Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations ancient philosophy for modern problems paperback illustrated oct 25 2013 by jules evans author 47 out of 5 stars 177 ratings see all formats and editions. He interviewed soldiers psychologists gangsters astronauts and anarchists and discovered the ways that people are using philosophy now to build better lives ancient philosophy has inspired modern communities socratic cafes stoic armies epicurean communes and even whole nations in the quest for the good life. Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations ancient philosophy for modern problems by evans jules published by new world library 2013 paperback books amazonca. By jules evans philosophy for life and other dangerous situations ancient philosophy for modern problems evans jules books amazonca. Im fascinated by ancient philosophy particularly stoicism and consequently tend to read a book like this one every few months philosophy for life and other dangerous situations is one of the best it combines clear explanations of different philosophical schools with examples of how each is applicable to modern life