“A lovely little book with both heart and punch.” – Booklist “Charming and accessible, this philosophical survey simply and accessibly makes academic philosophy relevant to ordinary human emotion.” – Kirkus Review Klein’s narrative is a delightful and spirited conversation, offering up the ingredients inherent to the art of living well in old age.” – Publisher’s Weekly “Along the way, Klein touches on the ideas of Bertrand Russell, Erik Erikson, Aristotle, and William James. “An insightful meditation.” – The New York Times Book Review “This book not only offers a dazzling display of the superlative human thought on issues of human existence but also brings those we are not even consciously aware of into focus.” – Business Standard “Daniel Klein has now gifted up with a compendium of wisdom – quotes from the world’s greatest philosophers, often with a light touch.” – Ann LaFarge, Hudson Valley News Yet, philosophy students will also enjoy seeing the discipline applied to everyday life.” – Library Journal Even when explaining the underlying theories behind a quote, the author’s writing is understandable for readers who have no prior philosophy background. “A delightful book that is easily applicable to any stage of life. “While philosophy is often seen as no laughing matter, Klein’s book is an argument that it can and should be…It’s hard to imagine a better guide.” – Matt Staggs, Biographile “A refreshingly spontaneous plunge into deep thought.” – Booklist Praise for Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It In these pages, our favorite jokester–philosopher tackles life’s biggest questions, leaving us chuckling and enlightened. From Epicurus to Emerson and Camus to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr-whose words provided the title of this book-each pithy extract is annotated with Klein’s inimitable charm and insights. Now, from the vantage point of his eighth decade, Klein revisits the wisdom he relished in his youth with this collection of philosophical gems, adding new ones that strike a chord with him at the end of his life. and Travels with Epicurus come for enlightenment and stay for the entertainment.Īs a young college student studying philosophy, Klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the world’s greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could. Readers of his popular books Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar. ĭaniel Klein’s fans have fallen in love with the warm, humorous, and thoughtful way he shows how philosophy resonates in everyday life. Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live Paperback – May 2, 2017Ī humorous and philosophical trip through life, from the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar.
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