In his engaging book, Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient. Jules imagines a dream school, which includes 12 of the greatest and most colourful thinkers the world has ever known. Each of these ancient philosophers teaches a technique we can use to transform our selves and live better lives. These practical techniques are illustrated by the extraordinary stories of real people who are using them today - from marines to magicians, from astronauts to anarchists and from CBT psychologists to soldiers. Jules also explores how ancient philosophy is inspiring modern communities - Socratic cafes, Stoic armies, Platonic sects, Sceptic summer camps - and even whole nations in their quest for the good life.

What the critics say...

Packed with wisdom yet up to date with the latest thinking
Tom Butler-Bowdon, author of 50 Philosophy ClassicsThis wonderful book shows how modern psychology is consistent with the best that was thought and known in the Ancient World...also beautifully written
Lord Richard Layard, author, Happiness: Lessons From A New ScienceFantastic
Neil Denny, Little AtomsA brilliant and timely book.
Tom Hodgkinson, author of How to Be FreeUnputdownable!
Kristjan Kristjansson, author of Aristotle, Emotions and EducationGreat insight, honesty and humour...
Louise Chunn, editor, Psychologies MagazineA revelation
Observer

Instructive and thought-provoking...shows philosophy is not just for stuffy classrooms
Financial Times