AN IRREVERENT GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFELearn Philosophy. Sound Smart. Live Well. Are you searching for meaning in a world that feels hollow? You're not alone. As modern life casts off the traditional anchors of the past, many of us are left adrift. Take an introductory tour through the wisdom of the ages to rediscover what has been lost. Explore transformative ideas from eight of humanity's greatest philosophies-from Buddhist calm to Existentialist courage, Epicurean delight to Confucian duty, and everything in between.
Uncover alternatives to the script contemporary society has given us. Why is life worth living? What things are worth fighting for? How do we be good and do good? Wisdom comes in many shapes and sizes.
This book mercilessly cuts through the mumbo jumbo of academia with clarity and wit to distill complicated ideas into plain English, focusing on practical insights to live a life of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness. Whether you're a seeker, skeptic, or simply feeling stuck, Get a Life! offers a roadmap to finding a philosophy of life that's right for you.
LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF:
- Buddhism and the benefits of meditation
- Confucianism and the importance of rituals
- Daoism and how to go with the flow
- Aristotelianism and the virtue of the Golden Mean
- Stoicism and strategies to build resilience
- Epicureanism and the fine art of seeking pleasure
- Existentialism and controlling your own destiny
- Secular Humanism and being good without God
About the Author :
Alan Poon was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Vancouver. As a child, he read a complete encyclopedia set for fun (it's like Wikipedia, but printed!). He had a reputation as a teenage rebel, writing his own answers on multiple-choice tests and fearlessly opening the door to debate Jehovah's Witnesses. Armed with an engineering degree, he works as a mailman and has no credentials to talk about philosophy. That hasn't stopped him from trying.
Review :
"An accessible, often wryly funny exploration of how ancient and modern philosophies can offer grounding in an increasingly restless world ... both intellectually stimulating and quietly comforting-an unusual but welcome pairing." -San Francisco Book Review
"Poon often uses humor to underscore more serious topics, creating a balanced ebb and flow in tone and prose that immediately engages." -The Booklife Prize
"Nuanced in its analysis and doesn't push any specific philosophy, instead making a convincing argument on behalf of each school of thought." -Kirkus Reviews
"It's quirky, friendly, and straight to the point. It feels like a friend explaining this stuff over coffee ... It's clear, it's fun, and it makes big ideas feel a lot less intimidating." -Andrew M., Goodreads Reviewer
