Praxis’ work in Athens.)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Life Choices: Important Tips from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. To get started finding Life Choices: Important Tips from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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