Book Review: Live Like a Philosopher
What the Ancient Greeks and Romans Can Teach Us About Living a Happy Life
In Live Like a Philosopher (called Beyond Stoicism in the US edition of the book) authors Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez, and Meredith Alexander Kunz offer a refreshing and practical approach to ancient philosophy. Published in 2025, the book serves as a bridge between the wisdom of Greek and Roman thinkers and the challenges of modern life. Rather than treating philosophy as an abstract or purely academic subject, the authors bring it down to earth, showing how figures like Socrates, Aristotle, Epicurus, Protagoras, and the Cynics can still offer guidance in our fast-paced, often chaotic world.
A Well-Structured Journey Through Philosophy
One of the book’s most engaging aspects is its structure. Each chapter focuses on a particular philosophical school or figure, making the content digestible and easy to navigate. The authors succeed in balancing depth with accessibility—each section provides enough historical and theoretical background to be informative but nev…
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