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Found 6 comments on Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems:

u/J42S · 79 pointsr/IWantToLearn

Check out harry potter and the methods of rationality.

u/undrstndngthmn · 11 pointsr/socialanxiety

Have you ever heard of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Have you ever heard of Stoicism?

I would check out both of those things. There is an active subreddit, /r/Stoicism, for Stoicism. But you'll have to do a bit of digging to figure out the basics. For the general info in Stoicism, check out Wikipedia.

For Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I'm not sure where to really check that out. Google it and learn about it. It's an amazing strategy on dealing with negative thoughts like your having.

Also, you could check out a book called Change Your Brain; Change Your Life.

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Philosophy For life -- And Other Dangerous Situations

and finally, I write a blog and a lot of it has to do with various ways of dealing with life and the various struggles we face.

HERE is a piece I wrote about knowing what you can and can't control, and what that means for us. This concept is a major component to Stoicism.

Anyway, hope this stuff helps. I've dealt with these kinds of thoughts, too. It's not fun, but you can get passed it if you try!

u/Normelix · 3 pointsr/philosophy

I majored in philosophy as an undergrad, it was not the most difficult book to read. My existentialist professor started us with Kierkegaard so by the time we got to Heidegger it was a easier. But that is beside the point.

If you want a good book to start with for philosophy I recommend Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations. The book is set up like a school day, with 12 of the most prolific philosophers each giving a lesson. It's enjoyable and kind of like a crash course on philosophy. https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Life-Other-Dangerous-Situations/dp/1608682293

As a sub note a little about Heidegger. In 1971 he was giving a lecture at a university on life and existence. At the end of his lecture one of the students asked him what is the best way to spend your life? Heidegger replied with spend more time at graveyards. I think this is one of the most significant phrases that I learned in my three years at university.

u/surfthru · 1 pointr/Stoicism

I have been reading "Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations" it covers various schools of Greek Philosophy, some dry parts but overall very good. https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Life-Other-Dangerous-Situations/dp/1608682293

u/singham · 1 pointr/mentalhealth

See if this ted talk interests you : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuwYvFlNGns

If yes, you could check out Jules Evans' book :

https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Life-Other-Dangerous-Situations/dp/1608682293

This book rates high for both an engaging, easy writing style, and serious content of some depth. As the Epicureans (if not the Hedonists) might have noted with approval, it was a pleasure to read. The pantheon of ancient western philosophers have provided a wide range of enduring insights that we contemporary mortals should incorporate into our lives in order to live better and wiser. Some of the many ideas put forth are the following (with, in most cases, a separate chapter for explicating the concept):

-- from Epictetus: the importance of distinguishing between what is and is not under our control in life.

-- from the Stoics: the importance of physical and mental training and discipline.

-- from Epicurus, the importance of savoring the moment, and simplifying one's wants and needs.

-- from Heraclitus, the idea of 'cosmic contemplation', seeing the big picture, taking the long view of things.

-- from Pythagoras, the value of mottos, maxims, and their applicability as a kind of "psychological first aid kit."

-- from the Skeptics, the skill of cultivating a healthy doubt, and avoiding dogma, hero-worship, and over-reaction.

-- from Diogenes, tolerating and celebrating creative anarchy.

-- from Plato, the folly of Utopian schemes.

-- from Plutarch, cultivating heroic (resilient) role models.

-- from Aristotle, the cultivation of character through the practice of virtue; the definition of the good life and the art of flourishing.

-- from Socrates and others, courage and celebration in meeting the end of one's life.