Philosophy Prescription

What Confucius can teach us about our parents How Simone de Beauvoir defines true love Why friendships are like porcupines How Albert Camus can help with a midlife crisis What a Japanese sage can teach us about facing death with grace It`s not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. That was Seneca`s assessment two millennia ago, and arguably it`s not much different now. So what can the world`s greatest thinkers teach us about happiness, love, friendship, purpose, family, ageing and death? Warmly written and full of practical wisdom, this is philosophy for everyday life: a thoughtful invitation to join in the shared search for answers to life`s big questions.