Jules Evans

In his engaging new book, Jules Evans explains how philosophy quite literally saved his life u and shows how we can make use of it everyday in our own. Co-founder of the London Philosophy Club, visiting research fellow at Queen Mary University, columnist for the School of Life and journalist and blogger, Jules imagines his dream school, with a rowdy faculty that includes 15 of the greatest and most colourful philosophers the world has ever known. Each of them teaches a technique we can use to transform our selves and live better lives. These practical techniques are animated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today u from soldiers and firemen, to gangsters and astronauts. This is philosophy for the street, for the workplace, for the battlefield, for love, for life.

And Other Dangerous Situations

Philosophy for Life

How mastering the art of losing control can help us live a better life: a wise, witty and dynamic guide to the philosophy of human ecstasy.

A Philosopher's Search for Ecstatic Experience

The Art of Losing Control

In October 2017, philosopher Jules Evans traveled to the Amazon jungle to take part in a nine-day ayahuasca retreat. This is the story of his adventure, and the turbulent two weeks after the retreat. It explores the contemporary phenomenon of ayahuasca tourism, and the clash of very different cultures. It looks at the extraordinary opportunities and risks of psychedelic therapy. And it gives you a first-hand account of a 'spiritual emergency' - a messy spiritual awakening - and the tools you need to get through them. It's a testament to the mind's ability to go to some wild places, and come back intact. Jules is a historian of ecstatic experiences and an expert in spiritual emergencies. He is a research fellow at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London; a BBC New Generation Thinker, and the organizer of the London Philosophy Club. Praise for Jules' previous books, Philosophy for Life & Other Dangerous Situations (2012) and The Art of Losing Control: 'A revelation'. The Observer'This book changed my life.' Adrian Edmondson'He reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It's also about the good life.' Matthew Syed, Times Book of the Year'His sensitivity as a thinker, like his skill as a storyteller, is never in doubt.' The Guardian'Evans is a natural storyteller and his honesty about his own experience is refreshing and disarming. Evans takes his subject matter seriously but delivers his investigations in an endlessly amusing and eye-opening manner.' The Big Issue'Hugely enjoyed Philosophy for Life. Am an avid fan of classical philosophy & this book applies it thoroughly & beautifully.' Derren BrownFind out more at www.philosophyforlife.org

An Accidental Ayahuasca Adventure

Holiday From The Self

When philosophy rescued him from an emotional crisis, Jules Evans became fascinated by how ideas invented over two thousand years ago can help us today. 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 cafés, Stoic armies, Epicurean communes — and even whole nations in the quest for the good life. This book is an invitation to a dream school with a rowdy faculty that includes twelve of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world, sharing their lessons on happiness, resilience, and much more. Lively and inspiring, this is philosophy for the street, for the workplace, for the battlefield, for love, for life.

Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems

Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations

In De kunst van controleverlies laat Jules Evans zien dat we voor het goede leven behalve het rationele ook het irrationele nodig hebben. Maar de teugels laten vieren vinden we vaak eng. Evans laat zien hoe je dit veilig kunt doen. Hij gaat te rade bij talloze denkers en kunstenaars. Ook dompelt hij zich onder in onder andere een dansworkshop en een tantra-festival. Evans’ interesse voor extatische ervaringen werd gewekt door een bijna-doodervaring na een ski-ongeluk. In zijn vorige boek over emoties beheersen putte hij uit de Griekse filosofie met haar nadruk op rationaliteit. Maar de Grieken kenden ook de traditie van het extatische, die Evans nu in ere herstelt.

filosoferen over extase

De kunst van controleverlies

La philosophie pourrait-elle sauver votre vie ? C'est parce que la philosophie l'a sauvé d'une grave crise émotionnelle que Jules Evans se passionne pour ces idées qui, nées il y a 2 500 ans, peuvent encore nous aider aujourd'hui. C'est partant à la rencontre de personnages aussi différents que des soldats, des psychologues, d'astronautes, d'altermondialistes et même de gangsters qu'il nous propose de découvrir comment la philosophie peut aujourd'hui permettre de mieux vivre. Ce livre est une invitation à vous joindre à une école de rêve, animée par une équipe enseignante chahuteuse, composée de 12 des plus grands philosophes du monde antique. Ils vous donneront des cours sur le bonheur, la résilience et bien d'autres sujets encore. C'est de la philosophie en action, de la philosophie pour la rue, le bureau, le champ de bataille, l'amour, bref, de la philosophie pour la vie !

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