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This title in other editionsTravels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Lifeby Daniel Klein
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:#LINK This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes theyandrsquo;d had in school >#Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . has been a breakout bestseller ever since authorsandmdash;and born vaudevilliansandmdash;Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPRandrsquo;s Weekend Edition. Lively, original, and powerfully informative, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar . . . is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything). Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to readandmdash;and finally, it all makes sense! Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book. Review:"Following a trip to his dentist, 73-year-old Klein considers his options after being advised that he needs tooth implants or a denture. Klein (Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar) opts for a sojourn to the Greek island of Hydra. Accompanied by a suitcase crammed with philosophy books, Klein contemplates the Greek philosopher Epicurus' pivotal question. 'He fundamentally wanted to know how to make the most of his one life,' writes Klein. Eschewing the 'forever young' treadmill many American's embrace, Klein explores a different path, examining the relaxed Greek lifestyle surrounding him. He laments what's lost in the frantic rush to stay youthful: 'And we have no time left for a calm and reflective appreciation of our twilight years, no deliciously long afternoons sitting with friends or listening to music or musing about the story of our lives.' The author ruminates on the benefits of freeing ourselves from the prison of everyday affairs; the pleasures of companionship in old age; battling boredom; the difference between sexual urges and sexual nostalgia; and the value of facing death blissfully. Along the way, Klein touches on the ideas of Bertrand Russell, Erik Erikson, Aristotle, and William James. Klein's narrative is a delightful and spirited conversation, offering up the ingredients inherent to the art of living well in old age. Agent: Julia Lord." Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Synopsis:A breakout bestseller in France and the U.K. and a transformative guide to growing older with confidence, courage, and even optimism How should we accept aging? Its inevitable, and yet in Western society the very subject of growing older is shrouded in anxiety and shame. Aging brings us face to face with our sacred and our mundane, our imperfections and our failures. Here internationally renowned clinical psychologist and bestselling French author Marie de Hennezel shows us how to see the later stages of life through a prism that celebrates our accomplishments and gives us fulfillment in our present. Combining personal anecdotes with psychological theory, philosophy, and eye-opening scientific research from around the world, this thought-provoking and refreshing book provides a brave and uplifting meditation on our later years as they should be lived. Synopsis:This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes theyandrsquo;d had in school Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . has been a breakout bestseller ever since authorsandmdash;and born vaudevilliansandmdash;Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPRandrsquo;s Weekend Edition. Lively, original, and powerfully informative, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar . . . is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything). Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to readandmdash;and finally, it all makes sense! Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book. About the AuthorKarl Pillemer, PhD, is the founder and director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, a center that works to increase public awareness of aging research. Dr. Pillemer has authored more than one hundred scientific publications, and has spoken widely throughout the world on issues of successful aging, family relationships, and elder care. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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