All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The brilliant writings of a highly influential greek philosopher, with a foreword by daniel klein, author of travels with epicurus the teachings of epicurus about life and death, religion and science, physical sensation, happiness, morality, and friendshipattracted legions of adherents throughout the ancient mediterranean world and deeply. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life. Daniel m klein daniel klein was in his seventies when his dentist said hed need a denture plate, implants, and major restrictions in what he could eat. Travels with epicurus ebook king county library system. Its a witty, accessible travel guide to living well in the most valuable stage of life. Meditations from a greek island on the pleasures of old age enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It is also a recognition of his life spent as a man. Travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age that only a free spirit like klein could lead. And now, you can read daniel kleins further musings on life and philosophy in travels with epicurus and every time i find the meaning of life, they change it. Meditations from a greek island on the pleasures of old age by daniel klein isbn.
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From aristotle to frank sinatra, each philosopher offers a different take on what it means to live a. A journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age is a humorous, uplifting meditation on finding the pleasures of old age, by the bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life by daniel klein. Following a trip to his dentist, 73yearold klein considers his options after being advised that he needs tooth implants or a denture.
A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age that only a free spirit like klein could lead. The bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar, daniel klein delivers a stirring meditation on the simple pleasures to be found late in life. The brilliant writings of a highly influential greek philosopher, with a foreword by daniel klein, author of travels with epicurus the teachings of epicurus about life and death, religion and science, physical sensation, happiness, morality, and friendshipattracted legions of adherents throughout the ancient mediterranean world and deeply influenced. A journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age is a humourous, uplifting meditation on finding the pleasures of old age, by the new york times bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With the ancient greek philosopher epicurus as his guide, klein navigates a veritable sea of great thinkers and their treatises on aging. As a young college student studying philosophy, klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the worlds greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could. Originally i was more interested in the travel aspect, but now my focus was much more on epicurus, his philosophy, and the authors experiences in greece seen through an epicurean lens. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Advice on achieving a fulfilling old age from one of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus walk into a bar. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life%%. Travels with epicurus by daniel klein overdrive rakuten.
Journey to the greek island of hydra with author daniel klein as he learns the simple pleasures of aging happily in the mediterranean culture. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life by daniel klein in chm, djvu, doc download e book. Taking epicurus as his guide, klein meditates on a philosophy of old age while on an extended visit to the greek island of hydra. Travels with epicurus is a wonderful read, written by a good humoured intellectual with a common touch and without condescension. Far more than a journey to the sublime aegean island of hydra and it is indeed that also, travels with epicurus is an honest look at life that places rightful value and relevance on the latter stages of life. One of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus travels to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best way to achieve a fulfilling old. Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to readand finally, it all makes sense. Throughout travels with epicurus klein illustrates the ancient philosophers position that mental pleasures are superior to physical pleasures a position often distorted in the english usage of epicurean, for klein spends most of his text discussing abstract ideas. Daniel klein december 2018 another book i have just reread for the second time with a different focus from my first reading. A humorous and philosophical trip through life, from the timesbestselling author of travels with epicurus as a young college student studying philosophy, klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the worlds greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could.
His choice of epigraph neatly sums up the heart of this little gem of a book, not what we have, but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance. Travels with epicurus npr coverage of travels with epicurus. Travels with epicurus a journey to a greek island in. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life, travels with epicurus, daniel klein, penguin books. The book is no travelogue, no road trip, rather the travels are those through the history of philosphers taking a lead from the greek epicurus in ruminating on the joys, or otherwise.
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