''It''s not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.'' This was Seneca''s assessment two millennia ago, and arguably it''s not much different now. Billions of us are here together with no clear idea why anything exists, no agreement on what to do while we exist, and a generally mute denial about our own upcoming non-existence. Philosophy is the space where we commit to an honest dialogue about this situation: the good-faith attempt to cut to the heart of the matter. What does it mean to be someone''s child, or their parent? What is the purpose of beauty ? And what can a Japanese sage teach us about death? There may be no guidebook for life, but there is comfort in knowing there are others who have gone through all this, too . Warmly written and full of timeless wisdom , The Philosophy Prescription invites you to join the shared search for answers.

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Jack Maden is the Founder and Director of Philosophy Break, a social enterprise dedicated to making the wisdom of philosophy accessible. He lives in London.

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What can the world's greatest thinkers teach us about how to live a happy, meaningful, and fulfilled life? Find the answers in this accessible introduction to philosophy from the founder of Philosophy Break.**

'Deep, wise and wide in range, both accessible and strikingly relevant'** A. C. Grayling, author of The History of Philosophy

'Every page offers something to think about, something to try, or something to take into the rest of your day. An utter gem' Jonny Thomson, author of Mini Philosophy

'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.

When faced with life's most difficult, existential questions we often feel alone. Who am I? What should I value? Why should I go on? And yet, while they feel unique, many of the anxieties, disappointments, and uncertainties in our lives are universal.

Philosophy is the space where we commit to an honest dialogue about this situation; the good-faith attempt to cut to the heart of the matter. In this accessible guide to philosophy explore:

• What does Confucius say about being someone's child, or their parent?
• How does Simone de Beauvoir define true love?
• Why are friendships like porcupines?
• Can Albert Camus help us with a midlife crisis?
• And what can a Japanese sage teach us about facing death with grace?

There may be no guidebook for life, but there is comfort in knowing there are others who have gone through all this, too. Warmly written and full of timeless wisdom*, The Philosophy Prescription* invites you to join the shared search for answers.**